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Friday, December 16, 2016 12:59:46 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Spotlight on Enchantress, Sacrifice by Denice Hughes Lewis:
Kai said, "I'd like to welcome a writer friend of mine, Denice Hughes Lewis. She is celebrating the release of her young adult novel, Enchantress, Sacrifice. Welcome Denice! Congrats on the release. (Throws confetti!) Tell us about the book.An invisible..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:17:32 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Three Times A Charm with Kama Falzoi Post and InHUMAN:
Kai said, "You may remember that I participated in the cover reveal for InHuman by Kama Falzoi Post. And now I’m happy to host Kama herself as she celebrates the release of her book. Welcome to Three Times A Charm, Kama. Tell us a little about you.I..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:16:01 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Five Authors. Five #Freebies.:
Kai said, "Are you ready for some freebies? Jen Finelli is the mastermind behind this collaborative giveaway. You can receive free chapters, a short story, a novella, and an awesome book by the awesome authors Jen, James Beamon, Ray Anyasi, and Crystal..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:11:24 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled #InkRipples 2017:
Kai said, "Three years ago we started #InkRipples with the idea that if we tossed an idea into the inkwell, it would give fellow bloggers food for thought. We love to see how many different approaches there are to a single topic. We continue that tradition..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:07:41 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled December #InkRipples – Cookies:
Kai said, "Yesterday (December 4) was National Cookie Day. According to Punchbowl, the English word “cookie” is derived from the Dutch word “koekje,” which means little cake. Dutch bakers used to test oven temperatures on small amounts of batter so..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 1:51:12 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Authors Meeting Authors (Fangirling Involved):
Kai said, "If you aren't an author yourself, you might think that we all hobnob with each other regularly. But the truth of it is, we almost all have our own holy grail of authors that when/if we meet we are reduced to squealing fans around.Before I was..." more
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 12:12:00 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal #FadinIintotheShadows by Kelly Hashway:
Kai said, "Cover Reveal time. I love participating in cover reveals. Covers are so much fun! First, let's find out what this book is all about.Fading Into the Shadows by Kelly HashwayWhen sixteen-year-old Ella Andrews’s best friend, Avery, goes missing,..." more
Monday, November 7, 2016 8:55:31 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled November #InkRipples - Heritage:
Kai said, "Heritage:Noun1. something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition2. something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth;&nbs..." more
Friday, November 4, 2016 8:17:11 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Building Character with Alexia Dumont from Timeless by Crystal Collier:
Kai said, "Yay – it’s Friday! Friday’s begin the weekend and weekends offer all sorts of READING time! So to help you make your reading decisions, I’d like to introduce you to Alexia Dumont from her newly released book Timeless by Crystal..." more
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 12:12:00 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal: Inhuman by Kama Falzoi Post:
Kai said, "Today, I have the distinct pleasure of revealing the cover for InHuman, a sci-fi thriller by Kama Falzoi Post! Without further ado, here's the amazing cover!Title: InHumanAuthor: Kama Falzoi PostGenre: YA Sci-FiRelease date: December 13,..." more
Monday, October 24, 2016 8:47:47 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Monday Stress Relief:
Kai said, "It strikes me that we have two things going against us (at least in the U.S.) today. An intense political climate and the fact that it's Monday. So to help you relax a little, here are a few pictures of my cats. They are siblings born almost a year..." more
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 8:06:56 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled My International Classroom Visit:
Kai said, "There are certain decisions that become more important when you know they will be on display. Which travel mug to use? The ceramic Starbucks hot air balloon. Lip color? Nothing too dark. The shadows can make you look like you’re going for the goth..." more
Friday, October 14, 2016 12:09:53 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal for The Next Best Thing by Wendi Nunnery:
Kai said, "Don't forget I've got a fun/easy giveaway running through Sunday. See this post for details and then hop on over to my Facebook and Twitter to share all the messages to enter to win. The Next Best Thing Blurb:Four years ago, Emma..." more
Monday, October 10, 2016 4:03:10 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Word of Mouth #Giveaway:
Kai said, "Let’s have some fun! Help introduce me and my work to fellow readers and you might win one of two fun big mouth key chains.Bright and early each morning during the week of October 10 – 16, I’ll put a post on my Facebook page and Twitter that..." more
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 12:12:25 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Back on Submission Again:
Kai said, "Have I ever told you how much I love spreadsheets? Yeah. *Sighs* I’ve got a spreadsheet for everything. Henceforth, I know the last three things I submitted were novels to my current publishers – two years ago. They were all accepted – so..." more
Monday, October 3, 2016 12:32:44 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled October #InkRipples – Masks:
Kai said, "I love Andrew Lloyd Weber’s, Phantom of the Opera, and this is one of my favorite moments of the production. Beside the epic choreography, the scene—the lyrics—are so relatable. ♫Look around. There’s another mask behind you♫ We’ve all..." more
Thursday, September 15, 2016 9:04:20 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal for Motley Education by S.A. Larsen:
Kai said, "I'm SO excited to share the cover reveal for S.A. Larsen's upcoming middle grade book Motley Education. I read an early version of this book and you're gonna want to put this bad boy...er girl...on your reading list! First let's hear about the..." more
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 8:45:31 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Three Times A Charm with Kathy Coatney:
Kai said, "Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to the people involved in children’s publishing. Today we welcome children’s non-fiction author and photographer, Kathy Coatney. Kathy, we’d love for you to tell us a little about..." more
Monday, September 12, 2016 1:13:11 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal - Timeless by Crystal Collier:
Kai said, "TIMELESS (#3 Maiden of Time) by Crystal Collier #CoverRevealYou know how it is to walk around with a secret? Well, yeah...I've been holding this info aside for -what seems like - FOREVER! But today I finally get to share it with you too. Crystal..." more
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 8:40:24 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Three Times A Charm with Marilee Crow:
Kai said, "Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to the people involved in children’s publishing. Today we welcome picture book author, Marilee Crow. Marilee is a fellow Angel—we’re both published by Guardian Angel Publishing. As a..." more
Monday, September 5, 2016 12:38:13 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled September #InkRipples – Banned Books:
Kai said, "Reader #1: “I’m offended by teens having sex. They shouldn’t allow those books into school libraries. Our teens might learn to have sex from them.”Reader #2: “I don’t care if teens have sex as long as they aren’t the same gender. That..." more
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 12:15:16 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Three Times A Charm with Bob Richley:
Kai said, "Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to the people involved in children’s publishing. Today we welcome children’s author, Bob Richley. Bob, can tell us a little about yourself?I grew up in the Chicago area and now live in..." more
Friday, August 26, 2016 12:44:44 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Building Character with Mercy from Scavenger of Souls by Joshua David Bellin:
Kai said, "Yay – it’s Friday! Friday’s begin the weekend and weekends offer all sorts of READING time! So to help you make your reading decisions, I’d like to introduce you to Mercy from her newly released book Scavenger of Souls by Joshua David..." more
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 12:14:30 AM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Three Times A Charm with Nicky Peacock:
Kai said, "Welcome to Three Times A Charm. I love to introduce readers to the people involved in children’s publishing. Today we welcome young adult author, Nicky Peacock. I’m visiting Nicky’s blog today too! I’ll share the link at the end of this..." more
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 8:26:05 PM
Kai Strand wrote a blog post titled Goal Time - My 2017 Finish Lines:
Kai said, "This is the time of year I reflect and then look forward. Usually. Last year I purposefully avoided the big think. I was in such a bad place in my writing life. I didn’t want to look back because that was what opened the dark hole in my head. I..." more