Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

Funnies for Writers

March 4, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Need a reason to smile after dealing with rejection letters, frustrating revisions or lousy book reviews? We’ve all been there! I don’t know if I’d actually send such a letter, but I … Continue reading >>

THE WATERS: Spellbinding and brutal fiction

February 26, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Fiction to lean into, to absorb, to take your time reading Author Bonnie Jo Campbell's newest novel, "The Waters," is not to be missed if you like dense, provocative fiction. My review is … Continue reading >>

Queen Clementine: a Dog Story

February 19, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The gift of dogs Dogs bring so much into our lives that I sometimes wonder how we can ever repay them. Clementine was like a gift. When our kids were growing up, we had a wonderful chocolate … Continue reading >>

Red River Valley, for Dad on his birthday

January 15, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Such a sad song When I was a little girl, I asked my late father to tell me his favorite song..."the most beautiful song you ever heard." He thought a minute. “I guess it’d have to be ‘Red … Continue reading >>

Talking with myself

January 8, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Weird habit or normal? I confess: I replay or create conversations aloud. I expound. I pontificate. I argue. I talk in the bathroom. I talk when folding laundry. I talk when walking the dogs. I … Continue reading >>

Toast to 2024

January 1, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Resolutions, anyone? I generally don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Why set myself up for failure? . That said, I like fitness coach Joan McDonald’s philosophy: "Your future you is … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line