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A Wonderful Review of Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon!

Posted on July 24, 2014 by jjspina

A special “thank you” goes out to Mrs. D., Olga D’Agostino, for this beautiful review as shown on Amazon. Please check out Mrs. D’s wonderful books online.  mrsdbooks.blogspot.com/ A cute rhyming story that will educate and entertain your children! July 22, … 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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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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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 →

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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 →

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Interview with Author Wynette Mills

Posted on March 11, 2014 by jjspina

Today I have the pleasure of introducing talented author, Wynette Mills.  Wynette has written two adorable children’s books. Here is my review of Wynette Mill’s book, Nana’s Backyard Alphabet on Amazon and Goodreads: This is a beautifully illustrated and cleverly … Continue reading →

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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 →

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