Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

The five-star question that divided my book club

April 20, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

close up of a book discussion showing books and coffee cups

When an “unlikable” character cost a book two stars: I went to a book club discussion the other evening about Little One by Oliva Muenter, and I left with a question I can’t stop thinking about: … Continue reading >>

Writing the Weird: Finding Joy, Meaning, and Magic in Storytelling with Stephanie Campisi

April 13, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I write weird, whimsical things for all ages and across all sorts of categories. From picture books to romcoms to TV adaptations, I've done it all! That said, most of my work has some things … Continue reading >>

What We Owe Each Other as Writers

April 6, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

When personal biases get in the way of simple congratulations: My MFA association’s Facebook page is intended to be a place where, among other things, we share our joy and celebrate the rare, … Continue reading >>

I Deleted My Book Trailer Three Times — Here’s What I Learned

March 30, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What making a 50-second trailer taught me about revision: When I set out to make a book trailer for Love and Other Incurable Ailments, I didn’t expect the hardest part would be deciding when it was … Continue reading >>

Creating Community, One Chalkboard Message at a Time

March 26, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

chalkboard with a rainbow, clouds and sun. Text reads Love will win

A coping mechanism that began in 2021: At the height of the pandemic, uncertainty filled the air. We searched for ways to cope, to connect, and to hold onto hope. For me, that came in the form of a … Continue reading >>

This Self-Checkout Queen Needs a Crown

March 23, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Adulting like a pro I just self-checked a boatload worth of groceries at Kroger, and I deserve a trophy. At the very least, I should get a discount and key to the break room. Do you know how … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line