Category Archives: Patricia Kiyono

Goodreads 2023 Challenge, Part Five

In searching through available titles in my Libby app (audiobooks available from my local library), I discovered a new-to-me author with a set of cozy mysteries and loved the first book so much I devoured all five in the series! … Continue reading

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Good Thing I’m Retired… Sort Of

Today is Memorial Day in the US, so before I dig into the weekly topic, I’d like to express my thanks to the American men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation. Without … Continue reading

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No Worries, There’s Always Tomorrow

Our Tuesday Fox asked, “If you had to have a theme song what song would you pick, and why?”  I figured that my theme song ought to tell something about me. There are two personal traits I tend to show … Continue reading

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Guest Author/Teacher: Diana Stout

When I began this series of blog posts featuring multi-talented authors, I knew that I needed to include someone who teaches others how to write. I didn’t have to look far – I see Diana Stout regularly at meetings of … Continue reading

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Goodreads 2023 Challenge, Part Four

I read (listened to) four cozy mysteries this month. Here are my observations – maybe you’ll find one you like!: Agatha Raisin and the Witch of Wyckhadden by M. C. BeatonAgatha Raisin Mysteries, Book 9At the end of book 8, … Continue reading

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Yes, This Really is the Last Movie I Watched

Our Wednesday Fox asked, “What’s the last movie you watched? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not?” The last movie I watched was Enola Holmes 2. It was released on Netflix in October 2022, and as soon as I … Continue reading

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Guest Author/Podcaster: Bryan Nowak and All Things Writing

I’m continuing to reach out to authors who not only write but help promote writing by providing other services. This month I asked fellow Dingbat author Bryan Nowak to tell us about his podcast called All Things Writing. This is … Continue reading

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Sharing Your Story a Bit at a Time

I supplied the topic for this week: Serialized stories, such as those offered through Kindle Vella, have recently become popular. Would you consider publishing a serialized version of one of your stories?  My motivation for pursuing this topic is the … Continue reading

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Goodreads 2023 Challenge, Part Three

It’s been a great month of reading and listening! Here are the four cozy mysteries and two romances I reviewed on Goodreads. Hope you find one that interests you! Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourists by M. C. BeatonAgatha Raisin … Continue reading

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… And They All Lived Happily Ever After

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

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