About Patricia Kiyono
During her first career, Patricia Kiyono taught elementary music, computer classes, elementary classrooms, and junior high social studies. She now teaches music education at the university level.
She lives in southwest Michigan with her husband, not far from her five children, nine grandchildren (so far), and great-granddaughters. Current interests, aside from writing, include sewing, crocheting, scrapbooking, and music. A love of travel and an interest in faraway people inspires her to create stories about different cultures. Check out her sweet historical contemporary romances at her Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/Patricia-Kiyono/e/B0067PSM5C/
It’s been another challenging month at our house, with two more trips to the ER and many more doctor visits. Good thing I’ve always got my phone and/or Ipad with me, so I’ve always got something to read. This month … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, Books, Christmas books, contemporary, cozy mystery, Goodreads Challenge, historical, Holiday, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, romance
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Tagged A Dash of Christmas Cheer, Alison Henderson, Death at the Dance, Donna Andrews, Louise Foster, Monique DeVere, Temporarily Insane, The Forever Deal, The Twelve Jays of Christmas, Two Down in Tahoe, Vicki Batman
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Our Friday Fox asked, “What book(s) would you choose if you were asked to read to an ill, adult friend?” I really struggled with this topic. I thought about what I’d want someone to read to me if I were … Continue reading →
I’ve mentioned how write-ins on Zoom helped me complete my latest novella. Dr. Diana Stout is a regular participant in them, because she’s always busy working on one project or another. She’s been a visitor here, sharing her romance series. … Continue reading →
Posted in Anthologies, author's life, Books, careers, experiences, Guest author, Guest author post, Patricia Kiyono, writers, writing
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Tagged Diana Stout, Finding Your Fire & Keeping it Hot
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Our resident hound asked, “ Have you ever really had FUN writing a scene (or scenes)?” My immediate reaction to this prompt was, “Of COURSE I have fun writing. That’s why I do it!” But then I thought back to … Continue reading →
Posted in creating scenes, Daily life, Dealing with stress, experiences, Life, Patricia Kiyono, Preparing for writing, The Author Life, time management, writing
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Tagged enjoyment from writing, favorite scenes, having fun
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Our Friday Fox asked, “Tell us about books that you have been introduced to by your children/grandchildren.” One of my greatest blessings is knowing that my kids, grandkids, and two great-granddaughters ALL love books. Specific titles often appear on Christmas … Continue reading →
Posted in blessings, book series, Books, Children's books, classics, collections, contemporary, Family, favorite books, Middle Grade Books, Patricia Kiyono, TBR List
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Tagged Babysitters Club, best-sellers, Boxcar Children, Children's books, DaVinci Code, family, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, libraries, Magic Schoolbus, Magic Treehouse, reading, recommendations, series books, thrillers, Twilight
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It seems that the busier I am, the more I read. Perhaps it’s because it’s my way to de-stress at the end of a full day. Anyway, I’m getting closer toward my yearly goal of 50 books. Take a look … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, Books, contemporary, cozy mystery, Goodreads Challenge, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, reading, romance
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Tagged A Very English Murder, Helena Dixon, Jana Deleon, Lynn Cahoon, Murder at the Wedding, Peel, Swamp Sweets, Verity Bright, Who Moved My Goat Cheese?
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… to create a book. This week, I asked my fellow bloggers, “How many people read your books before you submit them? What kind of feedback do you ask for?” Normally, I ask at least two other people to “beta … Continue reading →
Amber Daulton is a fellow member of the author support group called Marketing for Romance Writers (MFRW). Normally, Amber writes contemporary romantic suspense, but as her website states, she likes to read and write a variety of genres. When she … Continue reading →
Posted in authors, Books, Guest author, Guest author post, historical, Patricia Kiyono, romance
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Tagged Amber Daulton, Forever Winter, historical romance, New Release, Regency historical, Regency Romance
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Our resident hound asked, “If you could be remembered (as an author) for only ONE of your books… which book would you choose? Why that one?” In the past ten years, I’ve been fortunate to have sixteen stories published through … Continue reading →
Posted in author's life, Books, characters, Characters based on real people, experiences, Family, history, inspiration, Patricia Kiyono, romance, What if
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Tagged Bushido, family, goals, plans, The Samurai's Garden
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Things are still crazy busy around here, but I managed to read some awesome mysteries and a romance. It’s amazing to see the variety of stories out there! Temporarily Employed by Vicki BatmanHattie Cooks Mystery, Book 1Vicki Batman is a … Continue reading →
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Tagged An Ex in the Puzzle, Buried Evidence, Kellie VanHorn, Melissa Storm, Temporarily Employed, Vicki Batman
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