Monthly Archives: September 2026

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband!

Posted on September 30, 2026 by jjspina

My husband, John, is 84 today! He is such a wonderful husband, so supportive and thoughtful of my every need. He is the sole support of my writing and helps me by illustrating and creating my book covers. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Visitors to our back yard and trees are changing and fall activities!

Posted on September 29, 2026 by jjspina

It was nice to see our latest visitors to our back yard – two grateful and beautiful deer. I enjoy seeing them every time and never tire of their visits. My husband snapped these two photos recently before they ran … Continue reading →

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What’s cooking in my kitchen lately?

Posted on September 28, 2026 by jjspina

There are plenty of delicious and easy recipes at Janice’s Kitchen Corner. Check them out for something new and different to offer your family. Here is what I have prepared recently in my kitchen for John and me and my … Continue reading →

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Fall decorations are up!

Posted on September 27, 2026 by jjspina

I finally got the fall decorations up. It feels more like fall now as I look at all of them. I always share my decorations with you, so here they are. I hope my decorations put you in the mood … Continue reading →

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Fall is officially here!

Posted on September 26, 2026 by jjspina

This is the time to snuggle under an afghan and grab a cup of coffee, tea or cocoa and a good book! I have plenty of afghans and good books to cozy up and read. Do you? I don’t know … Continue reading →

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A collection of books for Halloween for MG/PT/YA!

Posted on September 24, 2026 by jjspina

I have written many books for all ages and some of them are perfect for this fall season with Halloween coming with all the ghosts, goblins and things that go bump into the night. Stock up on some fun and … Continue reading →

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Take a dragon home for your kids! Books for Halloween!

Posted on September 23, 2026 by jjspina

Do your kids love dragons, adventures, fun stories in rhyme and colorful illustrations? This six-book series is for your dragon-loving children. PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER!TOP SHELF BOOK AWARDS WINNER – RUNNERS-UP This is a magical series about Drystan the … Continue reading →

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It’s always time for MAKE BELIEVE: Bedtime Stories for Children ages 5-8!

Posted on September 21, 2026 by jjspina

Do your children love to make believe? Well, then this is the series for them. It is a four-book award-winning series with many different animals and other interesting things for children to learn with a colorful illustration for each story … Continue reading →

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Summer will soon be over!

Posted on September 20, 2026 by jjspina

All good things come to an end, sad to say! I’ve enjoyed the warm weather, but I do look forward to my favorite season, fall or autumn as some call it. Fall in New England is beautiful. I hope we … Continue reading →

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My latest interview with Mom’s Choice Awards!

Posted on September 19, 2026 by jjspina

For the latest book in my epic fantasy series, Gateskin Chronicles, I had an interview with Mom’s Choice Awards. With each Gold Medal award I earned I had an interview with MCA. In each interview, I answered different questions. Thank … Continue reading →

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