Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

The best words ever

January 2, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Banished words At the end of the day, we can circle back for a deep dive into the new normal. Oops, those words are from last year’s banished list! No worries because the supply chain of banished … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: David James on why he writes poetry

December 12, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: In high school, I played basketball and had a cheerleader girlfriend. During practice one day, I was injured—calcium deposit, water-on-the-knee and a torn ligament, and the doctors put me in … Continue reading >>

Beer, burgers and books

November 14, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

A birthday burger: I gave my husband a choice for dinner on his birthday: his favorite home cooked meal or hamburgers at Paint Creek Tavern. I know he can't resist a good burger. I got out of … Continue reading >>

A Plural Primer: do not use an apostrophe

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 >>

What, Why, How: poet 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 >>

What, Why, How: Elizabeth Meyette on romance and children’s books

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 >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line