Category Archives: Patricia Kiyono

Cartoony Memories

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Friday Fox asked about our favorite cartoons. I have to admit that it’s been a long time since I watched an animated show. My youngest grandchild is nine years old, and if he watches cartoons, I’m not there to … Continue reading →

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Never-ending TBR, Part Nine

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

I read three cozy mysteries and a romance this month. Here are my thoughts. I enjoyed them all, so maybe you’ll find something that interests you! Love Letters from Home by Melissa MacKinnonMelissa is a busy mom, military wife, and … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Michele Pollock Dalton and the “Already Home” Series

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

I’ve mentioned before how one great benefit of participating in author events on social media is the opportunity to meet other authors, especially those who write in my genre. One author I met at an event this past spring is … Continue reading →

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Return Trip

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Tuesday Fox asked, “Is there a place that you have traveled to when you were younger that you wish you could visit again?” Looking at the wording of this question – specifically, the phrase “wish you could” –  I … Continue reading →

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Despair and Hope: Hope Always Wins

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Wednesday Fox asked, “What book changed how you see the world and why?”  We’ve discussed favorite childhood books, compared books to their on-screen version, and even listed our all-time favorites, but this question really threw me for a loop. … Continue reading →

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Never-ending TBR, Part Eight

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

I’ve got three mysteries and a romance for you this month! Two are by authors new to me, and two are from familiar favorites. Crossed by Death by ACF Bookens Stitches in Crime, Book 1This was a nice cozy mystery set … Continue reading →

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Yes, I’m a Shutterbug

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

This week’s topic is one I suggested: Looking at the photos on your phone (or camera, if you still use one), what place or type of event do you tend to photograph most often? I’ve been an avid scrapbooker for … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Sarah Westill and Nicole Zoltak

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

This month I’m featuring two more of the thirteen authors who joined me in the paranormal romance anthology Gateways to the Paranormal. Sarah Westill, author of the story “Frozen Flowers Fallen” is already known to many of us as the … Continue reading →

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Savoring the Great Outdoors

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Friday Fox asked, “Do you have favorite spots in nature, such as a view, the woods, a sea or lake shore?” First, let me begin by stating that if it weren’t for the fact that fresh air is good … Continue reading →

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Never Ending TBR, Part Seven

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Patricia Kiyono

It’s been a busy month, and I’ve only got three titles to share with you today. But all three are great books and I recommend them highly. Take a look, and maybe you’ll find one to curl up with! Dead … Continue reading →

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