I’m delighted to host Jan Sikes today with her new novelette: Mountain Laurel Christmas. I reviewed it Here if you want to find out what I thought of it (highly recommended).
I’ve read a number of Jan’s short stories and novelettes and was curious about her choice to focus on short fiction versus full-length novels. Having her over was a great opportunity to pick her brain.
Here’s my question for Jan:
After having read your work for a few years, I’ve noticed that a number of your Amazon publications are short stories or novelettes, such as Mountain Laurel Christmas. What motivated you to start publishing short pieces, and are there any pros and cons you’d like to share?
And now for her answer:
Thank you for hosting me today, Diana! I am honored to be here.
Great question! The first thing that motivated me to write shorts was a contest. The rules were that you had 90 days to write, edit and format the story plus make a cover. I chose to combine two very different short stories and a poem for my first submission, and it won the grand prize. That inspired me to explore writing other short stories, which I also entered in the same contest and won first place three years in a row.
For me, the biggest two pros to writing short stories are: #1They don’t require months to write and produce. #2 It’s a great way to explore writing in different genres and different POVs. I have written everything from Sci-fi and Fantasy to a Western using different points of view. And I loved all of it!
The only con is that readers are often left wanting more of the story, and I have seen that comment show up in reviews of my shorts. Will I ever turn any of my shorts into a full-length novel? Maybe. 🙂
Now a bit about Mountain Laurel Christmas from Jan
The Revered Circle
In August 2019, I had the pleasure of visiting Nashville, Tennessee. A part of that visit included a guided tour through the new Opry House, where The Grand Ole Opry now takes place.
A significant part of that tour included the opportunity to stand in the revered ‘circle.’
When they built the new Opry House in 1974, an 8-foot square of wood was cut from a portion of the original Ryman Auditorium stage. It was lovingly carved into a perfect six-foot circle that would remain intact over forty years later. It brought a historic piece of the old into the new. The ‘circle’ is the Holy Grail for country musicians. It is the place where all of the greats have stood going back as far as 95 years.
So, when my character, Cole Knight, returned to Nashville after being away, he reflects on the significance of the ‘circle.’
Here’s an excerpt:
The wooden stage creaks under my ostrich skin boots as I stride onto it. The revered circle where so many great artists have stood beckons to me. The applause and cheers are deafening.
The Grand Ole Opry has never felt so welcoming.
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I’d love to hear from you. Have you ever visited Nashville and stood in the ‘circle?’
Mountain Laurel Christmas Blurb:
Orphaned, his family torn apart by tragedy, Cole Knight has come a long way from a ramshackle miner’s cabin on the side of the Cumberland Mountain.
Daring to follow an impossible dream, he’s made it big in the music business. Now, he’s a country music sensation with a huge house, fancy cars, plenty of willing women, money, and adoring fans. He should be on top of the world. Instead, he’s drowning in a swirling pool of self-contempt and relentless guilt.
It’s easier to lose himself in a bottle than face the hard truth…he hasn’t delivered on a promise he made to his father.
It’s almost Christmas, and the sting of failure drives him back to that tiny cabin in the mountains. But has he waited too late to put the shattered pieces back together—to find himself and restore a lost family?
Myths of the Mirror 
I read short stories on occasion and enjoy that they are short. I’ve heard other writers mention some of their reviews say they wish it was longer. I’m looking forward to reading this one.
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Fascinating. I love how we learn from each other. Jan’s story is on my Kindle, and I hope to read it before Christmas! I want to learn more about publishing these short on Amazon. Really neat. Thanks to Jan and Diana.
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Thanks, Pam. 🙂 I think you’ll enjoy the story when you get to it. And though it’s a Christmas story, it’s great for any time of year. A couple people who commented mentioned a trend toward shorter books. It’s worth considering as we design our stories. (I called you Debby in my previous comment and fixed it. Lol). Happy Holidays, Pam! Hugs.
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Nice to see Jan and her sweet seasonal book featured here. I enjoyed the interview, and I love short stories. Hugs xx
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This one is sooo good, Debby. If you give it a try, I think you’ll enjoy it. Thanks for the visit and have a wonderful holiday season. Happy Reading. ❤ ❤
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Thanks for the tip Diana. And of course I already have it! ❤ Hugs
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Diana, your site is beautiful! Jan, I love the pics! I visited Nashville a couple of years ago and had hoped to see the Grand Ole Opry, but it wasn’t open during the time we had. Maybe next time! 😉 Great post! 🙂
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Thanks for the visit, Yvette. I’ve never been to Nashville, but would love to go some day. I hope you get to visit the Opry. It sounds iconic. And thanks for checking our Jan’s book. It was a wonderful read for any day of the year. Happy Holidays!
