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About jjspina

Janice is an multi-award-winning author with 42 books: 20 children's books for PS-Gr 4, 12 middle-grade/preteen, two young adult books, written under Janice Spina, and 7 novels, and a short story collection written under J.E. Spina. She is also a writer of poetry, blogger, avid reader, reviewer and a copy editor. Janice has always loved writing and started very young writing poetry, then stories. Her books have received 36 Book Awards and a few finalists awards. All Janice's books are available on Amazon.com, Kindle, B&N and other online book sites. One of her sports' poems was published in The Lawrence Eagle Tribune in October of 2008. She is currently working on book 3 of a YA fantasy series an and book 2 in an angel series. There will be six books in all in this series. She hopes to work on a series of four books in a crime/mystery genre that will be offsprings of her thriller, Hunting Mariah. There are books in the works about a dog for ages YA. Her hobbies are crocheting, sewing, walking to keep fit, hula hooping, tap dancing, going to the movies with her husband, and spending time with her five grandchildren. Janice loves to hear from readers and appreciates reviews. Sign up on her blog http://jemsbooks.blog for a copy of her newsletters under Contact Me. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband who is her illustrator and cover creator.

Have you read Hunting Mariah and Mariah’s Revenge yet?

I love to hear from readers and listen to their suggestions about what I should write next. A couple of readers who had read the first book in the two-book series of Hunting Mariah asked me to write a sequel. … Continue reading

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What genres do you like the best?

I always want to know what genres readers enjoy the most. Of course readers have all kinds of favorite genres for each age group. I try to give something to all ages and in all genres to keep everyone happy. … Continue reading

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Taking a Break to Get Recharged for the next WIP!

A couple of times a year I take a break away from blogging and writing to get recharged for the next WIP. It is that time now. I have three books completed for 2023 so far with the hope of … Continue reading

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Interview an Author with Author Francis H. Powell!

It is a pleasure to welcome author Francis H. Powell to my blog today. It is nice meeting you, Francis. Feel free to step up to the podium and tell us a little about yourself and your work. Thank you, … Continue reading

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Guest Post with Author Mike Martin!

I am honored to welcome talented author Mike Martin of the Winston Windflower Mystery Series. Thank you for coming today, Mike. It’s a pleasure to see you and hear about your lovely books. Please step up to the podium, Mike, … Continue reading

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Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Series Book 2 Won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards!

I am thrilled to announce that my book, Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Series Book 2 has won a Silver Medal – Mom’s Choice Awards! I am so excited that book 2 has joined book 1 with … Continue reading

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WIP – Bedtime Stories for Children Book 3 is coming!!

I have been working on Book 3 of the Bedtime Stories for Children this past month or so. It is nearing completion and going into editing mode with two more illustrations being finished by my husband John. I will also … Continue reading

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Jemsbooks for all ages – award-winning books!

As you know I love to write in all kinds of genres and for all ages. I want to create something for all readers to enjoy. My goal is to encourage all ages to read daily to enhance their health … Continue reading

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Looking for some Fantasy/Adventure Series for YA?

My fantasy/adventures series is not only for YA but for adults too and anyone 15+. Check out this fun series beginning with The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1, The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2. This … Continue reading

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Books Read and Reviewed in April 2023!

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 2023. Here are the 9 books I read and reviewed for February. I … Continue reading

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