Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

What We Owe Each Other as Writers

April 6, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

When personal biases get in the way of simple congratulations: My MFA association’s Facebook page is intended to be a place where, among other things, we share our joy and celebrate the rare, … Continue reading >>

I Deleted My Book Trailer Three Times — Here’s What I Learned

March 30, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What making a 50-second trailer taught me about revision: When I set out to make a book trailer for Love and Other Incurable Ailments, I didn’t expect the hardest part would be deciding when it was … Continue reading >>

Creating Community, One Chalkboard Message at a Time

March 26, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

chalkboard with a rainbow, clouds and sun. Text reads Love will win

A coping mechanism that began in 2021: At the height of the pandemic, uncertainty filled the air. We searched for ways to cope, to connect, and to hold onto hope. For me, that came in the form of a … Continue reading >>

This Self-Checkout Queen Needs a Crown

March 23, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Adulting like a pro I just self-checked a boatload worth of groceries at Kroger, and I deserve a trophy. At the very least, I should get a discount and key to the break room. Do you know how … Continue reading >>

Small Talk: the Social Ritual We Pretend Not to Need

March 16, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Are we really doing small talk wrong? The ads on Instagram for coaching people in conversation so you don't sound "weak"—i.g. never ask “how’s it going” or “what’s new”—make me wonder if I'm … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Jan Rydzon on writing a small-town mystery, female sleuths, and the secrets that bind us

March 9, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I write small-town mysteries and suspense, featuring female amateur sleuths. Most of my stories grow out of family dramas and close relationships, where the tension between secrets and … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line