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What We Owe Each Other as Writers

April 6, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

When personal biases get in the way of simple congratulations: My MFA association’s Facebook page is intended to be a place where, among other things, we share our joy and celebrate the rare, … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Jan Rydzon on writing a small-town mystery, female sleuths, and the secrets that bind us

March 9, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I write small-town mysteries and suspense, featuring female amateur sleuths. Most of my stories grow out of family dramas and close relationships, where the tension between secrets and … Continue reading >>

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

Love and Other Incurable Ailments 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Outdated Phrases to Retire for Good: Recently I attended a wonderful reading of poetry and prose.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 >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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