Casey Cheska

Casey Cheska, author and co-owner of the Sprucedon Inn, shares insights into her debut novel, The Fountain, which features a 214-year-old woman discovering her past in the Catskills. They delve into their friendship forged through manuscript exchanges and discuss writing's personal toll. The duo explores themes of aging, the societal obsession with longevity, and how fiction illuminates real-world stakes. Casey also highlights the creative community at her inn, inviting book clubs for Zoom visits while fostering connections through literature.