A THEE HOLLOW AUTHOR

Castellia Dane

Castellia Dane writes warm, heartfelt fiction filled with quiet magic, deep emotion, and gentle hope. She loves stories where ordinary people find courage in unexpected places, where soft moments matter, and where transformation unfolds slowly—one honest truth at a time.

Before becoming an author, Castellia lived many different lives. She is a black belt in martial arts, a former competitive powerlifter, a triathlon finisher, and someone who has never been afraid to try something new just to see if she can. That same determination shapes her writing: strength wrapped in softness, courage disguised as gentleness.

Castellia is a Christian and a firm believer that God meets people in the quiet places—often long before they realize it. Her stories reflect that philosophy, blending emotional honesty with the tenderness of grace.

When she’s not writing, you’ll find her dreaming up new stories, studying Scripture, working on personal goals, or tending to the small joys that make life feel cozy. She loves cottage core aesthetics, candlelit spaces, gentle winter evenings, and characters who feel wonderfully human.

Books by Castellia Dane

Murder, Magic, and Monstrosities

By Castellia Dane

In the humorous fantasy mystery Murder, Magic, and Monstrosities, seven eccentric adventurers—including a cheerful orc paladin, a secretive halfling, and an opinionated professor—are invited to a luxurious Christmas getaway at the secluded Tinselwood Manor. The festive holiday quickly derails when one guest impossibly vanishes from a securely locked bedroom. Trapped by a severe blizzard, the remaining mismatched guests must navigate their clashing personalities, hidden motives, and magical complications to solve this fantastical locked-room mystery.

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Walden, But With Bug Spray

By Castellia Dane

Sixteen-year-old homeschooler Lucy May is dual-enrolled at her local community college and determined to prove she belongs. When an honors literature project sends her camping beside the family pond, leaking tents, relentless mosquitoes, and mischievous raccoons turn her summer into an unexpected adventure. Warm, funny, and family-centered, this clean YA story offers a glimpse into a homeschooled teen’s world—and the quiet courage of finding your voice.

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The Silence of the Keeper

The Life of the Waystation · Book 1

By Castellia Dane

As Europe edges toward World War II, Elsie Myre’s gift for soothing hearts through song leads her to The Waystation, an enchanted bookshop between the human and Fae worlds. Chosen as its next Keeper, she must uncover the source of corrupted books spreading dread across both realms. This historical fantasy blends quiet magic, emotional depth, and romantic elements.

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The Soul of the Stacks

The Life of the Waystation · Book 3 · Series Finale

By Castellia Dane

Emotionally exhausted Nora Eddings takes a job at an unusual bookshop—and discovers The Waystation is alive, but slowly dying. With the seal between realms failing, saving her newfound family—including a half-Fae man and a waistcoated ferret—will demand the honesty she’s long avoided. A tender, whimsical fantasy about emotional courage, healing, and the stories we must finally face.

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The Red Door and Other Stories from The Waystation

The Life of the Waystation · Short Story Collection

By Castellia Dane

Step through the red door for three quiet, magical stories of a place that refuses to turn anyone away. A caretaker works to draw people into a place yearning to bring them comfort, the residents hunt a stolen hour of Midnight, and a snowbound Christmas traveler discovers the grace of keeping watch. Includes an excerpt from The Soul of the Stacks.

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