Jan Sikes

March 13, 2025March 3, 2026

Throwback Thursday – Jonah

Hello, friends. As I continue looking back at my early work, next up is Jonah, published on March 18, 2020. This story was inspired by a guided meditation, which is proof that story ideas can come from anywhere. In the meditation, I was asked to visualize a deserted island filled with stinging nettles, brambles, horrifying …

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March 10, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #9

Hello, dear friends. May I preface this post by saying how much I hate the time change? I just wish they would leave it alone. It takes our bodies a while to adjust. You might guess from the banner that this post will have something to do with music, and you would be correct! Created …

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March 5, 2025March 3, 2026

February #BookReviews @Nicholas_Rossis @HowellWave @DrPatSpencer @RZanetti_Author @esthernewton201

Hello, friends! I'm sharing the books I read in February. I only post 4 and 5 start reviews. All opinions are my own. Created in Canva First up is a wonderful children's book from fellow Story Empire colleague, Nicholas Rossis. PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: This is a delightful children's book with perfect illustrations for the …

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March 3, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #8

Goodbye, February, hello, March! For us in Texas, March 2nd is celebrated as Texas Independence Day. It is also my oldest grandson's birthday, and is his first birthday away from home. Created in Canva I awoke very early Saturday morning to find my muse chattering in my ear. Really? It's Saturday. I wanted to sleep. …

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February 27, 2025March 3, 2026

What You Should Be Reading Based On Your Zodiac Sign – Pisces

Welcome back for another look at what kinds of books you might be interested in if you are born under the sign of Pisces. Created in Canva Pisces are generally empathetic and compassionate with an intelligent and understanding mind. They often have a compassionate and artistic nature and have the tendency to be dreamers. Pisces …

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February 24, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #7

Hello, friends! Is it safe to say this month is flying by? Well, it is the shortest month of the year, but still... Created in Canva This photo reminded me of a walking path in Ireland. Oh, how I would love to visit that beautiful country again. Maybe someday. I've had a busy week, and …

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February 20, 2025March 3, 2026

Throwback Thursday – Micro-Fiction

Hello, friends. I'm sharing another of my earliest attempts at writing fiction. Only this one is in the form of Micro-Fiction, so a very short read. Three things I love to write about: Opposites Love Resilience And that is exactly what Satin & Cinders encompasses. I chose to tell this story with two horses - …

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February 19, 2025March 3, 2026

Having Coffee with @BeemWeeks over at Sally’s Place!!

I am having a cuppa with Beem Weeks over at Sally Cronin's place this morning. Please join us. Comments are closed here. https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/02/19/smorgasbord-coffee-morning-author-jan-sikes-and-author-and-podcaster-beem-weeks/

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February 17, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #6

Happy Monday, Friends. I don't have a clever lead-in to this post, so I'll just jump in. It's been a strange week for me. I had several days where I struggled to find the motivation to do anything beyond what was absolutely necessary. I made very little headway on my WIP and only made it …

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February 15, 2025March 3, 2026

Creative Perspective Challenge #2 #FlashFiction @dlfinnauthor

Greetings, all. I am participating in D.L. Finn's latest writing challenge and happy to share. Please check out all of the wonderful contributions by going to her BLOG! The prompt was this graphic and it certainly sparked my creativity. I chose to respond to this prompt with a free-verse poem. This poem expresses what I …

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