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/
I’ve mentioned the support I get from fellow members of my local writing groups. Last summer, while discussing fund-raising ideas, someone came up with the idea of publishing an anthology. Author Diana Lloyd, a regency romance author who’s visited our … Continue reading →
Posted in Anthologies, authors, Books, Compilations, contemporary, fantasy, futuristic, Guest, historical, inspirational stories, Patricia Kiyono, romance, writers
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Tagged New Release
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Our Wednesday Fox asked, “If you could have been the original author of any book, what would it have been and why?” Normally, I’ll sit down and write my post for the week in one sitting. But this topic required … Continue reading →
Posted in authors, Books, careers, Children's books, favorite books, imagination, Middle Grade Books, Patricia Kiyono, What if, writers, writing
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Tagged Beverly Cleary, childhood memories, favorite authors, favorite books, goals, Henry Huggins, Mouse and the Motorcycle, wishes
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Our Friday Fox asked, “What is in your desk drawers?” Here’s a clue to my desk organization: I once had a poster on the wall in the music office that said “A clean desk is a sign of an empty … Continue reading →
Once again, the majority of my reading this month was from the Mystery category, with one exception. So many good books, so little time! Murder at Enderly Hall by Helena DixonMiss Underhay Mystery, Book Two|What a lovely continuation of Kitty … Continue reading →
Our hound asked us, “How do you feel about having one of your novels translated into another language? Is there a particular nationality of reader that you think would enjoy your novels more than others?” I’ve known several authors who’ve … Continue reading →
Posted in Books, Family, Patricia Kiyono, Publishers, reading, The Author Life, traditions, What if, writing
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Tagged customs, languages, reaching readers, readers, understanding
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I’ve mentioned before that most of the books I read and review are written by people I’ve met, either face-to-face or through online groups. Rue Allyn is a former member of the Mid-Michigan Chapter of Romance Writers of America (MMRWA), … Continue reading →
Posted in Books, characters, Compilations, Guest author, Guest author post, historical, inspiration, New Release, Patricia Kiyono, research, romance
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Tagged Bluestocking Belles, Historical Romance Anthology, pre-order, Rue Allyn, Storm and Shelter, Wait for Me
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Our Tuesday Fox often suggests topics referring to books we’ve either read or want to read. This time, she asked us to name a book from our youth that we’d like to own now. I really struggled with this topic. … Continue reading →
Posted in Books, childhood, Children's books, Family, Patricia Kiyono, personal libraries, reading
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Tagged childhood favorites, Culture, Masako Matsuno, memories, Taro and the Tofu
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This was mystery month for me! Two mysteries are continuations of series I’ve visited before, and one is new. For a little variety, I included an inspirational historical romance. Here are my Goodreads reviews: A Nose for Crime by Noel … Continue reading →
Posted in book review, book series, cozy mystery, Faith-centered stories, free week, Goodreads Challenge, Harlequin, historical, inspirational stories, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, reading, TBR List
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Tagged A Mother for HIs Family, A Nose for Crime, Fortune Funhouse, Helena Dixon, Jana Deleon, Miss Fortune Mystery, Miss Underhay Mystery, Murder at the Dolphin Hotel, Noel Cash, Rory Harper West Haven Mystery, Susanne Dietze
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Our resident hound asked, “How would you feel if Reader’s Digest abridged one of your novels? What reservations (if any) might you have? My parents had a subscription to Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, and I remember spending lots of time … Continue reading →
Last November, I shared my review of Schnoztopia, written by a former member of my local writers group. Then a few weeks ago I reviewed Smell You Later, the second in the Rory Harper mystery series. When Book Three landed … Continue reading →
Posted in authors, book series, Guest author, Guest author post, Mystery stories, Patricia Kiyono, Pen names, romance
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Tagged A Nose for Crime, Cheryl Sterling, Noel Cash, Rory Harper Mysteries, Schnoztopia, Smell You Later
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