Category Archives: award-winning author

Teach Your Children to Be Kind to Others – Broose the Moose on the Loose!

Posted on April 2, 2019 by jjspina

It is difficult at times for children to know how important it is to be kind to others. In this Jemsbooks children’s book, children will read about Broose and find out how he reacted when he was treated kindly. He … Continue reading →

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Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – Most Popular Book by Jemsbooks!

Posted on March 30, 2019 by jjspina

Jemsbooks most popular book for children is Jerry the Crabby Crayfish! When I wrote this book in 2014 I didn’t realize how popular crabby Jerry would become. We have sold more of this book than any another other books combined … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Sprung!

Posted on March 20, 2019 by jjspina

Well, it’s here! Spring! I thought I’d never see it this year! It has been a cold brrr winter albeit not too much snow. I did miss the fact that we did not have much snow. I love snow as … Continue reading →

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How Do You Encourage Your Children to Read?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by jjspina

Do you read? Do you encourage your children to read? If you say ‘yes’ to both of these questions then congratulations! You are giving your children a wonderful and precious gift. If your children see you reading avidly all the … Continue reading →

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Book Signing at Zorvino Vineyards on Friday, January 18, 2019!

Posted on January 23, 2019 by jjspina

My recent book signing was a fun night of networking and meeting and greeting readers. This is the second time my husband, John, and I have been to this venue. Zorvino Vineyards is a lovely place to sit and sample … Continue reading →

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PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER!

Posted on January 1, 2019 by jjspina

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! This is a special way to celebrate the New Year with an award! I am thrilled to announce that Book 1 of my new series for Middle-graders/PT/YA, Abby & Holly, School Dance, just received a Pinnacle … Continue reading →

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GOALS FOR JEMSBOOKS FOR 2019!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by jjspina

HAPPY 2019! This year in 2019 my goals will be high as in the past. I find that if I give myself a challenge I will try to rise up to it! I feel most people, if given a lofty … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!

Posted on August 28, 2018 by jjspina

PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER! I am thrilled to announce that JEFFREY THE JITTERY GIRAFFE, just won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award! Thank you, Pinnacle, for this honor and award! Best Books in the Category of CHILDREN’S INTEREST Jeffrey The Jittery Giraffe … Continue reading →

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Is it Possible to Write More than one Book at a Time?

Posted on August 15, 2018 by jjspina

This author is doing just that – writing two books at the same time. This isn’t my idea. I have been forced into writing more than one book at a time by my characters. They are taking over once again! … Continue reading →

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Today’s Guest for Coffee: Award-Winning Children’s Author Janice Spina

Posted on August 10, 2018 by jjspina

I was thrilled to be asked to be interviewed on Noelle Granger’s blog. Thank you, Noelle! Please stop over and check out my interview and maybe learn something new about me. While you are there peruse Noelle’s lovely site. She … Continue reading →

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