Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line

How to Make a Writer Crazy

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Telling someone you're a writer (poet, author, journalist, whatever) often gets, um, an interesting response or unwanted feedback. Many thanks to my fellow writers (and Barbara Bos of Women's Writers, Women's Books) for sharing these gems: You’re a writer?! So am I . . . "You’re a writer? I have a great idea for a book!" "I'm going to write a book when I retire." "I … [Read more...]

My poetry chapbook, resurrected

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Out of print! My friend Denise wanted to buy a copy of my latest poetry chapbook, Security, after hearing me read from it at a DWW ONTV event. That's when I discovered I only had two copies. This posed a real problem: the publisher, Rob Bixby of March Street Press in Greensboro NC, passed away a few years ago, and there were no plans to continue the press. This little chapbook is very dear to me. … [Read more...]

Oopsie Confessions

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If you're feeling glum, check out the #ionce thread on Twitter for terrific comic relief as people confess their grand oopsies. It brought back so many memories of my own gaffes. I share them with you, in hopes that you'll share yours with me. #ionce #ionce felt dizzy in middle school, raised my hand, and told the teacher I felt faint as I fainted. #ionce took my boss’s show dog, a bull … [Read more...]

What, Why, How: Dan Alatorre

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What: What do I do? Good question. My wife wants to know, too. She sees me at the computer for hours and hours, but it takes a long time for a book to be produced, so she’s certain I’ve got an online gambling addiction or I’m playing Words With Friends or something. But what I do is make people laugh. Or cry. Sometimes on the same page. Or I make them see things they thought they knew, but … [Read more...]

What, Why, How: Sylvia Hubbard

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What: I’ve always been a writer according to my mother. She said I lied to her a bunch when I was 6/7. After a great butt whoopin’, she ordered me to write my lie down and repeat it back to her. My pain became my pleasure and I found writing was a joy, an addiction… my passion. I thank my mother. Not for the butt whoopin', but for channeling my “power” to something that would afford me so much … [Read more...]