Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

To Bloom Forever: Perennial Gifts

July 15, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Where flowers bloom so does hope An old house in our neighborhood had the most lovely perennial garden. In fact, it had been included in my hometown’s garden tour at one time. Often when I walked … Continue reading >>

Garage Sale Notes

July 8, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

You never know what you need until you find it: One person's trash is another's treasure. Years ago, I got rid of my kids' outgrown clothes, toys and sports equipment in garage sales, and filled … Continue reading >>

Adult ADHD: A little neurospicy

July 1, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Train(s) of thought: "I don't have a train of thought, I have seven trains on 4 tracks that narrowly avoid each other when the paths cross and all the conductors are screaming." - Author … Continue reading >>

Spilling Secrets: Patti Eddington on memoir writing

June 24, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Girl with Three Birthdays: I met Patti Eddington years ago at a Springfed Arts Writers' Conference where her grace and enthusiasm drew me in. I couldn't wait to read her adoption memoir, The … Continue reading >>

Not the whole chicken: writing about sex

June 10, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Erotica or porn: “Erotica is using a feather; pornography is using the whole chicken.” — Isabel Allende Crime writer Margot Kinberg says, "I'm no prude, but I'd rather use my imagination. I give … Continue reading >>

You are always a writer: motivation

June 3, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Are you unable to write? Don’t worry if you fear you've lost motivation. I don't know who said it, but "writing is like a disease. It may go into remission, but it never leaves you." This sounds … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line