G. Randy Kasten is an attorney and former childhood television actor. He is the author of JUST TRUST ME: FINDING THE TRUTH IN A WORLD OF SPIN (Quest Books, 2011). The book presents methods for discovering truths behind advertising, politics, media, family and social relationships. Trade publication Publishers Weekly observed, "G. Randy Kasten explains how to discern fact from fiction in all your personal and professional dealings with others so as not to be taken for a ride." He is also the author of A STEP AWAY, a young adult mystery (Black Rose Writing, 2019). Kasten's play, "The Perfect Step," had a five-performance run at the Fringe of Marin in November 2011. In 2012, two of his songs were featured in "Not Quite Opera," a production at the Alcove Theatre in San Francisco. His play "Supplementing" showcased at the Fringe in November 2012. Kasten studied writing with William Dickey at San Francisco State University and at Reed College with Peter Sears and James Crumley. He is currently at work on a book setting forth logical arguments for optimism about world peace in light of the intersection of current technology, politics and human nature. He is a self-declared expert on soliciting rejection letters from literary agents.
