Monthly Archives: September 2016

Guest Post by Author, Robert K. Swisher, Jr.

Posted on September 28, 2016 by jjspina

I am pleased to have the talented author, Robert K. Swisher, Jr., here today to introduce his newest book, Vent. Robert has written several other books, some of which I have read and reviewed. He has a wonderful sense of … Continue reading →

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FREE promotion opportunities on Smorgasbord

Posted on September 28, 2016 by jjspina

Amazing Sally Cronin is offering every blogger, writer, author a chance to shine on her fabulous blog. Check it out – you gain more followers and the opportunity to meet lovely Sally! Thank you, Sally, for your generosity! ❤️

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Fall is here – my favorite time of year!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by jjspina

Ahh, fall is here! I love the carefree feeling of summer but I really love the cool, crisp, clean feel of the fall, the brilliant display of natures’ colors and the absence of pesky bugs, especially mosquitoes. While the weather … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Fishes and More!

Posted on September 26, 2016 by jjspina

As most of you know I love birds and post about them often. I also love fish (not the eating kind here). But I do eat my share of all kinds of fish and other seafood. My husband and I … Continue reading →

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Special Promotion – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 1, The Case of the Missing Cell Phone!

Posted on September 22, 2016 by jjspina

Multi-award-winning book – click on cover for link! Special promotion for Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 1, The Case of  the Missing Cell Phone, on Amazon beginning September 24, 2016 – October 1, 2016 $1.99 for kindle copy! Get … Continue reading →

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Laughter the best medicine Revisited – Believe it or not 90% of birds (feathered) are monogamus!

Posted on September 22, 2016 by jjspina

Sally Cronin shares some strange and unusual facts to give you some thought. Check out the adorable penguins. Thanks, Sally! ❤️

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Think Positive! 😜

Posted on September 19, 2016 by jjspina

A profound and insightful post by Erika Kind that will reverberate across your mind and soul. Thank you, Erika, for this wonderful post!

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Opening Day at Second Peek Children’s Boutique – Jemsbooks are there!

Posted on September 15, 2016 by jjspina

Please stop by this beautiful shop for some special books, toys, clothes, figurines, jewelry and many other things for you and your family. An adorable shop well stocked with all things for children and a little for the moms too. … Continue reading →

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Rotten Reviews and Terrible Trolls

Posted on September 13, 2016 by jjspina

Originally posted on Lit World Interviews:
You will get bad reviews. It’s inevitable, I promise you. Take comfort in the fact that it’s a rite of passage all writers go through. Every – single – one of them, and after…

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Pray for the Families of the Victims of 911!

Posted on September 11, 2016 by jjspina

    It is hard to believe that it has been fifteen 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 … Continue reading →

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