Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

The Alphabet Game: a (mostly) reliable way to fall asleep

December 15, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Quieting the Racing Mind, One Letter at a Time Like many creative insomniacs with squirrel brains, I collect sleep techniques the way some people collect candles. Dr. Suzanne Manser, whom I follow … Continue reading >>

The Christmas tree that helps me remember love doesn’t end

December 10, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

For Derek, 1979 - 2011 Every December, I bring a small plastic Christmas tree up from the basement. It's a little wobbly with stiff branches that bend downward. It’s not fancy. It’s not curated. … Continue reading >>

The Perimenopausal Heroine We’ve Been Waiting For

December 8, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Finally, a novel that tells the truth: Clementine Crane Prefers Not To by Kristin Bair is more than a running joke about hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, and the general hormonal circus of … Continue reading >>

Wonder and Joy for the Wired and Tired: Dr. Pam Stephens Lehenbauer on Why Wellness isn’t Well

December 1, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Wonder and Joy for the Wired and Tired book

Pam Stephens Lehenbauer, Ph.D., MBA, and PMHNP-BC, is an author, epidemiologist, clinician, and university adjunct professor who investigates wonder, joy, and well-being in individuals and … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How with Detroit based romance author Author Colleen Nye

November 24, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: Hello! I am an author who writes primarily contemporary romance and contemporary women's fiction... and even some romcom. A couple of my stories just might have a little paranormal aspects … Continue reading >>

At the end of the day, ditch the dated language

November 17, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Outdated Phrases to Retire for Good: Recently I attended a wonderful reading of poetry and prose. I particularly enjoyed an award-winning short story until I heard the phrase, “truth be told…” I … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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