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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.

A Special Christmas Story in An Angel Among Us!

Posted on December 13, 2025 by jjspina

If you are looking for a touching and emotional Christmas story, look no further than my short story collection, An Angel Among Us! This collection has 15 stories all in eclectic genres that have a twist at the endings. The … Continue reading →

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Do your children love crustaceans?

Posted on December 8, 2025 by jjspina

We have had several crustaceans in our saltwater tanks and freshwater tanks. I was so enamored by these creatures that I wrote two stories about my favorite ones – a hermit crab and a crayfish. Here is Clarence Henry the … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in November 2025!

Posted on December 6, 2025 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 November of 2025. Here are the 7 books I read and reviewed for November. … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks for MG/PT for Christmas!

Posted on December 6, 2025 by jjspina

JemsBooks has two fun series for your middle-graders/preteens for Christmas or any time of the year. This series has received multiple awards and is a favorite of MG/PT and adults alike. Once you begin reading you will be taken away … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks for YA for Christmas!

Posted on December 5, 2025 by jjspina

I have an award-winning fantasy series for your Young Adults that they will love. LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN for your YA today or purchase for Christmas or other holidays. This series will have six books at completion of the series. … Continue reading →

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First Snowstorm!

Posted on December 4, 2025 by jjspina

We finally received our first snowstorm this week. We have at least 6-8 inches of pristine snow until it gets well traveled on. Sigh! I love seeing how white and sparkling it looks in the bright daylight. Now that I … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks for 18+ for Christmas!

Posted on December 3, 2025 by jjspina

Soon Christmas will be upon us. I hope that you will include books in your purchases for Christmas. There is nothing better than a book for everyone to show how much you care about your loved ones. I can’t have … Continue reading →

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A review of The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1!

Posted on November 30, 2025 by jjspina

I just found this review of The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1. It’s always a pleasure to read a positive review like this one. https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Taken-Ones-Gateskin-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B09DXJCVX1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AG6UAY9FIUPO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TcXkME9qNxgc-y-_NdosZw.QMisXQzYcbHkeONXKwAUGOZBX_Q1dCzIpkspACJZFds&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Legend+of+the+Taken+Ones%3A+Gateskin+Chronicles&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1764373905&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+legend+of+the+taken+ones+gateskin+chronicles%2Cdigital-text%2C110&sr=1-1 Top reviews from United Kingdom This book was written for 15+ … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary – 13 years with WordPress!

Posted on November 29, 2025 by jjspina

I was just reminded that this is my 13th Anniversary with WordPress! I had forgotten how long it has been since I first began blogging with WordPress. It has been a memorable time! Please help me celebrate this memorable time. … Continue reading →

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I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving – from JemsBooks!

Posted on November 28, 2025 by jjspina

I hope everyone had a wonderful day of Thanksgiving with your family and friends and plenty of food, fun and frivolity and of course love! There is always room for love! I feel blessed to have loved ones to spend … Continue reading →

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