Tag Archives: Children’s stories

My Author Interview on AllAuthor!

Posted on February 15, 2020 by jjspina

The author writes lovely children’s books with accompanying colored drawings that are delightful and well done. Janice captures the spirit of adventure in her narratives. She understands what will interest children. Louey the Lazy Elephant is the first book by … Continue reading →

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Do your kids love dragons? Watch for the new Dragon Series coming soon! New Book Cover Reveal!

Posted on January 31, 2020 by jjspina

Do your kids love dragons? Book 1 of a dragon series is coming in February 2020. Each of these books will have one or more dragons in them. There will be plenty of life lessons. Children will learn how to … 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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How Do You Stay Positive in a Negative World?

Posted on October 2, 2018 by jjspina

Have you ever noticed how much negativity there is in this world? Every day I turn on the television I hear nothing but negative news about everything. I know there are lots of positive things happening every day all around … Continue reading →

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Calling all Authors for Guest Posts or Interviews!

Posted on July 21, 2018 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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Flowers are everywhere!

Posted on May 14, 2018 by jjspina

FLOWERS ARE EVERYWHERE! I love all kinds of flowers and revel in their beauty! Each time I go out for a walk I frantically snap every flower I happen to see. This drives my poor husband crazy. Sigh! Below are … Continue reading →

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Study: Reading Programs May Improve Kids’ Behavior!

Posted on April 2, 2018 by jjspina

I found this interesting study about reading  by Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) in the New Hampshire Union Leader on Thursday, March 29, 2018 on page 84. This may be enlightening to many parents who have children with behavior problems. Here … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway of Colby the Courageous Cat!

Posted on May 29, 2017 by jjspina

I am happy to announce I have a new Goodreads Giveaway beginning on May 31 through June 30, 2017 of my children’s book, Colby the Courageous Cat! It will be available to USA residents only. I will be offering three autographed books … Continue reading →

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Spring has finally sprung!!

Posted on April 23, 2017 by jjspina

An azalea beginning to bloom HAPPY SPRING!! Well, it looks as if spring has finally sprung in New Hampshire, USA! We have had a lot of rainy and cloudy days and it was time for a warmer sunnier day today. … Continue reading →

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Goals for 2017!

Posted on January 5, 2017 by jjspina

In 2016 I had set high goals for myself in writing, publishing and reviewing. I didn’t quite meet my goals but am pleased with what I accomplished. Writing and Publishing My goal for 2016 was to write and publish five … Continue reading →

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