Kai Strand writes fiction for middle grade and young adult readers. Her debut novel, The Weaver , was a finalist in the 2012 EPIC eBook Awards. She is a (very lucky) wife and the mother of four amazing kids. The most common sound in her household is laughter. The second most common is, "Do your dishes!" She and her family hike, geocache, and canoe in beautiful Central Oregon, where they call home. VS: I want to thank you for being my guest here on The Writing Mama today, Kai. What do you do to help balance your writing life with your family life? Kai: I try to set boundaries, like turning off the computer and putting down the book. I also include the family in my writing by asking for their input and dragging them to events. I find that if I’m engaged in their lives, they happily engage in mine. VS: I think that is wonderful how you all try to support each other and share in each other’s hobbies and interests. How long have you been writing? Kai: I’...
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