Monthly Archives: April 2020

Is There Life After COVID-19?

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jjspina

Of course there will be life after COVID-19! But what kind of life? We definitely know that life will be different. We will be more careful out in crowds, washing our hands diligently and keep a closer watch over our … Continue reading →

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Do You Want an Autographed Copy of Abby & Holly Book 1?

Posted on April 27, 2020 by jjspina

If you haven’t read Abby & Holly School Dance Book 1 of the series yet, now is your chance to get your own autographed copy of this award-winning book in the award-winning series directly from the author! Are you interested? … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Abby & Holly Series Book 4, The Hidden Stairway!

Posted on April 24, 2020 by jjspina

I am excited to receive this wonderful new review of Abby & Holly Series Book 4, The Hidden Stairway! 5 Star Review:  ‘The Hidden Stairway’ is Book 4 in the Abby & Holly Series. Even though each book in the … Continue reading →

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Keeping Busy During Pandemic!

Posted on April 22, 2020 by jjspina

I have been so busy during the Stay At Home Orders that I don’t feel like I have any extra time on my hands. Do you agree? So far I have completed four books which is what my goal was … Continue reading →

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Looking for Some Reading during this Pandemic?

Posted on April 20, 2020 by jjspina

If you are looking for some suggestions for books to read during this long pandemic check out the books below. Here are the links to Amazon and Barnes & Noble (Novels 18+) and Barnes & Noble (children’s books). Who knows … Continue reading →

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Puffer the Boxfish is not Well!

Posted on April 18, 2020 by jjspina

At this writing our fish, Puffer the Boxfish, is not doing well. He is suffering from something and his days are numbered. My husband has been putting him in a bucket with a treatment for sick fish and letting him … Continue reading →

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New Book Cover Reveal for Abby & Holly Series Book 5!

Posted on April 16, 2020 by jjspina

I am excited to reveal the cover for my newest book in the Abby & Holly Series – Book 5: The Copper Key! This series has been so much fun to write. I will be starting on Book 6 soon … Continue reading →

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New Book Cover Reveal – Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 2 is Now Here!

Posted on April 13, 2020 by jjspina

Each time I publish a new book I am giddy like a little kid! I am so excited to introduce this new book for children. This is Book 2 of the Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Damara Helps Drystan … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter! Stay Safe and Well!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by jjspina

This may be the first Easter that my family has not been together to celebrate Christ is Risen! We will try to use an online app to get everyone virtually together by video. Even though we are not going to … Continue reading →

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Do You Need a Little Laughter about Now?

Posted on April 10, 2020 by jjspina

Even though it has only been a month since the COVID-19 invaded our homes, our country and the world. It feels like it’s been a lot longer. Each day I wake up before I turn on the TV I imagine … Continue reading →

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