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Jan Sikes, Author
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Published author since 2013. Creating compelling award-winning stories from the heart. #historicalficiton #romanticsuspense #paranormalromance #shortstories #biographicalfiction #poetryandart

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Putting the holidays into perspective. open.substack.com/pub/jansikes...
December 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Monday Meanderings #38 #MerryChristmas!

Greetings, friends and family. This will be my last regular post for the year. I will be on a blogging break while I work on my Top Ten best reads for 2025 list and other things that I'll be sharing with you. Our author community is grieving for the loss of…
Monday Meanderings #38 #MerryChristmas!
Greetings, friends and family. This will be my last regular post for the year. I will be on a blogging break while I work on my Top Ten best reads for 2025 list and other things that I'll be sharing with you. Our author community is grieving for the loss of Joan Hall. She passed away suddenly on December 6th. I'm in shock, as we all are.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Reflecting this morning. jansikes145199.substack.com/p/duality
December 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
November 2025 #BookReviews! #TeddyJones @RZanetti_Author @loriraderday.bsky.social @robbiecheadle.bsky.social

I didn't read as much in November as I normally do because of my work schedule, but the books I read were fantastic! PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: The oil boom in the early 1900s brought men…
November 2025 #BookReviews! #TeddyJones @RZanetti_Author @loriraderday.bsky.social @robbiecheadle.bsky.social
I didn't read as much in November as I normally do because of my work schedule, but the books I read were fantastic! PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: The oil boom in the early 1900s brought men flocking into the Texas panhandle to make their fortunes. But along with them came riff-raff, corruption and crime. Lawlessness prevailed and for women especially, it was a dangerous time.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Monday Meanderings #37

Hello, friends! Last week flew by in a blur. I swear time is moving faster. But now we are fully into the Christmas season with trees, decorations and lights everywhere. I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but it's turned cold here. I finally had to give in…
Monday Meanderings #37
Hello, friends! Last week flew by in a blur. I swear time is moving faster. But now we are fully into the Christmas season with trees, decorations and lights everywhere. I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but it's turned cold here. I finally had to give in and switch on my heat. This is when I really wish I had a fireplace.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Monday Meanderings #36 #Thanksgiving

Hello, dear friends. This is Thanksgiving week in the U.S. and many of us will be gathering with family to celebrate the holiday. There is always SO much to be thankful for on any given day, but even more powerful when we combine our thanks with others. This…
Monday Meanderings #36 #Thanksgiving
Hello, dear friends. This is Thanksgiving week in the U.S. and many of us will be gathering with family to celebrate the holiday. There is always SO much to be thankful for on any given day, but even more powerful when we combine our thanks with others. This past week has been a little different for me. First off, I got the notice of my rent increase and after I had a mild heart attack, I called the office and spoke with the manager.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Today is the last day to get this story for #FREE!! www.amazon.com/Mountain-Lau...
November 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Celebrating! Mountain Laurel Christmas is #5 in the Amazon rankings! THANK YOU to everyone who downloaded it. I hope you enjoy the #Christmas #shortstory! www.amazon.com/Mountain-Lau...
November 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Mountain Laurel Christmas is #FREE Nov 18-21! Review Quote: "If you want a feel-good Christmas story, look no further. Cole Knight is a music superstar with the world at his feet. He has everything he could possibly ever want or need but his heart is hollow." www.amazon.com/Mountain-Lau...
November 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Monday Meanderings #35

Happy Monday! Thanks for joining me again as I meander through life with you. This image drew me. I'd like to head down that road and see where it leads. Created in Canva I'm happy to report the four days I stayed with my granddaughters and the two dogs went smoothly.…
Monday Meanderings #35
Happy Monday! Thanks for joining me again as I meander through life with you. This image drew me. I'd like to head down that road and see where it leads. Created in Canva I'm happy to report the four days I stayed with my granddaughters and the two dogs went smoothly. However, I was more than happy to crawl into my bed Tuesday night.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Where has it gone?