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Congratulations Jan! I loved your short story, Brother’s Keeper, and will continue to delve onto your novelettes as my TBR allows. Thanks for the excellent interview, Diana.
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This is one of my favorites of Jan’s, Mark. A lovely Christmas-related story, but a great story about family for any time of year. Thanks for dropping by to cheer Jan on!
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Diana, it’s lovely to see Jan and her latest book here as part of her tour! I was also intrigued by the shorter format of this book and interested to see Jan’s explanation. I loved your review of ‘Mountain Laurel Christmas’ and having just bought it see I’m in for a treat! As I glanced at the first page I was slightly confused about the revered circle – thank you Jan for this fascinating snippet of history and explanation. Although my brother and mother have both been to the Grande Ole Opry I’ve never been – who knows, maybe one day. I’d love to go there! Hugs to you both xx
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Thanks for dropping by, Annika, and for the lovely comment. I thought the revered circle was a made up thing until this post. Lol. I’ve obviously never been to Nashville either. And you’ll enjoy the read. It’s a wonderful story for the holidays with great characters. Have a wonderful holiday season and Happy Reading!
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Hi Diana, this is a wonderful interview and nice to meet Jan, although I have seen her on other mutual sights. Congrats to her for also winning those contests. That’s awesome! Her Nashville story resonated with me because my daughter and son-in-law moved to Nashville three years ago. She worked at The Grand Ole Opry, and when we visited, we toured and it was so much fun. Yes, I have photos of my husband and I standing in “the circle.” They’re framed in our living room. 🙂 What an experience!
Since then, she has changed her career so no longer works there, but she has wonderful memories of working in that iconic institution that is the heart of country music, a genre that will always be her most favorite. She was able to see many celebs perform, and the buzz and energy flowing through the building was beyond anything she could have imagined. Anyway, Jan’s book sounds wonderful and I look forward to reading it. Thanks for hosting, Diana!
~Lauren ❤️🎶
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That is so cool that you have a personal connection to the Opry! And you stood in the circle too. Now I’m jealous. Well, the book is wonderful – my favorite of Jan’s so far. If you pick it up, I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for the visit and Happy Holidays!
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I’m sure I will, Diana, and Happy Holidays to you, too! 💗
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Excellent post Diana. Such a pleasure to read and see you.
xoxo
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Thanks for the visit, Gabriela. I didn’t read many books with all the writing going on, but they were all wonderful stories. Have a lovely day, my friend. Hugs. ❤
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My pleasure Diana. Enjoy your evening hon ❤️
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Hi Diana, its lovely to see Jan here with this novella. A super post.
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Thanks for dropping by, Robbie. Jan has a lovely quick read here. Perfect for the holidays. Have a wonderful day, my friend, and Happy Reading. 🙂 Hugs.
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Thanks for linking, Jan. 🙂
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My dear Diana, thank you from the bottom of my heart for opening your blog to me today! Your followers leave the best comments! I sincerely appreciate your generosity, kind words, and amazing support!
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I love my followers. They’re so engaged. Thank you for replying to everyone. I know it’s time consuming, but it’s such a great way to build relationships (and garner some interest in our books). You’ve been a wonderful guest, and I’m delighted to share your book.
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Oh… how could I forget… thank you for the lovely introduction and feature of The Ferryman and the Sea Witch at your site. That was so kind of you! I was really touched. 🙂
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My pleasure, Diana!
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A wonderful post, Diana. Interview is grand. I didn’t know anything about that circle at the grand ole opry. Super cool. Have a wonderful week, my friend.
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Thank you for stopping by, Jeff! I am glad you enjoyed the interview and a tidbit of history!
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It’s was my pleasure, Jan! I enjoyed it all very much. ☺️
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I didn’t know anything about the circle either, Jeff. Nashville would be a great place to visit – so much music history! Thanks for checking out the post and Jan’s latest book. Happy Reading, my friend.
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Ah, agreed, Nashville would be a lovely place to visit. Indeed! You’re most welcome, Diana is always my pleasure to be here. Love to learn about new-to-me authors! Wonderful.
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Excellent interview and review.
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Thanks for stopping by, Nico. I like asking a quick question as part of these. Jan did a great job with this book. Thanks for taking a peek! 🙂
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Blessings. I need to get busy ordering some books! Peace.
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Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment, Nico!
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Your welcome Jan! I look forward to reading it! Peace and wonderful blessings.
