Author: Jan Sikes

Jan Sikes writes compelling award-winning stories from the heart. She has been called a wordsmith by her peers, is an active blogger, grandmother, a fan of Texas music, and resides in North Texas.
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What comes first?

April kicks off two separate short story writing competitions for me. So, I started going through my folder of ideas and characters and it struck me the varied ways stories come. It made me wonder. Which comes first for you, as an author? The story idea? Or the Characters? For me, it has come both …

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Do Not Disturb

I picked this up off an author's table at a recent book festival, the Take 190 Book Festival held in Killeen, Tx. I wanted to share it with you. It is a replica of a hotel "Do Not Disturb Sign" only with a reading message. I thought it was a great marketing ploy! This was …

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A Little Inspiration

I am traveling the next few days and will be away from the computer. So, I want to leave you with a little inspiration that I hope brightens your day and perhaps causes you to smile and walk a little taller. Enjoy! Make it a great day! I appreciate you! I've turned off comments since …

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