Category Archives: children’s books

Limerick – Jemsbooks – Colby!

Posted on August 28, 2017 by jjspina

Another limerick for you to enjoy, hopefully!! Here is the limerick for my eighth children’s book, Colby the Courageous Cat (2016). If you would like to read the other limericks, go to Louey, Ricky, Lamby, Jerry, Jesse, Broose and Sebastian. Limerick Colby … Continue reading →

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Broose the Moose on the Loose – Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!

Posted on August 25, 2017 by jjspina

I am so excited to announce that Broose the Moose on the Loose just won the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in Children’s Adventure! http://www.bookmarketingprofits.com/PinnacleAwardsSummer2017.html Best Books in the Category of CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE Broose The Moose on the Loose Janice Spina … Continue reading →

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Tell Me a Story Janice Spina

Posted on August 23, 2017 by jjspina

I was honored to be interviewed on Annette Rochelle Aben’s Podcast, Tell Me a Story, on The Magic Happens Radio Network. It was a pleasure and lots of fun to talk to Annette. She is a lovely and talented lady … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Ricky!

Posted on August 17, 2017 by jjspina

I recently read a limerick on a friend’s website and decided to try my hand at limericks for each of my children’s books. I hope you enjoy them each day. Since I have nine young children’s books I will be … Continue reading →

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Limerick of Jemsbooks – Louey!

Posted on August 16, 2017 by jjspina

Recently I perused my lovely friend, Bette A. Stevens’ website, when she posted a beautiful limerick about her beloved butterflies. Check it out here. I found it quite entertaining and decided to give it a try on my children’s books. … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway Ended for Colby the Courageous Cat!

Posted on July 2, 2017 by jjspina

My Goodreads Giveaway for Colby the Courageous Cat ended June 30, 2017! Congratulations to the three winners from USA! I will be sending the signed books out on Tuesday, July 5, 2017. Stay tuned for another Goodreads Giveaway in the fall from … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway of Colby the Courageous Cat!

Posted on May 29, 2017 by jjspina

I am happy to announce I have a new Goodreads Giveaway beginning on May 31 through June 30, 2017 of my children’s book, Colby the Courageous Cat! It will be available to USA residents only. I will be offering three autographed books … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Book from Jemsbooks Now Here!

Posted on May 16, 2017 by jjspina

Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe Here is a sneak peek of the cover done by my husband, John! My newest children’s book is now here – Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe, for ages PS-Grade 3. It is an easy reader for beginner readers and … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on April 27, 2017 by jjspina

Jerry the  Crabby Crayfish just won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award! I am so excited that my most popular book has received this presigious award! Best Books in the Category of CHILDREN’S INTEREST Jerry The Crabby Crayfish Janice Spina http://jemsbooks.com Here … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Flowers to Share!

Posted on April 25, 2017 by jjspina

When I saw these breaktakingly beautiful flowers I just had to share. Thank you to my friend, Steve, for sending them my way. Words can’t do justice to them. Do you think God will ever run out of ideas? Enjoy … Continue reading →

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