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I read this book and loved it. I too wonder about writing shorts. Jan’s answer was enlightening–“It’s a great way to explore writing in different genres and different POVs”. As one who loves the research part of writing, that is enticing.
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That part got me really interested too, Jacqui. I love experimenting and taking on challenges. It would be fun to try something different when taking a break frombetween the usual fare. Thanks for dropping by to give the book a boost. 😀
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Thank you for your comment, Jacqui. I love the diversity writing short stories gives me. It’s a great way to stretch the writing muscle. Thank you for your kind recommendation as well!
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Great interview and great review (I popped over to that post)!!! You do an awesome job!! Thanks for sharing!
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Jan will be dropping by soon and I suspect she’ll be delighted with your comment, Kirt. I’ve been intrigued by Jan’s choice to write short-ish fiction and was so glad I got a chance to ask my question. Have a wonderful evening, my friend.
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As the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean (that’s not true….cloud bank moving in so we couldn’t see the sun set), but heck I do love the view of the ocean we can see!! 🙂 Have a great evening!
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Hello, Kirt. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment today. I appreciate your kindness!
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Another wonderful review for Jan’s book! I’ve never stood in the circle, but I know plenty of folks out there would love to experience it. Thanks for hosting, Diana!
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I haven’t visited Nashville, Teri, but I know you’re down that way. The circle calls! This is my favorite of Jan’s books so far. So heartwarming and great for the holidays. Thanks for dropping by to cheer her on. 🙂
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Thank you, Teri. I am glad you enjoyed the post and appreciate your support and sharing! The circle is magical!
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This is a great review Diana! I liked Jan’s explanation for her writing choices – I enjoy reading short stories. Maybe you can leave some things unsaid… 🙂
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Thanks so much for the visit, Meg. Jan’s novelettes are wonderful and this is one of my favorites. Perfect for a lazy afternoon amidst all the busy-ness of the holidays. Have a wonderful December, my friend, and Happy Reading. 🙂
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You make a great point, Meg. Sometimes with short stories, a lot has to be left unsaid for the sake of word count. Thank you for stopping by!
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A wonderful interview Diana. I meet the most inter people at your place! I look forward to reading Jan’s work. Thanks for the introduction. Have a wonderful day Diana. 🤗🌼
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Thanks for the visit, Holly. Jan writes a lot of short fiction which is a great way to sample her work. 🙂 I hope you’re doing well and finding beauty in the holiday season. ❤ ❤
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It’s great to meet you, Holly. Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. I do hope you enjoy the book should you pick it up!
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Congratulations Jan. I certainly will add your book to my stack , wishing much success. 🌷
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Diana, thanks for the introduction to Jan Sikes and her short stories 🙂
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Rosaliene. Jan writes lovely stories and this one is perfect for the holidays. Have a lovely week, my friend. ❤
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Hello, Rosaliene! It’s great to meet you here. Thank you for leaving a comment!
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Dear Jan Sikes,
This novelette entitled “Mountain Laurel Christmas” is indeed a timely publication during the festive season. All the best to your readership, fandom and reviews!
Dear Diana,
Thank you for featuring one of Jan’s oeuvres.
Happy December and Merry Christmas to both of you!
Yours sincerely,
SoundEagle
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Thanks for the lovely comment! That’s so sweet. Jan’s books is perfect for the season and a wonderful, quick read. Have a splendid week and Happy Holidays. 🙂
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Thank you, Sound Eagle, for your wonderful comment! I appreciate you taking the time to read the post, and glad you enjoyed it. What lovely Christmas greeting!!
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Dear Jan,
You are very welcome! Besides, you and Diana have both been very diligent as a writer and blogger. Moreover, I am delighted to hear from you and to be informed that you like the Christmas greeting image, which is the banner for a special post entitled “🎊 Season Greetings from SoundEagle: Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Joyful Holiday 🎄🎅⛄” featuring a poem with universal relevance and enduring appeal for the festive season:
https://soundeagle.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/season-greetings-from-soundeagle-merry-christmas-happy-new-year-and-joyful-holiday/
Wishing you and Diana as well as your respective families a wonderful and joyous festive season!
May 2022 bring you even more writing inspirations and greater literary achievements!
Yours sincerely,
SoundEagle
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Another wonderful post Diana and what looks to be a very nice Christmas read. Short too…. A bonus at this time of year.
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Great point, Shey. This time of year is always so hectic! It’s nice to spend an afternoon with a book and be left smiling at the end. 🙂 Thanks for dropping by and have a wonderful week. Hugs.
