Ask the Author: Jan Sikes
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Jan Sikes
My father had several brothers and sisters. One brother, Willie, did some time in a California prison. When he got out, he suddenly disappeared and to this day, no one knows what happened to him. We have speculated, but his body was never found and there were no clues.
Jan Sikes
Thanks, Shirley. I totally agree that the right tone is important to set from the get go. The most difficult sex scenes to write are the too-hot-to-handle ones. I always worry that I'm being repetitious. I do think it gets easier over time and practice. Movies are a great place to get ideas for writing sex scenes. Best wishes and thank you for your comment.
Jan Sikes
The Lone Star Ranch in Northwest Texas in the 1800s. I'd make Stoker Legend fall in love with me!
Jan Sikes
The gleaming dagger pierced her throat and a drop of crimson blood dripped onto the blade. In only seconds, her life would be ripped from her with one swift sweep.
Jan Sikes
Our Justice by John Howell, Closer To You by Amanda McIntyre, Guardian Angel by Dr. Bob Rich, Haunted Hearts by Kim Cox, Bleeding Heart by Staci Troilo, Eclipse Lake by Mae Clair, She Marches Through Fire by A. M. Manay, Dog Bone Soup by Bette A. Stevens, The Boarding House by Sharon Sala, Legend of the Walking Dead by Joy Nuosu Lo-Bamijoko, Held by Him, Michelle Abbott
Jan Sikes
Sit back and mull it over for a while. The next line always comes.
Jan Sikes
I absolutely love telling people I just met that I am an author. The best thing about being a writer is the joy of creativity as it flows.
Jan Sikes
Dream it, write it, publish it and never ever give up.
Jan Sikes
The one thing that inspires me the most to keep writing is when I get a message from a reader who just finished one of my books and they loved what they read.
Jan Sikes
The trilogy I am working on is a true story, so the only idea I had about it was to tell it.
Jan Sikes
I am currently working on the last part of this trilogy of true stories. It is titled Home At Last and will be ready to release in the Spring of 2015. A music CD will also accompany this book.
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