Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

What making reels taught me as an author

May 18, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I joined TikTok in my late 60s and survived When I signed with Regal House Publishing for my second novel in the summer of 2024, I challenged myself to learn the ins and outs of TikTok before my … Continue reading >>

Stop pitching your work and start telling your story

May 11, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

woman holding a blank book in front of her face.

For Writers Who Hate Self-Promotion: I recently attended a Zoom workshop given by Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo on how to talk comfortably about your work—your writing, your art, your book—without … Continue reading >>

Blogging isn’t dead—maybe you’re just using it wrong

May 4, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Is blogging still a valid way to create a platform? Maybe you’ve seen headline titles: “It’s Time for Authors to Stop Blogging” or “Why You Shouldn’t Blog Your Book.” And then there’s the … Continue reading >>

Grace for the Socially Awkward

April 27, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The comfort of watching someone else get it wrong: Confession: I adore Jamie from the Progressive Insurance commercials. Jamie is so freaking enthusiastic but terribly socially miscalibrated. He … Continue reading >>

The five-star question that divided my book club

April 20, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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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 >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line

Blogging isn’t dead—maybe you’re just using it wrong

The five-star question that divided my book club

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

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Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line