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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.

JemsBooks – children’s newest book – Family and Friends!

I have posted recently about 22 of my children’s books but did not include the latest book in the JemsBooks Family of entertaining books for children. If you haven’t hopped on JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS yet with your children, then it might … Continue reading

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A Lovely New Review of Gateskin Chronicles Book 4: Return of the Dragons!

It is always a thrill to receive a new review. Thank you, reviewer, for this wonderful review! Janice Spina continues her Gateskin Chronicles series with another imaginative and creative story that entertains the reader every step, leaving them eagerly waiting … Continue reading

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Children’s books that will delight your children!

JemsBooks has children’s books for ages PS-Grade 3 with rhyming verse and colorful illustrations. My husband, John, is my illustrator and cover creator. He brought my books to life. I hope your children will love these books and want to … Continue reading

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Bedtime reading for young children Ages 5-8!

I love to entertain children with stories that I create full of fun adventures for bedtime reading or any time. These four books each have six stories about animals and other things along with colorful illustrations that will delight children. … Continue reading

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Dragons, dragons and more dragons for children!

Do your children love dragons? I do even as an adult. That is why I wrote about dragons for your children to enjoy. My dragons are colorful and varied in personality. They also teach your children important life lessons. Hop … Continue reading

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All Gateskin Chronicles are now in Audiobook formats!

I am happy to announce that all my fantasy books in the Gateskin Chronicles Series are now in Audiobook formats! It took a few hours to accomplish with all pronunciation corrections of the unusual character names and places for the … Continue reading

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Another new review of Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4!

I am once again thrilled to receive a review of my latest book, Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4! Thank you, Michele! I appreciate your support and that you enjoyed this book! Michele Rolfe 5.0 out of 5 … Continue reading

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A new book review for Gateskin Chronicles: Return of the Dragons Book 4!

I was thrilled to receive this new review of my lastest book in the fantasy series, Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4! Thank you, Trish! Book review by Trish 5 stars  More trouble for the Wizard King This … Continue reading

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What’s next at JemsBooks?

It always feels strange to finish a book along with all that it takes to get it out there. I suddenly feel lost without a WIP. Of course, I already began book 5 of this fantasy series because of that. … Continue reading

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Flowers to cheer you!

Each day more of the flowers that are around our yard are blooming. Here are some photos I snapped for your pleasure to cheer you up and brighten your day. We all need something to do that. I know I … Continue reading

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