Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

Necking in the Willow Theater: First Kiss

June 20, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Fiction draws from real life The small town of Nopiming in In the Context of Love is loosely modeled after my hometown, Independence, Ohio. Characters Angelica and Joe's first date are to the Maple … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: John Jeffire

June 12, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

WHAT? Christ, I was hoping you’d tell me! I do a lot, but “what” exactly I am I’m not totally sure. I write, I read, I coach wrestling, I laugh and drink beer with my wife, I teach at a … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Kelly Fordon

May 25, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I write fiction, poetry, book reviews and nonfiction. How: Bird by Bird as Anne LaMott says. When I am writing, I just keep forging ahead until I have something I like. In the case of … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Robert Fanning

April 26, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

WHAT? I write poetry. WHY? Because artistic expression is not a hobby. It is a compulsion, a need, a profound desire. Because it permits me a chance to be eloquent, and an … Continue reading >>

Book Art: Crafting Paper Roses

April 7, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

This fabulous table centerpiece from the wedding reception of an English teacher bride and her book-loving groom was made from a stack of books tied with a ribbon and topped with a hand-crafted paper … Continue reading >>

Rod McKuen Altered Book

March 17, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

King of Kitsch? Former US Poet Laureate said it was irrelevant to even speak of Rod McKuen as a poet. Pulitzer Prize-winning critic called McKuen's work gooey schmaltz. Newsweek magazine called … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line