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Interview with Author Kyle Robertson

Posted on July 13, 2014 by jjspina

Please extend a warm welcome to author, Kyle Robertson.  Thank you, Kyle, for stopping by today to visit with me and my readers. Hi Janice. This is surreal for a guy like me. I mean people actually being interested in … Continue reading →

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Meet My Main Character Blog Tour

Posted on July 1, 2014 by jjspina

I’ve been tagged by a talented, inspiring  and extraordinary person, author and blogger, artist and defender of all wildlife, Jo Robinson , to take part in a Meet My Main Character Blog Tour. I am truly honored and humbled. You need to visit Jo’s amazing … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author/Illustrator Mark C. Collins

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jjspina

      Please help me welcome the talented author/illustrator, Mark C. Collins, to my blog today. Thank you, Mark, for stopping by.  1. You mentioned on your Amazon Author Page that you started drawing at the age of two. … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Review!

Posted on May 28, 2014 by jjspina

I recently received an outstanding review from Olga DAgostino, aka, Mrs. D. She is a talented award-winning children’s book author.  Here is the wonderful review she wrote on Amazon and Goodreads of Louey the Lazy Elephant. “A great story, which … Continue reading →

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A Happy Surprise for Jesse!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by jjspina

I wanted to share this happy surprise for Jesse. My newest children’s book, Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear, was dedicated to an adorable little boy named Jesse.  Yes, the book was named after him. I sent out the book to … Continue reading →

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New Photo with My Children’s Books

Posted on April 28, 2014 by jjspina

Hi Everyone!  Hope you are all well.  I asked my illustrator/husband to design a new cover photo for my FB Author Page.  This is what he came up with.  What do you think? Please visit my author page and main … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Book Coming Soon!

Posted on April 19, 2014 by jjspina

  Here is my new book cover for Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear.  I am very excited to introduce Jesse. This book is dedicated to a little boy I met while on vacation in Aruba last year.  When I mentioned to … Continue reading →

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Is Spring Really Here?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by jjspina

Coming from New England, USA, spring is never really spring!  The bluebirds are back and so are the robins.  They are a sure sign of spring, are they not? The weather is getting a little warmer from the 30’s to … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway – 3/30/14 – 4/6/14

Posted on March 31, 2014 by jjspina

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/87435-lamby-the-lonely-lamb Here is my Goodreads Giveaway link for Lamby the Lonely Lamb.  I will be giving away 5 copies from 3/30/14 – 4/6/14.  Hurry and enter today. Thank you for your support!  Lamby will be happy to go home with … Continue reading →

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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 →

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