Category Archives: Young adult

Reading is Good for You! Let’s Get Reading!

Posted on January 19, 2023 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote a while back that is relevant to any time of the year. I hope you read every day and that your children do too. Reading is not only good for your health and wellbeing … Continue reading →

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Reading is Good for You! Let’s Get Reading!

Posted on September 12, 2022 by jjspina

Do you know that Reading is Good for You? This is a post that I update and send out each year to remind everyone how important reading is to our health and wellbeing. Not only that, it is fun and … Continue reading →

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Book for Young Adults – New Fantasy Series – in time for Christmas!

Posted on November 5, 2021 by jjspina

Have you begun your shopping for Christmas yet? Believe it or not it will be here before you know it! Yikes! I have decided to give a lot of gift certificates or things that I made to everyone on my … Continue reading →

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New Book Abby & Holly Series Book 5 is Now Here!

Posted on May 8, 2020 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that my newest book in the Abby & Holly Series – Book 5: The Copper Key is now here! This series has been so much fun to write. I will be starting on Book 6 … Continue reading →

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New Book Cover Reveal for Abby & Holly Series Book 5!

Posted on April 16, 2020 by jjspina

I am excited to reveal the cover for my newest book in the Abby & Holly Series – Book 5: The Copper Key! This series has been so much fun to write. I will be starting on Book 6 soon … Continue reading →

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Wonderful New Reviews on Sally Cronin’s Blog!

Posted on September 26, 2019 by jjspina

Thank you, Sally Cronin, for sharing the new reviews of my book and my fellow authors’ books. Your kind support is appreciated! https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2019/09/23/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-author-updates-reviews-janice-spina-marian-beaman-and-marcia-meara/comment-page-1/#comment-218140 Please check out Sally’s fabulous blog while you are there. You will find plenty of talented authors … Continue reading →

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Reading is Good for You!

Posted on May 22, 2019 by jjspina

Jemsbooks.com  This is a post I wrote back in 2017 that I wanted to share again. The Books for all ages! When we read a book it is like traveling around the world, or to outer space, or to a … Continue reading →

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Calling all Authors for Guest Posts or Interviews!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by jjspina

I happened upon a wonderful post today by Mindy McGinnis on her blog. Check it out here. She gives a list of six ways to support your favorite authors. We authors will thank you for all that you can do to … Continue reading →

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#Adventure Series for Girls and Boys – Abby & Holly Series in ghostly stories that will delight all ages!

Posted on April 20, 2019 by jjspina

I first wrote Abby & Holly Book 1, School Dance followed closely by Abby & Holly Series, Book 2, Unfortunate Events in 2018. I wrote these books for my granddaughter who is now nine years old and enjoying them. Watch … Continue reading →

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