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Let your children be who they are

January 21, 2015 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Support comes in different forms I was sharing some fabulous photos of my mother, who passed away in 2013, when a childhood friend asked me if she was supportive of my writing. My first impulse … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: creativity, family, mothers, writing

On the Nose – Romance Novel Pet Peeves

February 8, 2014 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

In the last two romances I read, the "hero" kisses the girl on the nose. It was something that pulled me right out of the romance, and suspended my belief in the story and the author. I just … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: The Writing Life Tagged With: dialogue, Fiction, romance, sex in fiction, writing

This Writer’s New Best Friend: We adopted a corgi

March 21, 2012 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Our family adopted an adorable, energetic one-year old Pembroke Corgi. I have a feeling that training and caring for Clementine will suck up considerable writing time. On the other hand, I'm hoping it … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: Clementine, corgi, pets, writing

Seven Magic Elephants of Creativity ~ Margo LaGattuta

September 7, 2011 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I Vacuum, Therefore I Am: Magic was in the air in a crowded coffeehouse 18 years ago when I first heard poet Margo LaGatutta read. Her poem, “I Vacuum, Therefore I Am,” gave me goose … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life, The Writing Life Tagged With: Margo LaGattuta, poetry, workshop, writing, writing tips

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Author of Love and Other Incurable Ailments, poet, artist, corgi aficionado, crafter and klutz with just enough ADHD to keep it spinning. More here.

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