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Author Archives: Patricia Kiyono
Looking in the Mirror
Our Wednesday Fox asked, “What four words best describe you?” I took some time to mull this over. Ten months ago, I might have chosen different words. These days, I’m learning to stay at home more and making do with … Continue reading
Guest Author: Daryl Devoré and The Last Dragon
In the author support groups to which I subscribe, many different genres are represented and many, many stories are told. Recently, a post piqued my interest when Daryl Devoré, already a multi-published author of spicy romances , stated that she … Continue reading
Posted in decisions, fantasy, Guest, Guest author, Patricia Kiyono
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Makin’ Music With My Friends
Happy New Year! The past ten months have presented many challenges for most of us. I’m fortunate in that I’m able to connect with my loved ones electronically, and it’s enough for me. Although my routine has changed sharply and … Continue reading
Posted in author's life, Daily life, Dealing with stress, experiences, hobbies, Life, Music, Patricia Kiyono, using talents
Tagged After the virus, Back to normal, someday, Things I miss
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Planning My Work
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Our resident hound asked, “Typically, how many drafts do you complete — of a novel or novella — before you submit it to a publisher / editor … Continue reading
Posted in author's life, Patricia Kiyono, plots, Preparing for writing, romance, The Author Life, writing
Tagged Deb Dixon, GMC, Gwen Hayes, Romancing the Beat, story structure, writing process
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Guest Author: Alina K. Field and The Duke She Despised
Belonging to an author support group is well worth the time, because not only do you have people promoting your books, but you inevitably find a wealth of wonderful stories to read. I decided to start reading holiday romances, starting … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
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My View of the World
Our Friday Fox asked, “How have moves or other locales affected your writing?” As you might expect, any life experience is going to color an author’s writing. But when I sat down to write this post, my first thought was … Continue reading
Posted in experiences, Patricia Kiyono, Travel, writing, writing from experiences
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Who’s My Relief Pitcher?
Our resident hound blessed us with a lot of things to think about. Here’s what he wants us to ponder this week: “Most of us (writers) will depart this earth with several unfinished manuscripts. Have you ever thought of what … Continue reading
Posted in authors, decisions, Patricia Kiyono, Random thoughts, What if, writers
Tagged continuance, stuff I don’t think about, taking over
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