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Should parents censor what their kids read?

June 6, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What is acceptable reading material for your child? It's a legit question, especially since banning books by some schools has in turn created a demand for these books. Suppose your middle … Continue reading >>

Courageous Memoir of a Restless Life: Nancy Owen Nelson

August 23, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Self examination isn’t easy. Writing about it is even harder. Nancy Owen Nelson was an army brat whose military father struggled with depression and alcoholism. She says about her family … Continue reading >>

Donald H. Rumsfeld, America’s Poet

July 26, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Found poetry: The recent passing of Donald Rumsfeld, the former Secretary of Defense, reminded me I’d found a book of his poetry that at a garage sale years ago. Well, it's not actually Rumsfeld's … Continue reading >>

Sparrows and Dust: Zilka Joseph

April 19, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

New Poetry Chapbook I've known poet Zilka Joseph for many years from the Metro Detroit literary community, having taken workshops and attended readings with her. She is a kind and generous soul, … Continue reading >>

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 >>

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 >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line