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What, Why, How: Janice Eidus

November 19, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Janice Eidus

What:  In second grade, I proudly wrote my very first poem; it celebrated New York City where I lived: “I love the city/ It is so pretty.” My desire back then was to grow up to become a writer of … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: Fiction, novels, poetry

What, Why, How: Jack Ridl

November 5, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

poet Jack Ridl

What: I have been trying to write poems that evoke poetry for 51 years. I have also written essays, lots of blurbs, and every Thursday since the 2016 election a commentary with an appropriate poem. … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: poet, poetry

What, Why, How: Shara McCallum

May 28, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Shara McCallum poet

What: I principally write poems, but I also write personal essays from time to time. In all cases, I write about things that elude me and which seem paradoxical in nature. I tend to be drawn toward … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: art, essays, idol talk, poetry

What, Why, How: Dan Alatorre

January 1, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: What do I do? Good question. My wife wants to know, too. She sees me at the computer for hours and hours, but it takes a long time for a book to be produced, so she’s certain I’ve got an online … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: multigenre, prioritization, writing tips

What, Why, How: Sylvia Hubbard

December 27, 2017 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I’ve always been a writer according to my mother. She said I lied to her a bunch when I was 6/7. After a great butt whoopin’, she ordered me to write my lie down and repeat it back to her. My … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: Detroit, Fiction

What, Why, How: Marcy Dermansky

October 23, 2017 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Marcy Dermansky The Red Car

What: I write fiction: three novels so far and short stories. I have written the occasional essay but mainly that isn’t what I do. My newest novel The Red Car recently came out in paperback. I am … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: books, Fiction, Marcy Dermansky, the red car

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Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line