Author Archives: Pat Keelyn

Guilty (Viewing) Pleasures

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Pat Keelyn

This month let’s talk about guilty viewing pleasures. I admit, I have a lot of these – some I’m really afraid to admit own, but if you go first, I might. But, here are two of my favorites. First, I … Continue reading →

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Getting out of Texas — for the summer.

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Pat Keelyn

Summers in Texas are brutal. The heat index last week was 107. Yikes! It’s a bit cooler this week, but anyone who’s lived here for more than a year knows it will be back in the 100s soon. I figure … Continue reading →

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A Melancholy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Pat Keelyn

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve been thinking about my mom. She passed away over ten years ago, but recently she’s been on my mind a lot. (Maybe it’s my age.) I tell my grandchildren about her and show them pictures. … Continue reading →

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A Romantic Valentine Day Date

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Pat Keelyn

Let me tell you about my most romantic Valentine Day date. When my husband and I were dating, we lived in South Florida where the weather in mid-February is often lovely. For our first Valentine Day together, he surprised me … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Pat Keelyn

Here’s wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year.

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A Morning Memory

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Pat Keelyn

Sometimes the smallest things can remind us of someone we love and lost. Every morning, I take the littles to school. For anyone who hasn’t dropped off a kid at elementary school lately, let me tell you, the efficiency would … Continue reading →

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What’s on your eReader?

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Pat Keelyn

Tell me what’s on your eReader for a chance to win an Amazon Gift Card. I’m always looking for the next great read. So, here is your chance to share what you’re reading, get me to read it too, and … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading.

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Pat Keelyn

I just finished The Raven Boys, book one in Maggie Stiefvater’s Raven Cycle series. Wow! My good friend, Kathleen, recommended it, and I don’t think I’ve ever read one of her recommendations that I didn’t love. (She also introduced me … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Tribute

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Pat Keelyn

I’ve been tempted more than once to write a character into one of my books who needs to be tortured or knocked off. Admit it, we all have a person or two who’s crossed our path that we’d really like … Continue reading →

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