Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line

What, Why, How: Kristine E. Brickey

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What:  My writing varies tremendously depending on the day. My published works are best characterized as Realistic Fiction/Women's Lit/YA. However, I also write memoir, multiple fictional genres, and have recently delved into some fantasy horror pieces. (Note: that genre both terrifies and intrigues me!) Why: Why is such a powerful question. Why write when it takes such time, energy, … [Read more...]

Public Accidents and the Walk of Shame

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At the Detroit Opera House, David Sedaris told a story about the "walk of shame" involving an elderly man who shat himself in an airplane. Apparently everyone within proximity heard the man's daughter express her outrage; David was seated a few rows behind them. He cringed. The old guy shuffled off to the bathroom never to return his seat, despite the airline attendants attempts to lure him out … [Read more...]

Mittens from Sweaters

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Years ago when I was going through my late son's clothes, I came across a thick, wool Abercrombie and Fitch sweater that his sister loved to borrow. I was never a fan of scratchy wool, but she had loved it. It looked as if it had been washed and had shrunk. What do do with it now? I'd seen pictures of mittens made from sweaters, and figured it couldn't be that hard. Of course, this was … [Read more...]

Be Bold. Be Cranky

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When crankiness hits: I consider myself to be a generally upbeat person, but sometimes I feel like a cranky old lady. Today, for example. I went to Dicks Sporting Goods to buy a pair of Brooks, my favorite athletic shoes, with a 20% off coupon I'd clipped from The Free Press. Brooks jogging shoes fit my problem feet well, even though I speed walk more than I do jog. In the 70s, jogging … [Read more...]

The Pain of Writing

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There's a physical toll: Writer's Cramps used to mean cramping in your hand from holding a pen or pencil. Most writers don't use pens; they use computers, which results in neck, elbow, or shoulder pain from keyboarding. My issue is pain in the upper arm, with shoulder and neck soreness. It comes from using my mouse--that little gizmo writers rely heavily on when editing. When pain began to … [Read more...]