Category Archives: Patricia Kiyono

He Reminds Me of Someone…

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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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Guest Author/Editor: Ally Robertson/Alicia Dean

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

This year, for my author interview weeks, I decided I’d shine a spotlight on authors who also perform other writing related tasks. I posed this proposition in one of my author support groups, and the first to respond was Ally … Continue reading →

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Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

The title to my post was the name of a television show in the 1980s and 90s, hosted by Robin Leach, and it featured homes of wealthy entertainers, sports stars, business magnates, and royalty. I remember watching the show and … Continue reading →

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Repeat, Read, Repeat

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

It’s Free Week and I want to revisit something that although I have addressed in the past, it has come up a few times quite recently here on 4F,1H: You can’t judge books by their TV shows or movies, (and … Continue reading →

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2022 Goodreads Wrap-up

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

I am so pleased that I was able to complete my Goodreads Reading Challenge for 2022 by reading and reviewing 50 books! This makes seven years in a row that I’ve achieved that goal. Here are the final titles for … Continue reading →

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Where Shall I Start?

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

This week’s topic is one I suggested: “What’s first on your to-do list for 2023?” I guess it’s the list-maker in me that made me think of this. Each evening, I make a to-list for the following day. When I … Continue reading →

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Never-ending TBR, Part Twelve

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

I’m running a bit behind on my reading schedule. In order to reach my goal of reading 50 books in 2022, I need to read three more books in the next two weeks. It’s a good thing I’ve got a … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Time

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Wednesday Fox asked, “What are the two best Christmas presents you ever received?” My first reaction was “Oh my. This sounds like a version of ‘Who’s your favorite child?’” I stewed about this topic for a good hour, trying … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Lucy Naylor Kubash and The Haunting of Laurel Cove

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

My guest this month is another author who’s previously visited our blog. Lucy Naylor Kubash is a member of two of my in-person writing groups, the Grand Rapids Region Writers Group and the Michigan Romance Writers. She’s published short stories … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for the Holidays

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Tuesday Fox asked, “How does/did your family countdown to Christmas? Did/do you have any special family traditions?” [AS] This topic had me scratching my head. My family enjoys celebrating holidays together, but we honestly don’t prepare for them together. … Continue reading →

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