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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.

We lost our Hippo Tang – Dori!

Posted on September 16, 2025 by jjspina

Sad to say, but I must tell you that we lost our Hippo Tang – Dori. She had not been swimming much over the past two days. She appeared to be struggling to breathe. I don’t know what happened. That … Continue reading →

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We need angels in our world!

Posted on September 15, 2025 by jjspina

I think we all need an angel in our lives. When I wrote The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Series, there was unrest and warring factions around the world. It felt good to write something with a character who can … Continue reading →

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An old interview with AllAuthor.com!

Posted on September 14, 2025 by jjspina

I recently came across this interview I had several years ago with AllAuthor.com. They are such a wonderful promotional site to work with and so helpful. They make promoting fun to do and not just a chore. Here is my … Continue reading →

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My favorite season is here – fall!

Posted on September 13, 2025 by jjspina

It is sad to see summer leave but there is always a return of warm weather in Indian summer. During early fall we often have some warm weather return. I look forward to that but I do love the fall! … Continue reading →

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Charlie Kirk – Rest In Peace!

Posted on September 12, 2025 by jjspina

I don’t like to talk about politics but I must say something about this recent assassination of this man. We have all heard about him and how much he was loved by so many. Evidently, there was one person who … Continue reading →

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Next WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 5!

Posted on September 12, 2025 by jjspina

I am getting ready to publish my present WIP, a short story collection. Watch for it soon! The next WIP is already in progress. I have completed the first chapter and will get back to it soon. Since this series … Continue reading →

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Pray for the Families of the Victims of 911! WE WILL NEVER FORGET – AMERICA STRONG!

Posted on September 11, 2025 by jjspina

I have shared this post each year since 2001 of a day that I will never forget along with many others who witnessed this horrific event. It is one of the worst and most frightening things that I remember in … Continue reading →

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Happy fish in our tank!

Posted on September 10, 2025 by jjspina

All our new fish are doing well adjusting to their new waterworld and getting along with the other fish. It’s wonderful to see how well they are all doing. I don’t want to jinx myself by saying this though. Here … Continue reading →

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WIP is in editing stages!

Posted on September 9, 2025 by jjspina

Watch for my newest book coming in September. It is still in the editing stages as my content editor, John, continues to look it over. I have made some adjustments and additions to make each story better after my other … Continue reading →

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Do your children like to make believe?

Posted on September 8, 2025 by jjspina

Well, I have the series just right for them. Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Series. There are six books in this series with six stories in each one. They are perfect stories to read to your children or have … Continue reading →

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