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I tell stories in a creative and entertaining way. I also follow Texas Music!
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rijanjks-blog · 2 months ago
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Monday Meanderings #15
Hello, everyone in blog land. April is sliding past us very rapidly and soon it will be full on summer. I’m sharing this photo I took when I had the incredible opportunity to attend a writer’s conference in Ireland two years ago. It was a wonderful path to meander down. This past week has been one of ups and downs, which I know is not unusual for recovering from surgery. I felt really good on…
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rijanjks-blog · 2 months ago
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Monday Meanderings #14 - Update
Hello, Blogging family! Checking in to say hello, give a surgery update and let you know I missed you and getting to explore your blog posts. I also want to express my gratitude for all the good wishes, healing vibes, and prayers that you sent my way. I felt them. Thank you! The Texas Bluebonnets are starting to bloom. They are such beautiful but short-lived flowers. I hope everyone who…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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#CreativePerspectiveChallenge Four! #flashfiction #poetry #writingcommunity #writingchallenge @dlfinnauthor.bsky.social
Author, D.L. Finn, posted her fourth writing challenge and I am thrilled to get to join in this time! Here is this month’s image: Homecoming The sun broke through the clouds, driving the heaviness of night away as I dashed out the back door toward the barn. Rowdy waited patiently in his stall, snorting and tossing his head. As soon as I looped the halter over his head, he whinnied and I led…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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THROWBACK THURSDAY - DISCOVERY
I’m reaching way back to 2017 for this one, but since April is poetry month, I couldn’t let it slip by without acknowledging this beautiful book. It’s a fact that poetry does not sell, but I didn’t put this book together hoping for tons of sales. I put it together to complete a circle. Once I finished the true story series, this book sealed it. All of the poems and the artwork were created by…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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MONDAY MEANDERINGS LUCKY #13
Hello, friends. April is starting out to be true to its reputation. We’ve had several days of rain and the trees are super happy! It’s been another week of ups and downs. But that’s life, right? This will be my last meandering for a while, as I go in for surgery next Monday. I will check in when I feel up to it. I appreciate all good wishes, prayers and anything else positive you can send my…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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THROWBACK THURSDAY
The next book up from my backlist I published June 26, 2020. It was the grand prize winner in a short story contest. The idea for this story came from a conversation I had with my late husband’s cousin. It’s no secret that Rick Sikes spent fifteen years in Leavenworth Penitentiary for a crime he didn’t commit. While he had knowledge of the bank robberies he was convicted of, he never went in a…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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MARCH BOOK REVIEWS @teagangeneviene.bsky.social @AmanSkenandore @ShannaHatfield @janice_spina #Chris Couture
I discovered some amazing books in March! PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: Having read the first book in this series, I had to follow up with this one. And I’m glad I did. The characters were like visiting old family.World-famous medium, Daphne Moutrie, has been invited to visit with spiritualist leader, Mother Leafy in New Orleans, La. to consult with her about writing a spiritualist book.Daphne’s…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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Monday Meanderings #12
Happy last Monday of March, friends! I almost didn’t get a post up for today as I had a weekend away with my girls and got home late. But here we go. Last week went by in a blur. On Tuesday, as I sat in the car line to pick up my granddaughter from school, the A/C in my car started blowing hot air. Let me tell you, folks. If you live in Texas and summer is looming around the corner the last…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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Throwback Thursday - Brazos Wind
It’s time to share another of my older titles and next up is a western, Brazos Wind! As with many of my stories, the inspiration for this one came from a song. Music artist, Phil Hamilton is well known on the Texas music festival circuit and I’ve always enjoyed his show. During COVID, when musicians had no venues in which to play, they started doing Facebook concerts to keep trying to earn a…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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Based on your Astrological Sign what you should be reading - Aries
Welcome back for another look at types of books that fit with different astrological signs. We are now in the season of Aries! Aries folks are ruled by the red planet, Mars, the planet of passion, energy and determination. Aries are known for being active, adventurous and quick-witted. Because of that, the most often prefer books that are exciting, fast-paced, and thought-provoking. So,…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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Monday Meanderings #11
Hello, friends, and Happy Monday! The redbud trees are blooming like crazy here! So pretty. Last week I was away from home a lot with the kids out of school on spring break. Friday, I took all of them to see the Titanic Exhibition in Dallas and it was fascinating! All the kiddos loved it, even the youngest one. They give you a boarding pass with a real passenger’s name on it when you enter the…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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Traveling! @janice_spina
Hello, friends. I am super honored to be a guest on Janice Spina’s blog today. I’d love it, if you’d stop by. BLOG LINK If you’re not familiar with this author, take a look around while you’re there. She is the author of 42 – Yes, 42 titles! It’s always fun to discover new authors, or learn new things about an old author. ���� Comments are closed here. Thanks for your support, as always!
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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CREEK - #NewRelease @lindabroday.bsky.social
I love it when I get to feature my talented sister on my blog! She has a brand new release that I’m going to let her tell you about! PURCHASE LINK Thank you for having me, Jan. I’m so happy to be here. I love talking to people about Creek and what inspired me to write it. I saw the cover before I even knew I was going to write the story. Instantly, a tale started taking shape in my mind. He…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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Monday Meanderings #10
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends. I don’t have a lot to share today, so this post will be short and sweet. It’s beginning to look like springtime in Texas! The Bradford Pear Trees and the Dogwoods are blooming. Still, I expect one more cold snap. My mom always used to say there would be an Easter spell every year. We shall see. We’ve had some horrendous winds and you might have seen on the news…
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rijanjks-blog · 3 months ago
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Throwback Thursday - Jonah
Hello, friends. As I continue looking back at my early work, next up is Jonah, published on March 18, 2020. This story was inspired by a guided meditation, which is proof that story ideas can come from anywhere. In the meditation, I was asked to visualize a deserted island filled with stinging nettles, brambles, horrifying creatures and no way to escape. Then I was asked to put myself there and…
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rijanjks-blog · 4 months ago
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MONDAY MEANDERINGS #9
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rijanjks-blog · 4 months ago
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February #BookReviews @Nicholas_Rossis @HowellWave @DrPatSpencer @RZanetti_Author @esthernewton201
Hello, friends! I’m sharing the books I read in February. I only post 4 and 5 start reviews. All opinions are my own. Created in Canva First up is a wonderful children’s book from fellow Story Empire colleague, Nicholas Rossis. PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: This is a delightful children’s book with perfect illustrations for the story.It is the tale of a child who loves a restaurant everyone else…
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