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New Release: Children’s Picture Book

October 7, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The inspiration Many times my late mother suggested I write and illustrate a children's book. Every time, for whatever reason, I resisted. Until inspiration hit me. The scurrying ghost crabs … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books, It's Personal Tagged With: childrens books, illustration, picture book

Nancy Drew Shocker

September 14, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I have to confess, I'd never read a Nancy Drew book until recently, even though I've been crafting the hardcover books into clutch purses for years. My granddaughter and I decided to read one together … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: KKK, Secret of Red Gate Farm

WWII via letters between two brothers

May 27, 2019 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Fred

"I see quite a lot of these collections - but this one stands out." ~Tom Brokaw, author of The Greatest Generation Letters Lost Then Found At the Scriptorium BookFest, I had the pleasure of sharing a … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: family, letters, letters lost then found, loss, WWII

Feral cat inspires memoirist to write children’s book

October 22, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Even a feral cat who has never lived indoors can find love, a family, and a home. The Story of Little White Faye Rapoport DesPres and I share a publisher, Buddhapuss Ink. I know from reading … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books, Writing Tagged With: cat, children's books, creative nonfiction, Little White, writing

Women Writers Share their Celebrity Idols

October 1, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

teen idols

Oh, my teeny-bopping heart Think back... did you have a teen idol who made you weak in the knees? Did you pore over 16 Magazine or Tiger Beat for the latest gossip about your favorite star? Some of … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books, It's Personal Tagged With: anthology, celebrity crush, idol talk, teen idols

Changes in the second edition of your novel

June 18, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Second Edition: You Can Go Back! Do overs are a great thing, right? I mean, you write a book, you print that book, you re-read that book, and, BANG!, page 4: T-Y-P-O. Repeat after me: … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books, Publicity & Marketing Tagged With: book covers, editing, Publishing, second editions

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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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