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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.

New promos by BMGN!

Posted on September 27, 2025 by jjspina

I wanted to share some of the new promos that were created by BMGN. Theodocia McLean does a beautiful job of creating promos for me. She has promoted my books since 2014. Here is my page on BMGN. I will … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 26, 2025 by jjspina

Read Mike’s 5-star review of The Legend of the Taken Ones by Janice Spina https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7937683536 I was thrilled to receive this wonderful review of Book 1 of my fantasy series. Thank you, Mike! MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS – GOLD MEDALBOOK EXCELLENCE … Continue reading →

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A trip to Ogunquit, Maine – Perkin’s Cove!

Posted on September 25, 2025 by jjspina

Each year we take a trip to one of our favorite places – Ogunquit, Maine at Perkin’s Cove. There are restaurants with wonderful food and shops with all kinds of things indigenous to Maine to purchase. I always buy another … Continue reading →

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Two reviews of my new book – Wishes!

Posted on September 24, 2025 by jjspina

It’s always a pleasure to receive a review of my books. I am grateful for each one. Thank you, Michele, for your kind review. Thank you, BMGN, for the editorial review. 5.0 out of 5 stars HMM I Wonder… Reviewed in … Continue reading →

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Looking for a clairvoyant/romance/mystery/suspense?

Posted on September 22, 2025 by jjspina

JemsBooks has the perfect book for you with plenty of mystery/suspense/romance/clairvoyant activity to keep you engaged and turning pages – In A Second! As many of my stories, this was also seen in a dream and kept coming to me … Continue reading →

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An Angel Among Us – A Short Story Collection!

Posted on September 21, 2025 by jjspina

Now I have two short story collections for you to enjoy. An Angel Among Us is the first collection I wrote for 18+. There are fifteen stories in this book for you to enjoy. I always have one or two … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks New book is on Amazon as an eBook!

Posted on September 20, 2025 by jjspina

I just published my newest book – Wishes: A Short Story Collection as an eBook. Cover by John Spina! This is an eclectic short story collection of six stories. Sometimes the things we wish for in life are not always … Continue reading →

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How Far is Heaven – a tearjerker of a novel!

Posted on September 19, 2025 by jjspina

Do you love stories that make you cry, tear your heart out, and sigh as you take a deep breath? Well, now is the time to pick up this tearjerker of a novel, How Far is Heaven. It is a … Continue reading →

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Looking for a series that will hook you from the first page?

Posted on September 18, 2025 by jjspina

Look no further than JemsBooks. I have a two-book thriller/suspense/crime/mystery series that will hook you from the first page – HUNTING MARIAH and MARIAH’S REVENGE! AUTHORSDB FIRST LINES CONTEST WINNER! MAINCREST MEDIA AWARDS WINNER! An insane killer, obsessed with blood … Continue reading →

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Family and Friends Matter!

Posted on September 17, 2025 by jjspina

My newest children’s book was published this year, Family and Friends: Tales for Children. This book has six stories for children in rhyme with life lessons and important family values. It’s never too early for your children to learn that … Continue reading →

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