Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

What, Why, How: Adrienne S. Wallner

March 15, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I am a poet. I also write non-fiction, travel writing, and am an avid journal keeper. Most of my published work is poetry. I write much about the natural world, the National … Continue reading >>

Why We Write

March 8, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

“Fiction is supposed to be, forgive me, less shitty than life. Better than life. It is supposed to make more sense than life. That’s one of the reasons we read, one of the reasons we write. We want … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Sadira Stone

March 8, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I write steamy contemporary romance set in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. What does steamy mean? In my case, it means following one couple through the twists and turns of falling in love, … Continue reading >>

How Many Flaming Chainsaws Make a Novel?

March 4, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Ever wonder what makes a book catch fire? What makes a book impossible to put down? Flaming Chainsaws I found this gem of an essay on storytelling with an unlikely title, The Dance of the … Continue reading >>

Reliable babysitter, sort of

March 1, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

At Fourteen Like a good babysitter, I arrived on time, I put the kids to bed when I was supposed to, and as a bonus, I would wash dishes. I liked kids. I didn't yell at them or slap them in the … Continue reading >>

A Little Too Quiet

February 22, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

"Libraries aren’t as quiet as they used to be. A Little Too Quiet is a podcast for library lovers and the library curious. Book chatter with librarians, community perspectives and author … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line