Movie Director Chris Eyre Exposes the Heart and Muscle beneath ‘Skins’

Movie fans awaiting the follow-up to director Chris Eyre’s hit feature Smoke Signals will not be disappointed by Skins. Filmed on location at the Pine Ridge Reservation, Skins tells the story of Rudy Yellow Lodge (Eric Schweig), a reservation cop whose job includes regular encounters with his unruly but endearing … Continue reading

Images of Indians in Film: The Good, The Bad, and The Stereotype (for Indian Country Today)

“Those teepees need Viagra,”said comedian Drew Lacapa. He was watching an old black and white movie where a circle of whooping Indians hopped around Buster Keaton, tied to a stake in the center of a fire. “Do you know that dance?” Story by Tania Casselle on images of Indians in … Continue reading

Mastering the Business World (for Indian Country Today)

Business story for Indian Country Today by Tania Casselle. American Indians with a flair for business are invited to pick up their briefcases and head for Texas. Currently, only 0.5 percent of the nation’s students enrolled in Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses are American Indian, but a new initiative … Continue reading

Something Old, Something New: Vintage Fashion (for U Magazine)

Something Old, Something New by Tania Casselle for U Magazine. From red carpet to city street, vintage clothing is in demand, whether it’s Jennifer Aniston’s ‘70s Halston number at the Emmy’s, or a corporate guy’s sharp Rat Pack suit. Authentic vintage has been boosted by modern designers, whose vintage-inspired collections … Continue reading

The Art of Doing Nothing (for Bally Total Fitness)

The Art of Doing Nothing by Tania Casselle for Bally Total Fitness magazine. One day of solo retreat can recharge the batteries, nourish your soul and send you back into the world with a fresh perspective. “We all need to step outside the frame and look at the big picture … Continue reading

Confessions of an Author: David Naylor on Design (for Local Flavor)

Confessions of an Author: David Naylor on Design – cover story by Tania Casselle for Local Flavor magazine, March 09 issue. Interior designer David Naylor played hard to get for nearly two years before agreeing to write his book Old World Interiors: A Modern Interpretation. Mainly because the book that … Continue reading

Roswell: Mysterious Beauty in New Mexico (for Latitudes)

If you believe the stories that made Roswell famous, visitors to this town have arrived from much farther away than any airport. But beyond Roswell’s reputation as an intergalactic portal to planet Earth, the city is a gateway to Southeastern New Mexico, offering desert-to-mountain landscapes and year-round leisure activities. Read … Continue reading

Smart Homes (for Mix Future Interiors)

Smart Homes cover feature by Tania Casselle for Mix Future Interiors. “Please pick up a pint of milk on your way home.” It’s not a text message from your partner, it’s from your fridge. As you step in the front door, your favorite music plays. The blinds sweep closed, the … Continue reading

Don’t Take No for an Answer: Dealing with Rejection (for Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market 2012)

For Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market 2012 (Writer’s Digest Books) by Tania Casselle. If you’re reading this book, you are no doubt all fired up to submit your fiction to the many great literary journals featured here, or to hit ‘send’ on queries for your novel. May the writing … Continue reading

Grand Junction’s Wine Country (for Latitudes)

“If you forget everything you were ever told about wine, remember this,” says Bob Witham of Two Rivers Winery. “When wine comes in, secrets come out.” Travel and wine feature by Tania Casselle on Grand Junction’s Wine Country, Colorado, for Latitudes, the inflight magazine of American Eagle airlines.  Full story … Continue reading