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Jan D. Payne draws on her years living in the Southwest and on the Navajo Nation to explore themes of courage, regret, hope, and restoration. Her stories weave together characters shaped by shared danger and hard-won kinships, highlighting how crisis can redefine family and belonging. Raised among Texas storytellers and inspired by a rich personal history, she brin

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The Modern Navajo Kitchen: Homestyle Recipes that Celebrate the Flavors and Traditions of the Diné

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Jan D. Payne wrote a new blog post Jan D. Payne Joins “A Bookish Moment” – January 15, 2026 AIRS JANUARY 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM Jan D. Payne draws on her years living in the Southwest and on the Navajo Nation to explore themes of courage, regret Read more of this blog post »
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Jan Payne liked Sue Ready's review of Changing Woman's Hair (Marin Sinclair, #2): "Themes of cultural identity, ancestral power, and political intrigue are at the heart of Jan Payne's newest novel, with Marin Sinclair as the main protagonist. A storyline with many twists and turns, Marin faces multiple external threats as she seeks" Read more of this review »
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A Glimpse into the Lives of 1889 North Dakota Homesteaders In Candace Simar’s latest book, the Montana Matrimonial News, we once again get an authentic and compelling look into lives lived on the western frontier, this time into those of the early hom ...more
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