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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.

Are you looking for something that is inspiring?

Posted on January 4, 2026 by jjspina

If you are looking for something to read that will inspire you and lift your spirits, look no further than JemsBooks inspirational series – Branyrd the Angel Books 1-4. This series will give you love, mercy and hope in your … Continue reading →

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Reading in the New Year!

Posted on January 3, 2026 by jjspina

I have plenty to read in the New Year. Do you? As I have mentioned many times before, I love to read and have so many books on my TBR list and keep purchasing more. I can’t get enough to … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in December 2025!

Posted on January 2, 2026 by jjspina

Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of December of 2025. Here are the 7 books I read and reviewed for December. … Continue reading →

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My Year in Review on Goodreads!

Posted on January 1, 2026 by jjspina

I have since read a total of 110 books and presently reading two more as I write this. I can’t get enough books on my TBR list on my Kindle since I read so much each month. At present I … Continue reading →

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Please vote for my book cover on AllAuthor.com!

Posted on December 31, 2025 by jjspina

My book cover of Wishes: A Short Story Collection is in the AllAuthor.com Cover Contest. I would be most appreciative if you could vote for my cover. Thank you so much for your support. https://allauthor.com/cover-of-the-month/20292/ My husband created this cover … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year – 2026! Blessings into the New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2025 by jjspina

I can’t believe it is now 2026 in some parts of the world or almost here! Where does the time go? Sometimes I wish I could stop time and correct and revise things before they disappear. Don’t you? Is there … Continue reading →

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Our fish had a Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 30, 2025 by jjspina

Our tropical fish are doing well! Thank goodness! They had a very Merry Christmas even though many family were at their tank to watch and bug them a lot! The children especially love to look at the fish and watch … Continue reading →

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What books are you going to read in 2026?

Posted on December 29, 2025 by jjspina

JemsBooks has books for all ages and in multi-genres. There is something for all reading tastes and ages. Click on covers to the right to begin your adventures in reading by Janice Spina and J.E. Spina. Reading is so much … Continue reading →

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My Goals for 2026!

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jjspina

Goals for 2026 from JemsBooks! Continue reading →

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Wishing you a Healthy & Happy New Year!

Posted on December 27, 2025 by jjspina

Well, we survived our two Christmas gatherings and now we look forward to the New Year. With God’s help we will survive another year with good health and the love of family and friends. I pray that you all had … Continue reading →

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