About Jina
Hi!
You can always learn more about me at my website www.jinaoravetz.com
My current projects include a series called Pelegra which is aimed at middle readers on up. It is a blend of science fiction and fantasy.
I also write horror and supernatural thrillers. I have several projects outlined.
A little bit about my writing past:
I am passionate about writing and have been since I was 9 ... More
Jina's Blog: Jina Oravetz - Recent Posts
| 11/8/2009 | Book Review: The Hunt for Dark Infinity by James Dashner (0 Comments )
This book is the sequel to The Thirteenth Reality. Read that one first; just my opinion. If you like a book that has great characters, adventure, and is just plain fun, then read this. I really enjoyed the first installment and this second one is... Read the rest of this post |
| 11/3/2009 | Back on Track (0 Comments )
Occasionally my life derails my writing schedule. Being pregnant has caused a prolonged derail. I’m not using that as an excuse, but I’ve been more interested in sleeping that just about anything else. Oh maybe eating that’s... Read the rest of this post |
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| Books Recently Added to Jina's Bookshelf | Ages | Date Added | |
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| Books 1 - 4 of 8 from Jina's bookshelf, View all 8 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Twilight (The Twilight Saga) (Paperback, 2008) Author: Stephenie Meyer |
Young Adults | 12/25/2008 | |
| Jina said: I loved this entire series. I know a lot of people didn't like the last book but I loved it. I thought that having part of the story from Jacob's point of view worked,especially considering what wa...more tags: I read, I recommend, Inspired me | |||
| 2. His Dark Materials Trilogy (The Golden Compass; The Subtle Knife; The Am... Author: Philip Pullman |
Young Adults | 6/25/2008 | |
| Jina said: Ive heard such good things about this and am looking forward to it. I just started reading it. tags: Im reading | |||
| 3. The Giver (Audio CD, 2001) | Young Adults | 6/25/2008 | |
| Jina said: I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It gave such an interesting view on life and really made me think. When I first read it I think I was in the 7th grade. tags: I read, I recommend | |||
| 4. A Wrinkle in Time (Hardcover, 1962) Author: Madeleine L'Engle |
Young Adults | 6/24/2008 | |
| Jina said: I loved this book! I was excited when they made a movie out of it but of course the book was better! I also got to see it done as a play, which was wonderful. tags: I read, I recommend | |||
Profile Comments
Comment by maheshwar Sinha on 7/9/2009 3:06:26 AM:
Hello, welcome Jina!
Hello, welcome Jina!
Comment by Mary Nickum on 5/26/2009 4:13:48 PM:
It's interesting you live in Mcminnville.I used to live in Corvallis.
It's interesting you live in Mcminnville.I used to live in Corvallis.
Comment by Lisa L. Owens on 7/24/2008 10:50:50 AM:
Hi Jina, thanks for the welcome! Still figuring out what all I can do on the site!
Hi Jina, thanks for the welcome! Still figuring out what all I can do on the site!
Comment by Lauren Levine on 7/22/2008 3:31:18 PM:
Hello Jina.
Thank you for the welcome. I am just getting familar with the site.
Lauren
Hello Jina.
Thank you for the welcome. I am just getting familar with the site.
Lauren
Comment by Ari Buchwald on 7/15/2008 10:09:36 AM:
Hi Jina, all is well, hope the same for you!
Hi Jina, all is well, hope the same for you!
Comment by Dena Blossey on 7/6/2008 10:26:48 PM:
I have recently added my webpage for my book. I think we may have a few interests in common! Let's keep in touch.
Cheers!
I have recently added my webpage for my book. I think we may have a few interests in common! Let's keep in touch.
Cheers!
Comment by Terry Doherty on 6/29/2008 6:29:43 PM:
Hi Jina, Welcome to JacketFlap ... and thanks for the kind note. Your passion to help a child through books will take you a L-O-N-G way!
Terry
Hi Jina, Welcome to JacketFlap ... and thanks for the kind note. Your passion to help a child through books will take you a L-O-N-G way!
Terry
Comment by Lesa Boutin on 6/26/2008 5:55:42 PM:
Thanks for the welcome Jina. I'm learning my way around the site.
Thanks for the welcome Jina. I'm learning my way around the site.
Comment by frieda wishinsky on 6/24/2008 7:27:58 PM:
Thanks for the welcome. Frieda Wishinsky
Thanks for the welcome. Frieda Wishinsky
Comment by Cheryl Bergman on 6/24/2008 1:28:08 PM:
Thanks for welcoming me!
Thanks for welcoming me!
Comment by Elaine Clayton on 6/24/2008 1:08:05 PM:
Thanks, Jina. I love historical fiction and was so fascinated by the story of the two princes in the tower. Sounds like you have some great projects, and I wish you all the best.
Elaine
Thanks, Jina. I love historical fiction and was so fascinated by the story of the two princes in the tower. Sounds like you have some great projects, and I wish you all the best.
Elaine
Comment by Suzanne Jackson on 6/24/2008 8:19:58 AM:
That sounds great. How long have you been writing?
That sounds great. How long have you been writing?
Yes! I love James Dashner - he is one of my current favorites. Have you read The Maze Runner yet? It is absolutely, can't-put-down fantastic! :)