Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line

Donald H. Rumsfeld, America’s Poet

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Found poetry: The recent passing of Donald Rumsfeld, the former Secretary of Defense, reminded me I’d found a book of his poetry that at a garage sale years ago. Well, it's not actually Rumsfeld's poetry. Rather, it's "found poetry" composed from his talks, speeches and Q&A answers, as compiled and (brilliantly) edited by Hart Seely, published in 2009. In found poetry, poets refashion … [Read more...]

What, Why, How: Kim Peters Fairley

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What:  My second book, Shooting Out the Lights is my first memoir which will be out on July 27 through She Writes Press. I began as a visual artist. As a child I enjoyed drawing and photography and was encouraged to continue in art by teachers when I won various art awards in elementary school and high school. Most of my art focused on my family. For instance, I won first prize and free … [Read more...]

puppy love is real

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More than just pets If you believe that the love you feel for your four-legged bestie is real, science has your back. Studies show dogs affect our oxytocin levels much the same as human babies do, so the bond we feel is just as great. Our pets are more than companions. They are truly family. We adopted our ten-year-old corgi, Clementine, when she was a year old. She helped us through a … [Read more...]

Your Writing Matters, by Colleen M. Story

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Colleen M. Story is an author, motivational speaker, freelance writer, and an advocate for writers. In addition to her comprehensive website, blog and newsletters, she hosts a terrific website called Writing and Wellness, where she empowers writers to be their best, which includes not only the writing itself, but aspects such as marketing, finding meaning in our creative lives, and our mental … [Read more...]

Cynical: A Writing Prompt

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From Jamie Cat Callan If you're a writer and you haven't subscribed to Jamie's marvelous weekly newsletter for writers, do so right now, here. I met Jamie at the Stonecoast MFA residency when she was teaching and I was a student. She is a marvelous teacher and true creative, the kind of person who bubbles positivity with the understanding that life isn't always sunshine and roses. I love … [Read more...]