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Isn’t it Ironic? Words that Trip Me Up

August 29, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

tripped by words

  A language fail is the worst kind of fail, especially if you're a public speaker or a writer. From Travis Bradberry's list of 20 commonly misused English words, these often trip me … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Humor in Everyday Life, The Writing Life Tagged With: grammar, Ironic vs Coincidental, irony, Nauseous vs Nauseated

What, Why, How: A.J. Norris

August 24, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What? I write paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Currently, I have the first book in my paranormal series out and the second is releasing August 23, 2016. The first book in the Dark Amulet … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: paranormal, romance, suspense

Don’t Go Easy on Dialogue

August 22, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Ali Luke’s guest column on "10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Dialogue" on Write To Done made me reflect on the things I've learned about dialogue over the years. There are easy ways for improving your … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: The Writing Life Tagged With: dialogue, Fiction, writing

What, Why, How: Elizabeth Kerlikowske

August 18, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What? As a writer and teacher, I have always had a relationship with paper and structure.  My current obsession is lampshades.  I take them apart and rebuild them in more interesting ways. I had a … Continue reading >>

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

Brief History of a Forty-Year Long Marriage

August 15, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Luv Pub It sounds like a cliche: I met my husband after last call in the Brown Derby Luv Pub in Independence, OH, where people danced on a lighted disco floor to a live "house band." There might … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Being Human Tagged With: family, marriage, wedding anniversary

What, Why, How: Lisa Orchard

August 11, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What? Before I became an author I was an Insurance Agent for thirteen years. I met people from all walks of life and gathered all kinds of material for my stories. I’ve known I wanted to be a writer … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: teens, thrillers, young adult

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Writing life, line by line