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A Special Christmas Story in An Angel Among Us!

Posted on December 13, 2025 by jjspina

If you are looking for a touching and emotional Christmas story, look no further than my short story collection, An Angel Among Us! This collection has 15 stories all in eclectic genres that have a twist at the endings. The … Continue reading →

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A review of The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1!

Posted on November 30, 2025 by jjspina

I just found this review of The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1. It’s always a pleasure to read a positive review like this one. https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Taken-Ones-Gateskin-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B09DXJCVX1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AG6UAY9FIUPO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TcXkME9qNxgc-y-_NdosZw.QMisXQzYcbHkeONXKwAUGOZBX_Q1dCzIpkspACJZFds&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Legend+of+the+Taken+Ones%3A+Gateskin+Chronicles&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1764373905&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+legend+of+the+taken+ones+gateskin+chronicles%2Cdigital-text%2C110&sr=1-1 Top reviews from United Kingdom This book was written for 15+ … Continue reading →

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Two reviews of my new book – Wishes!

Posted on September 24, 2025 by jjspina

It’s always a pleasure to receive a review of my books. I am grateful for each one. Thank you, Michele, for your kind review. Thank you, BMGN, for the editorial review. 5.0 out of 5 stars HMM I Wonder… Reviewed in … Continue reading →

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A new WIP is coming your way from JemsBooks!

Posted on August 24, 2025 by jjspina

I can’t seem to stop myself from writing! I thought I was going to take a break between the next book but, alas, that did not happen. I sat at my computer intending to blog a bit and answer emails … Continue reading →

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A review by Readers’ Favorite Book Awards for AN ANGEL AMONG US!

Posted on August 23, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this wonderful review of my short story collection: An Angel Among Us. This short story collection is a multi-genre collection of 15 stories. It was exciting to see that a reader enjoyed these stories and … Continue reading →

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Copies of Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4 have arrived!

Posted on August 21, 2025 by jjspina

I was excited to see the copies of my newest book Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4 are now here! I will mail out copies to my beta readers soon. I have a couple of copies left if … Continue reading →

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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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Children’s books that will delight your children!

Posted on August 12, 2025 by jjspina

JemsBooks has children’s books for ages PS-Grade 3 with rhyming verse and colorful illustrations. My husband, John, is my illustrator and cover creator. He brought my books to life. I hope your children will love these books and want to … Continue reading →

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Another new review of Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4!

Posted on August 5, 2025 by jjspina

I am once again thrilled to receive a review of my latest book, Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4! Thank you, Michele! I appreciate your support and that you enjoyed this book! Michele Rolfe 5.0 out of 5 … Continue reading →

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Do your children love little lambs?

Posted on July 20, 2025 by jjspina

I wrote this children’s book in 2014 for my three-year-old granddaughter, Leah. She asked me to write a story about her stuffed lamb named Lamby and it had to be purple. Well, I had to think this over and finally … Continue reading →

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