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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

Elaine Koyama Writes

Category: The Business of Writing

Key Lessons from Six Years in the Book Business

Posted on December 29, 2024February 5, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

The author reflects on six years in the book business, planning to share insights through blog posts. Key topics include writing, editing, publishing options, marketing strategies, and personal measures of success. Despite challenges and costs, the author remains optimistic about learning and improving the writing process while inviting audience engagement.

Join the Two Book Launch & Coming Soon Party!

Posted on November 22, 2024February 5, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

It’s the most wonderful time, of the year! Come have a holiday treat and come get a copy of Back… Read more Join the Two Book Launch & Coming Soon Party!

The End of SSS5

Posted on April 9, 2024February 5, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

Hitting the road for me is a form of therapy. When I began my Solo Ski Sojourns six years ago… Read more The End of SSS5

Sheltering with the Skijourn Sisters

Posted on March 28, 2024March 27, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

Cathy and I had stopped at Costco and Smiths to get groceries for the next leg of the trip. The… Read more Sheltering with the Skijourn Sisters

Ski Santa Fe

Posted on February 24, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

I’ve spent the past five years travelling and skiing solo. So now, is the new chapter going to be different?… Read more Ski Santa Fe

Peace Out! What brings you peace?

Posted on December 24, 2023 by elainekoyamawrites

Snowflakes falling softly from the sky. I’m snug in my home, fire burning brightly, wool slippers on, hot drink in… Read more Peace Out! What brings you peace?

Recovery Road

Posted on April 4, 2023October 23, 2025 by elainekoyamawrites

Several years ago Bob Bryan of the tennis doubles fame had hip surgery in 2018. His YouTube rehab videos became… Read more Recovery Road

Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig.

Posted on March 14, 2023March 13, 2023 by elainekoyamawrites

With a hurt left leg that was swelling and bruising, my return to Denver and the prospect of driving 825… Read more Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity Jig.

A Savannah Sojourn

Posted on March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 by elainekoyamawrites

When I started my solo travels five years ago, I never thought about my health and well being. I felt… Read more A Savannah Sojourn

At Least It Was a Black Diamond Run

Posted on February 28, 2023February 5, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

My mother told me I should quit skiing twenty years ago when I was approaching fifty. It was too dangerous,… Read more At Least It Was a Black Diamond Run

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