A hugs “THANK YOU” to Sally Cronin for featuring “Jewel” on her blog today and thanks to Diana Peach for the awesome review!! I am honored!
Delighted to showcase the new book by award winning author Jan Sikes released at the end of June..A short story Jewel.
About Jewel
For almost eighteen years, Jewel has known little beyond hopelessness and hunger. Barely existing in a ramshackle cabin, on the edge of a Louisiana swamp with her little sister and their mother, she sees no way to stop the downward spiral. When her mother falls gravely ill, Jewel learns that her life is about to take a drastic turn. But will it lead to joy or more devastation?
Take a heart-warming journey with Jewel as she struggles to rise from the clutches of poverty and shame.
A recent review for the book
This short story reminded me of the movie “Pretty Woman” though the setting, circumstances, and characters are quite different. Jewel…
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Cheers to you, Jan! It’s wonderful to see Jewel in Sally’s Cafe. Amazing reviews, too! 🙂
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Congratulations, Jan! Great review! Shared it! 😀 xo
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Congratulations on the review, Jan. I’m heading over to Sally’s now.
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Thank you, Rob! And thanks for reblogging!!
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Greetings, Jan. I liked this so much I reblogged it in hopes one or even both of my fans are moved to come look. Thanks for sharing it with me.
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Awesome, Stephen! Thank you!
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Great review, Jan. See you over at Sally’s place! 🙂
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Thank you, Harmony!!
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Congratulations, Jan.I really loved Jewel!
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Thank you SO much, Mae! Coming from you, that really makes my heart sing!
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Congrats on great review, Jan. I really enjoyed Jewel.
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Thank you SO much, Denise!!!
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came across your blog thanks to Smorgasbord. look forward to reading your posts and other works.
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Fantastic, Jim! Welcome aboard!!
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I saw the review. Picked up my copy this morning. Can’t wait to read it.
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Awesome, Joan! I hope you enjoy it!
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Jan- I loved this short story. I can’t wait until you give us more. Love and hugs from Kansas!
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Thank you, Tonya!! You say the sweetest things! Hugs!
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Good story, Jan. Working on the review today.
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Awesome! Thank you, John!
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Hope Amazon accepts it.
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