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Tales from the Jan Van: Lessons on Life and Camping by Jan Kellis

victor December 1, 2021 September 12, 2021Biography / Women Jan Kellis 0
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Reviewed by Victor R. Volkman Reprinted from Marquette Monthly (09/2021) with permission At age 45, Jan found herself at a crossroads when her orderly life drifted off course. A devastating divorce without warning and the sudden death of her mother made her realize it was time to make her dreams…

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The Sunshine Room by Jan Kellis

victor January 1, 2020 October 8, 2020Adult Fiction Jan Kellis 0
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Shining a Light on Life in the U.P. Review by Victor R. Volkman The Sunshine Room, by Jan Stafford Kellis, is a meditation on family and the search for who we really are.  Kellis skillfully mixes equal parts mystery and family drama – with a dash of humor – to…

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