Monthly Archives: October 2021

Books for MG/PT/YA for Christmas!

Posted on October 30, 2021 by jjspina

Days are flying by too quickly for me. I can’t believe that the holidays are fast approaching. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I have been busy sewing and crocheting in between writing to complete projects for Christmas. I … Continue reading →

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The Origins of Halloween!

Posted on October 29, 2021 by jjspina

Many do not know the origins of Halloween. Do you? I had to look it up to find out more about it. I knew it was a pagan ritual but that was all. Here is a link to the origins … Continue reading →

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Working on Book 2 of the Gateskin Series!

Posted on October 28, 2021 by jjspina

I have been busy with family get-togethers, birthdays, dinners with friends and doctor appointments. My break is not yet over from my books but I began once again picking up with Chapter One of the new book in Gateskin Chronicles. … Continue reading →

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More fall Beauty!

Posted on October 27, 2021 by jjspina

I couldn’t help taking more photos of our neighborhood and as we drove through our town recently. I hope you enjoy them. Living in New England we are graced with this beauty for a short time but it lifts our … Continue reading →

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Books for the Holidays for Children PS-Grade 3!

Posted on October 25, 2021 by jjspina

I can’t believe how the days are flying by! It’s almost time for Christmas! Have you done your shopping yet? The way things are lately with delays I recommend you shop early and often to get what you need for … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 19, 2021 by jjspina

It’s that time again where ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night! Are you ready for all the craziness of Halloween? Kids are excited about dressing up and going from house to house to get as much … Continue reading →

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Fun Books for Halloween!

Posted on October 17, 2021 by jjspina

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FUN READING FOR HALLOWEEN – AGES PS-GRADE 3 & GRADES 4-7! Stay safe and well this Halloween. Get your children into some fun reading that carries important life lessons. They learn while they have fun reading! No sugar … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of fall!

Posted on October 15, 2021 by jjspina

While I was riding around the neighborhood and beyond recently I snapped these photos to share with you. As I have mentioned many times before fall is my favorite time of year. I can’t get enough of the beauty of … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Children’s Reading Room – Book Review – Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy by Janice Spina

Posted on October 14, 2021 by jjspina

I can remember as a child reading books in a series and always anticipating the next story with much excitement. There are one or two book series in … Smorgasbord Children’s Reading Room – Book Review – Drystan the Dragon … Continue reading →

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Fall is officially here!

Posted on October 7, 2021 by jjspina

I love fall! It’s my favorite time of year. Which season is yours? I snapped a few photos of the changing colors of the trees in my neighborhood. My favorite color of the trees is red. We have maples all … Continue reading →

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