Marketing 101
If you missed my Marketing 101 presentation during the RAVE REVIEWS BOOK CLUB Writer's Conference and Book Expo, you can view it here.
JAN’s TOP TEN Best Books for 2016
Because I have read SO many fantastic books this year, I want to share with you the ones I enjoyed the most. Almost ALL of the amazing books on this list were written by Indie Authors! #1 Pennies From Burger Heaven by Marcy McKay I had no trouble choosing the #1 book …
JAN’S TOP 10 Texas Music Picks 2016
Over the past year, writing for a Texas Music Magazine I've had the honor of interviewing many Texas artists. As a result, I got to discover great new music first-hand. So, I'm starting a new tradition this year by listing my TOP TEN picks of new Texas Music releases for 2016. This is based solely …
HANDS – A #Christmas Story
A heavy blanket of snow covered the city. The commute had been brutal and after finally arriving at my office building two hours late, I hurried across the street to the front door.Homeless people are not an uncommon sight in the city. We become immune to them after a while. Why don't they just get a …
Phrases
It's that time of year When we feel nostalgic The tree stands tall And Jingle Bells we hear..... Phrases are often what triggers the memory of a person, especially once they have passed on. Rick Sikes' favorite saying and one he lived by was, "Always do the best you can with what you have where …
#REVIEWS
Whoever said "Reviews are like receiving a bouquet of roses" expressed it perfectly as to how an author feels when he/she receives an honest review of their work. I am grateful to have received numerous reviews of my books and only today realized there is one easy place to view them all! So, I wanted …
Sunday #StoryTime
I want to tell you a story. That’s what writers do, right? This story is about a man who had a band and traveled the Southwest playing music. He’d grown up poor and discovered at a young age that he had a talent for writing and playing music. By the time he was out …
7 Tips for Naming Your Characters
These are solid and helpful tips on naming your characters!
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 …
#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 …