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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 lovely new review of Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab!

Posted on September 7, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see a new review of my children’s book, Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. Thank you so much, Barbara, for the lovely review. I was pleased to hear. that you enjoyed it! Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab … Continue reading →

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A fun & ghostly series for girls!

Posted on September 6, 2025 by jjspina

Are your middle-graders and preteens looking for an exciting and magical series of six books? This is the series for them, Abby & Holly. They will be hooked from the first book and want to read them all to find … Continue reading →

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A day full of flowers – summer beauty!

Posted on September 5, 2025 by jjspina

Summer is quickly flying by. My husband and I took a walk on this beautiful summer day. It was warmer than we thought, but we managed to do a mile abefore returning home. We walked all around our home and … Continue reading →

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A new cover for my new short story collection!

Posted on September 4, 2025 by jjspina

After looking over the cover I shared recently for my newest short story collection, John and I decided not to use it. I liked it but it did not sufficiently display what I wanted to about the book. Here is … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks for Middle-graders/Preteens!

Posted on September 3, 2025 by jjspina

Are your middle-graders and preteens bored? Maybe they need to be introduced to an exciting adventurous, magical series called, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives! This series is an multi-award-winning series that kids love and parents too! PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD … Continue reading →

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New additions to our saltwater tank!

Posted on September 2, 2025 by jjspina

We took another trip to the tropical fish store to choose some more fish for our tank. Now it looks a little fuller. We did lose one of the previous additions – a Powder Blue Tang. It was so beautiful … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in August 2025!

Posted on September 1, 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 August of 2025. Here are the 11 books I read and reviewed for August. … Continue reading →

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With rain come rainbows!

Posted on August 31, 2025 by jjspina

Sometimes when we think that things are looking down as we watch the rain pour from the skies. I always look up, for that is where you will see something surprising! Recently we had a downpour and I did just … Continue reading →

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There is a new book coming out in September from JemsBooks!

Posted on August 30, 2025 by jjspina

Watch for a new short story collection from JemsBooks! My husband worked on the cover and here it is! I hope you like it! I will share the blurb soon and more information about this book. Stay tuned! I created … Continue reading →

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Sorry I haven’t posted for several days!

Posted on August 29, 2025 by jjspina

I have been busy lately with doctor appointments for my eyes. I recently had my second laser eye surgery to correct the pressure that is building up in my eyes due to impending Glaucoma. I am trying to get back … Continue reading →

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