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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

Elaine Koyama Writes

Author: elainekoyamawrites

Born and raised in Montana, schooled at Stanford, worked at ag giant Cargill, co-owned an IT consulting firm. Embarking on a writing career. Raised three kids, recently widowed. Now, the rest of the story.

Betas and Bookfairs

Posted on June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 by elainekoyamawrites

The summer of 2017 I finished the first draft of what I was referring to as LESSONS FROM A LIBERTED… Read more Betas and Bookfairs

Finish that Book!

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by elainekoyamawrites

One of the Loft classes I took was called, Finish that Book! taught by Kathleen Eagle, a romance writer. Years… Read more Finish that Book!

65 things I have learned in 65 years

Posted on May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 by elainekoyamawrites

To commemorate being on earth, alive and thinking, here is my list of 65 things I’ve learned in 65 years.… Read more 65 things I have learned in 65 years

How did I get here?

Posted on May 14, 2019May 9, 2019 by elainekoyamawrites

When I turned 50, I was floating on an inner tube on Lake Irene, contemplating the clouds and my life.… Read more How did I get here?

The Loft Literary Center

Posted on May 7, 2019May 5, 2019 by elainekoyamawrites

Being in the right place makes a huge difference. In 2016 when I committed to becoming a writer, I lived… Read more The Loft Literary Center

The Year of the Book Launch: LET ME IN

Posted on April 30, 2019April 29, 2019 by elainekoyamawrites

This year I will be launching a book, LET ME IN: A Japanese American Woman Crashes the Corporate Club 1976-1996.… Read more The Year of the Book Launch: LET ME IN

What I Learned on my Winter Ski Sojourn

Posted on April 23, 2019April 15, 2019 by elainekoyamawrites

Thanks to all the people who touched my life as I wandered through the first three months of 2019. Thanks… Read more What I Learned on my Winter Ski Sojourn

Ski Sojourn Highlights (there were no lowlights)  

Posted on April 16, 2019April 15, 2019 by elainekoyamawrites

Trip Facts Departed Hopkins December 25, 2018 Returned Hopkins March 24, 2019 90 days 31 days skiing 10,018 miles One… Read more Ski Sojourn Highlights (there were no lowlights)  

Homeward Bound

Posted on April 11, 2019April 8, 2019 by elainekoyamawrites

The full moon was setting as I set out from Crested Butte and started my 17+ hour drive home. On… Read more Homeward Bound

Crested Butte Grand Finale

Posted on April 9, 2019April 7, 2019 by elainekoyamawrites

I drove northwest out of Taos, taking Hwy 64 across the Rio Grande, and cutting north at Tres Piedras on… Read more Crested Butte Grand Finale

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