Category Archives: book reviews and publishing

Goals for 2017!

Posted on January 5, 2017 by jjspina

In 2016 I had set high goals for myself in writing, publishing and reviewing. I didn’t quite meet my goals but am pleased with what I accomplished. Writing and Publishing My goal for 2016 was to write and publish five … Continue reading →

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 3 is here!

Posted on August 9, 2016 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that Book 3 of my MG/PT series, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, The Case of the Magical Ivory Elephant, is now available on Create Space and coming this week to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other … Continue reading →

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New Novel Coming Soon!

Posted on April 21, 2016 by jjspina

Things have been hectic lately in my life and I am currently working on two new books in between other things going on. I had hoped to publish my new novel, a paranormal/mystery/romance, How Far Is Heaven, under J.E. Spina, back … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by Jess Frankel aka J.S. Frankel – Choosing Your Reviewer

Posted on January 31, 2016 by jjspina

Some helpful information on choosing reviewers by author, Jess Frankel. Thank you, Jess, for coming today to do a guest post. Check out Jess Frankel’s interview on Jemsbooks Blog here. CHOOSING YOUR REVIEWER It sounds like a no-brainer, doesn’t it? You … Continue reading →

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Emails Getting Out of Control!

Posted on January 30, 2016 by jjspina

I find that I am drowning under thousands of emails a week! My emails have multiplied over three years from a manageable hundred to thousands a week in the time I have been involved with social media. I spend so … Continue reading →

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Five-star reviews of middle-grade book, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives!

Posted on September 17, 2015 by jjspina

Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 2 – The Case of the Mysterious Black Cat I am happy and blessed to say my middle-grade book 2 has received some lovely five-star reviews. Thank you, reviewers, for your kindness in reading and … Continue reading →

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Congrats to Goodreads Giveaway Winners!

Posted on June 27, 2015 by jjspina

Congratulations to the three winners of the Goodreads Giveaway of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 1, The Case of the Missing Cell Phone. It ended 6/25/15. Books will be mailed out tomorrow, 6/27/15. Two of the winners were from Great Britain … Continue reading →

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#AUTHOR RESOURCES CENTRAL UPDATE…

Posted on March 21, 2015 by jjspina

Chris Graham, aka The Story Reading Ape is a great resource for all authors. Check out his amazing website! He created my wonderful book trailer for my novel, Hunting Mariah! Thank you, dear friend! Hugs! #AUTHOR RESOURCES CENTRAL UPDATE….

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Wonderful 5-Star Reviews of Broose the Moose on the Loose!

Posted on March 14, 2015 by jjspina

I am excited to post three wonderful reviews of my newest children’s book, Broose the Moose on the Loose! Thank you, dear readers and friends, Deanie Humphys-Dunne, Gisela H. Sedlmayer and Sarah Mazor, for reviewing Broose!  He  is now one … Continue reading →

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Broose the Moose on the Loose – New Children’s Book from Jemsbooks!

Posted on March 3, 2015 by jjspina

I am happy to announce my new children’s book. Book illustrated and cover created by my husband, John Spina. Copyrighted by Janice Spina and John Spina Broose the Moose on the Loose from Jemsbooks! He joins my other five children’s books … Continue reading →

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