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Endings are never easy

August 20, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

endings

What if... How many times have you enjoyed a book right up to the end, but when you closed it, you felt unsatisfied? Not in the sense that the ending wasn't "happy," but rather that the last chapter … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: The Writing Life Tagged With: endings, Fiction, novel endings, writing tips

12 Tips to Survive a Book Festival

August 6, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

It's all about engagement! Every time I'm at a book festival or author fair, I learn something new. When I shared a table with author Sylvia Hubbard at Sterlingfest, I learned to encourage people … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Book Marketing & Promo Tagged With: author fair, author promotion, authors, book fair, book festival, book marketing, bookfest, marketing, Promotion, publicity

Sacral Torsion

July 30, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Back pain is more than a nuisance. It’s horrible to get up from a chair or out of the car to find yourself unable to stand straight. My back pain began in 2011. I don't know what made me thought I … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: back pain, massage therapy, physical therapy, sacral rotation, sacral torsion, twisted pelvis

The Joy of Meeting with Book Clubs

July 23, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Joy of Book Clubs: As an author, a great way to foster a relationship with your readers is through book clubs.  Readers at book clubs are incredibly sincere, and they are thrilled to meet with a … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Book Marketing & Promo Tagged With: book clubs, book promotion

Boredom and Creativity

July 16, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

"Creative people need time to just sit around and do nothing." ~ Austin Kleon My 10 year old granddaughter flopped next to me on the couch and stared at the ceiling. "Hey, how are you doing?" I … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life, The Writing Life Tagged With: boredome, creativity, distractions, quiet time

What, Why, How: Shara McCallum

May 28, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Shara McCallum poet

What: I principally write poems, but I also write personal essays from time to time. In all cases, I write about things that elude me and which seem paradoxical in nature. I tend to be drawn toward … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: art, essays, idol talk, poetry

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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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Linda K Sienkiewicz

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