My (Fake) Commencement Speech
Every couple of years around this time, I republish a commencement speech I wrote back in 2016, when my son was graduating. There are so...
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Kai Strand
May 8, 20222 min
Mother's Day and Acceptance
Acceptance: noun. the act of taking or receiving something offered. favorable reception; approval; favor. the act of assenting or...
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Kai Strand
Feb 28, 20222 min
The Story Behind the Story - Trickstering cover edition
Why the new look? A funny thing happened on the way to my second Trickstering book cover. I reached out to the designer who did the cover...
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Kai Strand
Feb 22, 20221 min
New Release - A WITTING TRICKSTER GOD
Release day for A Witting Trickster God!
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Kai Strand
Jan 11, 20222 min
A New Year Precipice
What the new year may bring to my writing and personal life.
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Kai Strand
Oct 30, 20212 min
The Secret to Glowing Skin
In a recent meeting at work, I looked around the conference room and realized how healthy and glowing everybody’s skin was. It struck me...
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Kai Strand
Oct 23, 20214 min
Join the Duck Movement!
My sister is a fan of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul podcast. From time to time, she sends me links to episodes she finds particularly...
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Kai Strand
Oct 2, 20215 min
When Memories Don’t Light the Corners of My Mind
Do you know that old song? The Way We Were? The first line is, “Memories, light the corners of my mind.” Well, have I got a story for...
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Kai Strand
Sep 12, 20212 min
Reflection
Today has been rough. I’ve had to avoid social media because it stirs up too many emotions. Today is the twentieth anniversary of the...
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Kai Strand
Sep 4, 20212 min
Validation
Scrolling through Facebook the other day I saw a meme that asked, “What was your favorite subject in school?” Though I kept scrolling, I...
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Kai Strand
Aug 16, 20215 min
You Never Know
Early this week I pulled up in front of my house after work and there was the cutest little Westie running around the neighbor’s bushes....
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Kai Strand
Aug 7, 20212 min
My Writing Schedule
I’m often asked what my writing schedule is like. Do I write in the morning? The evening? Do I drink tea and eat chocolate for...
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Kai Strand
Jun 27, 20212 min
An Unwitting Trickster Blog Tour
Hi y'all! I'm over halfway finished with my blog tour and I didn't want you to miss out on the fun. There are interviews, spotlights,...
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Kai Strand
May 12, 20212 min
Thankful to Be Able to Say “Award Winning Author”
Worth the Effort - the complete series - earned an award!
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Kai Strand
May 5, 20212 min
Liberty Lane and the One-Girl Rebelution by Shaylene King
Today we are visiting with middle grade author, Shaylene King. Shaylene is here to talk about her book and her work. Let’s welcome Shaylene
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Kai Strand
Apr 27, 20214 min
Cover Reveal & The Story Behind the Story - An Unwitting Trickster
The Story Behind the Story When an author writes a novel, they make up the characters and the story, but the character, setting, story...
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Kai Strand
Apr 13, 20212 min
The Twenty-five Hour Day
Often, when I ask people what they are reading, they start spouting excuses as to why they can’t find the time. How do you fit more...
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Kai Strand
Mar 8, 20212 min
Imposter Syndrome
Have you heard of Imposter Syndrome? Basically, it’s when someone doubts their worth and doesn’t feel worthy of accolades. They feel like...
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Kai Strand
Feb 14, 20211 min
Surprise - A New Release!
At long last, I have compiled my Worth the Effort novella's into a complete two book series. That's right, they are now available under...
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Kai Strand
Feb 10, 20211 min
Pirating Creative Material
This is so discouraging. I have my name set up in Google Alerts and I got an alert that someone was looking for a download of my books. I...
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