Tag Archives: internment

Orchestra

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Jan Morrill

Last night the boy dreamed of two boats. One arrived filled with hot dogs and ice cream and even boxes and boxes of Tootsie Roll Pops—his favorite. The other boat arrived with toys he’d seen on TV – Xboxes, Legos, … Continue reading →

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Inhumanity

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Jan Morrill

I don’t care if you’re a Republican or a Democrat. If you’re a Trump supporter or not. I don’t care what you think about immigration reform, or whether you believe in God or are an atheist. If you’re a human … Continue reading →

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Greater Kansas City Japan Festival

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Jan Morrill

I’m excited to head north to Kansas City this weekend for the Greater Kansas City Japan Festival. The festival is organized by a group of friendly, dedicated people and I look forward to seeing them again. This will be the … Continue reading →

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#FlashFriday #Fictioneers: “Behind Barbed Wire”

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jan Morrill

This is another very busy week as I get ready for the Oklahoma Writers Federation 2012 Story Weavers Conference, as well as William Bernhardt’s writing seminar. But, I couldn’t pass up sharing an excerpt of Broken Dolls, my novel centered … Continue reading →

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Honor

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Jan Morrill

“All of us can’t stay in the [internment] camps until the end of the war. Some of us have to go to the front. Our record on the battlefield will determine when you will return and how you will be … Continue reading →

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