Monthly Archives: September 2017

Latest on #HurricaneIrma

Posted on September 9, 2017 by jjspina

USA is getting trounced once again by hurricanes. First it was Houston, Texas, by Hurricane Harvey, now it is the whole state of Florida by Hurricane Irma and two more hurricanes building up strength off the coast close behind. How … Continue reading →

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More Books Coming from Jemsbooks!

Posted on September 9, 2017 by jjspina

  Now that I have completed the second edition of Hunting Mariah with a new cover, completed and downloaded new covers for both Broose the Moose on the Loose and Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Book 3, The Case of … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Book coming from Jemsbooks!

Posted on September 8, 2017 by jjspina

I am happy to announce that there will be a new children’s book coming from Jemsbooks later this year. My husband, John, talented illustrator and cover creator, is working on it now. I am such a slave driver and always … Continue reading →

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Where has time gone?

Posted on September 7, 2017 by jjspina

Days, weeks, months and years seem to be flying by! As we get older that is how it feels. I put in some of my flowers that are still beautiful to cheer you up as you think about getting older. … Continue reading →

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How Common is Courtesy? – Guest Post by, Annette Rochelle Aben …

Posted on September 6, 2017 by jjspina

Lovely post about common courtesy. Please help spread some kindness. It can be catchy. Thank you, Don and Annette, for this reminder. We should all try being courteous and bring on some smiles. Source: How Common is Courtesy? – Guest … Continue reading →

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New Edition and Cover for Hunting Mariah!

Posted on September 4, 2017 by jjspina

Announcing the new edition and cover of my first novel, Hunting Mariah, is now available on Create Space and coming soon to Amazon, Kindle, Barnes & Noble. BLURB: An insane killer, obsessed with blood and death, seeks revenge with those he perceives … Continue reading →

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Reader’s Favorite Award Winner!

Posted on September 1, 2017 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that Book 3 of my Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, The Case of the Magical Ivory Elephant, just won a Silver Medal in Reader’s Favorite Book Awards in Children’s Mystery! I feel blessed to receive this … Continue reading →

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