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What, Why, How: Janice Eidus

November 19, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Janice Eidus

What:  In second grade, I proudly wrote my very first poem; it celebrated New York City where I lived: “I love the city/ It is so pretty.” My desire back then was to grow up to become a writer of … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: Fiction, novels, poetry

Three Sheets to the Wind: A Pirate Jamboree

November 12, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

pirate jamboree blackbeard

Avast, ye hearties! Hurricane Florence forced us to reschedule our September visit to Ocracoke Island, NC to October, but lucky us, that's when the annual Pirate Jamboree was held. We got to … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Being Human Tagged With: idioms, langauge, nautical terms, ocracoke, pirate jamboree, travel

What, Why, How: Jack Ridl

November 5, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

poet Jack Ridl

What: I have been trying to write poems that evoke poetry for 51 years. I have also written essays, lots of blurbs, and every Thursday since the 2016 election a commentary with an appropriate poem. … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: poet, poetry

Feral cat inspires memoirist to write children’s book

October 22, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Even a feral cat who has never lived indoors can find love, a family, and a home. The Story of Little White Faye Rapoport DesPres and I share a publisher, Buddhapuss Ink. I know from reading … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books and Reviews, The Writing Life Tagged With: cat, children's books, creative nonfiction, Little White, writing

The Choice, a short film by Desiree Cooper

October 15, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

the choice - stick

The moment we read the stick, some of us buckled on the bathroom floor....Undecided, we waited too long. Decisive, we were instantly clear about what to do. We were happy about it until we … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Being Human Tagged With: abortion, choice, womens rights

Women Writers Share their Celebrity Idols

October 1, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

teen idols

Oh, my teeny-bopping heart Think back... did you have a teen idol who made you weak in the knees? Did you pore over 16 Magazine or Tiger Beat for the latest gossip about your favorite star? Some of … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books and Reviews, Notes on Being Human Tagged With: anthology, celebrity crush, idol talk, teen idols

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Author, poet, artist, cynical optimist, corgi aficionado, crafter & klutz with just enough ADHD to keep it spinning. More here.

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Writing life, line by line