Writing and Music – Page 49

May 4, 2021

#TuesdayRunes – Jera

Welcome back as we continue our study of the Elder Futhark Script Runes! Photo by Jan Sikes Today, we continue on in the Hagal's Aett Runes with Jera (Yair-ah) Jera is the rune of harvest and of the seasonal year, which is ever turning. Jera signifies that each season of a cycle has its purpose, …

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May 3, 2021

Monday #Motivation #Meditation #TarotReading

Happy Monday and happy start to a new week! https://youtu.be/MFGOqhO2oVM And now for our Tarot Reading for the upcoming week. Photo Courtesy of Jan Sikes 5-3-21 There is a lot of energy floating around out there this week, starting with the Knight of Wands. As you can see just from the horse's demeanor, he is …

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May 1, 2021

As long as there is one person on earth who remembers you…

As long as there is one person left alive on earth who remembers you, you are never completely gone. James Richard (Rick) Sikes 8-5-35 to 5-1-09 Excerpt from 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: “Aren’t they the people who help you die?” Luke asked. The doctor’s voice was quiet. “Yes.” “We’ll talk about it all.” “Fine. …

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April 29, 2021

Book #Reviews! @JoanHallWrites @harmony_kent @WendyWrites1 @judypost

I have had a month of fabulous reading and want to share the cream of the crop! https://www.amazon.com/Bounty-Hunted-Mystery-5-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B088P9G25W/ Blurb: Bounty hunters come to Muddy River to capture its amiable bartender, Derek Fang, Raven Black, a demon and the town's enforcer, warns them off because the vampire hasn't committed any crime. But a succubus who was …

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April 27, 2021

Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Share an Excerpt from a previous books 2021 – #BiographicalFiction – Flowers and Stone by Jan Sikes

I am so thrilled to be a featured guest on Sally Cronin's wonderful blog today with my first book, "Flowers and Stone!" Many heartfelt thanks to Sally!

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April 27, 2021

#TuesdayRunes – Isa

Welcome to another segment of our journey through the Elder Futhark script runes! Set of Wooden Runes made by Jan Sikes Today's Runic Symbol is Isa (ee-sah). The Isa Rune handmade by Jan Sikes The word, Isa, translates to ice. The keywords associated with the rune are: obstacles, standstill, stagnation, delay and coldness. This is …

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April 26, 2021

Monday #Motivation #Meditation #TarotReading

Good morning. It's another Monday and the beginning of a brand new week. The thought expressed in this image struck me as profound and I hope you enjoy it as well. Created in Canva by Jan Sikes For our Monday Meditation, I've chosen something a little different. This meditation is a few minutes longer than …

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April 25, 2021

Twelve Years Ago Today

One of my favorite pictures taken at the Horseshoe Casino in April, 2006. It was the first time Rick had seen Willie Nelson in over thirty years, and what a reunion that was! I woke up this morning with my heart in a vice. How, after twelve years, can the pain still be so severe? …

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April 23, 2021

Tina Lost In A Crowd – #NewRelease #ChildrensBook @mhurdle112 #BookTour Day 5

I am super excited to share this new children's book from Miriam Hurdle on my blog today! Hi Jan, I’m delighted to be on the beautiful blog of a fellow musician. Thank you so much for your generosity to host my Book Release Tour and allow me to share my process from pen to publication …

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April 21, 2021

A Huge #Giveaway! And it’s #FREE to enter! @Booksweeps

I am honored to have the opportunity to participate in a huge giveaway through BookSweeps! I’ve teamed up with 30+fantastic authors to give away a huge collection of Steamy & Erotic Romances to 2 lucky winners! Oh, and did I mention the Grand Prize winner gets a BRAND NEW eReader? ?You can win my novel …

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