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.
Brother’s Keeper The 2020 Grand Prize winner in the RRBC 90-Day Alpha/Omega Beginning to End Short Story Contest! Quentin Marks’ mother can only love one son, and from the day Rowdy was born, she makes Quentin, his little brother’s keeper. She demands that Quentin fix every problem for Rowdy and that he also protect him. …
Brazos Wind War-torn drifter, Jack McClean is left with nothing but bad memories, scars, and a restless soul. When he stumbles upon a burning homestead, and an unconscious woman, beside the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, he stops to render aid. Grieving widow, Savannah Logan, sees no reason to live, and only wants to …
I first met William Venema through my daughter, who is an attorney. It just so happened that she and Bill worked for the same company. He purchased copies of my books and we talked some about writing. That was many years ago. Now he has two books under his belt and I'm happy to showcase …
Welcome to another Tarot Tuesday! If you are just joining me, let me explain the inspiration to begin these posts. In Texas, and all across the country, Taco Tuesday is a popular day when Tacos are usually 99 cents. So, I had the inspiration, or Angel nudge as I like to think of it, to …
Welcome to another Tarot Tuesday! If you are just joining me, let me explain the inspiration to begin these posts. In Texas, and all across the country, Taco Tuesday is a popular day when Tacos are usually 99 cents. So, I had the inspiration, or Angel nudge as I like to think of it, to …
Last weekend, I took a trip down into the beautiful Texas Hill Country to attend an outdoor music festival. I'm sure you've heard of Luckenbach, Texas (if nothing else in the song from Willie and Waylon.) But, if not, I'll give you a very brief background. The town was founded and named in the late …
Welcome to another Tarot Tuesday! If you are just joining me, let me explain the inspiration to begin these posts. In Texas, and all across the country, Taco Tuesday is a popular day when Tacos are usually 99 cents. So, I had the inspiration, or Angel nudge as I like to think of it, to …
In response to the Flash-Fiction photo prompt from Suzanne Burke this week, here is my contribution. A FOREIGN WORLD “Oh, the memories.” I sigh, and squeeze his hand a little tighter. The dried orange, brown and yellow leaves crunch beneath our feet as we shuffle along the sidewalk. He smiles down at me. “Yes, my …
Welcome to another Tarot Tuesday! If you are just joining me, let me explain the inspiration to begin these posts. In Texas, and all across the country, Taco Tuesday is a popular day when Tacos are usually 99 cents. So, I had the inspiration, or Angel nudge as I like to think of it, to …