These two series are filled with plenty of magic, mystery, adventures, twin speak, ghosts, time travel, wizards and surprises that will keep your MG/PT swiftly turning pages and asking for the next book in each series. Both boys and girls enjoy the two series. Seeing your kids reading will make parents happy too because their reading scores will improve in school. It’s a win win for everyone!
Remember parents, JemsBooks never has anything that is unsuitable for children all ages. Each book carries important life lessons for your children to learn while they are having a fun time reading these entertaining stories.
I bring the two series together in book 4 of Davey & DerekJunior Detectives: The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost. The characters come together to solve the mystery of this ghost who inhabits Abby & Holly’s old Victorian. Begin with book 1 of each series and discover the magic and unforgettable characters. I assure you that your kids will be hooked and want to read both series to find out what happens next.
I thoroughly enjoyed creating these two series and hope to begin a new one in the near future. Watch for the news about this new series. I felt like a kid again as I wrote the dialogue between the twin brothers, Davey & Derek, and with the cousins, Abby and Holly. Introduce your kids today to this entertaining and multi-award-winning series.
Here are some reviews from Amazon:
Davey & Derek Book 1Book 3Davey & Derek Book 4Abby & Holly Book 1Abby & Holly Book 2Abby & Holly Book 3Abby & Holly Book 4Abby & Holly Book 5Abby & Holly Book 6
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series is a fun and magical series with spells, wands, a black cat, good witches, time travel, ghost hunting and more. There are also life lessons that include being kind, caring and respectful toward others, listening to parents, being helpful and doing chores, and bullying is never tolerated or accepted. Parents love this series too! When your MG/PT/YA read these books, you will rest easy that they are reading good, clean, and wholesome books. What more could you want in a book for your children? Parents are reading and enjoying them too!
PROMO BY JOHN SPINA
This Davey & Derek Series won (11 book awards) – 5 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, 3 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – an Honorable Mention, a Silver Medal, and a Finalist, a Book Excellence Award Finalist, a Silver Medal in the Authorsdb Cover Contest, Top Shelf Awards – First Place and Finalist in Red City Review Book Awards and many 5-Star Reviews from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards.
This Abby & Holly Series has won 8 Book Awards – 6Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards and 2 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Bronze Medal, and an Honorable Mention, and five-star reviews from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards.
Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6 with 8 awards (promo by John Spina)
If you haven’t read any of the Gateskin Chronicles Series yet, here are some book trailers to whet your appetite for fantasy and adventures. LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN WITH BOOK 1 and CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE SERIES WITH BOOK 5. Watch for Book 6 coming later this year or early next year.
Multi-award-winning series with four @Mom’s Choice Awards, one Book Excellence Award, one Maincrest Media Book Award.
I hope you enjoy these book trailers and that they get you in the mood to discover the magic, mystery and adventures that are in Noella Province and all the creatures that lurk nearby to threaten your safety. Keep a close watch and don’t turn your back on them.
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READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
I have been writing children’s stories as long as I can remember since my early twenties anyway. I published my first book, in 2013. My goal has always been to encourage children of all ages to read to increase their vocabulary, heighten their creativity, and enhance their health and wellbeing. Reading is good for all ages too.
I can’t imagine not having a book to read every single day, sometimes I read two at the same time jumping back and forth between them. It is challenging but helps to spark my creative spirit and give me ideas to create new stories.
PROMO BY BMGNFamily & Friends: Tales for ChildrenBedtime Stories – Make BelieveThe First Star – a fairy tale
PROMOS BY BMGN @Mom’s Choice Awards Winner
If you haven’t introduced your children to my books, here is why you should.
They are written in rhyme.
They feature small or baby animals.
They never have anything to frighten young children.
They carry important life lessons and family values.
They have colorful illustrations that engage children.
They are fun, entertaining and educational.
They are multi-award-winning books.
I could keep going on and on about their values, but you will just have to check them out online at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
These are WORD ART creations below along with my logo – JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS – created by John Spina.
Hop on JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS and let your children enjoy reading daily while they learn important life lessons with JEMSBOOKS!
Marvin the Monkey Word ArtJesse Word ArtLouey Word art
I feel pure joy writing for children and hope with God’s help and blessing to continue to write many more fun adventures for children to read and enjoy. I do enjoy writing for MG/PT/YA and 18+ too!
Jemsbooks have won 50 Book Awards – 21 Pinnacle Book Awards, 5 Reader’s Favorite Book Awards (Silver, Bronze and 2 Honorable Mentions and Finalist Medal), 17 Mom’s Choice Awards, 1 Authorsdb Silver Medal for Cover Contest, 2 Book Excellence Award Finalist, 2 Top Shelf Awards (First Place and Runnersup), 2 Maincrest Media Award, 1 Finalist in Red City Review Book Awards, 2 Finalists in Authorsdb First Lines Contest, and many 5-Star Reviews from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards.
Here are the life lessons your children will learn from my children’s books:
Louey the Lazy Elephant – Louey teaches children the importance of not being lazy and always listening to your mother.
Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – Ricky teaches children to always listen to their mother.
Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – Jerry teaches children that it is okay to be different, be the best you can be and be happy with who you are.
Lamby the Lonely Lamb – Lamby teaches children to accept differences and to be kind to others.
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – Jesse teaches children that friends are important, and mothers know best.
Broose the Moose on the Loose –Broose teaches children to be kind and accepting of others who are different than you are.
Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey – Sebastian teaches children how important it is to be kind to animals, that animals have feelings too like humans and deserve our respect.
Colby the Courageous Cat – Colby teaches children to love one another and take care of their siblings.
Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe – Jeffrey teaches children to be brave and help others in need.
Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab – Clarence Henry teaches children to work hard and do the best you can do and be happy with who you are.
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier – Lucy teaches children to be kind to pets, how important a pet can be and how much this pet loves us unconditionally.
The First Star – teaches children that love of family is more important than all the riches in the world.
Drystan the Dragon Series Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the Day – Drystan demonstrates to children that being kind and helping others is important and the right thing to do.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 2: Damara Helps Drystan Find His Roar – Drystan demonstrates the importance of friendship, being kind to others and helping others in need.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 3 – Delbert Finds Himself – Drystan teaches Delbert, a shy dragon, the importance of loving yourself as you are and that all colors are beautiful!
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 4: Delfina Solves a Problem – Delfina helps Drago love himself and teaches him to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 5: Drago Does a Good Deed – Drago finds a rabbit in need of his help. He learns that it is better to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy – Dragana helps a fairy who is injured and in need. She doesn’t hesitate to help in any way she can and goes above and beyond to help this fairy. Being kind and helping others is what Dragana learns.
Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 1: These six stories promote good behavior, encourage children to be kind to others, friends are important, differences should be accepted, and we are all unique and special.
Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 2: These six stories help children to realize the importance of friendship, family, helping others in need and that it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 3: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn valuable life lessons to be kind to others in need, family and friends are important and it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Once Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 4: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn to be kind to others, it’s okay to be different, family matters more than riches or being famous, friends are important and be the best you can be.
Family and Friends: Tales for Children: These six stories teach children the importance of family and friends, that they matter, bullying should never be tolerated or accepted, help others in need, be the best you can be and never give up.
Many of my books are written about pets that I had while others are about animals e.g., elephants, giraffes, polar bears, seals, lambs, raccoons, monkeys, and a moose.
My Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children series has more animals for your children about which they can learn some interesting things. While my dragon series teaches children about, not only life lessons, but also letters and colors. Your children will love my books and want to read them again and again.
Did you know that reading is good for you? Reading is not only important for children but it’s also very important for adults. It not only increases your word vocabulary and stimulates your mind, but also gives you a feeling of wellbeing and promotes good health, dispels feelings of loneliness, improves your memory, promotes better patterns of sleep, and don’t forget – it brings families closer when they share and read books together.
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon where there is always something brewing at JemsBooks!
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
I know spring is officially here, but it sure doesn’t feel like it yet. I really don’t mind the cooler temps 50’s – 60’s and some low 70’s because we had such a cold and rough winter. This does feel a lot better. I guess we always have something to complain about whether it is too cold or too hot. Once the summer is in full bloom it will feel hot, hot and hot again!
My indoor plants are doing well though. They seem to think now that it is spring, it’s time to show off their new shoots and blossoms. Here are some photos for you.
Christmas Cactus no flowers yetAfrican Violet with moon shotChristmas CactusHybiscus growing backPothos IvyTulips
Soon we will be having some better weather. In the meantime, I have plenty to do – another WIP and tons of ideas keep popping into my head for more stories and spinoffs of other novels I have already published. Watch for more news about all the happening at JemsBooks!
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon. There is always something new brewing at JemsBooks!
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
I was thrilled to receive a new review of The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2! It always so exciting to read a positive review and see that someone has enjoyed one of my books. It propels me forward to get into the next book which I did today! Book 6 will be coming later this year!
The Unknown Territory is an absolute cracker of a story that will captivate the minds and hold the attention of young adults and adults alike. Janice Spina brings us another great installment in the Gateskin Chronicles as we watch breathlessly the King of Sovorotskina fight off the evil empire of Parotovina. Both the good and the less so good characters are well-defined and interesting to follow. Readers will also learn to know and love King Gateskin’s daughter Serena, an Enchantress who not only talks to wolves but is very powerful in her own right. A great addition to an already great series.
Multi-Award-winning fantasy series – @Mom’s Choice Awards
I have enjoyed creating fantasy for young adults. These books are also suitable for 13+. My books for children through YA will never have anything that is suggestive, explicit language or scenes. I believe in writing good, clean books for our children of all ages.
I hope if you haven’t begun this series that you will soon enjoy it and LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE FIVE BOOKS. Watch for Book 6 later this year!
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Come back again soon where there is always something brewing at JemsBooks!
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
I began working on Book 6 of the Gateskin Chronicles series. I find it is easier to begin right away after publishing the previous book because all the characters, events and scenes are fresh are still my mind. This is such an epic fantasy that I could forget something important if I don’t get right to it.
I hope you will begin with Book 1 before you look at any of the other books. This way you will know the characters better and have a clearer sense of what Noella Province is all about. I put a list of characters in the front of the book in case you forget who they are. I have to look back every so often myself. The mind isn’t as sharp as it was once was. Sigh!
The promo below is one of the latest ones from Book Marketing Global Network (BMGN). I have been with this company since 2014 when they first promoted my first novel, Hunting Mariah. That seems so long ago now and 50 books later. Wow! Where did the time go and how did I even write and publish that many books? I have no clue! All I know is I keep pumping out more books all the time and can’t stop myself. My mind is so cluttered with all the stories that are trying to escape onto my laptop that I get a headache.
Multi-award-winning series with four Gold Medals from @Mom’s Choice Awards, one Book Excellence Award, and one Maincrest Media Book Award.
Book 6 of the fantasy series will be the last one. It is kind of sad to say goodbye to all these characters who I have come to think of as family, all except the evil ones. I like to think that they are far removed from family. But, of course, there is good and bad in everyone.
I have already thought about another book to write – a short story collection. It is stewing in my brain and will just have to wait its turn. I want to get into a series for MG/PT that has been sitting on my back burner sending out smoke signals that it wants my attention.
As I have mentioned in the past that MG/PT is my favorite genre to write about. I love getting into the mind of my hidden child. It is still there and loves to come out and romp through another series every now and then.
Are you ready for more books? I am always ready to create something new while I still can. I have ten more ISBNs to use so that I need to create something for each one of them.
Here are some reviews of this series from Amazon using AllAuthor.com promos.
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LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN IN BOOK 1 AND CONTINUE THROUGHOUT BOOK 5! WATCH FOR BOOK 6 COMING LATER THIS YEAR OR IN 2027!
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon where there is always something brewing in JemsBooks!
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
Grab your copy of this entertaining angel series with the unforgettable, endearing, and powerful character who will capture your attention and your heart in this first book of four missions. If you are looking for an uplifting book, this is the one for you!
Branyrd will surprise and delight you and fill you with hope and love after you read her story. She never gives up and is tough but kind and tenacious to fulfill her missions to help save others. If you don’t believe in angels, Branyrd may change your mind or at least make you wonder and wish that she was your guardian angel to watch over you.
Book 1 received a 5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards!
Readers’ Favorite Book Award 5-Stars
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite
In The Misunderstood Angel by J.E. Spina, Branyrd, an Angel aspiring to climb the ranks, faces a series of challenges as she progresses through her celestial training. Initially isolated and delayed in her efforts to meet the LORD for guidance, Branyrd is eventually directed to train with Angels Fourth Class, and her effective supervision and discipline of them lead to her promotion through the angelic levels. Elevated to Angel First Class, Branyrd is assigned a mission on Earth with Guardian Angel Benedicto, who helps her adapt to human life and customs. As she integrates, Branyrd interacts with Maggie and her daughter Annie, offering support and planning a birthday party for Annie. Despite facing obstacles and the potential threat from Maggie’s abusive husband Nate, Branyrd is determined to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
“I heard your plea for help. Are you ready to make amends?” In J.E. Spina’s The Misunderstood Angel, readers are transported to a well-crafted depiction of Heaven, where the hierarchy of angelic classes and earning wings are creatively outlined. The protagonist, Branyrd, has deep-seated feelings of inadequacy and a fervent desire for promotion, reflecting the broader theme of overcoming internal flaws to achieve a higher status. Spina skillfully links the celestial with relatable human experiences, as seen in Branyrd’s attempts to integrate with things like makeup and party planning, bridging the divine and the mundane. Meanwhile, the harrowing events surrounding Nate provide a suspenseful journey toward what may or may not be redemption, showing us the risks of following a dark path but also the mercy of divine intervention—up to a point. Overall, this is an engrossing story and a solid first book in the new Branyrd the Angel series.
I hope you will enjoy this book and want to read the other three books to complete the series. I know that Branyrd will cheer you if you are sad and lift your spirits. Once you enter her world you will be captivated and feel as if she is still with you even after you finish the book. That is how I felt after I finished writing the series earlier. She is always with me. If she requests another mission, I just may have to oblige, because who would dare argue with an angel?
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon because something is always brewing at JemsBooks!
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
My husband is in the process of breaking down the 95-gallon saltwater tank and selling it if possible. Anyone interested?
He already set up the small tank with the remaining fish who survived – Clown fish, Gamma, Yellow Wrasse, and Souter Blenny. The two that did not make it were the bicolor Angel and Puffer. It’s strange that the largest fish succumbed to the Ick while the smaller fish escaped this.
I snapped a few photos of the new tank before the fish were added and then after. They are looking good and have acclimated already to their new home. They did hide behind the rocks for the first day but now they are out and about and appearing pleased with their surroundings.
The first pic is without the fish while the others are with fish. Notice the purple fish (Gamma) peeking out of the rock, the Yellow Wrasse swimming around happily, and the Clown fish inside the rock – burgundy with white stripes inside the rock. He is shy and always hides even when he was in the large tank.
John wants to purchase another anemone to make Clown happy again. He loved the previous anemone we put in the large tank. He quickly hosted it – meaning he fed it and swam in, around and inside its tentacles. The anemone loved all the attention too since it got fed all the good food that it would have missed if it wasn’t for the Clown fish.
When we introduce a new anemone to Clown fish, I will share his hosting event once again. It is really something to witness. Clown was so enthralled with it and never left its side. He was crushed when it died and was eaten by the other fish. He guarded it for as long as he could.
Here are photos of Clown fish in the past with his anemone.
Clown with Anemone
We had Clowns in the past that did not host with an anemone so when this one did, we were quite excited to see him in action.
I have wanted John to close down the large tank since it is so much work for him. After we lost Puffer, he knew it was time to move the smaller fish into a much smaller aquarium. The much smaller tank 10 gallon will be much easier for him to take care of and handle the water changes. It if was left up to me, the water would not be changed. I am not good at this stuff, besides I am much too busy with my books and blogging.
Thank you for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. I will keep you informed about how the fish are doing. Fingers crossed, they will all continue to do well. Come back again soon for something is always brewing at JemsBooks!
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
Grab your copy of this entertaining angel series with the unforgettable, endearing, and powerful character who will capture your attention and your heart in this first book of four missions. If you are looking for an uplifting book, this is the one for you!
Branyrd will surprise and delight you and fill you with hope and love after you read her story. She never gives up and is tough but kind and tenacious to fulfill her missions to help save others. If you don’t believe in angels, Branyrd may change your mind or at least make you wonder and wish that she was your guardian angel to watch over you.
Book 1 received a 5-Star Review from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards!
Readers’ Favorite Book Award 5-Stars
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite
In The Misunderstood Angel by J.E. Spina, Branyrd, an Angel aspiring to climb the ranks, faces a series of challenges as she progresses through her celestial training. Initially isolated and delayed in her efforts to meet the LORD for guidance, Branyrd is eventually directed to train with Angels Fourth Class, and her effective supervision and discipline of them lead to her promotion through the angelic levels. Elevated to Angel First Class, Branyrd is assigned a mission on Earth with Guardian Angel Benedicto, who helps her adapt to human life and customs. As she integrates, Branyrd interacts with Maggie and her daughter Annie, offering support and planning a birthday party for Annie. Despite facing obstacles and the potential threat from Maggie’s abusive husband Nate, Branyrd is determined to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
“I heard your plea for help. Are you ready to make amends?” In J.E. Spina’s The Misunderstood Angel, readers are transported to a well-crafted depiction of Heaven, where the hierarchy of angelic classes and earning wings are creatively outlined. The protagonist, Branyrd, has deep-seated feelings of inadequacy and a fervent desire for promotion, reflecting the broader theme of overcoming internal flaws to achieve a higher status. Spina skillfully links the celestial with relatable human experiences, as seen in Branyrd’s attempts to integrate with things like makeup and party planning, bridging the divine and the mundane. Meanwhile, the harrowing events surrounding Nate provide a suspenseful journey toward what may or may not be redemption, showing us the risks of following a dark path but also the mercy of divine intervention—up to a point. Overall, this is an engrossing story and a solid first book in the new Branyrd the Angel series.
I hope you will enjoy this book and want to read the other three books to complete the series. I know that Branyrd will cheer you if you are sad and lift your spirits. Once you enter her world you will be captivated and feel as if she is still with you even after you finish the book. That is how I felt after I finished writing the series earlier. She is always with me. If she requests another mission, I just may have to oblige, because who would dare argue with an angel?
Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon because something is always brewing at JemsBooks!
Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!
READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
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