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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

Elaine Koyama Writes

Category: Lessons Learned

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The Proverbial Cart before the Horse

Posted on April 14, 2026April 12, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

Some days I feel as though I am manifesting Donald Trump in my life. Not that I want to bomb… Read more The Proverbial Cart before the Horse

Childhood Punishments–NOT

Posted on March 31, 2026March 30, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

I have said before that I didn’t get punished much growing up, and I attribute it to the fact that… Read more Childhood Punishments–NOT

Childhood Punishments, Part 3

Posted on March 18, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

Funny how the most memorable punishments I endured came at the hands/commands of my father. As the youngest of eight… Read more Childhood Punishments, Part 3

Childhood Punishments, installment 2

Posted on March 3, 2026March 4, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

This may fall into the category of Kristi Noem, so reader beware. There were many of my teen years where… Read more Childhood Punishments, installment 2

Childhood Punishments

Posted on February 10, 2026February 6, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

I would be the first to say that I wasn’t a very naughty child. Being the youngest of eight siblings,… Read more Childhood Punishments

The One and Only Cherry Pie

Posted on January 27, 2026January 25, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

I am old, and most of the people who could take away my blue ribbon are long dead and gone.… Read more The One and Only Cherry Pie

Behind the Book Publishing Curtain

Posted on January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

The content discusses the comparison between a one-off book, a series, and a career in writing, emphasizing the role of agents and publishers in helping authors monetize their work while navigating the publishing process.

Delayed Take Off

Posted on March 5, 2024February 25, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

I had planned on hitting the road yesterday to start my Sojourn, but the atmospheric river came through from California… Read more Delayed Take Off

Six Life Lessons I’ve Learned as a Widow

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

To use the words of The Grateful Dead, “what a long, strange trip it’s been.” I started these Ski Sojourns… Read more Six Life Lessons I’ve Learned as a Widow

My Promise to my Daughter

Posted on July 13, 2022July 4, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

You may be thinking this will be one of those heart wrenching stories of a mother’s love for her daughter.… Read more My Promise to my Daughter

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