Tag Archives: Blog

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by jjspina

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we are all Irish. We can cook up some fried fish. We can all wear green. While we eat a boiled dinner with corned beef very lean. Drink green beer and eat … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lamby the Lonely Lamb by Janice Spina

Posted on March 14, 2014 by jjspina

Lamby the Lonely Lamb by Janice Spina. My dear friend, Chris the Story Reading Ape, just posted my new book on his wonderful blog.  Please stop by and look at all the amazing stuff Chris offers there! Thank you, Chris.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Another New Children’s Book!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by jjspina

Announcing a new Children’s book, Lamby the Lonely Lamb. This book is dedicated to my four-year-old granddaughter, Leah.  She hasn’t even seen it yet.  Boy, will she be surprised! Lol!  Leah asked me to write a story about her Lamby.  There … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Interview with Author Kristy Feltenberger Gillespie

Posted on March 13, 2014 by jjspina

Please help me welcome talented author, Kristy Feltenberger Gillespie, to the segment, Interview an Author.  Thank you, Kristy, for stopping by to share your book with me and my readers. 1.     When did you know that you wanted to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Giveaway on Goodreads! WINNERS CHOSEN!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by jjspina

Hi everyone!  I have posted a Giveaway on Goodreads:  5 books – my newest children’s book, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish.  Go to Goodreads and enter to win.  This Giveaway ends on Saturday, March 15, 2014.  Enter to win if you … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Shauny Award!

Posted on March 10, 2014 by jjspina

I recently received the Shauny Award from my friend, Mike Fedison.  He bestowed this blog award on all of his followers, too numerous to mention.  I am one of them.  Thank you for your kindness, Mike.  Check out Mike’s wonderful multiple … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What Motivates and Inspires me.

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jjspina

What kinds of things motivate and inspire writers today? I, for one, love the spring and fall and the lovely weather that each season brings.  I love watching the birds feeding, such as the beautiful humming bird above and below.  They motivate … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Interview with Author Kandy Kay Scaramuzzo and Pie

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jjspina

  Please welcome Kandy Kay Scaramuzzo,  the very talented and inspiring author of the award-winning book, Pie, An Old Brown Horse, and famous Pie himself. I recently finished reading this wonderful book and posted my review below. Pie is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

What a Wonderful Feeling!

Posted on March 1, 2014 by jjspina

Recently I received a letter from my dear Aunt Pat in California.  We keep in touch from time to time about the family.  It is always a joy to hear from her.  We have never met in person, believe it or not, … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Interview with Author Mary Ann Vitale

Posted on March 1, 2014 by jjspina

I am pleased today to be interviewing the very talented author of the award winning book, The Water Lily Fairy.  I recently read and reviewed her lovely book on Amazon.  Here is my review. A lovely story for parents to … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments