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Don’t Look in the Freezer: Life with a Veterinarian

February 16, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Author Patti Eddington and her memoir Don't Look in the Freezer

Goldfish Surgery and Chinchillas in the Bubble-Bath: I had no idea how many trials and tribulations come with being a veterinarian, or being married to one. In her coming memoir, Patti … Continue reading >>

I finally get to share the cover of Love and Other Incurable Ailments!

February 9, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Here it is! When the Regal House design team showed the cover to me, I felt something settle. The envelope. The house. The solitary figure walking toward what she doesn’t yet understand. It … Continue reading >>

Is your Novel Plot or Character Driven?

January 19, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

When I was querying agents and publishers, I found this distinction incredibly helpful, if only because deciding what to highlight in a query letter can feel impossible. Understanding whether your … Continue reading >>

At the end of the day, ditch the dated language

November 17, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Outdated Phrases to Retire for Good: Recently I attended a wonderful reading of poetry and prose. I particularly enjoyed an award-winning short story until I heard the phrase, “truth be told…” I … Continue reading >>

How to finish the damn book: Advice from Jacquelyn Mitchard

October 30, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

If it was easy, maybe we’d all have a book Did you know 97% of books started are never finished? One year after I finished and published my first book, I began to worry I’d never finish book … Continue reading >>

Using Fiction to Process Real-Life Tragedy and Family Secrets

June 30, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The emotional and creative journey behind In the Context of Love—a novel inspired by unspoken truths. How do we make sense of tragedy? We live every day knowing that bad things happen--on a … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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