Tag Archives: Writing

Inner Peace Award

Posted on April 12, 2014 by jjspina

  My benevolent and sweet friend, Don Charisma, has once again nominated me for another lovely award. Thank you, Don! My blessings are overflowing! Conditions For Accepting The Award The only “rule” for the inner peace award is that you … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Bertha Mukodzani

Posted on April 9, 2014 by jjspina

  Please welcome talented author, Bertha Mukodzani, to my blog segment, Interview and Author. It is a pleasure to have you here, Bertha. Thank you for having me Janice. When did you first know that you wanted to be a … 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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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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Another New Children’s Book!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by jjspina

Announcing a new Children’s book, Lamby the Lonely Lamb. This book is dedicated to my four-year-old granddaughter, Leah.  She hasn’t even seen it yet.  Boy, will she be surprised! Lol!  Leah asked me to write a story about her Lamby.  There … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Kristy Feltenberger Gillespie

Posted on March 13, 2014 by jjspina

Please help me welcome talented author, Kristy Feltenberger Gillespie, to the segment, Interview an Author.  Thank you, Kristy, for stopping by to share your book with me and my readers. 1.     When did you know that you wanted to be … 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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Interview with Author Kandy Kay Scaramuzzo and Pie

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jjspina

  Please welcome Kandy Kay Scaramuzzo,  the very talented and inspiring author of the award-winning book, Pie, An Old Brown Horse, and famous Pie himself. I recently finished reading this wonderful book and posted my review below. Pie is a … Continue reading →

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Attention Parents!

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jjspina

Attention Parents: What genre do you read yourself?  I write for all ages – children, YA, and grownups, too! I would like to know what your favorite book is.  What have you read over and over again? I have written … Continue reading →

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