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Confronting social media, power, and love: Herta Feely’s fiction

September 22, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Herta Feely, Author of Strange Shape of Love

The dark side of social media: Herta Feely draws on her global perspective and keen interest in contemporary issues to shape her fiction. In her latest novel, Strange Shape of Love, she explores … Continue reading >>

Reclaiming the Self: Suzanne Manser PhD on Healing Childhood Wounds

September 8, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Suzanne Manser, PhD whose memoir I Hate You deals with mother wounds.

Suzanne Manser, PhD, is a therapist and author whose work empowers people in healing from childhood wounds and reclaiming their self-worth. Her debut memoir and companion journal reflect her core … Continue reading >>

The writing life of Julie Bonner Williams: where creativity meets chaos and heart

August 4, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Please welcome Michigan author Julie Bonner Williams to What, Why, How! What: Writing through several decades, I’ve had been fortunate to have opportunities to write in oh-so-many genres. I was … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Author Jann Alexander

July 7, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

From brushstrokes to backstories, Jann Alexander shares her stories and inspiration. What: I’m an author who specializes in time travel. My first novel, Unspoken (The Dust … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Multi-genre YA Author A.L. Sirois

June 9, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I write in several genres: science fiction, mainstream fiction, fantasy, historical, YA, Middle Grade, mystery, horror, comic book scripts. Historical and contemporary settings, as … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Poet Karin Hoffecker on her poetry and family

May 5, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: My poetry is grounded in both external and internal landscapes. I have always been fascinated with the visual arts and nature—they are often subjects that appear in my poems. The poetry I … Continue reading >>

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