Monthly Archives: October 2018

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update #Reviews – Janice Spina, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne and John Quinn

Posted on October 16, 2018 by jjspina

Thank you, Sally Cronin, for featuring my book, Abby & Holly Book 1 School Dance, on this lovely post with these two talented authors. I appreciate your kind support. 🤗 While you are at Sally’s fabulous blog, check out all … Continue reading →

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Some Unusual Things to Share!

Posted on October 15, 2018 by jjspina

On one of my recent walks with my husband, I noticed some unusual mushrooms. I started snapping photos of them to share on my blog. Of course, my husband thinks I am out of my mind because I take photos … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal of New Jemsbook!

Posted on October 14, 2018 by jjspina

COVER REVEAL OF NEW JEMSBOOK! I am excited to announce that my fifth book this year is now on Kindle for purchase. ABBY & HOLLY SERIES BOOK 2: UNFORTUNATE EVENTS IS NOW HERE! AMAZON KINDLE Coming soon to Amazon Paperback. … Continue reading →

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Autumn is on its Colorful Way!

Posted on October 12, 2018 by jjspina

AUTUMN IS ON ITS COLORFUL WAY! Autumn or fall is my favorite time of year. Each fall I love to take long walks and snap photos of all the beauty around me. I will share some of the gorgeous colors … Continue reading →

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The Second Person Point Of View Can Captivate Your Readers – by Derek Haines…

Posted on October 10, 2018 by jjspina

Are you confused about POV and when to use first, second or third person in your writing? Read this excellent article by Derek Haines. via The Second Person Point Of View Can Captivate Your Readers – by Derek Haines…

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Why do Book Reviews?

Posted on October 9, 2018 by jjspina

WHY DO BOOK REVIEWS? First, let’s define exactly what a book review is. By the dictionary app that I have on my iPad, a Book Review is a critical description, evaluation, or analysis of a book, especially one published in a … Continue reading →

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Interview with Authors HL Carpenter!

Posted on October 8, 2018 by jjspina

Please help me welcome, Helen and Lorri Carpenter, to Jemsbooks Blog Segment, Interview an Author. HL Carpenter  (Helen and Lorri) Thank you for coming today, Helen and Lorri. Hello, Janice! So happy to meet you! Thanks for the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Sally Cronin!

Posted on October 5, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR SALLY CRONIN! Sally Cronin Please help me welcome, author Sally Cronin, to Jemsbooks.blog Segment, Interview an Author. Sally is a dear online friend who is a kind and generous supporter of her fellow authors. I am thrilled … Continue reading →

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Who Loves Short Stories? Part 2

Posted on October 4, 2018 by jjspina

This is my new Short Story Segment of Jemsbooks Blog where I share blurbs of my short stories from the book, An Angel Among Us –an eclectic collection of 15 short stories. This collection has something for everyone -romance, grief/loss, mystery, … Continue reading →

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Logophiles or Lexophiles?

Posted on October 3, 2018 by jjspina

Which are you – a logophile or a lexophile? Dictionaries define both as a lover of words as in word games and puzzles, palindromes, etc. Check out this video from Youtube for some phrases that word lovers will enjoy. Do you … Continue reading →

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