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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.

Do your children like to Make Believe?

I wrote this series especially for children who love to make believe. Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Books 1-4 will delight children with the entertaining stories and colorful illustration on each page. These are chapter books for children ages … Continue reading

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What’s your next read – thriller, mystery, suspense?

JemsBooks has thrillers, mystery, suspense and more. If you want to read a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat then check out this two-book thriller that will shock you! MAINCREST MEDIA AWARD – CRIME FICTION!AUTHORSDB … Continue reading

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My Interview with Mom’s Choice Awards!

I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to interview with Mom’s Choice Awards. Thank you so much, Mom’s Choice Awards! I hope you will enjoy reading my review and learning more about me. Thank you for stopping by to … Continue reading

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AllAuthor.com Book Cover Contest rules!

AllAuthor.com Book Cover Contest rules and voting times: The contest will now have 4 rounds: The 3 winners will be announced on the last day of the month. You will be able to vote on each round – see dates … Continue reading

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Are you looking for something that is inspiring?

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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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