Category Archives: Patricia Kiyono

Goodreads 2023 Challenge, Part Five

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

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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