I was honored to receive this new banner by BMGN – Book Marketing Global Network. Thank you, BMGN!
I earned this banner by publishing books every year! This year I published two books. I hope to publish two or more books next year if all goes well!
BMGN has been working hard to promote my books since 2014. I appreciate all the promos and book banners they have created to spread word about my books. Thank you, Theodocia, of BMGN!
Please go to the links above to see all my books and discover the wonderful banners by BMGN.
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I am thrilled by the banners that I have been receiving for my books. I have share some of them already but here are all of them that I received so far. I hope there will be many more for my 52 books. A special ‘thank you’ to AllAuthor.com for creating these incredible banners!
Please check out all these series for some intriguing readings for MG/PT/YA with mystery, suspense, magic, haunted house in Abby & Holly Series, magic, adventures, wizards, fairies, Sprites, dragons, unusual creatures and unforgettable characters that you will love n Gateskin Chronicles Series, suspense, mystery, serial crime, revenge in Hunting Mariah Series.
AllAuthor.com is a wonderful place to promote your books. They offer so many different promo types for you to choose from for all occasions and their rates are affordable!
There are so many choices of books for you and your family – all ages and in multi-genres. Please stock up on your reading for all those days that you may be stuck inside because of inclement weather with the cooler temps and winter not far behind. Brrr!
I like nothing better than cozying up with a good book, a hot cup of tea or coffee and a blanket when I am cold. Happy reading!
PROMO BY JOHN SPINA children’s, MG/PT/YA booksPROMO BY JOHN SPINA & BMGN
I will have to get back to my WIP again after this post. Ideas are swirling around in my head driving me crazy. Keep watching for more books, ideas, publishing news, and whatever else pops into my already overcrowded head.
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I have shared this post each year since 2001 of a day that I will never forget along with many others who witnessed this horrific event. It is one of the worst and most frightening things that I remember in my lifetime. The others were the Kennedy assassinations of JFK and RFK.
The Twin Towers on 9/10/01
I found this photo on my phone from 2001 of the Twin Towers the day before they went down.
It has been 24 years since this horrific day! We will never forget those who lost their lives.
Photo from IStockPhoto from IStockPhoto from CBS
The following is an account of how this attack unfolded from NBC.
Nearly 3,000 people were killed when al-Qaida hijackers crashed four jetliners into the twin towers, the Pentagon and a field in southwest Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001.
Five hijackers crash American Airlines Flight 11 into floors 93 through 99 of the North Tower. The 76 passengers and 11 crew members on board and hundreds inside the building die instantly. Hundreds of people are trapped above the 91st floor because the crash severs all three emergency stairwells.
8:50 a.m.
Then President George W. Bush is informed of the plane crash as he sits in a Florida elementary school classroom. He and his advisers assume it is an accident.
8:59 a.m.
The Port Authority orders the evacuation of both towers. A minute later, they evacuate the entire World Trade Center complex.
9:03 a.m.
Five hijackers crash United Airlines Flight 175 into floors 77 through 85 of the South Tower, killing the 51 passengers and nine crew members onboard the aircraft and an unknown number of people inside the building. Many were trapped in elevators or on floors above the impact zone. People are seen jumping to their deaths from the towers.
At this point, the estimated death count is 50 to more than 200.
The NYPD calls for a second Level 4 mobilization.
This was a post I wrote in 2020 that I wanted to share once again.
This day 9/11 will be forever emblazoned on my mind as a horrendous day that I will never forget. So many lives were lost that affected many families and left our nation in devastation. Through it all WE ROSE UP STRONGER THAN EVER! We stand tall and will forever remember those brave first responders who were there and later lost their own lives saving others. Please pray for all those who lost loved ones that fateful day.
PATRIOT DAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 9.11, WE WILL NEVER FORGETNew York skyline silhouette with Twin Towers at sunset. 09.11.2001 American Patriot Day banner.Photos from IStock
Many were not even born and don’t know what this nation went through then but only by seeing this 911 presentation on TV each anniversary. I pray that this generation and others that follow will never have to suffer through something like this.
