Monthly Archives: September 2018

The Afternoon Video – The Crows in my Garden solved their puzzle… and here is another clever one!

Posted on September 28, 2018 by jjspina

These crows are amazing little critters how they can figure out how to get at a food source even if you wire and secure it. They just may be smarter than people! Check out this incredible crow solve a puzzle to … Continue reading →

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Abby & Holly, School Dance is on Choosybookworm!

Posted on September 27, 2018 by jjspina

Please check out this wonderful site, Choosybookworm, for promoting your books or finding your newest good read! You will find my book, Abby & Holly Series, Book 1, School Dance, there. Check out the link below. https://www.choosybookworm.com/todays-deals/ I hope you will … Continue reading →

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Learn How to Teach Children!

Posted on September 26, 2018 by jjspina

Recently I received this link to an informative post about Learning How to Teach Children from Ella on KidsEnglishCollege.com. This is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and schools. Thank you, Ella, for sharing this exceptional post. If you are having difficulty … Continue reading →

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Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – While the Bombs Fell by Robbie Cheadle and Elsie Hancy Eaton

Posted on September 24, 2018 by jjspina

I am excited to help spread the word of Robbie Cheadle and Elsie Hancy Eaton’s new book, While the Bombs Fell. Check it out on Sally Cronin’s lovely Cafe and Bookstore below. I will add this book to my TBR … Continue reading →

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Who Loves Short Stories?

Posted on September 23, 2018 by jjspina

If you love short stories, I have the perfect short story for you! I am beginning a new Segment on Jemsbooks.blog on Short Stories. I will share a little about each of the short stories in 15 different posts. I … Continue reading →

Posted in An Angel Among Us, fairies, myth and magic, Grief/loss, Mystery, Romance, Short story collection, suspense, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Watch for New Book from Jemsbooks Coming Soon!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by jjspina

WATCH FOR NEW BOOK FROM JEMSBOOKS COMING SOON! I have completed Book 2 of Abby & Holly Series and it is now in the hands of my lovely Beta Readers! I am excited that it is done. Now I look … Continue reading →

Posted in Abby & Holly Series, Ghost, Jemsbooks for all ages, Jemsbooks for Life Lessons, magic, Mystery, new book coming, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels, Young adult | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Is Summer Almost Over?

Posted on September 17, 2018 by jjspina

IS SUMMER ALMOST OVER? Here in the East in New England, USA, it has been a hot summer with intermittent rain storms, then a cool spell, but now once again we are getting some humid days. But looking around I … Continue reading →

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J.E. Spina: Hunting Mariah

Posted on September 16, 2018 by jjspina

Originally posted on Carol Balawyder:
? It isn’t because Hunting Mariah reminded me of my own in progress novel that I really loved this book, although that didn’t hurt. There’s a serial killer’s hunger for school girls whom Spina gives…

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Interview with Author Teri Polen!

Posted on September 14, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR TERI POLEN! Teri Polen Please help me welcome author Teri Polen to Jemsbooks.blog Segment of Interview and Author.  Hi Teri, it’s so nice to have you here today. Please feel free to begin. The spotlight is on you! … Continue reading →

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Bullying Must Never Be Tolerated!

Posted on September 13, 2018 by jjspina

Recently the town I live in has taken a stand on bullying. They plan to meet and devise an updated policy on handling bullying. Here is the article by Alex Guittarr of Londonderry Times on September 6, 2018 as posted … Continue reading →

Posted in Abby & Holly Series, advocate, anti-bullying, bullying, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 1, Jemsbooks for all ages, Jemsbooks for Life Lessons, keep children safe in schools and out, Reading, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments