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A Plural Primer

October 24, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Can you spot the error in each of these signs? An apostrophe is never used when pluralizing a noun! Apostrophes are for showing possession or contractions. Despite this, apostrophes are so … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: grammar, pluralization

What, Why, How: Jessica L. Walsh

October 17, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I’ve been writing poetry since elementary school, and though I’ve tried to recall what prompted me to start, I honestly cannot remember. I wonder sometimes if it’s in my blood. My late … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How Tagged With: Book of Gods and Grudges, jessica walsh, poetry

What, Why, How: Elizabeth Meyette

October 10, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: When I watched Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED Talk on Creativity, courage surged through me to submit the novel I’d written for publication. I had just retired from my career in education, and … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How Tagged With: childrens books, Fiction, multi-genre, writing, writing tips

Silverware Drawers

September 26, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Critters The other day when cleaning sesame seeds and peppercorns from the plastic silverware tray, I noticed the varied assortment of forks and spoons we've collected over the years: a fork and … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: It's Personal Tagged With: first house, humor

What, Why, How: Ellen Meeropol

September 19, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I imagine my novels balancing on a tightrope stretched between the issues that are important to me (racial and social justice, the climate emergency, feminism) and the characters who live … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How Tagged With: Fiction, inspiration, writing

Kerrytown BookFest Returns!

September 14, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

More than just books! Ann Arbor’s fabulous book fest Kerrytown finally returns after three years! It’s in a new location at Washtenaw Community College, but it looks to be bigger, brighter, and … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: author fair, book festival, books, Fiction, nonfiction, poetry

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Award- winning writer, poet & artist. Cynical optimist. Super klutz. Corgi fan. Author of two novels, a children's picture book, and five poetry chapbooks. More here.

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