Photo from FB
2020Photo of Fox News remembering 911 and Those Who Lost Their Lives!Some raced toward the danger while others escaped. True bravery displayed by our men in uniform – police, firefighters and other first responders! Thank God for them!(Photo from Fox News 2020)
It has now been 25 years! It still feels like it was yesterday. I remember where I was and the shock we all felt. I was in my office as administrative secretary to the Supervising Principal in a school system in Methuen, Massachusetts when the towers went down. A teacher raced to my office to report that one tower was hit. I immediately ran over to her classroom and watched in horror as a second tower was hit and all mayhem broke out. I ran back to my office to get the principal. She called all classrooms to keep their TVs off until all the children were safely put on busses and on their way home.
At this point we were all shaking and crying and trying to collect ourselves in front of the children. It was a difficult thing to do. We were all anxious about what was happening until we could get home and learn more about this horrific event. It will be forever burned into my mind! May we never have to experience something like this again. AMERICA IS STRONG AND WILL ALWAYS BE!
This is a post below that I wrote in 2019. What else can I say other than God Bless all who were affected by this tragedy – which is all of us!! WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
911 site 2019 in place of Twin Towers Photo from TV FOX NEWS
It is hard to believe that it has been 18 years since that tragic day in American history! Everyone remembers where they were when the Twin Towers were hit. It is a day that no one will ever forget. It changed us all but only made America stronger and bonded us together.
Photos from TV – FOX NEWS
Please take a moment out of your busy day to say a prayer for those who suffered and lost loved ones.
Photo from TV – FOX NEWS
Firefighters Remembering those lost in 911 – Photo from TV FOX NEWS (2019)
Firefighters Remembering those lost in 911 – Photo from TV FOX NEWS(2019)
911 – WE WILL NEVER FORGET -Photo from TV FOX NEWS
Thank you for stopping by. Please keep everyone in your daily prayers. I will too! May God Bless us all!
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It has been a year since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The year has flown by but his memory has not dimmed in the hearts and minds of so many people, young and old. The work he did with Turning Point USA has enabled this group to grow and spread across the USA and even beyond.
I had not really known about Charlie Kirk until after he died, sad to say. On the day he died I began to watch some of his gatherings and was blown away that someone could be so spiritual and at the same time so strong in his beliefs about family and so many other tough subjects that others do not want to even contemplate. He was fearless, strong and resilient in his beliefs and never gave up trying to talk with people to help them understand the importance of God and family and loving oneself.
My heart goes out to his wife and children who must continue his fight to encourage others to believe in God and Jesus Christ and what HE expects of us here on earth. May God bless Charlie’s wife and family and keep them strong. Charlie Kirk now rests with God and looks down upon what he has started.
It is heartwarming to see TPUSA continuing strong and keeping the young close to God and family instead of rioting and hurting others. May God keep them all strong in their beliefs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kirk
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I was thrilled to see this new banner created by AllAuthor.com for one of my Gateskin Chronicles books. I hope that you have read all the books by now and are patiently waiting for the last book in the epic series. Thank you so much, ALLAUTHOR, for creating this beautiful banner!
This series is an epic fantasy for YA and adults too. You will find magic, wizards, fairies, Sprites, unusual creatures that roam the land and threaten to harm all those who venture too close. It is the constant struggle of good again evil where the strongest will prevail. Are you ready to take your first step into King Gateskin’s world? Once you enter you will be unable to leave for you will be hooked! Enter carefully and keep your eyes open for there could be a creature behind you right now!
It will be sad to say goodbye to Gateskin and his family and all the other wonderful characters in this fantasy series, but all good things come to an end.
This multi-award-winning series is available in three formats – paperback, eBook and Audiobook.
This author already has other ideas sitting on the burners that are getting toasty waiting to be put onto paper. I am looking forward to writing something new and different. I love new and unusual things. Watch for news about new books coming to JEMSBOOKS!
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I have been trying to get in more time to write in between other things going on in my life. Some days I put in two or more hours while others like today may an hour.
This is book 6 and the final chapter of my fantasy series, Gateskin Chronicles. It is an epic production to complete each book where the story flows and THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE!
Watch for book 6 coming in 2027! In the meantime, please get caught up by reading books 1-4 for the story continues throughout the series. These are not standalone books. LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN AND CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE SERIES! You will not be able to put them down for something is always happening in Noella Province in King Gateskin’s world.
If you are looking for magic, mayhem, memorable characters, unusual creatures, wizards, fairies, sprites, dragons and more – check out this multi-award-winning series today! You won’t be disappointed! More is coming in book 6.
As I create the last book in the series, it is a little sad to be saying goodbye to all these wonderful characters. I have come to know them as family. They are resisting my efforts to close off the series and keep bringing in new characters and exciting situations. I am getting out of energy to stop them! I will do my best though to bring this series to an enjoyable conclusion with all questions answered and all loopholes closed. Fingers crossed!
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I am always thrilled to see a new review of one of my books. Thank you, Gigi, for this lovely review and for your kind words. I appreciate your support.
Janice, the great author of many books, did it again, with these haunted short stories, about an old well, old house and property. Each story with different families and children, but the same well on the same property.
Well haunted and spooky done.
I love to read new reviews of my books. If you haven’t checked out this book yet, please grab your copy today and see what other readers are saying about these haunted tales. You will be hooked and read it all in one sitting while holding onto your heart. It is gripping and unforgettable.
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If you have been following my blog you know that we no longer have the 95-gallon fish tank of tropical fish. It was becoming too much work for my husband to maintain.
Clown & AnemoneScouter Blennie
We had three fish left in the large tank and transferred them to a much smaller tank. We are now down to two fish because the largest fish, a Maroon Clown fish, sadly drove the yellow Wrasse to his death.
The last fish now swimming with Clown is Scouter Blennie. He is resilient and hopefully will persevere. He has jumped out of the tank three times already when John was cleaning the tank. I think he wanted to get away from Clown who was bothering him.
We had to do something for Clown to keep him happy. The last anemone we purchased for him died. It was time to buy another one – a red anemone.
Clown did not host with it right away but the next day he was happily swimming through and around it. We were thrilled to see him so happy. Now maybe he will leave Scouter Bennie alone.
Most fish will get stung by the anemones but Clown fish are immune to the sting and are attracted to the anemones’ pheromones. Once the Clown hosts with the anemone, they take care of it and protect and feed it. It is amazing to see. They both look quite healthy and happy for the union and so are we.
This much smaller tank is a lot easier to maintain for John and quicker to do. I’m relieved to see him not so tired after cleaning it.
I hope you enjoyed seeing Clown in action. It is quite amazing to watch in action. I guess Clown was just bored with nothing to do all day! Sigh!
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Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of August of 2026. Here are the 8 books I read and reviewed for August. I might have read even more if I didn’t have a few WIP. But I always seemed to have a WIP! That fact never stops me! I hope you enjoy reading these reviews.
I love sharing my eclectic reads in this Jemsbooks Segment, Books Read in the Month. I hope you will get a chance to look over these books soon. Thank you for your kind support of my work and that of my fellow authors.
If you are an avid reader, as I am, please review the books you love on Amazon or wherever you purchased them for others to enjoy your reviews. Reviews are one way for readers to know about an exceptional book. We indie authors love to receive reviews and appreciate the efforts of readers to do them. Once again, I thank you for your kind support of me and my books and for supporting my fellow authors too.
When I wrote these reviews I rated them on Amazon, Goodreads and sometimes Barnes & Noble. I did not include the ratings here though. It is best to share my thoughts with you about how I felt about the book without the rating. Ratings can be deceiving at times.
The Color of a Promise is a heartfelt story of family, emotions, forgiveness and belief in living more than one life for the main character. The characters are interesting and intriguing. They fill the story with emotion and heartache as they deal with loss.
This series is enjoyable and varied as each book stands alone and covers different characters as they deal with everyday issues of family issues and love and forgiveness.
I look forward to the rest of the series.
The Last Party is an unforgettable thriller that will take you on a wild ride of evil, murder, deceit, and twists and turns that will shock you. The characters display unexpected revelations throughout the story.
The author created characters that keep the reader guessing throughout the story and swiftly turning pages to find out what is really happening. It is real or just imagined in troubled minds? I wasn’t sure I liked the story at first but then so many things came about that shocked me and I couldn’t put the book down. It is a story that will stay with me for a long time in a disturbing way to think there would be such evil imagined.
If you enjoy mysteries wth twists and turns and shocking revelations throughout the story, then you must read this one!
Pink Oleander is a thriller that deals with a serial killer who appears to be unstoppable. The characters are fully defined and interesting. I especially loved Rosie who was determined and resilient when she was had a case to solve. Vince was a character who never lost his appetite and ate more tacos than anyone. The descriptions of the food made me hungry for some tacos too.
The author described everything in deep detail from the decorations in the Mexican restaurants to the food that the characters ate. I felt as if I was here with them. Just don’t eat the brownies!
An interesting thriller that kept me turning pages!
The Color of a Silver Lining is a lovely, heartwarming story of love lost and found and new beginnings. The characters are strong and likable as they try to find their way through tragedy to begin anew.
This is one of the last books in The Color of Heaven Series which is an enjoyable and heartfelt read. The author creates a sweet and memorable story of how we must never give up hope to find love and that we are not alone in this world and may have angels among us directing us to a life of possibilities.
The Color of a Christmas Miracle is another book in The Color of Heaven Series which has full-bodied characters, relationships, love, heartache, and surprises. Two sisters try to find happiness while staying close and helping each other with lives’ challenges.
An interesting and heartfelt book in this enjoyable series of family, love, staying strong against hardships and finding happiness against all odds. The author created a story that touches the heart and fills the soul with touching scenes and heartwarming surprises.
An enjoyable series by a talented author. I look forward to seeing what she will do next in this series or another one.
The Widow is an intriguing courtroom drama that had many surprises as the evidence of the murder of an elderly person builds up.
Grisham does it again with this gripping courtroom drama that kept this reader reading until the final completion of a satisfactory story.
I highly recommend this story.
The Girl with No Name is an exciting thriller with plenty of twists and turns throughout the story. The main protagonist Chief of Police, Josie Quinn, must deal with a shocking case of a woman horrifically beaten and left for dead and her newborn baby missing. Chief Quinn has her work cut out for her to find the missing baby and find out what happened from the injured woman who is unconscious. Josie has demons of her own to deal with while she struggles to keep her sanity and composure in her position.
A gripping story that kept me riveted with a strong main female character that drives the mystery forward and caused me to read late into the nights. An enjoyable detective mystery that I will follow and look forward to the next book in the series.
The Girl in the Lake is a gripping thriller with intriguing characters and storyline that kept this reader engaged until the final page. The main character, Kate Willis, a psychologist in pulled into a mystery that brings her back to her own childhood in a frightening way involving her best friend’s death.
This story is told through a dual timeline from past to present when a young child is haunted by a past that belongs to another person. Kate is tossed between trying to help the child and at the same time wanting to discover what happened to her friend.
This is a frightening premise but fascinating just the same. A memorable story that I would recommend to lovers of strange phenomena.
This is a collection of four short stories that span over decades with one thing in common — haunted land and a haunted well. As different families move onto the sixty-acre farm, they all experience an encounter with the ghosts that haunt the house and the well. In the third story, the author introduces a fairy that lives lives in the well. What happens with that encounter changes the course of the rest of the people who inhabit the farm.
Each story is unique with different characters all at different ages, from young families just starting out to an old couple living out their last days on the farm. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but I’d have to say the last story in the book is at the top of the list. “The Old Woman” brings all the other stories into a full culmination that is both satisfying and believable.
If you are a fan of well-told horror stories, you will enjoy each of these
If you haven’t checked out this short story collection, please grab your copy and find out the mystery of the well. I dare you to read this paranormal mystery?
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