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Oh I am holdng out for that lazy afternoon xx
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A lazy afternoon sounds blissful, Shey!
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You are so right, Shey. This time of year, everything goes into overdrive, so a short story is sometimes our best option. I do hope you enjoy the story, should you decide to read it!
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Oh I will read it Jan. I will order my copy from Amazon Uk today. it will be nice to look forward to it. xxxx
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Thank you, Shey! Hugs from across the waters!
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I just got it. We mind one of our grandies ona tuesday morning but free now xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Short stories and novelettes have their own charm, as they are just right for relaxing. Thanks for sharing Jan’s latest release Diana. She is a talented writer. Wishing her all the best.
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I agree, Balroop. I like the idea of polishing off a story in an afternoon. 🙂 It is relaxing. And it’s amazing how much Jan gets in there with characterization and plot. She does a beautiful job. Thanks for the visit, my friend. Hugs. ❤
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Thank you for the kind words, Balroop. I agree about short stories and novelettes. They do hold their own charm. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave a comment!
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I’ve been noticing a trend toward self-published short stories and novelettes (which I consider a long short story). As a short story writing by training and inclination, I have wondered about it!
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Someone commented, Liz, that readers also are tending toward shorter books – gone are the days of 400-500 page novels. It’s an interesting trend if that’s what’s happening. I’ve been intrigued by the 40-60 page novelettes that are published as stand-alones, and couldn’t wait to ask Jan about it. I totally get the fun of finishing something off quarterly versus one big slog per year. Thanks for dropping by and adding to the conversation. 🙂
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You’re welcome, Diana. In general, I’ve noticed that in the last couple of years my short stories are getting shorter.
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LOL Isn’t it funny how our writing migrates? I think there will be a time when I just don’t have the energy to write full books… or life fills my time with other pursuits (travel). I can see switching to short stories at some point… or sticking with flash fiction. Eventually, it will just be haikus. 😀
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Why do you think I like tanka so much? 😉
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LOL. Yup.
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Lol, Liz. This comment made me chuckle. 🙂
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You are absolutely right, Liz. In this busy fast-paced life, folks are grabbing the shorter stories that they can read during a lunch break or on a commute. I find myself looking at page counts when I consider purchasing a book. If it’s over 400 pages, I most often won’t buy it unless it has come highly recommended. So shorter with quicker gratification seems to be the trend. Thank you for your comment!
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You’re welcome, Jan. I’ll confess that 400+ pages deters me from buying a book as well.
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I knew about the circle, but I’ve never been there. It seems so right when you think about it. I love shorter works, and strive to offer something for everyone. I believe some people are more accepting of shorter fiction as time becomes a crunch for all of us.
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Great point, Craig. I used to write 300-400 page books, and now that seems too long for many readers, and I aim for under 250. Thanks for stopping by to cheer Jan on. Happy Reading!
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I think you hit the proverbial nail on the head, Craig. Shorter with quicker gratification seems to be the trend. But on the other hand, folks are crazy for Netflix series, so it’s hard to really know. I just enjoy writing short stories in between novels.
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P.S. I’m only seeing this available on Kindle on Amazon. Is that right?🙏
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Probably. That’s where I purchased my copy.
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Ok, I’ll keep searching. thanks 🙏
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Hi, Cindy. Yes. I only published this short story on Kindle. Thanks for stopping by!
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Great to know, thanks! 💖🙏
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Wow, thank you for hosting Jan Diana! This is a wonderful interview and I love how her short story was created out of her jumping on board and quickly creating a short story and took 1rst place and for 3 years in a row. How cool is that. so awesome Jan and the book sounds fabulous!
Thanks sooo much for informing us before our xmas shopping is done! 💖👏👏👏👏💖
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Thanks for stopping by, Cindy. I’ve never really considered writing novelettes and novellas, so I was intrigued by Jan’s choice. She does extremely well with them (IMHO). 🙂 Happy Holidays, my friend. ❤
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It’s actually a great way to go for some of our slower readers that get through a page a night.. who me? lol 🤣 love your book and the characters by the way!!! She sure does do a great job by the sounds of it. Tried to follow her but she doesn’t have a WP account that I see?
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Here’s Jan’s blog link, Cindy. I think you’ll enjoy it. https://jansikesblog.com/
And I’m with you. When I’m tired, it can take me a long long time to read a book lol.
And thanks for the note on the book and characters. Yay!
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Oh yippee.. thanks so much..
which is always for me.. lol. You can’t pull the woo over my eyes my dear.. you are an amazing reader..
