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Dark Twin combines fantasy and horror

December 12, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Dark Twin, Coin of Rulve: Book Two is “A richly-imagined tale of the struggle between the persistence of goodness and the corruption of power within the heart of a single youth—an absorbing follow-up to Blood Seed, the first book in the series.” ---Debra Doyle. Science Fiction Fantasy Suspense is not a genre I often read, but I was captivated by this amazing story. This is why: Twins of an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: fantasy, horror, scifi

Searching for Nannie B., a Memoir

December 8, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Imagine a woman erased from her family's history. Imagine her being buried in a small town cemetery with no identifying markers on her gravestone, other than she was somebody's wife. What's more, her name is misspelled. It's hard to imagine what kind of sin such a woman might have committed to be reduced to so little after death. Who was she? What was her sin? Nannie B. Russell is her name, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: family, grief, history, loss, memoir

Black Friday Serendipity: ’tis the Season

November 28, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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The lines at Kohls went from the center front registers to the far aisles on either side of the store and all the way to the back. I groaned. It would be an hour-plus wait that most likely included forced polite conversation with strangers. Was it worth the sale prices plus 15% off and Kohls' "cash"? What the hell... I had my phone with me, and could easily blow an hour reading news and updates. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: It's Personal Tagged With: black friday, conversation, kohls, strangers

Black Friday Giveaway!

November 24, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY!     Win a $15 Amazon Gift Card A signed copy of my novel "In the Context of Love" A Nancy Drew book wallet To Enter: Visit my Facebook Page and 1. Tell me your favorite Christmas song on the Black Friday Giveaway post. 2. Like my page so I can message you if you win. One winner will be chosen at random. Giveaway runs from November 24 to December 1st at midnight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Context of Love Tagged With: black friday, giveaway

Anticipating a holiday family food fight?

November 21, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

In this heated political climate, I don't want to be in the middle of a family food fight during the holidays. When I visit relatives who have a vastly different stance on the election than me, I will need to leave two expectations behind: That there will be a reconciliation or meeting of the minds. That my views will validated or affirmed. It ain't happening. Knowing this fact has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: It's Personal Tagged With: family, politics

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Award- winning writer, poet & artist. Cynical optimist. Super klutz. Corgi fan. Author of two novels, a children's picture book, and five poetry chapbooks. More here.

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