Tag Archives: Adventure

Children’s Book Review – Charlie the Horse by Deanie H. Dunne

Posted on May 17, 2013 by jjspina

Deanie H. Dunne is a professional equestrian who has won awards for her prowess in jumping.  She has put all her knowledge into some fascinating and educational books for children.  I reviewed two of her books previously and this is her … Continue reading →

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A Magical Trip to Disney!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by jjspina

Where else but in Disney World (or Disneyland) can you feel and see the magic Walt Disney has envisioned.  These two places are where everyone can feel like a kid again. I recently traveled to Florida to visit Disney World with my son, daughter-in-law … Continue reading →

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Book Review of Michael Fedison’s Eye Dancers

Posted on May 2, 2013 by jjspina

If you loved the series, Twilight Zone, you will love this book. A young adult sci-fi fantasy that is an imaginative, insightful, adventuresome, futuristic, and fun story.  Michael Fedison’s book, Eye Dancers, captures all of the above and more.  This … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Book Review – Charlene the Star – 4/15/13

Posted on April 16, 2013 by jjspina

I would like to share with all of you these unique stories, Charlene the Star, and Hattie’s Heroes, written by author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne.  These books are about horses written from the horses’ point of view if horses could talk.  The author weaves a … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Five Stars for Laurence Bradbury’s book, Fatal Flaw

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jjspina

I delayed posting this blog until I could finish reading an extroardinary new book, Fatal Flaw, by a very talented writer, Laurence Bradbury. Laurence is from the UK and has written two books.  I was fortunate enough to read excepts from … Continue reading →

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Introduction and Updates – Book Review – JZ Bingham

Posted on March 21, 2013 by jjspina

For anyone who is just checking out my blog, let me introduce myself.  My name is Janice Spina and I am an aspiring writer of poetry, children’s books and young adult and other novels.  I have been writing since I … Continue reading →

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Reviews of new books – Richard C. Hale, Mike Wells and Updates

Posted on February 2, 2013 by jjspina

Besides editing my books I have been busy tweeting with other authors who have graciously gifted me books. I have already extolled the writing skills of Richard C. Hale. But I just love his books, Frozen Past, which reminded me … Continue reading →

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