Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

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 >>

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 >>

New Release: Children’s Picture Book

October 7, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The inspiration Many times my late mother suggested I write and illustrate a children's book. Every time, for whatever reason, I resisted. Until inspiration hit me. The scurrying ghost crabs … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Kevin St. Jarre

September 28, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I have two novels under contract with Encircle Publications. The first one is literary fiction, with humor/absurdism, titled Aliens, Drywall, and a Unicycle, due in bookstores November … Continue reading >>

Nancy Drew Shocker

September 14, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I have to confess, I'd never read a Nancy Drew book until recently, even though I've been crafting the hardcover books into clutch purses for years. My granddaughter and I decided to read one together … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line