Early Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 25th, featuring Jan Sikes, newly published author of “Flowers and Stone.”  The luncheon will be held at Mi Familia Mexican Restaurant located at 1020 Early Blvd. in Early.

Jan is not new to writing, having penned songs, poetry, screenplays and short stories.  Her first creative non-fiction novel is part of a trilogy with “The Convict And The Rose” soon to be released.

Those wishing to attend may click here to RSVP online or call 325-649-9317.  Organizers state that the luncheon is a great time for networking, great food and exciting door prizes.  Lunch specials will be available and payable at the door when you leave.

About Jan Sikes:  Born in the New Mexico desert, Jan always had a sense of wanderlust and a penchant for adventure.  She was raised in a strict religious home and the main sources of entertainment were reading books and listening to a small transistor radio.

She and her sister, Linda, read avidly, exploring the world through the written words of others.

She began writing poetry at a young age which, through her passion for music, eventually led to songwriting. She has penned many songs that have been recorded.

Jan began writing poetry at a young age which, through her passion for music, which eventually led to songwriting. She has penned many songs that have been recorded.

Her love for music and adventure lead her to marry Texas musician, Rick Sikes.
Since his passing in 2009, she has written a full length screenplay, “Time For Me To Go Home” and a novel which is now published. “Flowers and Stone”, is based on the true life story of the beginning of her and Rick’s lives together in 1970.

This is the first book of a series and much more of the story to come. “The Convict and The Rose” is the next book in the series.

She has three grandchildren who occupy her time when she is not writing, attending a music festival, or traveling. She currently makes her home in North Texas.