Monthly Archives: February 2014

How Important is it to Promote Your Book Online?

Posted on February 22, 2014 by jjspina
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Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – New Book!

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jjspina

I am very excited to introduce my newest book.  Please help me welcome Jerry the Crabby Crayfish to my Jemsbooks’ collection.  Just click on the cover above for a link to purchase Jerry. Jerry was a real live crayfish that … Continue reading →

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Grease – What a Show!

Posted on February 17, 2014 by jjspina

On Saturday, February 15, 2014 I went to see my grandson’s play, Grease, at the Derry Opera House, Derry, NH.  I sat mesmerized as the show opened and could not stop tapping my feet and mouthing the words of the … Continue reading →

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Dragon’s Loyalty Award!

Posted on February 17, 2014 by jjspina

THE DRAGON’S LOYALTY AWARD This was a wonderful surprise.  I recently received the Dragon’s Loyalty Award from my sweet and kind friend, Don Charisma.   Thank you so much, Don, for your support and friendship.  I appreciate all the awards that you … Continue reading →

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Essential writing skills: the ten-step tick list for finishing your manuscript

Posted on February 17, 2014 by jjspina

Originally posted on Matthew Wright:
Whether you’ve got a publishing contract or intend to self-pub, there’s no getting around the need for quality assurance. And there’s only one way to get it – system, process, and a lot of elbow-grease.…

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by jjspina

What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? Is it spending time with your loved one? Your brother or husband or son? Is it receiving gifts or giving them to others? For your father or mother? Do you think of chocolate … Continue reading →

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Guest Author Mariana Llanos and Why she writes Children’s Books

Posted on February 14, 2014 by jjspina

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
I never knew I wrote for children. Not until someone read one of my manuscripts and said “My children would love to read this!” Then it clicked. I do write…

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New Children’s Book!

Posted on February 10, 2014 by jjspina

My new children’s book, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish, is now available on CreateSpace and soon on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and other sites. https://www.createspace.com/4648709 Check it out and see beautiful blue Jerry.  Jerry was a real crayfish that was a pet … Continue reading →

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Brief PiA – February 2014 Updates

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jjspina

Brief PiA – February 2014 Updates. Please go to PiA for updates and a new post.  Your support and friendship is appreciated by both Paul G. Day, founder of PiA and myself, co-founder. This site is for all Indie Authors … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Davey R. Jones

Posted on February 5, 2014 by jjspina

Please welcome the talented author, and poet, Davey R. Jones, to Interview an Author.   It is a pleasure to have you here today, Davey. 1.     How did you become a writer? I think the incident that instigated it all came … Continue reading →

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