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Jann Alexander writes characters who face down their fears. Her novels are as close-to-true as fiction can get.

Jann is the author of the historical novel, UNSPOKEN, set in the Texas Panhandle during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression eras, and her first book in The Dust Series. With ten years of research into Texas, she's also a speaker on its hidden histories.

Jann writes on all things creative in her blog, Pairings. She's a 20-year resident of central Texas and creator of the Vanishing Austin photography series. As a former art director for ad agencies and magazines in the D.C. area, and a painter, photographer, and art gallery owner, creativity is her practice and passion.

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Unspoken: A Dust Novel (The Dust Series Book 1)

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Pretty in Pink But Thorny as Thistle

Is the Texas thistle the prettiest of the weeds masquerading as flower?

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Beggars of Life: A Hobo Autobiography

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Van Gogh's Lover: A Historical Mystery of Two Women Divided by Centuries but United by a Mysterious Painting. Based on the True Story of Van Gogh's Years in France (Includes Book Club Questions)

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