Monthly Archives: April 2014

New Photo with My Children’s Books

Posted on April 28, 2014 by jjspina

Hi Everyone!  Hope you are all well.  I asked my illustrator/husband to design a new cover photo for my FB Author Page.  This is what he came up with.  What do you think? Please visit my author page and main … Continue reading →

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Here, let me help you with that promotion …

Posted on April 19, 2014 by jjspina

Here, let me help you with that promotion …. Check out this lovely blog for a wonderful way to promote your books!  Susan Toy is a very generous sole to want to help.  Please support her too!  

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New Children’s Book Coming Soon!

Posted on April 19, 2014 by jjspina

  Here is my new book cover for Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear.  I am very excited to introduce Jesse. This book is dedicated to a little boy I met while on vacation in Aruba last year.  When I mentioned to … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 18, 2014 by jjspina

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!  Easter is here! It’s time to spend with family and friends so dear. Cook up a turkey, ham or pork roast. Take out the special wine and make a toast. Let us bow our heads and … Continue reading →

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Inner Peace Award

Posted on April 12, 2014 by jjspina

  My benevolent and sweet friend, Don Charisma, has once again nominated me for another lovely award. Thank you, Don! My blessings are overflowing! Conditions For Accepting The Award The only “rule” for the inner peace award is that you … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Light Award

Posted on April 11, 2014 by jjspina

Thank you to my charismatic friend, Don Charisma, for this beautiful Butterfly Light Award, which was given to him by his friend, Belinda, (the idiotwriter). Conditions For Accepting The Award Here are the conditions for accepting the award : 1. … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Bertha Mukodzani

Posted on April 9, 2014 by jjspina

  Please welcome talented author, Bertha Mukodzani, to my blog segment, Interview and Author. It is a pleasure to have you here, Bertha. Thank you for having me Janice. When did you first know that you wanted to be a … Continue reading →

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Is Spring Really Here?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by jjspina

Coming from New England, USA, spring is never really spring!  The bluebirds are back and so are the robins.  They are a sure sign of spring, are they not? The weather is getting a little warmer from the 30’s to … Continue reading →

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