Monthly Archives: December 2018

GOALS FOR JEMSBOOKS FOR 2019!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by jjspina

HAPPY 2019! This year in 2019 my goals will be high as in the past. I find that if I give myself a challenge I will try to rise up to it! I feel most people, if given a lofty … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all!

Posted on December 29, 2018 by jjspina

I want to extend a very Merry Christmas & a Healthy & Happy New Year to all my readers and friends. I wish you many blessings in 2019! With the busy holidays here I need to take a breather and … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by jjspina

This post which I published in December of 2017 is apropos for today –THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS! I hope you will enjoy it again. Each time I look at this beautiful collage made by my friend, soprano extraordinaire, Charlotte … Continue reading →

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Jemsbooks.com Goals for 2018 were Reached!

Posted on December 24, 2018 by jjspina

This year – 2018 – has been a productive year for Jemsbooks! We published 5 books. My goal was to write and publish 5 books! We did it!! To purchase any of these new books from 2018 click on the … Continue reading →

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Looking for Last Minute Gifts for Christmas?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by jjspina

Are you looking for some last minute gifts for Christmas? It’s still not too late to pick up eBooks for those friends and family members on your list. Books make perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Jemsbooks.com for books … Continue reading →

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New Review of Abby & Holly School Dance, Book 1 by Readers’ Favorite!

Posted on December 22, 2018 by jjspina

https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/abby-holly I was thrilled to receive a new review of my MG/PT/YA Series, Abby & Holly School Dance from Readers’ Favorite. Reviewed by Kim Anisi for Readers’ Favorite School Dance by Janice Spina is book one in the new series, … Continue reading →

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A Short Story for Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2018 by jjspina

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING The old woman had lived on the streets for many more years than she could remember. Her grey and white hair needed not only washing but also cutting. It now reached her lower back. She used what … Continue reading →

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49 Days in 1988: Week 49 – Hugh Roberts Blog!

Posted on December 20, 2018 by jjspina

I am honored to be included in this wonderful Series on Hugh Roberts’ fabulous blog! Check out all the days in this Series for more from his diary and lots of authors and their books. Don’t forget to peruse Hugh’s … Continue reading →

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What are Your Favorite Christmas Memories?

Posted on December 18, 2018 by jjspina

One of my favorite Christmas memories was when I was just five years old. I had asked Santa for a doll called The Littlest Angel. I already had one doll, a raggedly Ann doll I named Sara but this new … Continue reading →

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