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

Posted on September 26, 2025 by jjspina

Read Mike’s 5-star review of The Legend of the Taken Ones by Janice Spina https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7937683536 I was thrilled to receive this wonderful review of Book 1 of my fantasy series. Thank you, Mike! MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS – GOLD MEDALBOOK EXCELLENCE … Continue reading →

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Next WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 5!

Posted on September 12, 2025 by jjspina

I am getting ready to publish my present WIP, a short story collection. Watch for it soon! The next WIP is already in progress. I have completed the first chapter and will get back to it soon. Since this series … Continue reading →

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The Reviews keep coming on Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on August 15, 2025 by jjspina

I am thrilled to receive more reviews for my Gateskin Chronicles books! Thank you, readers! Keep them coming! It feels like early Christmas presents each time I see new reviews!! Here is the latest review from Goodreads: review by Richard … Continue reading →

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Book Trailer for Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4 is here!

Posted on July 30, 2025 by jjspina

I just completed this book trailer using Animoto.com and AI for my newest book in the fantasy series – Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4 ! #createdwithAnimoto https://animoto.com/play/U4jX91w7dpNnljTixX7bQA I hope this gets you into the series. LET THE … Continue reading →

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Watch for my newest book in the fantasy series – Gateskin Chronicles Book 4! Here is the cover!

Posted on July 24, 2025 by jjspina

I am finishing my latest WIP and hope to have it published before the end of this month. A few more touches to it and it will shine! Here is the cover created by my husband, John. This series is … Continue reading →

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Gateskin Chronicles Book 1 – The Legend of the Taken Ones is now in Audible!

Posted on July 24, 2025 by jjspina

I just completed my first audiobook in the Gateskin Chronicles – Book 1 – The Legend of the Taken Ones. It was a challenge because of all the strange names I created in this series. I finally managed to receive … Continue reading →

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WIP is in its second editing stage!

Posted on June 28, 2025 by jjspina

I am working on my second editing of my WIP. Life has gotten in the way of working on it daily but I will do my best to finish it as soon as I can and pass it onto my … Continue reading →

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WIP Gateskin Chronicles Book 4 is finished!

Posted on June 20, 2025 by jjspina

I recently finished writing the fourth book in my fantasy series, Gateskin Chronicles. Now I begin the editing process. I always find this more difficult than writing the book because now I must cut or change many parts of this … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for YA with Fantasy Series!

Posted on June 4, 2025 by jjspina

All Young Adults out there need some exciting adventures in reading for summer or any time reading. This YA fantasy series will hopefully have six books in all. The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) is on … Continue reading →

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WIP is coming along!

Posted on May 24, 2025 by jjspina

I am trying to put some more time into my WIP after being sick for over a month or so. It took me a longer time to fight this cold and cough. I guess when one gets up in age … Continue reading →

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