Monthly Archives: November 2017

Celebrating 5 Years with WordPress!

Posted on November 29, 2017 by jjspina

I just found out that it has been five years since I first began blogging with WordPress! The time has flown by! WordPress Logo  (5 – compliments of Wikipedia) Well, I actually signed up at the end of 2012 but … Continue reading →

Posted in 5th Anniversary with Wordpress, blogging, blogging anniversary, Free book drawing, Hunting Mariah, Jemsbooks blog, Mystery, Psychological thriller, Reading, suspense, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Jemsbooks Autographed for Christmas!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by jjspina

Hi Everyone! Have you ordered any books yet for Christmas? I have some left in my inventory that I can autograph and send out to you in time for Christmas as long as you contact me ASAP. There is a … Continue reading →

Posted in An Angel Among Us, animal stories, Award-winning books, Blessings of Christmas, Bookmark, Books for all ages, children's books, Christmas gifts, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, gifts for all occasions, Happy Thanksgiving, How Far Is Heaven, Hunting Mariah, Louey the Lazy Elephant, middle-grade series, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon, Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Calling All Authors – Books Needed for Special Needs Children!

Posted on November 22, 2017 by jjspina

I am calling on my fellow authors to lend a hand and contribute some children’s books for special needs children through Twin Lakes Civitan. I donated books last year to this wonderful group and will do so again this year. … Continue reading →

Posted in book donations, books for special needs children, children's books donations, Reading, Twin Lakes Civitan, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , | 10 Comments

Victoria Zigler – Kero Audiobook Promo!

Posted on November 21, 2017 by jjspina

A warm welcome once again to author Victoria Zigler. She is here to share her Kero Audiobook Promo! Please tell us about your audiobooks, Victoria. Thank you, Janice, once again for having me on your blog to share my latest … Continue reading →

Posted in Audiobooks, author, children's books, Reading, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by jjspina

To all my American friends I want to wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING and a wonderful day to all those who aren’t celebrating Thanksgiving. Here is a poem I shared back in 2013 @ by Janice Spina. A Thanksgiving Poem: … Continue reading →

Posted in Happy Thanksgiving, Holiday season, Jemsbooks for all ages, kindness to others, love, positive thoughts, Reading, Thanksgiving Day, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

Memories of Aruba!

Posted on November 18, 2017 by jjspina

We have had such a wonderful time in Aruba this year. We were fortunate enough to get three weeks there. Our last night was a special time for all. Here are the friends we met many years ago and continue … Continue reading →

Posted in Aruba, Jemsbooks, Reading, relaxing, vacation, Writing, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Vacation is ending!

Posted on November 17, 2017 by jjspina

Our three-week vacation in beautiful Aruba is coming to an end. We are leaving tomorrow to head back to the cold in the East. Brrrr! We have been used to temperatures in the 80’s – 90! We feel blessed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Aruba, Holiday season, Thanksgiving Day, vacation, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

Book 5 Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Authorsdb Cover Contest Winner!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jjspina

THE CASE OF THE SAD MISCHIEVOUS GHOST – BOOK 5  of DAVEY & DEREK JUNIOR DETECTIVES SERIES  SILVER MEDALIST WINNER IN AUTHORSDB COVER CONTEST FOR 2017! Here is the link to Authorsdb Cover Contest. I am thrilled and excited to … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Book Cover, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, middle-grade series, Silver Medalist Winner in Authorsdb Cover Contest - 2017, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , | 20 Comments

Goodreads Giveaway coming in November!

Posted on November 15, 2017 by jjspina

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! CONGRATS TO THE THREE WINNERS FROM THE USA! BOOKS WILL BE GOING OUT TODAY (12/21/17)!! Thank you to everyone (680) who signed up for a chance to win! Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 🎄🎁  and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazon reviews, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Giveaway of Book 4 Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Jemsbooks blog, Reading, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels, Young adult | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Vacation in Aruba Almost Over!!

Posted on November 15, 2017 by jjspina

View from our third week on the 14th floor of the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort It has been a wonderful vacation in Aruba – three weeks, and it’s not over yet! We are enjoying the last few days lazing … Continue reading →

Posted in Aruba, Reading, relaxing, travel blog, Travels & vacationing, vacation, Writing | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments