Cover by John A. Spina
IT’S HERE!!!! ALL LINKS NOW AVAILABLE!!!
I am excited to announce that my short story collection, An Angel Among Us, is now available on Create Space and Amazon, and Kindle, Barnes & Noble and other online stores.
This book was a labor of love. It is dedicated to my courageous friend, Anne Gillis Benedetto, who passed on January 3, 2017. Everyone who knew Anne loved her. She had an infectious smile, wit, and the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known. She will be missed every day. This book, I hope, will help to keep her memory alive. I think Anne would have liked this book. I only wish I could have given her a copy before she died.
There are fifteen stories in this collection. There is something for everyone here.
Book Blurb:
A collection of short stories that covers several genres including romance, grief/loss, mystery, suspense, sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal. This book is dedicated to a courageous friend who passed this year. The first story was specially created for her and became the inspiration for the title of this book.
Thank you for stopping by. If you knew Anne please drop me a line some time (jjspina(at)myfairpoint(dot)net) . I would love to hear from you. If you purchase this book I would greatly appreciate your thoughts and reviews wherever you bought it. I always say, receiving reviews is like getting early Christmas presents! I love to unwrap them!
Blessings & hugs,
Janice
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My first review of this book here.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Collection of Short Stories, March 8, 2017
By Michele Rolfe
This review is from: An Angel Among Us: (A Short Story Collection) (Paperback)
The stories are tear jerkers & thought provoking. Very well written & hard to put down! I got caught up in the characters & felt like I was a part of their world. I was gifted a book in return for my honest review.
Another wonderful review!!
Format: Kindle Edition
Author Janice Spina is a prolific and eclectic writer, whose creativity knows no bounds and whose books entertain readers of all age groups. Having had the pleasure of reading many of Author Spina’s earlier works, I looked forward to reading her newest creation and am happy to report that her first-ever short story compilation is ever so gratifying.
“An Angel Among Us” is fabulous. The characters that populate the short stories are from all walks of life, real and well-developed. Their touching stories resonate, as the protagonists confront and face up to life’s many challenges. Loss, regret, love and hope are ingredients you’ll find in abundance in this stirring and heart-string tugging book. Highly recommended!
A special ‘thank you’ to both of these reviewers!
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About jjspina
Janice is an award-winning author with 33 books: 16 children's books for PS-Gr 4, 12 middle-grade/preteen/young adult books, written under Janice Spina, and 4 novels, and a short story collection written under J.E. Spina. She is also a writer of poetry, blogger, avid reader, reviewer and a copy editor. Janice has always loved writing and started very young writing poetry, then stories.
Her books have received 25 Book Awards and a few Finalists in contests.
AWARDS:
4 MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL - Lamby the Lonely Lamby, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon, Louey the Lazy Elephant, Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear
10 PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Books 1, 2, 3, 5, & 6. Abby & Holly Series, Books 1-5
READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS - HONORABLE MENTION - Davey & Derek Book 1,
READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL - Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 3
READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS - BRONZE MEDAL - Abby & Holly Book 1
READERS’ FAVORITE AWARDS - HONORABLE MENTION — Abby & Holly Book 2
READERS’ FAVORITE AWARDS - FINALIST - Davey & Derek Book 6
5 PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Jerry the Crabby Crayfish, Broose the Moose on the loose, Colby the Courageous Cat, Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe, Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD - FINALIST - Davey & Derek Book 6
Authorsdb Cover Contest Silver Medal - Davey & Derek Book 5
FINALISTS:
Authorsdb First Lines Contest, - Hunting Mariah and Mariah's Revenge were Finalists
Red City Review Awards - Finalist - Davey & Derek Book 4 and received a 5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards.
READERS’ FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS - 5-STAR REVIEW - Davey & Derek Book 4
All Janice's books are available on Amazon.com, Kindle, B&N and other online book sites.
One of her sports' poems was published in The Lawrence Eagle Tribune in October of 2008. She is currently working on a novel and Book 4 of Drystan the Dragon series for young children. An historical novel and a YA fantasy series will be coming in 2021 and beyond along with more children's books and novels for 18+.
Her hobbies are crocheting, walking to keep fit, hula hooping, tap dancing, going to the movies with her husband, and spending time with her five grandchildren.
Janice loves to hear from readers and appreciates reviews. Sign up on her blog http://jemsbooks.blog for a copy of her newsletters under Contact Me. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband who is her illustrator and cover creator.
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A sweet gesture and congratulations, Janice. ❤ ❤
Thank you, Tess! ❤
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A new book of short stories by Janice Spina!!!
Thank you, Tess! ❤
Thank you, Tricia! ❤
Congratulations, Janice. You’re friend’s spirit comes through in her smile.
I look forward to the ebook version on Amazon! 🙂
Thank you, Mae! ❤ coming soon on Kindle!
Yipee! 🙂
Here is the link, Mae! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGWP7FS/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1488978786&sr=1-1&keywords=J.e.+Spina
Congratulations! Just bought my copy and downloaded. Sending you wishes for many sales, Janice! 🙂
Thank you, Mae! So kind of you! Hope you enjoy it! ❤
I’m looking forward to it. Short story collections of this type always intrigue me!
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Janice Spina celebrates the launch of her latest book.. A collection of short stories An Angel Among us in tribute to her friend Anne Gillis Benedetto…#recommended
Thank you, Sally! You are the best! Much love & hugs! Xx❤
Sounds wonderful Janice and I will put in the Cafe Update on Friday.. love and hugs xx
Thank you so much, Sally! ❤️🤗xx
Many congratulations, Janice. Would you like the book to feature in my ‘Book Recommendation Of The month’? If so, send me a quick email or contact me through the ‘Contact Hugh’ button in the menu bar on my blog, and I’ll send over all the details.
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Yes! Thank you, Hugh! ❤
Great. I’ll be in touch, Janice. 😀
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Thank you, Deanie! ❤️🤗xx
The cover is perfect! Surely Anne is looking down at you with love.
Thank you, Michelle! If you look at the clouds closely you can see two faces there! Thanks for your help! ❤🤗
I am sure your friend Anne would have loved this, Janice. What a lovely tribute 🙂
Thank you, Judy! 😘
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Thank you, dear Sally, for sharing my book! 🤗❤️xx
Lovely that you have dedicated this book to your friend. I love short stories.
Thank you, Robbie. I enjoyed writing them. Love to read collections out there too. 😀
Congratulations Janice. You’re certainly a busy beaver this past year with new books. I look forward to adding this book to my collection as soon as it comes available in kindle. 🙂 ❤
Thank you, Debby! It is now available in Kindle. ❤https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Among-Us-Short-Collection-ebook/dp/B06XGWP7FS/ref=la_B00HNET4HG_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489326230&sr=1-1
Thanks Janice. I’m loading! 🙂 ❤
Thank you, Debby! I hope you enjoy it! xo
I know I will. Although it may be awhile till I get to it Janice, you know when I do I’ll be sure to review. 🙂 ❤
Thank you, Debby! I appreciate that! Love reviews! ❤️
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HUGE congrats, Janice!! ❤ This week must have you on Cloud 9!
Yes, I am! Thank you, Christy! 😘