Suzanne Burke has written an incredible review for The Convict and the Rose! I am on Cloud 9!
Welcome to my second Book Review of 2018.
The Convict and the Rose by Jan Sikes.
Please meet Jan Sikes!
From the Author
Writing this book was a challenge since I wasn’t personally present in prison. However, I researched endlessly to come with accurate information and details to write each scene.
Since this is a true story, it is super important to me that the facts be correct. I enjoyed doing the research, because that meant digging through boxes of letters, volumes of writings and remembering stories I was told.
During this research, I ran across some song lyrics that I’d never seen before. I’d never heard Rick Sikes sing them or mention them, but they were so powerful, I knew I had to get someone to put music to them. That person turned out to be Jamie Richards and the day we went into the studio was pure magic…
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Congratulations, Jan! A fabulous review by Soooz. Cheers to you! 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie!
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Wonderful post and tribute to one of my favorite authors. Jan is not only a gifted writer, but brings a smile and love to everyone.
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Thank you for your kind words, Karen. Hugs!
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Great review, Jan, and so well deserved. I love all four books but The Convict and the Rose is my favourite.
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Thank you SO much, Sarah! You’ve been a wonderful supporter!
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Jan, may I just say again, you have a gift, my friend. You invite the reader into your pain and your joy. I count myself fortunate indeed to have come to know you, and your marvelous work! ❤️️
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Sooz, you are making my heart soar with your kind words!!
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As I said over on Soooz’s post. Great review. Congratulations, Jan. I loved this book.
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And, thank you again, John!
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Great Review, Jan… Let’s get that ‘Puppy’ off the ground! ♥
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Thanks, Billy Ray. This review made me cry!
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Downloaded my copy of “The Convict and the Rose” – loved review! ♥
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I just left Soooz’s site, Jan.congrats on another well-deserved stellar review!
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Oh, my goodness, Mae, this review left me speechless! Thank you for your comments.
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