Meet Author, Jan Sikes.
She published four biographical fiction books about the journey of two people moving through adversity in order to grow and learn to become better humans. She believes with all her heart there is something worthy of sharing in these stories. Bits and pieces of wisdom, hard-learned lessons and above and beyond all, love…True love that you read about in fiction stories and yet this is truth. The old saying that truth is stranger than fiction fits these stories.
She also releases a music CD of original songs along with each book that fits the time period of the story. Why? Because the stories revolve and evolve around a passion for music.
She has published a book of poetry and art and nine short stories.
She is widowed, lives in North Texas, volunteers at music festivals, has five incredible grandchildren and serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Authors Institute of History, and the Executive Council at Rave Writers’ Int’l Society of Authors.
BOOK BLURB:
Claire Winters is heartbroken when her husband of many years says he’s found a new love and wants a divorce. While having a pity party with her best friend, Jade, they come up with a daring idea. Together, they construct a Voodoo doll and with the help of several bottles of wine, create a ceremony to bring the same heartbreak to Daniel Winters as he brought to Claire. But do they go too far? You decide!
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My Review:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Voodoo and a hunger for revenge, make for a great read!
Jan Sikes proves yet again just how diversely talented she is in this fast-paced and exciting read.
When Claire is betrayed by the husband she adores her pain soon turns to a hunger for revenge. Assisted by her friend Jade who is related to an acknowledge Voodoo Queen in New Orleans, she constructs a Voodoo Doll.
Claire falls into a drunken sleep and awakens to find a fresh hell waiting. But, is it a hell of her own making? The author cleverly teases us with alternative possibilities.
Jan Sikes has a gift for creating memorable three-dimensional characters, and that’s often a very real challenge in a shorter read. We are permitted to see Claire’s pain, her sense of loss, and we can empathise and even understand her drunken desire to inflict pain back on her tormenters.
If you enjoy being tantalized, and want a fast and satisfying read, then I’d recommend this one.
Purchase “Voodoo or Destiny: You decide” On Amazon.com
Connect with Jan Sikes here:
Twitter: @rijanjks
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Super review, Soooz. Sounds like a winner.
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Thanks, John. It’s a great read.
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Thanks, John! I certainly hope so! 🙂
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Great review:) This was one of my favorite short stories.
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Thank you, Denise!
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Thanks for stopping by, Denise.😊 It’s a tantalizing read.
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What an awesome surprise, Soooz!! I am happy you enjoyed the story. It was my first attempt at writing something a little dark. Thank you SO much for you review!! I am honored!
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I loved the story, Jan. You nailed your first attempt at darker writing, my friend. I’d love to read more. Is there a chance you may write a novel? Or perhaps an anthology of dark shorts? I think you’d do a marvelous job.
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Great review Soooz! I would expect nothing less from Jan!
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Thank you, Mark!
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😊It’s a great read, Mark. Thanks for stopping by.
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An excellent review of Jan’s short story. I really enjoyed this one too!
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Thank you, Mae!!
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I enjoyed it immensely. Thanks for stopping by, Mae. 😍
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Awesome review. Looks like another book for my TBR. Congrats, Jan. Thanks for sharing your review, Soooz 😊
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Hi, Harmony! It’s a great read. Thanks for stopping by.😊
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Thank you, Harmony!
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I really enjoyed this one, too. Great review.
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Thanks, Craig. I appreciate you stopping by.😊
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Thank you, Craig! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Good review, Soooz!
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Thanks, Kevin!
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Thanks, Kevin! Glad you stopped by!
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Fabulous review to share, Soooz! Bravo to Jan! 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie!
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🥰Thanks for stopping by, Natalie.
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Hi, Denise! I enjoyed Jan’s short story very much, too. Great review. Congrats to Jan! 😀 xo
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Ahhh! Sorry, Suzanne! I had Denise on the brain because I just read one of her reviews. Please fix that. 😦 I’m sorry!
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😊Not a problem, my friend. I’ve done the same thing myself, more than once. 🥰
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Thank you, Vashti!
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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Suzanne, a terrific review and you give an excellent feel of the book, storyline and characters! Heartfelt congratulations to Jan for another winning book! 😀
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Annika. Voodoo or Destiny is a great read.
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Thanks so much, Annika! I’m glad you enjoyed the review and hope it entices you to grab a copy. 🙂
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