Jan Sikes

February 13, 2025March 3, 2026

Throwback Thursday

The third short story I published in June 2019 came about from something I heard of, but didn't know firsthand. At one point many years ago, I started working on a personal memoir and self-help book on how to navigate life after losing a spouse. I have since abandoned that project and don't know if …

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February 11, 2025March 3, 2026

Detour On The Eternal Road – Book 3 Eternal Road Series @Howellwave #NewRelease

I am thrilled to welcome my longtime friend, John W. Howell to my blog today to talk about his newest release in the Eternal Road Series! Thank you so much, Jan for hosting a stop on the tour for my latest book. You have been very busy. Your launch of the last book in the …

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February 10, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #5

Happy Monday, friends. It's Valentine's week and for me always a little bittersweet. But that's okay. It is what it is. If you have a sweetheart, celebrate! After several mid-seventy to eighty degree days, it's now turned off cold and rainy. Those warm days were teasing us. Spring isn't here yet. I accomplished a dreaded …

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February 6, 2025March 3, 2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY #ShortStory

Greetings, friends. I'm moving on with sharing the short stories that truly jumpstarted my writing career. The last time I shared Jewel. At the same time, I wrote two more short stories for the contest, so in June of 2019, I published three total. I'm sharing another of those today. A Soldier's Children was born …

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February 3, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS PLUS JANUARY #BOOKREVIEWS @paulacappa.bsky.social @yvettemcalleiro.bsky.social @beckiwillis15 @teagangeneviene @BalroopShado @TWDittmer

Happy First Monday of February! We have had unseasonably warm temperatures here the past few days, even getting into the mid-seventies. I'm sure this is a brief reprieve. Winter isn't over yet by a long shot. I'm combining my regular Monday post with my January Book Reviews. Therefore, this post is a bit longer than …

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January 30, 2025March 3, 2026

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

Hello, friends. Welcome back to another post about the types of books you should be reading based on your zodiac sign. Aquarians are known for their forward-thinking nature and desire for change. It is an air sign and carries the symbol of the water bearer. Some say that Aquarius is the most humanitarian sign in …

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January 29, 2025March 3, 2026

Guest post! Andrew McDowell #Fantasy #YA @ammcdow.bsky.social

I am happy to welcome fantasy author, Andrew McDowell to my blog today for a takeover. If you are a lover of well-written fantasy, you might want to take a close look at his work. I'll turn it over to Andrew so he can tell you about his books. Thank you, Jan, for the opportunity …

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January 27, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #3

Hello, friends. Happy Monday, the last Monday in January already. This year is going to fly by just like all the rest. So, what can we do, but enjoy every moment we are given. Created in Canva It's been raining a bit here, and the moisture is welcomed. We had several days of sunshine and …

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January 24, 2025March 3, 2026

Exploring Colors at Story Empire

Hi, friends. I am over at Story Empire talking about colors and how they can enhance our stories. Come on over! Click HERE to find out more!

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January 23, 2025March 3, 2026

Throwback Thursday

Hello, and welcome back to another look at my early work. I'm continuing on with the short stories for now and here's the next one. The year following my first short story success with Two Shorts and a Snort, the same writer's group held another competition. This time, I wrote three separate short stories. Here's …

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