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A rainy day, a bookstore, and the woman who knew exactly what you needed

February 2, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Buxton Village Books in the Outer Banks of NC

Author’s note: This post was first published in 2011. I’m revisiting it after learning that Gee Gee Rosell, the owner of Buxton Village Books, has passed away. She left a lasting impression on me … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Grief and Loss, Notes on Life, The Outer Banks Tagged With: buxton village books, gee gee rosell, indie bookseller, OBX

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 >>

Filed Under: Books and Reviews, Notes on Life, The Outer Banks Tagged With: children's books, gordy and the ghost crab, literacy, ocracoke NC, picture books, reading, storywalk

Exploring book sales opportunities beyond bookstores

September 9, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Literally go anywhere that books are sold: How often do you consider other places for book sales? When you travel, do you carry copies of your book? What about a sell sheet? I encourage you to … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Book Marketing & Promo, The Outer Banks Tagged With: book marketing, book selling, childrens books, sell sheets

I Came, I Sewed, I Pillaged: Winning Ocracoke’s Pirate Costume Contest

November 9, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Apparently, I pirate better than people half my age: Well, I don't mean to brag or anything, but guess who won Most Authentic Adult Female Costume at the Blackbeard's Pirate Jamboree on Ocracoke … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting, The Outer Banks Tagged With: costume sewing, ocracoke pirate jamboree, pirate cosplay, pirate costumes, pirate jamboree, sewing

Pirates’ Halloween for Landlubbers

October 25, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

A Pirate Jamboree Our "over-board" Halloween decor began after Don and I stumbled upon the Pirate Jamboree on Ocracoake Island, North Carolina in 2018, which just happened to be the 300-year … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life, The Outer Banks Tagged With: family, halloween, pirates

What’s so special about Howard Street?

October 21, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

This year, riding a bike on unpaved Howard Street was precarious because of the deep ruts. Many homes on Ocracoke are still under reconstruction after Hurricane Dorian devastated the island in 2019, … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life, The Outer Banks Tagged With: ocracoke, pirates, travel

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Award-wining author of two novels, five poetry chapbooks, and one picture book. More here.

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