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, “Do you dream often? Do you remember your dreams?” I honestly don’t know if I dream or not. When I wake up in the morning, I have absolutely no clue about what may have gone through … Continue reading →
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By day, Britney M. Mills is the wife to a builder and mom to five, but by night, she turns into an author, writing YA & contemporary romance stories. A book lover, former college athlete, and Jane Austen fan, she … Continue reading →
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Tagged Britney M. Mills, Love Austen series, Matched With Her Runaway Groom, Sweet romances, YA books
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The past two years have been challenging for most of us in several ways. Some challenges were temporary, and others seem to be permanent. Some have caused hardships, but others made us stronger. I posed this question to my fellow … Continue reading →
This has been a good month of reading! All the books, other than Hearts and Goals, were written by authors I’ve previously reviewed. After a Fashion by Jen TuranoA Class of Their Own, Book 1Last month I read the story … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, Clean Writing, contemporary, cozy mystery, Goodreads Challenge, historical, inspirational romance, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, TBR List
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Tagged After a Fashion, Carolyn Miller, Embroidered Truths, Hearts and Goals, Helena Dixon, Jen Turano, Monica Ferris, Murder in First Class, Playing the Part
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Our Friday Fox asked, “Have your footwear choices changed as your life, or lifestyle, has changed?” The short answer for me is: Not really. I’ve never been able to wear fashionable shoes. It’s always been a matter of function over … Continue reading →
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Tagged Comfort, dress up, fashion, practicality, shoes, walking
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Australian author Carolyn Miller is a fellow member of a few author support groups on Facebook. She recently released the fourth in a six book series of romances set in the world of hockey, so I invited her to come … Continue reading →
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Tagged Carolyn Miller, gardens, Hearts and Goals, hockey romance, inspirational romance, Montreal, Series romance
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Our Tuesday Fox supplied this week’s topic when she asked, “How has the ongoing pandemic affected your creativity?” The beginning of the shutdown was great for my creativity outlets other than music and writing. If you’ve known me for a … Continue reading →
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Tagged lockdown, things to do, time to create
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Our Tuesday Fox asked, “What is your fondest childhood memory?” I’ve always loved to travel and see new places. I think that enjoyment began when I was young. My family didn’t travel much – I think Dad enjoyed it more … Continue reading →
Thanks to the university’s spring break, I got in some extra reading time this month! Here are the awesome books I read: Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane KellyA House Flipping Mystery, Book 1I “met” Diane Kelly when I … Continue reading →
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Tagged Crewel Yule, Cutwork, Dead as a Door Knocker, Diane Kelly, In Good Company, Jen Turano, Liz Crowe, Monica Ferris, Win Place Show
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Our resident hound asked, “What color best describes you? Why that color?” I’ve always been drawn to the color blue. The particular shade of blue that I choose as my favorite depends on the time of day, my mood, and … Continue reading →
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Tagged blue, colors, Neil Diamond, pramatism, preferences, Song Sung Blue
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