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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.

Wishing you a Healthy & Happy New Year!

Posted on December 27, 2025 by jjspina

Well, we survived our two Christmas gatherings and now we look forward to the New Year. With God’s help we will survive another year with good health and the love of family and friends. I pray that you all had … Continue reading →

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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Posted on December 23, 2025 by jjspina

Blessings to all this Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you, readers, for your continuing support this year. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS! I hope that your holiday is full of blessings, filled with love of family … Continue reading →

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Animal stories for children for Christmas!

Posted on December 18, 2025 by jjspina

I have written several stories about animals including some about pets that I have had. These stories are entertaining for your young children and will keep them engaged. Have you read any of these books to your children? What better … Continue reading →

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What do you wish for Christmas? Check out Wishes: A Short Story Collection today!

Posted on December 17, 2025 by jjspina

I always have many wishes each year at this time like everyone else. My wishes are that the world will work together to stay out of war, feed the hungry, care for the elderly, assure the military that they have … Continue reading →

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A wonderful new review of The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2!

Posted on December 16, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this wonderful review of book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles: The Unknown Territory! Thank you, reviewer! This review was on Goodreads. The Action and Adventures Continue in Books 3 & 4 and then in 5 & … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! Blessings to those who are in need!

Posted on December 15, 2025 by jjspina

This is a blessed time of year for all! We each have our own beliefs and customs. I pray that everyone is safe with their families during this time. My heart is breaking recently for those who have been injured … Continue reading →

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Children’s books in series for Christmas!

Posted on December 14, 2025 by jjspina

Most of my children’s books are individual stories but I do have a few series for your children to enjoy. Here are the books in series. These books are for PS-Grade 3 children. These books will provide hours of entertainment … Continue reading →

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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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