Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

Beyond the Smile: Elevating Character and Emotions in Writing

April 14, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Don't let a smile do all the lifting! One of the steps I take when editing a manuscript is search for particular words, such as smile. Every word matters especially when it comes to character's … Continue reading >>

Yous got the last laugh: How my husband’s favorite pronoun was vindicated

March 17, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

black t-shirt with the word YOUS in white letters

Who are yous really? The first time I heard my husband refer to the people in our household collectively as "yous" I laughed out loud. I'd never heard the word. He insisted it was a real word, and, … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: author Kate Woodworth

March 10, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Book: Little Great Island, by Kate Woodworth

What: Little Great Island tells the story of a small Maine island community needing to reinvent itself in the face of climate change. Told from the point of view of a handful of community members, … Continue reading >>

Magical Realism: Blurring the Lines Between Reality and Wonder

March 3, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Why veer into magic realism for a third novel? Magic realism is a literary style that blends the real and the fantastic, presenting extraordinary elements as a natural part of everyday life. Unlike … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Author Carolyn Korsmeyer

February 24, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: Two of my three published novels are historical fiction. For the first, Charlotte’s Story, I assumed the voice of one of Jane Austen’s characters, Charlotte Lucas, so that book is set in the … Continue reading >>

How Diversity in Literature and Teaching Strengthens America

February 17, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Missing Voices in High School Lit This post about teaching diversity comes from fellow writer, retired teacher and Detroiter John Jeffire, who graciously allowed me to share it here. As a young … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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