Category Archives: YA fantasy

A Lovely New Review of Gateskin Chronicles Book 4: Return of the Dragons!

Posted on August 12, 2025 by jjspina

It is always a thrill to receive a new review. Thank you, reviewer, for this wonderful review! Janice Spina continues her Gateskin Chronicles series with another imaginative and creative story that entertains the reader every step, leaving them eagerly waiting … Continue reading →

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A new book review for Gateskin Chronicles: Return of the Dragons Book 4!

Posted on August 4, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this new review of my lastest book in the fantasy series, Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4! Thank you, Trish! Book review by Trish 5 stars  More trouble for the Wizard King This … Continue reading →

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Gateskin Chronicles Book 4: Return of the Dragons is now in Kindle ebook and Paperback!

Posted on July 26, 2025 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4 is now in Kindle ebook format and paperback on Amazon. The cover was designed by my husband, John. Thank you, honey! Here is the link to … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for YA with Fantasy Series!

Posted on June 4, 2025 by jjspina

All Young Adults out there need some exciting adventures in reading for summer or any time reading. This YA fantasy series will hopefully have six books in all. The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) is on … Continue reading →

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WIP is coming along!

Posted on May 24, 2025 by jjspina

I am trying to put some more time into my WIP after being sick for over a month or so. It took me a longer time to fight this cold and cough. I guess when one gets up in age … Continue reading →

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Audiobooks coming for Gateskin Chronicles soon!

Posted on May 2, 2025 by jjspina

Once I complete book 4 of Gateskin Chronicles I will work on creating audiobooks for the four books. With the length of these books it may take me a little time to complete these. There will be two more books … Continue reading →

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WIP is moving along!

Posted on April 29, 2025 by jjspina

My WIP, Gateskin Chronicles Book 4 is coming along at a decent rate. I put in a few more chapters recently and plan to do a few more today after I complete this post. If you haven’t read any of … Continue reading →

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New review of Gateskin Chronicles 4: Search for the Medallion!

Posted on May 19, 2024 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive another review of my latest book: Search for the Medallion: Gateskin Chronicles! Thank you, reader Trish, for your lovely review. It is appreciated! Here is the review by Trish: The adventures continue for King Gateskin … Continue reading →

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Gateskin 3 is finished – now time to edit!!

Posted on March 25, 2024 by jjspina

It is always a good feeling to complete a book but at the same time sad to see it end. In series like this, Gateskin Chronicles, a fantasy/adventure, the story continues until the series ends. I plan to have six … Continue reading →

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Branyrd is here in Books 1-3! Book 4 will be coming in 2024! Gateskin Chronicles Book 3 coming in 2024!

Posted on November 16, 2023 by jjspina

I will be jumping back and forth between Book 4 of Branyrd the Angel Series and Book 3 of Gateskin Chronicles soon. With the holidays fast approaching I don’t think I will get much done but I will work some … Continue reading →

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