WIP is in the editing stages – Gateskin Chronicles Book 5! The Epic Fantasy Awaits!

Posted on March 10, 2026 by jjspina

I have been working almost every day to complete the editing process of my latest book 5 in the Gateskin Chronicles Series.

Banner promoting the 'Gateskin Chronicles' series by author Janice Spina, featuring four book covers and a 5-star endorsement from Book Marketing Global Network.

I find the editing process almost takes longer than writing the book. This is an epic fantasy with myriad characters, unusual creatures, magnificent dragons, plenty of magic, spells, wizards, fairies, sprites and the constant struggle of good against evil. Once you being this adventure with book 1, you will be hooked and want to know more about all the intriguing characters.

LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN WITH BOOK 1, THE LEGEND OF THE TAKEN ONES: GATESKIN CHRONICLES!

Here are the four book trailers I created to whet your appetite for the adventures:

https://animoto.com/play/OgZMTbbJpf6clD2sHz13nQ

https://animoto.com/play/zLPLkunCbXvTPlTwSoQdXw

https://animoto.com/play/gh6JC1FId49w8e0YI6j4dA

https://video214.com/custom-player/U4jX91w7dpNnljTixX7bQA

Here are some reviews of the series from Amazon using AllAuthor.com promos:

A digital cover of the book 'The Legend of the Taken Ones' by Janice Spina, accompanied by a positive Amazon review describing it as an epic high-fantasy adventure in the style of Tolkien's works.
Gateskin Book 1
Book cover of 'The Legend of the Taken Ones' by Janice Spina, featuring an epic fantasy theme with a review highlighting its similarities to Tolkien's work.
Gateskin Book 1
A promotional image for the book 'The Unknown Territory' by Janice Spina, featuring a scenic background and a review quote highlighting new characters and adventures.
Gateskin Book 2
Book cover of 'The Unknown Territory' from 'The Gateskin Chronicles' series by Janice Spina, featuring a review quote comparing it to the Harry Potter series.
Gateskin Book 2
Book cover of 'Search for the Medallion' by Janice Spina with a background of mountains and a treasure chest.
Gateskin Book 3
Book cover of 'Search for the Medallion' by Janice Spina displayed with a quote from an Amazon review praising the book's cliffhanger and excitement for the next in the series.
Gateskin Book 3
Book cover of 'Return of the Dragons', part of the Gateskin Chronicles series, featuring a review praising its creativity and imagination.
Gateskin Book 4
Book cover of 'Return of the Dragons' by Janice Spina, featuring a landscape with water and rocks. Includes a glowing review highlighting the elements of mystery and magic.

I am a pantser (I write by the seat of my pants). This means that I let the characters tell the story and lead the way how the story will flow until I need to rein them in when they get a little too crazy. Sigh! There are plenty of unusual creatures in this story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and swiftly turning pages.

Gateskin has his work cut out for him once again and has the assistance and council of not only his wife but also for Head Guard, Spindle, a Sprite, and his dragons. I think you will love some surprises in this book and fall in love with a particular character or two.

Well, if you still here, then it is time for you to hop over to Amazon or Barnes & Noble and grab your copies of this series so you will not be left behind when others are talking about each book. This way you will be ready for book 5 where THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE!

Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon where something is always brewing at JemsBooks!

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

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Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

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About jjspina

Janice is a multi-award-winning author with 50 books: 23 children's books for PS-Gr 4, 12 middle-grade/preteen, four young adult books, all written by Janice Spina, and nine novels, and two short story collections written by J.E. Spina. She is also a writer of poetry, blogger, avid reader, reviewer, copy editor and supporter of her fellow authors. Janice has always loved writing and started young writing poetry, then stories. Her books have received 50 Book Awards and a few finalists awards, and many 5-star reviews from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards and on Amazon. All Janice's books are available on Amazon.com in paperback, eBook and audiobook formates, B&N and other online book sites. Her hobbies are crocheting, sewing, walking to keep fit, hula hooping, tap dancing, going to dinner with her husband, and spending time with family and friends. Janice loves to hear from readers and appreciates reviews. Sign up on her blog http://jemsbooks.blog for updates of her books. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband who is her illustrator and cover creator and two tanks of fish.
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3 Responses to WIP is in the editing stages – Gateskin Chronicles Book 5! The Epic Fantasy Awaits!

  1. Author Jan Sikes's avatar Author Jan Sikes says:
    March 10, 2026 at 2:12 pm

    I agree that editing takes almost as long as writing the book, but not quite. Congratulations!!

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  2. jjspina's avatar jjspina says:
    March 10, 2026 at 4:18 pm

    Yes, thank goodness. I put many hours into this series and look forward to completing the editing process. Thank you! Hugs

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