Category Archives: technology

You Can’t Put a Square…

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Tonette Joyce

What kinds of activities do you engage in while mulling over your storylines? Have they ever helped you get over a stumbling block?  When I finally sit myself down, keys to the board, I fly away writing.  If I get … Continue reading →

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Making and Keeping Connections

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Friday Fox asked, “How has your use of social media changed over the years?” I’ll be the first to admit that I’m online A LOT. Much of that time, I’m on one social media outlet or another. Sometimes I’m … Continue reading →

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Guest Author/Narrator: Elizabeth Meyette

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Patricia Kiyono

This month, I’m pleased to host another author who has successfully navigated another writing-related area. Elizabeth Meyette has visited 4F1H previously with her mystery series set in the Finger Lakes region of New York. She’s a fellow member of two … Continue reading →

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Note on Notes

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

“NOTES, do you make them? Have you tried taping and transcribing them? What works for you?” When I put this topic on the schedule, I was actually asking about notes for writing, but I did not make myself clear.   It … Continue reading →

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Abundant Advice for Aspiring Authors

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

This week: What advice would you give to an aspiring author? I actually have a list. There have been many who talk to me about writing. I also have had many young writers around or in touch with me, so … Continue reading →

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My New Normal

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Patricia Kiyono

Usually, I’d use my free week to share the books I’ve read during the month. But this month I’m going to change things up a bit. One reason is that I haven’t read much. Since the end of February, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Guest Author, Pamela S. Thibodeaux and Tempered Hearts Audio Book

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Patricia Kiyono

Pamela S. Thibodeaux has been a recent guest here, but when she announced that she had produced an audiobook of her novel Tempered Hearts, I asked if she would mind describing that process to us. She kindly agreed, so I’ll … Continue reading →

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Gadgets, Gizmos, and Thingamabobs

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Patricia Kiyono

This week, one of the foxes asked, “What’s your favorite gadget?” Merriam-Webster defines gadget as “an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty.” Since I don’t cook, clean, or garden, … Continue reading →

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