Pointillism – Jan Sikes

April 26, 2020March 3, 2026

I almost let it get away – April – National Poetry Month

I am thrilled to announce the two winners of the book giveaway from this post!! Congratulatiaons to Yvette Calleiro and to Vashti Q! Your books will be on the way soon! I would be remiss if I let this special month get away without celebrating a very beautiful book of poetry and art. After I …

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January 30, 2019March 3, 2026

Discovery – Poetry and Art

It's been a while since I did any self-promotion. I do love supporting other authors and music artists. It makes me happy when I can help spread the word about the work of another. But, today, I want to talk about a book that I am probably the proudest of, out of all of my …

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January 30, 2019

Discovery – Poetry and Art

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August 26, 2018March 3, 2026

Children

I am late posting my blog for today. But, better late than never, I suppose. This past week, I have taken care of my three-year-old granddaughter every day all day long. Believe me when I say I had forgotten the amount of energy and attention they require. I fell behind on everything and dropped into …

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April 4, 2018

No Shame in Surrender

This time of year brings around so many vivid memories, this being one. On March 9, 2009, a long agonizing night began for me and Rick Sikes. He had been in and out of the hospital since January 2009 and we were back again for more IV antibiotics to try and fight the infection slowly …

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January 4, 2018

Discovery – Book Trailer Contest

My book trailer for DISCOVERY - POETRY AND ART BY RICK AND JAN SIKES is entered in this contest. I would deeply appreciate your vote! Voting is easy. Just click on this link to cast your vote: NORTH TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL BOOK TRAILER VOTING Thank you in advance!! Want to purchase DISCOVERY? For an autographed discounted …

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April 4, 2017

Book Awards!

It's that time of year when book awards are announced and I am thrilled beyond words that TWO of my books have received FIRST PLACE awards from the TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF AUTHORS! 'TIL DEATH DO US PART received a First Place Award in the Biography Fiction Category. …

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January 16, 2017

Discovery – Post by Linda Broday

Hop on over to Linda Broday's blog post today for an indepth look at the Poetry and Art Book, DISCOVERY! Leave a comment for a chance to win a Hardcover copy. Folks, that's a $24.95 value, so Linda is being very generous today. http://lindabroday.com/jan-sikes-discovery/

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January 16, 2017March 3, 2026

Discovery – Post by Linda Broday

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