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Books! 2024 Wrap-up from favorites to the ho-hum

December 30, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

My wrap-up includes literary fiction, memoir and historical fiction Top favorites include Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe: Witty, unexpected, engaging, and so entertaining; Bonnie Jo … Continue reading >>

Words by the Waves: a Beach Access Trail StoryWalk®

October 21, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Gordy and the Ghost Crab on StoryWalk® My annual trip to Ocracoke Island became extra special this fall when I discovered that my picture book, Gordy and the Ghost Crab, had been chosen to be … Continue reading >>

Building Trust with a Narrator: How Long Does It Take to Connect with the Voice?

October 14, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Who is this person telling the story? And do I trust them? Any time I begin reading a new book there's a period of adjustment when I struggle to feel comfortable with the narrator's voice, and … Continue reading >>

Spilling Secrets: Patti Eddington on memoir writing

June 24, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Girl with Three Birthdays: I met Patti Eddington years ago at a Springfed Arts Writers' Conference where her grace and enthusiasm drew me in. I couldn't wait to read her adoption memoir, The … Continue reading >>

Literary vs Genre Fiction

May 20, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Give it to me straight: A writer on Twitter/X asked: "What do you understand by the term 'literary fiction' in three words or fewer." Among the comments, I read: Ouch! That's a whole lotta … Continue reading >>

The importance of reader reviews

May 13, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The importance of reviews Reader reviews are more than something to feed the author's ego. Reviews mean EVERYTHING to the algorithm gods. Here is why: In a market where readers have so many … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line