J.C. Janson

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  • Three Knocks. Two Detectives. One Secret.

    “Are you watching the news?”
    Michael’s message appeared just as the screen filled with red markers across the city.

    Crazy world, he wrote.

    Then came the knock.
    Three slow, steady strikes that didn’t sound like a mistake.

    I muted the television.
    Didn’t move.
    Didn’t breathe.

    The second knock was louder. More certain.

    Through the peephole — two detectives.
    Neutral faces. Patient eyes. No urgency… which somehow felt worse.

    “It concerns your husband,” one of them said.

    He’s working.
    He always checks in.
    He always knows where I am.

    So why did the headline flashing behind me suddenly feel personal?
    Why did the map of crimes start to feel like it was closing in?

    And why did I need just a second longer than I should have… to answer a simple question?

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    “We serial killers are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere.
    And there will be more of your children dead tomorrow.”

    –Ted Bundy

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  • The City They Tried to Erase

    They built a thriving city… and then watched it burn.

    They built a thriving city… and then watched it burn.

    Before 1921, the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma was one of the most economically successful Black communities in the United States — filled with banks, theaters, schools, newspapers, and businesses created during segregation out of resilience and necessity.

    Then, in just hours, more than thirty blocks were destroyed.

    Hundreds were likely killed. Thousands were left homeless. Records were lost. Insurance claims were denied. And for decades, much of the nation barely spoke about it.

    “The City They Tried to Erase” explores not only what happened in Tulsa — but how history itself can be reshaped, reframed, or quietly forgotten.

    Because sometimes the most powerful part of history… is what disappears from memory.

    From History They Didn’t Teach You

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  • Book Review: Verity by Colleen Hoover

    Book Review: Verity by Colleen Hoover

    I went into Verity not really knowing what to expect… and wow. This book completely pulled me in and refused to let go.

    First things first… this is not your typical Colleen Hoover romance. It’s dark, unsettling, and honestly a little disturbing at times. But that’s exactly what makes it so gripping. The atmosphere is tense from the beginning, and there’s this constant feeling that something isn’t quite right.

    The story slowly builds this creeping sense of unease that keeps you turning the pages. Just when you think you understand what’s going on, something else shifts and you’re questioning everything again.

    What I loved most is how intensely addictive it is. It’s one of those books where you say “just one more chapter”… and suddenly it’s 2 a.m.

    Fair warning though: this book deals with very dark themes, so it definitely isn’t for everyone. But if you enjoy psychological thrillers that mess with your head and keep you guessing, this one absolutely delivers.

    Overall, Verity is twisted, shocking, and impossible to put down. It’s the kind of book that stays in your mind long after you finish it.

    ⭐ Rating: 5/5 — disturbing in the best possible way.

    Recommendation:
     If you like dark psychological thrillers that make you question everything you’re reading, you should definitely pick up Verity. Just don’t expect a light read… this one gets under your skin.

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    “A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
    ― Marcus Tullius Cicero

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  • Our New Books Clubs!

    We Started Something New for Writers (And You’re Invited)

    Okay… so we did a thing. 👀

    After a lot of thinking (and probably too much coffee), we decided to create two new spaces for writers — because honestly, writing can feel a little lonely sometimes and we wanted a place where authors can connect, learn, and just exist with other creative people.

    So we’re excited to officially introduce:

    ✨ The Indie Author Hub – our brand new Facebook page
    📚 The Cozy Writer’s Club – our Facebook group for writers

    The Indie Author Hub

    This page is where we’ll be sharing things like:

    • Writing tips and encouragement
    • Self-publishing advice
    • Updates about our books and projects
    • Helpful resources for indie authors
    • Behind-the-scenes moments from our writing journey

    If you’re interested in writing, publishing, or just love seeing how books come together, this page is for you.

    👉 Follow the page here:

    The Indie Author Hub

    The Cozy Writer’s Club

    Now this one we’re especially excited about.

    The Cozy Writer’s Club is our little corner of the internet for writers to gather, share ideas, ask questions, celebrate wins, and support each other through the writing process.

    No pressure. No perfection. Just writers being writers.

    Inside the group you can:

    ✏️ Share what you’re currently writing
    📖 Talk about books and storytelling
    💡 Ask questions about publishing
    🎉 Celebrate writing milestones
    ☕ Hang out with other cozy creative humans

    Whether you’re writing your first book, your tenth book, or just thinking about starting one… you’re welcome here.

    👉 Join the group here:

    The Cozy Writers Club

    Come Say Hello

    We’d absolutely love your support as we get these spaces up and running. If you’re a writer (or want to be one someday), come hang out with us.

    Follow the page.
    Join the group.
    Introduce yourself.

    Let’s build something really fun for writers. 💛

    “You should write because you love the shape of stories and sentences and the creation of different words on a page. Writing comes from reading, and reading is the finest teacher of how to write.” ― Annie Proulx