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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.

Wishes: A Short Story Collection an award-winning book!

Posted on November 26, 2025 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that my newest book, Wishes: A Short Story Collection, won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards! I am over the moon about this prestigious award and am honored and humbled by MCA for choosing … Continue reading →

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Have you started shopping for Christmas yet? JemsBooks Children’s books for the holidays!

Posted on November 23, 2025 by jjspina

I can’t believe how fast the holidays are approaching! This is what happens every year once we return from our Aruba vacation – the holidays creep up on us. I shopped online for all the things I needed and now … Continue reading →

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Good to be home! Home is where the heart is!

Posted on November 20, 2025 by jjspina

We had a wonderful vacation in Aruba, but home always looks so good! That is where my heart is! My son took care of our fish and all are doing well. My daughter-in-law cared for my plants and they are … Continue reading →

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Back to my WIP!

Posted on November 19, 2025 by jjspina

Watch for news about my progress of my latest WIP. It will take a few months of more to complete this book which is part of the award-winning fantasy series, Gateskin Chronicles. There will be one more book in this … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to Aruba!

Posted on November 18, 2025 by jjspina

This vacation has left me tanned and rested and ready to get back to writing once we return home. It has been a wonderful trip except for a recent tumble for both my husband and I coming out of the … Continue reading →

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Short stories for children Ages 5-8!

Posted on November 14, 2025 by jjspina

I wrote a four-book series of short stories for children that adults have enjoyed also. It is fun creating different stories, multi-genres in nature for children. This series is an award-winning series with four Silver Medals from Mom’s Choice awards … Continue reading →

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Leaving Aruba soon – the happy island!

Posted on November 13, 2025 by jjspina

We will be leaving this island paradise soon. It has been a wonderful trip seeing friends, eating all the fish I could possibly fit into my time here, soaking up the sun, swimming in the warm Caribbean and enjoying the … Continue reading →

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What are you reading now – 18+?

Posted on November 12, 2025 by jjspina

I love to read different genres just as I love to create stories in eclectic genres for all ages. What is your favorite genre? There are so many books that I have read in one year as you can see … Continue reading →

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Saluting All Veterans on Veteran’s Day!

Posted on November 11, 2025 by jjspina

This is a post I published in a past that I wanted to share today on Veteran’s Day. I am still on vacation and did not want to forget to share this once again and show my gratitude for all … Continue reading →

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Books for your MG/PT readers!

Posted on November 9, 2025 by jjspina

Are your middle-graders and preteens looking for something that will keep them engaged and turning pages? Do they like magic, adventure, mystery, wizards, time travel and more? Look no further for JemsBooks has just the series for both boys and … Continue reading →

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