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Jann Alexander writes characters who face down their fears. Her novels are as true as fiction gets.

Jann Alexander is the author of THE DUST SERIES, including 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. Her second novel, VACANCY, the next book in The Dust Series, releases Sept. 24, 2026.

Jann is also a public speaker on Texas history. She writes on all things creative in her blog, Pairings. She's been a central Texas resident since 2004, and is the creator of the Vanishing Austin photography series. As a former art director for DC-area ad agencies, corporations, and magazines, and a painter, photographer, and art gallery owner, creativity is ...more

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	Unspoken: Secrets and Survival in the Texas Dust Bowl (The Dust Series Book 1) 4.50 avg rating — 190 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Vacancy: Secrets and Second Chances in Small-Town Texas (The Dust Series Book 2) 4.88 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2026 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Verdict Is In! Accolades for Vacancy from Kirkus Book Reviews ~ "Our Verdict: Get It"

The Verdict Is In! Kirkus Book Reviews says, Get It, of Vacancy: Secrets and Second Chances in Small-Town Texas — New fiction in The Dust Series, and based on a true story.

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