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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.
Posted on December 2, 2016March 3, 2026

Jamie Richards – Latest and Greatest

One of my favorite things in life is listening to music. I also love writing CD reviews for new releases that tug at my heart strings. Jamie Richards' newest CD release, Latest and Greatest, does just that! I first met Jamie Richards several years ago at a Texas music festival. The thing that impressed me about …

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Posted on November 30, 2016March 3, 2026

#BookReview – To Love A Texas Ranger

TO LOVE A TEXAS RANGER THE MEN OF LEGEND SERIES BY LINDA BRODAY USA TODAY AND NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOOK REVIEW - 5 STARS! When Texas Ranger, Sam Legend, is forced to return home to his father's giant Texas ranch to recuperate from a brush with death, he has no idea who is shadowing …

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Posted on November 30, 2016

#BookReview – To Love A Texas Ranger

TO LOVE A TEXAS RANGER THE MEN OF LEGEND SERIES BY LINDA BRODAY USA TODAY AND NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOOK REVIEW - 5 STARS! When Texas Ranger, Sam Legend, is forced to return home to his father's giant Texas ranch to recuperate from a brush with death, he has no idea who is shadowing …

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Posted on November 27, 2016March 3, 2026

A Thousand Yesteryears by Mae Clair

BOOK REVIEW 5 STARS! Eve Parrish has no idea what she will find when she returns to Point Pleasant to settle her deceased aunt’s estate. Fifteen years earlier, as a young child, she’d experienced a tragedy that changed everyone’s lives forever. A bridge that connected Point Pleasant to the rest of the world collapsed, killing …

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Posted on November 27, 2016

A Thousand Yesteryears by Mae Clair

BOOK REVIEW 5 STARS! Eve Parrish has no idea what she will find when she returns to Point Pleasant to settle her deceased aunt’s estate. Fifteen years earlier, as a young child, she’d experienced a tragedy that changed everyone’s lives forever. A bridge that connected Point Pleasant to the rest of the world collapsed, killing …

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Posted on November 24, 2016

Family – #Thanksgiving

As we head into the holiday season, I want to take a moment to introduce you to my family. I have two daughters. They are both intelligent, loving and strong women.  Deva is the oldest of the two.  She is not only a rock, but a caring and loving mother and wife. And, she has …

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Posted on November 18, 2016

Smorgasbord Christmas Reading – Discovery by Rick and Jan Sikes

Many thanks to Sally Cronin at the Smorgasboard - variety is the spice of life blog!!

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Posted on November 12, 2016March 3, 2026

Lions -Animal Wisdom

I recently spent several hours in the dentist chair. While that is never a pleasant thing, I learned some fascinating information. A TV above my head ran a continuous loop of Trivia Facts. Did you know that Lobsters have green blood?? Neither did I. But, the one trivia fact that captured my attention was this: Did …

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Posted on November 2, 2016March 3, 2026

What I do when I’m not writing

I have two passions in life. Books - writing and reading Music - writing, playing, listening - reporting I recently had the privilege of covering a great music event for Buddy Magazine. The Ranch Bash 2016 took place in Fort Worth, Texas at the Panther Island Pavilion. First of all, the weather was perfect! This …

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Posted on October 28, 2016

Guest Author Jan Sikes: Inspiration in Difficult Times

Shared from Fiction by Rachael Ritchey!

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