Jan Sikes

December 30, 2024March 3, 2026

Closing the door on #2024 #HelloNewYear #2025

As I prepare to close the door on 2024, I am reflecting back over the year and all I accomplished. Remember this...nothing is ever perfect. The only perfection lies within each of us. But our outward world will never be 100% perfect because it is a fluid and changing thing. What I accomplished: I published …

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December 24, 2024March 3, 2026

Merry Christmas!

It's a busy time of year and I've been away from the computer for several days spending time with my grandchildren and preparing for Christmas. But I had to pop on and wish all of my blogging friends a wonderful holiday season! May your days be filled with light and love. That is my wish …

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December 12, 2024March 3, 2026

Peanut Butter Choco-Chip Pecan Cookies #recipe #ChristmasBaking #Cookies

I am so happy to participate in Staci Troilo's Cookie Recipe Exchange again this year! I had originally thought I wouldn't have the time to bake and share, but lo and behold, I did! So, here we go. Thank you, Staci, for doing this again! PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP PECAN COOKIES INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter …

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December 10, 2024March 3, 2026

Christmas Special! #Novelette #BookTrailer

Did you know I wrote a Christmas story once upon a time? I published Mountain Laurel Christmas in 2021, so to help celebrate the holiday season, I have put it on sale for the next seven days. It's a short read, and reviewers say they find the story heartwarming and entertaining. They praise the writing …

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December 2, 2024March 3, 2026

Monday Musings! #NovemberBookReviews #BookAward

Hello, friends! I hope everyone in the United States had a good Thanksgiving holiday. I spent the day with my daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren. Have you and your family every played or heard of Telestrations? It's a super fun game sure to create lots of laughter! And the kiddos love JackBox TV. It's fun, but …

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November 26, 2024March 3, 2026

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Going Offline

Hello, friends! If you are in the United States, you are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend. I am doing the same. I have missed all of your beautiful blogs the past few days as I was traveling to Lubbock, Texas for a wedding. Then, all the kiddos are out of school this week, so …

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November 20, 2024March 3, 2026

A Wednesday Spotlight! Linda Broday

I had the urge to hop on here and shine a spotlight on the work of someone very special to me, my big sister, Linda Broday! About a year and a half ago, she was diagnosed with bladder cancer and it had spread to one kidney. That kidney had to be removed, leaving her with …

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November 18, 2024March 3, 2026

Monday Menagerie And a WIN!! @JoyYorkAuthor @AlversonTo27906 @PageTurnerAward

Good morning, beautiful souls. I am SO excited to share the good news that A Beggar's Bargain has won the Page Turner Awards Contest in the Historical Fiction Category! What readers are saying: "Living rural and on a farm, Jan Sikes captured the feeling of home immediately in A Beggar’s Bargain. The story puts you …

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November 13, 2024March 3, 2026

Miracles and Ghosts – A Christmas Collection @dlfinnauthor #newrelease #blogtour #Christmas

I am excited to share this new collection of Christmas themed short stories from my friend and Story Empire colleague, D.L. Finn! I'll let her tell you more about it! Thank you, Jan, for having me here today to talk about my Christmas Collection Miracles and Ghosts. **Please see the note at the end of …

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November 11, 2024March 3, 2026

A Salute to Our Veterans

Pausing today to say THANK YOU to those who have served and continue to serve. May your efforts never be in vain. My brother served as a young man and I always thought he was so handsome in his uniform. He is ten years older than me, so I was probably around 8 or 9 …

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