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/
Our Wednesday Fox asked, “What’s your favorite feel good movie?” I’ve mentioned that I don’t really watch a lot of movies, so whenever the topic refers to them, I need to spend a lot of time thinking. For this post, … Continue reading →
Our resident hound asked, “What characteristics make for an interesting blog? Do you regularly read many/any blogs (besides this one)? Why or why not?” I read several blogs, though probably not as consistently as I would like. The main issue … Continue reading →
Josie Riviera is a repeat guest at Four Foxes, One Hound, telling us about her sweet summer romance. Today, she’s got the perfect offering for St. Pat’s Day! The title comes from one of my favorite ballads, Danny Boy, and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Irish romances, Josie Riviera, Kindle countdown, Oh Danny Boy, Romance series
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This week’s prompt was one I suggested: “What kinds of activities do you engage in while mulling over your story lines? Have they ever helped you get over a stumbling block?” I’m never at a loss for something to do. … Continue reading →
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Tagged collective brainpower, multitasking, overcoming writing roadblocks, writing friends
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The weather up here in Western Michigan has been fluctuating quite a bit, so I never know how to dress when I go out. But for a few hours each evening I’m always ready for a seat in my recliner, … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, Books, cozy mystery, free week, Goodreads Challenge, historical, Mystery stories, novels, romance, TBR List
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Tagged Cleo Coyle, Diane Kelly, Helena Dixon, Murder at the Charity Ball, Murder With a View, Through the Grinder
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Our Friday Fox asked, “How has your use of social media changed over the years?” I’ll be the first to admit that I’m online A LOT. Much of that time, I’m on one social media outlet or another. Sometimes I’m … Continue reading →
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This month, I’m pleased to host another author who has successfully navigated another writing-related area. Elizabeth Meyette has visited 4F1H previously with her mystery series set in the Finger Lakes region of New York. She’s a fellow member of two … Continue reading →
Posted in audiobooks, book series, Books, Children's books, contemporary, Guest author, Guest author post, Mystery stories, new skills, Patricia Kiyono, technology
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Tagged do-it-yourself, Elizabeth Meyette, learning a new skill, narrating audio books, The Go to Sleep Tree, The Last Crossing
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Our Tuesday Fox asked, “What is the one book that you feel you could read over and over without it ever feeling old?” I’m afraid this will be an extremely short post, because I DON’T read things over and over. … Continue reading →
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Soon after I began my subscription to Audible, I checked out the audiobook offerings at my local library. It turns out that by downloading another app on my iPad, I can listen to books owned by a large library cooperative … Continue reading →
Posted in audiobooks, book review, book series, Books, contemporary, cozy mystery, e-books, Faith-centered stories, Goodreads Challenge, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, romance, series, TBR List
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Tagged Agatha Raisin, Cleo Coyle, M. C. Beaton, On What Grounds, Tanya Eavenson, The Potted Gardener, The Vicious Vet, To Gain Forever
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This week’s prompt is one I suggested. I asked, “Have you ever based a character on a real person? Have you ever used a TV or movie character as inspiration for a character in your stories?” Fortunately, I came up … Continue reading →
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Tagged creating characters, real-life heros, TV and movie heroes, visual inspiration
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