Monthly Archives: January 2019

How Do You Encourage Your Children to Read?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by jjspina

Do you read? Do you encourage your children to read? If you say ‘yes’ to both of these questions then congratulations! You are giving your children a wonderful and precious gift. If your children see you reading avidly all the … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Bailey Ordiway!

Posted on January 25, 2019 by jjspina

Please help me welcome author Bailey Ordiway to Jemsbooks Interview an Author. It’s a pleasure to have you here, Bailey. The floor is all yours. Please tell us something about yourself.Describing yourself is difficult and hard to not sound arrogant … Continue reading →

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Book Signing at Zorvino Vineyards on Friday, January 18, 2019!

Posted on January 23, 2019 by jjspina

My recent book signing was a fun night of networking and meeting and greeting readers. This is the second time my husband, John, and I have been to this venue. Zorvino Vineyards is a lovely place to sit and sample … Continue reading →

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How Much Writing Should Writers Do Each Day?

Posted on January 18, 2019 by jjspina

As a writer I believe that we should write in some form every day. Will writing every day guarantee that we are successful? That is the question that all writers want answered. How much writing do you do – daily, … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Dragons?

Posted on January 16, 2019 by jjspina

I have been thinking about creating a new series of books on dragons. What do you think about that? Do your children love dragons? Last year I read to my grandson’s PK class from my book, Louey the Lazy Elephant. … Continue reading →

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An Angel Among Us – Short Story Collection is Now $15.00 for Paperback!

Posted on January 14, 2019 by jjspina

I dropped the price of my paperback, An Angel Among Us, from $18.00 to $15.00 presently. Check it out on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. The price should change in a day or so there. This collection was dedicated to a high school friend … Continue reading →

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Mariah’s Revenge is on Sale!

Posted on January 9, 2019 by jjspina

If you haven’t read Mariah’s Revenge yet, now is the time to grab a copy. Amazon has been playing around with the cost of this paperback book. Each day it is changing. I spoke with them and they said they … Continue reading →

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Jemsbooks Signing at Zorvino Vineyards – 1/18/19!

Posted on January 7, 2019 by jjspina

2019 Author’s Night at the Vineyard – Zorvino Vineyards – Sandown, NH 6:00 – 9:00 pm – FREE ADMISSION! Please stop by On Friday, January 18, 2019 at Zorvino Vineyards, Sandown, NH – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. John and I will … Continue reading →

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New Books Are Brewing at Jemsbooks.com!

Posted on January 4, 2019 by jjspina

It’s the New Year 2019 and things are brewing up for a full year of new books for Jemsbooks! I took some time off over the holiday to spend time with family and catch up with friends. Now it’s back … Continue reading →

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PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER!

Posted on January 1, 2019 by jjspina

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! This is a special way to celebrate the New Year with an award! I am thrilled to announce that Book 1 of my new series for Middle-graders/PT/YA, Abby & Holly, School Dance, just received a Pinnacle … Continue reading →

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