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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.

Baltimore Orioles (Birds) are here!

Posted on May 8, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post that I sent two years ago. I had to share it again now that the Orioles are here! It has some great photos. I also shared some new photos below from this year’s arrivals. There are … Continue reading →

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My favorite birds are now here – Hummingbirds!

Posted on May 7, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post I sent two years ago about Hummingbirds. This year I spotted my first one on 5/4/26. I didn’t react quick enough to snap a photo, so I will share all these photos from the past of … Continue reading →

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Looking for a psychological mystery with romance?

Posted on May 6, 2026 by jjspina

We all enjoy a mystery but throw in a romance and a psychological aspect to the story and it becomes more gripping. In a Second is one story that you will be hooked on by the first page. I was … Continue reading →

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An unputdownable thriller series – Hunting Mariah!

Posted on May 5, 2026 by jjspina

My first novel published in 2014 was quite a departure from my children’s books. Most people at that time knew me mainly as a children’s author with two children’s books published in 2013. MAINCREST MEDIA AWARD – CRIME FICTION!AUTHORSDB FIRST … Continue reading →

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A memorable short story collection!

Posted on May 2, 2026 by jjspina

An Angel Among Us: A Short Story Collection is an eclectic mix of memorable stories that have surprise endings that will stay with the reader for a long time and make them want to read each story again. FIVE STAR … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in April 2026!

Posted on May 1, 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 April of 2026. Here are the 8 books I read and reviewed for April. … Continue reading →

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Be careful what you wish for?

Posted on April 30, 2026 by jjspina

We all make wishes at one time or another in our lives and we also have heard the saying, ‘Be careful what you wish for.’ I created this short story collection with wishes in mind. Each story deals with people … Continue reading →

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Spring is struggling to arrive in New England!

Posted on April 28, 2026 by jjspina

The weather lately has been so cold and rainy. It certainly doesn’t feel like spring. But soon it will change, I hope! My husband bought me some beautiful flowers that are doing very well to cheer me up. Don’t they … Continue reading →

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WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 6 is in the works!

Posted on April 26, 2026 by jjspina

I have been working on Book 6 of my epic fantasy series, Gateskin Chronicles. This will be the last book in the series unless my characters have more to share with me. I hope in a way that they don’t … Continue reading →

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A lovely review of Lubelia Alycea!

Posted on April 25, 2026 by jjspina

I was excited to see this review on BookBub of my historical/romance novel, Lubelia Alycea. Thank you, Shirley, for this lovely review. Shirley Bear Fedorak Author @shirleyfedorak5 Recommended and rated this book 5 stars Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years J.E. … Continue reading →

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