Category Archives: Patricia Kiyono

How Full is Your Glass?

Posted on December 2, 2019 by

Our question of the week is one that I posed: “Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist? Why do you think you lean that way?” My knee-jerk response to this question is that I’m an optimist. I guess … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Challenge, Part Ten

Posted on November 25, 2019 by

This month, I’ve read quite a varied collection of books. Can’t wait to tell you about them! Revenge Kiss by Julia Keanini Kiss Academy, Book Two I don’t often read YA novels, because I normally can’t relate to the problems … Continue reading →

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What a Character!

Posted on November 18, 2019 by

This week, one of our foxes asked, “Has anyone ever asked you to add them to one of your stories?” “Have you told anyone that you were basing a character on them?” I’ve based many of my characters on people … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Dana Nussio and Her Dark Web Defender

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

This month, my guest is a former member of of my local RWA (Romance Writers of America) chapter. Dana Nussio has been one of the real success stories of our organization. She made a name for herself writing inspirational romance … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Author …

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

One of the foxes asked, “What one thing would you change about yourself as an author?” I don’t think I’d change anything about what I write, but I think I’d change HOW I write. As I’ve mentioned before, I tend … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Challenge, Part Nine

Posted on October 28, 2019 by

The busier I get, the more I enjoy reading. Thanks to all my devices, I can pretty much read anywhere. So while waiting in doctor’s offices, ignoring football games, and avoiding my laundry I managed to read these five books. … Continue reading →

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Early Owl Night Bird

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

This week’s topic is one that I suggested: “Are you a morning person, or are you a night owl?” I asked this because many of my author friends have other lives – they’re moms, spouses, and members of the workforce … Continue reading →

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