I am astounded to learn that my collection of short stories, “Two Shorts and a Snort” won the GRAND PRIZE in the #RRBC 90-day Alpha/Omega short story writing challenge!!
Wow! I certainly was not expecting this. I have read a lot of the short stories that were created for the challenge and I have to say that some of them were outstanding. You can see all of them in the RRBC Catalogue.
The first story in my book, “Obsession,” was inspired by a song, “Loving County” by Charlie Robison and Jack Ingram. I posted a link before, but here it is again if you want to listen.
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I am grateful, honored and humbled to receive this award.
And, it couldn’t have come at a better time. If you follow my blog, you know that I’ve been trying to get a publisher interested in my latest novel. I had begun to feel like I didn’t have what it takes.
This award gives me much-needed validation. It also gives me the motivation to push forward.
You can pick up your copy of “Two Shorts and a Snort” for 99 cents on Amazon. Just click on this link:Â https://www.amazon.com/Two-Shorts-Snort-Jan-Sikes-ebook/dp/B07DY8FSWL/
That being said, I’d also like to announce the winners from my last blog post. They are:
Janet Gogerty, John Howell, and Craig Boyack. Watch your mailboxes for “Two Shorts and a Snort.” I sincerely hope you all enjoy the short read.Â
Next, I’d like to recognize the 1st Place Runner-up
“Tequila Rose Virginity Blues” by Wendy Jayne is a great short story!
BLURB:
Tequila Rose may have met the man of her dreams. Unfortunately, she wakes up suffering from alcoholic amnesia and doesn’t remember anything about the night before. Tall, dark, and Jack may be the cure her jaded heart desperately needs, but Tequila’s wary as friends warn her that Jack hangs out with the local drug dealer. Thrust together at a Speed Dating event, their chemistry sizzles, but is Jack after a different kind of fix?
You can read my 5 Star review HERE:Â https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1J5Y7KX7QH80Y/
AND you can pick up a copy for 99 cents while you are there!
A HUGE THANK YOU to the RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB for all the amazing benefits offered to authors and for encouragement when we need it the most!
Thank you, Diana!
Wow. Congratulations, Jan. What an honor and so validating. Enjoy the glow.
How fun and how wonderful! I’m so excited for you, Jan. Congratulations. Cheers and hugs!
Thank you, Teagan!
Congratulations, Jan! So excited for you. Cheers! 🙂
Thank you, Natalie!
Hearty congratulations, Jan. Thank you so much for selecting me as one of your collection winners. I’m sure I’ll love the stories.
Thanks, John!
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Congrats Jan and Wendy! So happy for you both on your win… yay! I’m happy it gave you the boast you needed Jan and I look forward on future stories.
Thank you, Denise. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment. Hugs!
Congratulations, Jan! That is awesome news! I’ve read Two Shorts and a Snort and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I can see why it was chosen. It’s also lovely of you to feature Wendy Jayne’s book. Wishing you both many more accolades!
Thank you, Mae. You are always so encouraging and I appreciate you! Hugs!
Congratulations, and now I won something too. Thank you.
Oh, look! It’s a win-win. 🙂
Exactly.
Jan- Congrats on winning Grand Prize. I loved this book, you are amazing. Keep these stories flowing our way.
Thank you, sweet Tonya! Your support encourages me for sure. Hugs!