Monthly Archives: July 2017

How To Reblog A Blog Post #bloggingtips

Posted on July 30, 2017 by jjspina

Helpful info on how to reblog from blogger extraordinaire, Hugh Roberts! Thank you, Hugh! xo

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The Book Competition That Keeps On Giving by Aviva Gittle

Posted on July 27, 2017 by jjspina

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Originally posted on The Page Turner:
The Book Competition That Keeps On Giving Aviva Gittle, owner of Gittle Publishing, hosts a contest exclusively for self-published children’s picture books. In 2013, I was a newly published author. Self-published. Many assumed that if an author…

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The Well, A Short Story from An Angel Among Us!

Posted on July 19, 2017 by jjspina

Recently I was asked to contribute to The Writer’s Newsletter by its Editor, Storm Grayson. Here is a short story that I wrote which is part of my short story collection, An Angel Among Us. Go to link below to … Continue reading →

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Author Profile: 20 Questions (more or less) With Sally Cronin

Posted on July 19, 2017 by jjspina

Originally posted on Dan Alatorre:
Occasionally on the blog we will talk with one of our author friends, gaining valuable insights into their behind-the-scenes world. Today we meet with Sally Cronin, a brilliant writer and friend of the blog. Be…

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How to Tweet Like a Pro [Lab]

Posted on July 15, 2017 by jjspina

Originally posted on Author Steve Boseley – Half a Loaf of Fiction:
Twitter is one tool in an author’s bag that can, if used effectively, be utilised to assist in the building of your author platform, which you hope ultimately…

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How To Instantly Get More Traffic To Your Blog

Posted on July 15, 2017 by jjspina

Helpful hints for bloggers from Blogging Master, Hugh Roberts! Check out his wonderful posts! Thanks, Hugh, for sharing your expertise!

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Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update – Sue Coletta, Janice Spina and Amy M. Reade

Posted on July 11, 2017 by jjspina

Thank you, Sally Cronin, for the kind mention in your post! I am honored to be included with Amy & Sue! Hugs xx

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Reading Gives You Wings to Fly and My Birthday!

Posted on July 7, 2017 by jjspina

Today is supposed to rain all day! I plan to make my own sunshine on this day, July 7th! It’s my birthday!! Please help me celebrate by having a piece of my apple pie! I prefer pie to cake any … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway Ended for Colby the Courageous Cat!

Posted on July 2, 2017 by jjspina

My Goodreads Giveaway for Colby the Courageous Cat ended June 30, 2017! Congratulations to the three winners from USA! I will be sending the signed books out on Tuesday, July 5, 2017. Stay tuned for another Goodreads Giveaway in the fall from … Continue reading →

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Summer Flowers and Fun Times & Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 2, 2017 by jjspina

Now that I am back from my Sicily vacation I can enjoy the beauty right here at home. Here are the flowers on our back deck before I left on June 10th and now on July 2nd. I did add … Continue reading →

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