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Category Archives: Patricia Kiyono
Reuniting With an Old Friend
Our Tuesday Fox often suggests topics referring to books we’ve either read or want to read. This time, she asked us to name a book from our youth that we’d like to own now. I really struggled with this topic. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, childhood, Children's books, Family, Patricia Kiyono, personal libraries, reading
Tagged childhood favorites, Culture, Masako Matsuno, memories, Taro and the Tofu
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Please Read Part of My Book!
Our resident hound asked, “How would you feel if Reader’s Digest abridged one of your novels? What reservations (if any) might you have? My parents had a subscription to Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, and I remember spending lots of time … Continue reading
Posted in author's life, authors, Books, collections, Compilations, editing, Patricia Kiyono, reading, What if
Tagged Condensed Books, Reader's Digest
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Did I Really Write That?
Our Friday Fox asked, “Did you ever start a piece of writing and forget about it, only to be surprised when you found it and read it?” The older I get, the more I forget. I’m pretty sure I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in author's life, Patricia Kiyono, The Author Life, writing
Tagged distraction, forgetting, learning the craft, rewrites, surprise
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Looking in the Mirror
Our Wednesday Fox asked, “What four words best describe you?” I took some time to mull this over. Ten months ago, I might have chosen different words. These days, I’m learning to stay at home more and making do with … Continue reading
Guest Author: Daryl Devoré and The Last Dragon
In the author support groups to which I subscribe, many different genres are represented and many, many stories are told. Recently, a post piqued my interest when Daryl Devoré, already a multi-published author of spicy romances , stated that she … Continue reading
Posted in decisions, fantasy, Guest, Guest author, Patricia Kiyono
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Makin’ Music With My Friends
Happy New Year! The past ten months have presented many challenges for most of us. I’m fortunate in that I’m able to connect with my loved ones electronically, and it’s enough for me. Although my routine has changed sharply and … Continue reading
Posted in author's life, Daily life, Dealing with stress, experiences, hobbies, Life, Music, Patricia Kiyono, using talents
Tagged After the virus, Back to normal, someday, Things I miss
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