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What, Why, How: Kathleen McGookey

February 4, 2019 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Poet Kathleen McGookey

What:  I’m a writer, and I write poems.  I have always written, ever since I was a little girl and filled notebooks with possible titles for stories that I never wrote.  I have written newspaper … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How Tagged With: motivation, poetry

What. Why, How: Binnie Klein

December 17, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: Like many writers, I started as a child with poetry, mostly moody tomes about the shape of loneliness. In my late adolescence and twenties, I got involved with the New York poetry “scene” – … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How Tagged With: boxing, collaboration, memoir, podcasts, poetry

How to Evaluate Your Poem

November 26, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Jack's dog Vivi

Is it any good? Acclaimed poet and teacher Jack Ridl says others often ask him, “Is my poem any good?”  He answers "It's likely we all worry about that, or at least worry about embarrassing ourselves … Continue reading >>

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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 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 Tagged With: poet, poetry

What, Why, How: Cristina M. R. Norcross

June 4, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Poet Christian Norcross

What: I primarily write poetry, but I started out as a short story writer. When we were living in New Hampshire, I was halfway through writing a novel, when we had our first son. I soon discovered … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How Tagged With: creativity, nature, poetry, short film

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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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