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Writing Morally Grey Characters

March 27, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Squeaky clean: As a child, unlike my younger brother who always seemed to be in some kind of trouble, I was the “good son.” From his school teachers, my mother would occasionally receive a list of … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: crime fiction, Fiction, writing tips

Writers, Respect What You Do

March 13, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

As if... When I was an aspiring writer, I didn’t always prioritize my work. One conversation changed that. Years ago, I told my therapist I often felt guilty when I was writing. He drew … Continue reading >>

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The best words ever

January 2, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Banished words At the end of the day, we can circle back for a deep dive into the new normal. Oops, those words are from last year’s banished list! No worries because the supply chain of banished … Continue reading >>

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Ripple, Scar, and Story: Karla Huston

November 7, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Poems with "roots in the stories people tell" I met poet Karla Huston in the mid 2000s at a Walloon Lake Writers Retreat. She's a gifted poet whom I respect and admire. She's penned several … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books, Writing Tagged With: memory, poetry

A Plural Primer

October 24, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Can you spot the error in each of these signs? An apostrophe is never used when pluralizing a noun! Apostrophes are for showing possession or contractions. Despite this, apostrophes are so … Continue reading >>

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The Note: a new historical mystery about women’s lives

August 2, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

When I learned my friend and author Allison Maruska wrote a new novella, a "historical mystery," I immediately emailed her with questions. The Note sounds like a fascinating read, one about secrets … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books, Writing Tagged With: Historical Fiction, mystery, novella, womens rights

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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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