Monthly Archives: July 2018

Interview with Author Kathryn E. Jones!

Posted on July 31, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR KATHRYN E. JONES! Kathryn E. Jones Please help me welcome Kathryn E. Jones to Jemsbooks Blog Segment, Interview an Author. It’s lovely to meet you, Kathryn. The floor is now yours. 1. Tells us something about yourself. … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Sunday Interview – Getting to Know You with Janice Spina

Posted on July 29, 2018 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see my interview up on Sally Cronin’s fabulous blog. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with my lovely friend. Thank you, Sally! Hugs xx Please check it out and peruse Sally’s incredible blog. Thank you, … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Gigi Sedlmayer

Posted on July 28, 2018 by jjspina

GIGI SEDLMAYER Please help me welcome author Gigi Sedlmayer of the Talon Series to Jemsbooks Interview an Author Segment. Hi Gigi. So nice of you to stop in today to share your wonderful books. 1. When did you know that … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord #Film review – #Mama Mia: Here We Go Again – As cheesy as you like, but #brilliant

Posted on July 28, 2018 by jjspina

Loved, loved, loved this movie as much as the first Mama Mia! If you haven’t seen it, hurry to the theater before it is gone. You will have so much fun. Take your friends, spouse or anyone who loves Abba … Continue reading →

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Good Day at New England Authors Expo!

Posted on July 27, 2018 by jjspina

GOOD DAY AT NEW ENGLAND AUTHORS EXPO! Heading over to New England Authors Expo at Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA the weather looked threatening. It did rain from time to time during the day. But I never even noticed being … Continue reading →

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4 Simple Marketing Strategies for Promoting Your Book

Posted on July 26, 2018 by jjspina

Check out this marvelous post on marketing strategies by my friend and fellow author, Nicholas Rossis! Excellent advice. Thanks, Nicholas, for sharing this exceptional post. hugs xx via 4 Simple Marketing Strategies for Promoting Your Book

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A Fabulous New Review of Abby & Holly Series Book 1, School Dance!

Posted on July 25, 2018 by jjspina

AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE Sometimes we have days that we need a pick me up. Today I received just the perfect pick me up to make me feel better than I have in the last month. I have been fighting … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Charles Yallowitz

Posted on July 24, 2018 by jjspina

Please welcome author Charles Yallowitz to Jemsbooks.Blog Segment, Author Interviews. Thank you, Charles, for coming today. Please take it from here. Charles Yallowitz 1. When did you know that you wanted to be an author? I’ve always liked telling stories … Continue reading →

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Folk tales, local legends and fairy stories? – Guest posts wanted!

Posted on July 23, 2018 by jjspina

My friend, Sue Vincent, is also looking for guest posts for her blog. Please hop on over and check her amazing blog and help her out. You will be fascinated by all the wonderful posts she has for you to … Continue reading →

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Summer heat and glorious flowers!

Posted on July 23, 2018 by jjspina

This summer is supplying heat and lots of humidity but along with that come the flowers in all their glory. Here are some of the flowers in our yard. With a few rainstorms in between they have managed to stay … Continue reading →

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