Monthly Archives: October 2015

Janice Spina – update on a new book

Posted on October 14, 2015 by jjspina

Originally posted on Reading Recommendations:
Janice Spina was previously featured on Reading Recommendations in May 2014 with an update in Dec. 2014. She’s back now to tell us about the second book in a new series for children that she’s…

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Saturday Morning Coffee – Interaction with Einstein, Janice Spina, N.A. Granger (Noelle) and Hugh Roberts (and Toby)

Posted on October 10, 2015 by jjspina

What a wonderful surprise to be invited to coffee/tea with Sally G. Cronin and friends, Hugh Roberts and N.A Granger! Had a lovely time. Stop on over and check it out! Blessings & hugs to all!

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Australian Road Trip of 5,500 kilometres – Guest Post by Gigi Sedlmayer

Posted on October 5, 2015 by jjspina

Fascinating trip through Australia with Gigi Sedlmayer posted by Sally G. Cronin. Both are dear friends of mine! Enjoy!

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E-Book Sales Slip, Print Picks Up, NY Times Says. Is That True?

Posted on October 5, 2015 by jjspina

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
The NY Times Article In a surprise twist, the mad dash of e-book sales – up 1,260 percent between 2008 and 2010 – finally slowed down in 2015. Or at least, that’s what NY Times recently claimed, in…

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#Authors – HOW TO: Make your Book Promo Posts More Effective…

Posted on October 5, 2015 by jjspina

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Whether you are posting on your own blog or through someone else’s PLEASE REMEMBER TO DO THE FOLLOWING: BOOK COVER Always show the book cover… TIMING Always schedule your post…

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The right way to write

Posted on October 4, 2015 by jjspina

Words of wisdom on writing by Sue Vincent, an enjoyable post!

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May God Bless America and Keep it Safe for All!

Posted on October 3, 2015 by jjspina

I don’t usually preach about issues in the news or about politics but I have watched TV and cried when these shooting atrocities have been committed on school campuses, in movie theaters, post offices, places of employment. What is it … Continue reading →

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Fall is Upon Us – My Favorite Time of Year!

Posted on October 2, 2015 by jjspina

Forest Hills Golf Course Driving down to Massachusetts today to babysit my youngest grandson I noticed the trees were suddenly bursting with color. They were no longer just green but were now mixed with red, yellow, and orange in a … Continue reading →

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The BASH is BACK! The Second Annual #BloggersBash 2016

Posted on October 2, 2015 by jjspina

Originally posted on Sacha Black:
After the stonking success of the first Bloggers Bash, the committee crawled under their respective duvets and hid having exhausted their supplies of extroversion. HOWEVER, we have recovered, reconvened… discussed, deliberated…. and guess what…. we’re going…

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