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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.

The Lifelong Joy of Reading: A Personal Journey

Posted on February 16, 2026 by jjspina

I have always been a good reader (per my first grade teacher). Once I learned how to read I couldn’t stop. The world opened up to me in a surprising way! I knew that I would never been able to … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to My Beloved BFF, Fran

Posted on February 15, 2026 by jjspina

Do you have a special memory or memories of your BFF? I have many but these memories are all I will have now. She passed in June of 2025 from stage 4 ovarian cancer. Her name was Fran. She and … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day: Perfect Books to Gift Yourself or Kids

Posted on February 14, 2026 by jjspina

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Valentine’s Day is a day to remember those you love. If you don’t have a significant other to buy something special for, purchase something for yourself or a child. If you love to read then JemsBooks has … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day: Love and Kindness

Posted on February 13, 2026 by jjspina

Hope you have a lovely Valentine’s Day! Be kind to someone you love today! A previous post to be shared again. Some of the roses I have received from my husband for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy! What does Valentine’s Day mean … Continue reading →

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WIP is coming along slowly – Check out all the books in Gateskin Chronicles today for Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 10, 2026 by jjspina

I am working as much as I can on my WIP – Book 5 of Gateskin Chronicles! It is another epic fantasy that claims my time immensely. I try to put in a couple of hours a day or at … Continue reading →

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It’s Snowing Again!

Posted on February 9, 2026 by jjspina

Another day of snow, snow and more snow is here! We still haven’t melted the other foot or so. This new snow fall is landing at least 4-5 inches maybe more. Here are some photos of our back deck that … Continue reading →

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Would You Believe that Valentine’s Day is only a week away? Books make perfect gifts for this day!

Posted on February 8, 2026 by jjspina

I can’t believe how fast the days are going. I have been so busy on my WIP that I forgot that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! It’s that time of year where you lovely ladies are hoping for that special … Continue reading →

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Parents: Forget the Candy and Buy Books instead for Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 7, 2026 by jjspina

This is a post I shared in the past. Now that Valentine’s Day will soon be here BUY BOOKS – look Moms – no cavities with books! Forget the candy, parents, after Valentine’s Day – buy books instead. You will … Continue reading →

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Hearty Winter Soup Recipe for Cold Days

Posted on February 6, 2026 by jjspina

My husband has been nagging me constantly about making some more soup during all this cold. I finally have all the ingredients after shopping recently and agreed that it is time to make SOUP! This is my mother’s recipe that … Continue reading →

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Cold and snow – When will it go?

Posted on February 5, 2026 by jjspina

We have had a cold, snowy winter so far and another month and a half to go. I will be ready for the warmer weather ahead. I’m sure the poor animals will be too. They are surely struggling to stay … Continue reading →

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