Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

Blizzard: a poem

December 28, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Blizzard by Linda Pastan the snowhas forgottenhow to stopit fallsstutteringat the glassa silk windsockof snowblowingunder the porch lighttangling treeswhich bendlike old womensnarledin their … Continue reading >>

Let’s hear it for screaming

December 21, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Not feeling it This year my husband and I won't be hosting our annual neighborhood Christmas party, which involves weeks of decorating, planning, hand-wringing, fears that no one will actually show … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Patricia Clark

December 14, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What? I write poetry. Well, I've also written a few short stories and published them. But poetry is my main genre. Why? I'm really compelled by two things with poetry: its emotional … Continue reading >>

Creative Pursuits

November 30, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

My friend Desiree Cooper shared this post on Facebook. What memories it brought back to me! Without doubt, my creative pastimes as a child shaped who I am today. Solitary Play For hours, I … Continue reading >>

Book release in a pandemic

November 16, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Authors with a forthcoming book need to look at many different promotion strategies during a pandemic. I'm learning as I go, since a lot has changed since my first novel was published. Here's a few … Continue reading >>

What’s so special about Howard Street?

October 21, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

This year, riding a bike on unpaved Howard Street was precarious because of the deep ruts. Many homes on Ocracoke are still under reconstruction after Hurricane Dorian devastated the island in 2019, … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line