Oh my pleasure of course! 💖
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Thank you for sharing my blog link, Diana! Hugs!
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You’re welcome. 🙂 Cindy is sure to stop by. She’s a dynamo!
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Hi, Cindy. I do have a WP account. Diana listed it below. Thank you for your interest!
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So odd and I wrote it down in my notes .. I thought that was for ordering the book.. hahahahahah
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Cindy. It’s funny how different things in life come along to prompt us into moving in a different direction. I still write novels but find that releasing a short story in between works well. I appreciate you stopping by and I sincerely hope you enjoy the story if you should pick it up.
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It is so true and I love that about living life and following our passion and our heart! Blessings and I sure will do that.! 💖
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I’ve never been to Nashville, but this is such a cool piece of history about the circle and I love the way you incorporated it into your story, Jan. Wishing you all the best with your wonderful release. I thoroughly enjoyed the tale!
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Thanks for the visit, Mae, and for supporting Jan’s latest release. I enjoyed picking her brain a bit as well as getting a peek into Nashville’s music history. Have a great week and Happy Reading.
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Thank you, Mae, for stopping by and leaving a comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the tidbit of history. And, thank you for your kind recommendation!
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Nice Post Diana. All the best to Jan! 😇
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Thank you, Srishti! I appreciate you stopping by!
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Thanks, Srishti. I’m so glad you stopped by to read the interview and check out the book. Have a wonderful day, my friend. ❤
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Thanks for sharing that about the circle. I’d never heard that bit of history. And I really enjoyed learning about your short fiction journey. All the best to you.
Thanks, Diana.
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I am glad you enjoyed this tidbit of music history, Staci, as well as my short story journey. Thank you for your support!
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Thanks for visiting and commenting, Staci. I’m happy to host Jan and couldn’t wait to ask her my burning question. 😀 Have a great week and Happy Reading.
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I have been to Nashville and visited The Grand Ole Opry. However, I didn’t stand in the circle. But, I did buy a t-shirt that said, “Well behaved cowgirls rarely make history.” Wonderful interview, Diana!
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Ha! Ha! I would love to have that t-shirt, Lady Tessa. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
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Ha ha ha. I’ve never been to Nashville, Tessa, but I’ll bet its great fun. And I love your T-shirt! Lol. Thanks for stopping by to check out the interview and book. Happy Reading!
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I didn’t know about the circle, Jan. Nice learning a bit about the history. And you know, I loved Mountain Laurel Christmas. Thanks for hosting today, Diana.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Joan. Thank you for your recommendation and kind words. I appreciate your support!
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Thanks for dropping by, Joan. I enjoy the tidbits of inspiration or history Jan shares along her tour. I agree – a great read. Have a wonderful week!
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Wow the book sounds interesting with being a well-known person yet having some kind of guilt. A lovely and beautiful interview, Diana. I loved the OPRY history. Great post.
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Thank you for your comment, Kamal. I’m so glad you enjoyed the interview and tidbit of history. I hope the book intrigued you enough to pick it up!
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Yes Jan the review was awesome. Always welcome dear.
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Thanks for the visit, Kamal, and I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Jan wrote a lovely story and just right for the holidays. The Opry history is interesting, isn’t it? Have a great week and Happy Reading!
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Yes the Opry history is awesome, Diana. Always welcome and a good start before Christmas. Nowadays many movies too have come on Netflix. My husband and me love to see them. Happy week ahead to you too.
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Thanks for linking, Jan. Should be a fun day!
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Having recently finished reading Mountain Laurel Christmas which I loved, I enjoyed learning why Jan writes short fiction. I agree with her reasoning. Thanks for sharing, Diana. Wishing Jan all the best!
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Thank you for your kind words, Jil. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed Mountain Laurel Christmas. I appreciate your support and your comment!
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It’s a great story, isn’t it, Jill? One of my favorites of her books. And I’m so glad I finally got to ask that question. It’s been intriguing me. Have a lovely week and happy holidays, my friend.
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An interesting interview Diana. 🙂
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Thank you for stopping by, Hobbo!
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You are very welcome, Jan.
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Thanks for dropping by, Hobbo. I’ve been wanting to ask her that question for a while and I took advantage of the opportunity. 🙂 Have a lovely week, my friend.
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And you too, my friend. 🙂
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Lovely post and a great bit of Opry history. Wishing Jan all the best with her latest release. Thanks for sharing, Diana 💕🙂
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Thank you, Harmony! I appreciate your generous support!
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Thanks for dropping by, Harmony. Jan wrote a wonderful book and perfect for the holidays. Have a great week and Happy Reading!
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