Monthly Archives: April 2021

New Novel – LUBELIA ALYCEA is now here!

Posted on April 30, 2021 by jjspina

I am excited to announce my newest novel – a historical/romance is now available on Kindle and soon in paperback on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The beautiful cover was designed by my husband, John. It is a photo from … Continue reading →

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New Novel Coming from Jemsbooks! Cover Reveal is Here!

Posted on April 30, 2021 by jjspina

I am excited about this new novel I am deep into editing at the moment. It is an historical novel that is about a woman who lived to be 100 years old. The main character is based on my own … Continue reading →

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Spring is Showing Signs of Life Again!

Posted on April 29, 2021 by jjspina

My husband and I took an enjoyable walk around the neighborhood again in between the rainy and cooler days we have had recently. It was good to get out and about. I began my day with a surprise double egg … Continue reading →

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A New Award from BMGN for my Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series!

Posted on April 26, 2021 by jjspina

Thank you, Theodocia McLean, for this award! I am truly grateful for this recognition. Theodocia McLean and Book Marketing Global Network is a great place to promote your books. Here are all the winners of the awards for April 2021! … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around the Neighborhood!

Posted on April 24, 2021 by jjspina

I love when the weather is spring-like and not winter-like as in a recent snowstorm. It was a nice day to take a walk around the neighborhood. I love to snap photos of everything I see. This drives my husband … Continue reading →

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New Cover for Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 2!

Posted on April 23, 2021 by jjspina

I think every so often we have to update our covers on our books. What do you think? Do you agree? Of course, if you love all your covers, then you don’t have to. I thought it was time to … Continue reading →

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Busy Bird Feeders on our Back Deck!

Posted on April 21, 2021 by jjspina

Our three bird feeders have been used by some hungry birds lately. I think it was since the recent spring snowstorm we had. They are filling up again in case more inclement weather comes about. Smart birds! The birds are … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Abby & Holly Series Book 5: The Copper Key!

Posted on April 20, 2021 by jjspina

https://jacqbiggar.com/2021/04/20/bookreview-two-fab-shortreads-by-joanhallwrites-and-janice_spina/?fbclid=IwAR2JlX_0sJwCCozyLIEautPcOkjRK8V2MzmUY9Qd4qPNLlr_JTZxY7Utk9M Check out the post above on Jacquie Biggar’s website for the wonderful review of my book, Abby & Holly Series, Book 5: The Copper Key and another author, Joan Hall and her book, House of Sorrows. I am thrilled … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hold Your Breath Yet! Spring is Here Somewhere!

Posted on April 18, 2021 by jjspina

I mentioned in a previous post that hold on a minute and the weather in New England will change again from warm to cold and back again. Well, it happened on 4/16/21! We had snow – about two inches! It … Continue reading →

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Spring is Sprouting All Over! But the Weather is Cool Again!

Posted on April 17, 2021 by jjspina

In New England just wait a minute and the weather will change from warm to cold and back again. We hardy New Englanders are used to this. We are ready for anything that nature throws at us. I think! Yikes! … Continue reading →

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