I love poetry. It's simple, raw and honest. What a great way to express thoughts and feelings, right? It's been a LONG time since I dabbled in poetry, but there is a longing deep inside me that demands to be filled. I can only go for a short period of time without creating…
Where has it gone?
I love poetry. It's simple, raw and honest. What a great way to express thoughts and feelings, right? It's been a LONG time since I dabbled in poetry, but there is a longing deep inside me that demands to be filled. I can only go for a short period of time without creating something new, then the desire takes over and I must respond.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Monday Meanderings #34

Hello, friends! It's Monday again. Did last week fly by or what? It did for me. When my husband was alive, he'd often take my hands in his and say, "these little hands do so much." I never appreciated that small gesture as much as I should have. There were lots of little…
Monday Meanderings #34
Hello, friends! It's Monday again. Did last week fly by or what? It did for me. When my husband was alive, he'd often take my hands in his and say, "these little hands do so much." I never appreciated that small gesture as much as I should have. There were lots of little things I took for granted, but that's all part of being human.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
October Book Reviews @lizgauffreau.bsky.social @supermegawoman @stacitroilo @PriscillaBettis @KarinaBartow

Hello, friends! I had another fun and varied month of reading. I only share four and five star reviews. And of course, opinions expressed are solely my own. Enjoy! PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW:…
October Book Reviews @lizgauffreau.bsky.social @supermegawoman @stacitroilo @PriscillaBettis @KarinaBartow
Hello, friends! I had another fun and varied month of reading. I only share four and five star reviews. And of course, opinions expressed are solely my own. Enjoy! PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: This book captivated me from the start. While it is a fictionalized account of the Sheldon Poor Farm in Vermont, the setting AND the characters are very real.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Monday Meanderings #33

Happy first Monday of November! While chaos continues to remain prevalent across the globe, I've found a bit of peace inside myself that I cling to. I say prayers daily for all those in need and suffering. And I never fail to count my blessings. I love that the time has…
Monday Meanderings #33
Happy first Monday of November! While chaos continues to remain prevalent across the globe, I've found a bit of peace inside myself that I cling to. I say prayers daily for all those in need and suffering. And I never fail to count my blessings. I love that the time has changed back to standard time. I wish they'd leave it!
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November 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Anybody Else?

Good morning, fellow bloggers! Don't fall over in shock that I'm putting up another post this week. I'm feeling the need to share. You know me. I always try to stay upbeat, positive and look for the bright side of life. Lately, that's become a struggle. Things are shifting and I…
Anybody Else?
Good morning, fellow bloggers! Don't fall over in shock that I'm putting up another post this week. I'm feeling the need to share. You know me. I always try to stay upbeat, positive and look for the bright side of life. Lately, that's become a struggle. Things are shifting and I can't help but feel it. This week, I've had an overwhelming sense of sadness for all of humanity past, present and future, who suffer at the hands of ruthless others.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Monday Meanderings #32

Happy Monday, and the last Monday in October! It appears the only consistent day I can blog is Mondays. I keep thinking I should do more and then before I know it, the week is gone. Last week was nothing more than a blur. I'm not sure I took the time to take a breath, but…
Monday Meanderings #32
Happy Monday, and the last Monday in October! It appears the only consistent day I can blog is Mondays. I keep thinking I should do more and then before I know it, the week is gone. Last week was nothing more than a blur. I'm not sure I took the time to take a breath, but I'm still here, so I must have at some point.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Monday Meanderings #31

Happy Monday, friends. When I saw this image, I had the strongest urge to wander down that highway. Created in Canva I hope everyone is doing okay today. It's been somewhat of a quiet week here last week so I don't have a lot to share. My daughter and family went to Broken…
Monday Meanderings #31
Happy Monday, friends. When I saw this image, I had the strongest urge to wander down that highway. Created in Canva I hope everyone is doing okay today. It's been somewhat of a quiet week here last week so I don't have a lot to share. My daughter and family went to Broken Bow, Oklahoma for a few days and once I got their house put back in order, I stayed home and worked my second job.
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October 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM