Monthly Archives: November 2014

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 25, 2014 by jjspina

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! May you have a blessed day.  May you be thankful in every way. May you have a bounty of food. May you give more than you receive.    May you have all your loved ones near. May you have … Continue reading →

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Thank You All for the Blog Tour Success!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by jjspina

  A Special “thank you” to all who took part in the Blog Tour for my novel, Hunting Mariah.  It has been a great success!  I could not have reached so many without your assistance and support. Blessings and love … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaways – offered by Reading Recommendations Authors!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by jjspina

Thank you, Susan, for sharing my Giveaway. I will share with my readers , too, about all the Giveaways.

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The Wizard of Oz Play by Kids Coop Theatre!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by jjspina

            I had the sincere pleasure of attending the play – The Wizard of Oz by the Kids Coop Theatre on November 15, 2014 at the Derry Opera House. My three grandsons above were part … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Deb Hockenberry!

Posted on November 17, 2014 by jjspina

Please welcome author Deb Hockenberry to Interview an Author Segment of Jemsbooks Blog. Thank you, Deb, for stopping by today to tell us about yourself and your books. Please tell us a little about yourself and how you first became … Continue reading →

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Five Star Review of Hunting Mariah!

Posted on November 13, 2014 by jjspina

I am so excited and thrilled about receiving my first 5 Star review!               http://www.amazon.com/review/R3S076UDWFL3H1?_encoding=UTF8& ASIN=B00OTN690Y&cdMSG=addedToThread&cdPage=&channel=detail- glance&newContentID=Mx1HH9CEXVFBEB&newContentNum=1&node ID=283155&ref_=cm_cr_dp_title&store=books#CustomerDiscussions NRPB Thank you, Robert K. Swisher, for the fantastic review! Feeling very blessed! -Janice-    

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Goodreads Giveaway – Hunting Mariah!

Posted on November 13, 2014 by jjspina

Stay tuned for a Goodreads Giveaway beginning November 16 -December 16, 2014 of my new novel, Hunting Mariah. I will be giving away three autographed paperback copies. Go here to check it out and please visit on November 16th and … Continue reading →

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Salute Our Veterans!

Posted on November 11, 2014 by jjspina

Today is Veteran’s Day, a day to remember all who have perished in defense of their country and those who continue to serve unselfishly. May all our servicemen and women overseas stay safe and return home to their loved ones. … Continue reading →

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Hunting Mariah by J. E. Spina

Posted on November 11, 2014 by jjspina

Another wonderful supporter and friend taking part in the blog tour of my book! Thank you, Maggie Thom!

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The Owl Lady Interviews: J.E Spina

Posted on November 10, 2014 by jjspina

Originally posted on Viv Drewa – The Owl Lady:
Interview questions: Did you pick your genre or did it pick you? I think it picked me. The story came out of nowhere and scared me but I just had to…

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