Authors, Kai Strand & LA Dragoni

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When an author writes a novel, they make up the characters and the story, but the character, setting, story arc doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. There is usually a story behind the story. Often several little stories that an author tweaks and cobbles together to mold into the main character or the supporting character. Sometimes they will set their story in a real place. Other times they will create a fictional place that has aspects of places they’ve visited or lived. In my new series, The Story Behind the Story , I want to share with you some of the stories behind my stories. Though I have never outright written a person I know into a book, I have definitely been influenced by those who have crossed my path, as well as places I’ve visited or even simply passed through throughout the many years I’ve been on this earth. Feel free to ask questions or leave comments. I love, love, love to talk books or hear moments of your own life it might remind you of. The Ugly

Though I haven't published any new books this year, I have been busy boosting my library of audiobooks. Here is what I have available on Audible, Amazon, iTunes under both my pseudonyms: The Weaver Tales series by Kai Strand The Weaver Finalist in the 2012 EPIC Ebook Awards and the 2012 Global Ebook Awards In a town of word weavers, Mary suffers through her third year of Novice Word Weaving. Mary thinks her troubles are over when she meets a gnome-elf who grants her a wish. But instead of weaving a better story, she's weaving strange yarn charms to accompany her still pathetic tales. The Wishing Well Molly Minstrel is treated worse than Cinderella by her mom and sisters. When Molly meets the magical creature, Unwanted, she wishes her problems away. However, you must first understand what you need before knowing what to ask for. Molly will have to look within for the solution to her troubles.  The Lumpy Duckling Lumpy may be hefty with a misshap

Hey everybody! I wanted to hop on here real quick to say, "Hi!" I'm interrupting the song of crickets chirping to share a quick update. If you are taking the time to read this note, you must be my bestest friend or just stalling to avoid some task or chore in your own life. It has been too long since I've posted. *sheepish grin* I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm monetizing my site. If you need to pick up a copy of one of my books or something that I recommend here on my blog (or in my newsletter ), please click on the "I'm an Amazon Affiliate" link in the right side bar or an affiliate link in whatever post you're reading. It helps me out by making me a couple more cents. Though, with you, I will always be mostly an author. I'm excited to share more of the books and products that make a difference in my life. I realized that I really appreciate when people share their positive experiences, so maybe some of you will appreciat