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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.

There is a new book coming out in September from JemsBooks!

Posted on August 30, 2025 by jjspina

Watch for a new short story collection from JemsBooks! My husband worked on the cover and here it is! I hope you like it! I will share the blurb soon and more information about this book. Stay tuned! I created … Continue reading →

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Sorry I haven’t posted for several days!

Posted on August 29, 2025 by jjspina

I have been busy lately with doctor appointments for my eyes. I recently had my second laser eye surgery to correct the pressure that is building up in my eyes due to impending Glaucoma. I am trying to get back … Continue reading →

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A new WIP is coming your way from JemsBooks!

Posted on August 24, 2025 by jjspina

I can’t seem to stop myself from writing! I thought I was going to take a break between the next book but, alas, that did not happen. I sat at my computer intending to blog a bit and answer emails … Continue reading →

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A review by Readers’ Favorite Book Awards for AN ANGEL AMONG US!

Posted on August 23, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this wonderful review of my short story collection: An Angel Among Us. This short story collection is a multi-genre collection of 15 stories. It was exciting to see that a reader enjoyed these stories and … Continue reading →

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Copies of Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4 have arrived!

Posted on August 21, 2025 by jjspina

I was excited to see the copies of my newest book Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4 are now here! I will mail out copies to my beta readers soon. I have a couple of copies left if … Continue reading →

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New addition to our fish tank!

Posted on August 18, 2025 by jjspina

I am excited to share the new additions we have just acquired for our saltwater fish tank. Most of the previous fish we purchased online have left us. Sad to say. Only two fish survived out of the six – … Continue reading →

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Book review of Family and Friends: Tales for Children by Readers’ Favorite Book Awards reviewer!

Posted on August 17, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this wonderful review of my latest children’s book, Family and Friends: Tales for Children. Thank you, Carmen Tenorio, Readers’ Favorite book reviewer! Reviewed by Carmen Tenorio for Readers’ Favorite Family and Friends: Tales for Children, written by … Continue reading →

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Crochet projects completed!

Posted on August 16, 2025 by jjspina

In between and after I published my latest book I completed these crochet projects. They are to be gifts for family this holiday season. I am way ahead of myself in completing them. It must be all this nervous energy … Continue reading →

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The Reviews keep coming on Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on August 15, 2025 by jjspina

I am thrilled to receive more reviews for my Gateskin Chronicles books! Thank you, readers! Keep them coming! It feels like early Christmas presents each time I see new reviews!! Here is the latest review from Goodreads: review by Richard … Continue reading →

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Glorious flowers in bloom!

Posted on August 14, 2025 by jjspina

I am enjoying all the beauty around me with the blooming of the flowers. I had to share some more photos of these glorious flowers that HE has bestowed upon us. Enjoy! Notice the bee that is inside the flower … Continue reading →

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