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/
For most of my life, this time of year has always been full of music. I participated in my school’s band and orchestra and sang in the choir, as well as the choir and handbell group at church. I directed … Continue reading →
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Tagged A Musical Christmas Series, Judy Ann Davis, June - the Pianist, novellas, sweet romance
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Our question of the week is one that I posed: “Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist? Why do you think you lean that way?” My knee-jerk response to this question is that I’m an optimist. I guess … Continue reading →
Posted in careers, Daily life, decisions, experiences, Family, holidays, inspiration, inspirational people, lifestyles, memories, Patricia Kiyono
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Tagged attitude, glass half-full, happy and healthy, mindset, optimism
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This month, I’ve read quite a varied collection of books. Can’t wait to tell you about them! Revenge Kiss by Julia Keanini Kiss Academy, Book Two I don’t often read YA novels, because I normally can’t relate to the problems … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, Books, e-books, Goodreads Challenge, New Release, Patricia Kiyono, personal libraries, TBR List
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Tagged Dana Nussio, Her Dark Web Defender, Jana Deleon, Judy Ann Davis, Julia Keanini, June - the Pianist, Lethal Bayou Beauty, Monique DeVere, My Fair Guardian, Suzanne G. Rogers, The Revenge Kiss, The Wedding Favor
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This week, one of our foxes asked, “Has anyone ever asked you to add them to one of your stories?” “Have you told anyone that you were basing a character on them?” I’ve based many of my characters on people … Continue reading →
Posted in authors, characters, experiences, Family, Fantasy vs Reality, inspiration, inspirational people, Patricia Kiyono, Preparing for writing, writing
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Tagged character traits, Did you write about me?
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This month, my guest is a former member of of my local RWA (Romance Writers of America) chapter. Dana Nussio has been one of the real success stories of our organization. She made a name for herself writing inspirational romance … Continue reading →
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Tagged book series, Dana Nussio, Harlequin, Her Dark Web Defender, romantic suspense
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One of the foxes asked, “What one thing would you change about yourself as an author?” I don’t think I’d change anything about what I write, but I think I’d change HOW I write. As I’ve mentioned before, I tend … Continue reading →
Posted in author's life, authors, Daily life, imagination, Life, lifestyles, Patricia Kiyono, Preparing for writing, The Author Life, time management, What if, writing
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Tagged distractions, get it done, staying on task
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The busier I get, the more I enjoy reading. Thanks to all my devices, I can pretty much read anywhere. So while waiting in doctor’s offices, ignoring football games, and avoiding my laundry I managed to read these five books. … Continue reading →
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Tagged Julia Keanini, Margo Hoornstra, Memories on Muslin, On the Surface, Sally Britton, The Island Patriot, The Kissing Game, The Social Tutor, Trisha Faye
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