Monthly Archives: December 2015

Twelve Days of Christmas!

Posted on December 19, 2015 by jjspina

Two years ago I was lucky enough to win these beautiful drawings of the 12 days of Christmas created by Charlotte Hoather when I took part in a contest by this talented soprano on her blog, charlottehoathersblog.com. I also received … Continue reading →

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Mirth and Music Monday

Posted on December 15, 2015 by jjspina

Originally posted on life, love, writing:
I’ll tell you a secret. My favorite poems and songs are those that tell a story. Sure, I appreciate plenty of poems and stories that are more symbolic or figurative, but I have always…

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My Christmas List of Blessings

Posted on December 13, 2015 by jjspina

I thought it was time to send this beautiful, emotional and heartfelt poem around once again for Christmas in order that more readers would be able to see it. A long-time friend of mine, who I haven’t seen in ages … Continue reading →

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Chapter Nine – Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 12, 2015 by jjspina

Well, today is the last chapter of my short story, The True Meaning of Christmas. I sincerely hope you have enjoyed it. Are you feeling the joy of this beautiful time of year? Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza … Continue reading →

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Chapter Eight – Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by jjspina

The story continues here – The True Meaning of Christmas. If you haven’t read the previous chapters go to Chapter One, Chapter Two, Chapter Three, Chapter Four, Chapter Five, Chapter Six, Chapter Seven. Chapter Nine coming soon. The True Meaning of … Continue reading →

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Chapter Seven – Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by jjspina

The story continues here – The True Meaning of Christmas. If you haven’t read the previous chapters go to Chapter One, Chapter Two, Chapter Three, Chapter Four, Chapter Five, Chapter Six. More chapters coming each day. I The True Meaning … Continue reading →

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Book Trailer – Hunting Mariah by J.E. Spina (Janice Spina)

Posted on December 9, 2015 by jjspina

Thank you, Sally Cronin, for posting and sharing my trailer by Chris Graham aka The Story Reading Ape of my first novel, Hunting Mariah. I appreciate your kind support and friendship. Hugs! xo

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Chapter Six – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by jjspina

Hi everyone. Welcome back as the short story, The True Meaning of Christmas, continues. If you are just tuning in please go to Chapter One, Two, Three, Four, Five to read the complete story. More chapters will be coming. The True … Continue reading →

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Chapter Five – Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 8, 2015 by jjspina

Here is the re-post for Christmas  (2016) of my short story that I shared last year. Pick it up on links below if you are just visiting for the first time. Hope you are enjoying it and that it puts you … Continue reading →

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Chapter Four- Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 7, 2015 by jjspina

I wanted to share this short story again this year. Hope you enjoy it! It will be part of a future short story collection. To celebrate my third blogging anniversary I am posting a short story I wrote last year. … Continue reading →

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