Monthly Archives: September 2019

FALL IS HERE! MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR!

Posted on September 30, 2019 by jjspina

I can’t believe how fast summer has flown by. The weather is changing and the trees are revealing their true colors of red, yellow, and orange. There is beauty everywhere you look. This is my favorite time of year! I … Continue reading →

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Wonderful New Reviews on Sally Cronin’s Blog!

Posted on September 26, 2019 by jjspina

Thank you, Sally Cronin, for sharing the new reviews of my book and my fellow authors’ books. Your kind support is appreciated! https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2019/09/23/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-author-updates-reviews-janice-spina-marian-beaman-and-marcia-meara/comment-page-1/#comment-218140 Please check out Sally’s fabulous blog while you are there. You will find plenty of talented authors … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Abby & Holly Series Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk!

Posted on September 25, 2019 by jjspina

I am excited to share this wonderful new review of Abby & Holly Series Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk! It is thrilling to receive new reviews. It feels like early Christmas gifts when I see one on Amazon or … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful New Review of Mariah’s Revenge!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by jjspina

I am excited to share a new review of my thriller/crime/mystery/suspense novel, Mariah’s Revenge! It is always thrilling to receive a new review of any of my books! Thank you, Mystery Fran! You made my day! Mystery “Fran”5.0 out of … Continue reading →

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A New Beta is Here!

Posted on September 19, 2019 by jjspina

If you have been reading my blog since 2013 you will already know about our fish tanks and all the lovely fish we have. I have done several posts about our pets. Check out this post about their personalities. We … Continue reading →

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Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – #Childrens – Abby and Holly series book 3 – Secrets of the Trunk by Janice Spina

Posted on September 17, 2019 by jjspina

Thank you so much, Sally Cronin, for featuring my book, Abby & Holly Series, Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk on your fabulous blog! I appreciate your kind support. Sally is a wonderful support for all authors. She features these … Continue reading →

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Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves #Childrens – The First Star by Janice Spina #Illustrator John Spina

Posted on September 16, 2019 by jjspina

Thank you, Sally Cronin, for sharing my new children’s book, The First Star, on your marvelous blog! You have been such a wonderful support to me and other authors by promoting our books on your blog. I can’t thank you … Continue reading →

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Writing Can Be Fun for Kids!

Posted on September 13, 2019 by jjspina

Here is a post I wrote in 2017 about Writing Can Be Fun for Kids! I hope you enjoy it and read, read and read again to your children and grandchildren. WRITING CAN BE FUN FOR KIDS! I hear many … Continue reading →

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Pray for the Families of the Victims of 911! WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

Posted on September 11, 2019 by jjspina

It is hard to believe that it has been 18 years since that tragic day in American history! Everyone remembers where they were when the Twin Towers were hit. It is a day that no one will ever forget. It … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be an Indie Author?

Posted on September 11, 2019 by jjspina

Here is an old post I wrote in 2017. It is still relevant and important to all indie authors. I updated it and added a recent article from a local paper, Londonderry Times, on August 22, 2019 that features an … Continue reading →

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