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Writers empower, inspire, heal, expose

March 7, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

In times of turmoil, writers can affect change with their words, stories and poems. They are a window into the greater truths of the world at large, beyond the minuscule limits of ourselves. Ten years … Continue reading >>

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Dog Kibble: A Villanelle

February 21, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Villanelle... is a poem with strict rules! They are notoriously tricky to write because of their strict form and double refrain. This highly structured poem has nineteen lines that consist of … Continue reading >>

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Surviving a Native American Boarding School

October 11, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

History 101 - a poem This devastating poem by my friend and fellow alum Mihku Paul is about her grandfather, a residential school survivor who helped raise Mihku. Their family was "deeply impacted … Continue reading >>

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What, Why, How: Nylah Lyman

September 20, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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What: Frail Union is my first book-length collection of poetry, published by Encircle Publications, currently in bookstores. Why: I began writing many of these poems more than a … Continue reading >>

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Queen Bee and the Bee’s Knees: my friend, poet Mary Ann Wehler

September 13, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The following is my reading from Mary Ann's memorial service: A Variation on the Ordinary I met Mary Ann in the mid 90s  through Margo LaGatutta when I attended the readings for the … Continue reading >>

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Cynical: A Writing Prompt

June 14, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

From Jamie Cat Callan If you're a writer and you haven't subscribed to Jamie's marvelous weekly newsletter for writers, do so right now, here. I met Jamie at the Stonecoast MFA residency when … Continue reading >>

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About Linda

Award- winning writer, poet & artist. Cynical optimist. Super klutz. Corgi fan. Author of two novels, a picture book which she wrote and illustrated, and five poetry chapbooks. More here.

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