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Creative Pairings by Jann Alexander include inspiration, books, writing, photography, art, history, film, travel, Texana, life, lore, and more

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book called Vacancy at a Texas motel with a 5-star review

book called Vacancy at a Texas motel with a 5-star review

Vacancy, Unveiled: The Cover Reveal

book called Vacancy on a lonely west Texas highway

book called Vacancy on a lonely west Texas highway

A Letter from a Writer to Her Characters

Unspoken book beside an HNS quote, Editors' Choice

Unspoken book beside an HNS quote, Editors' Choice

"Grabs Your Heart and Doesn't Let Go"

Book cover of Historical Novel UNSPOKEN by Jann Alexander

Book cover of Historical Novel UNSPOKEN by Jann Alexander

How Do Unspoken's Themes Echo Today's Struggles?

UNSPOKEN shines a light on women driven apart by disaster who persevere, with themes of estrangement and upheaval that still resonate today.

Mar 21, 20252 min read

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt among her fans

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt among her fans

The Dust Storm That Stopped A First Lady

When First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt met a Texas dust storm in 1939, her encounter gave me an idea for my historical novel, Unspoken

Mar 10, 20255 min read

woman readying herself to enter a pool

woman readying herself to enter a pool

How to Be a Texan: Lessons in Texana

Let's say you're not from Texas. (Cue Lyle Lovett) But you got here quick as you could. Now you want to learn how to be a Texan. Here's how.

Nov 6, 20243 min read

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