Monthly Archives: May 2021

Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – #Historical #Romance Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years by J.E. Spina

Posted on May 13, 2021 by jjspina

Delighted to share the news of the latest release for J. E. Spina – Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years About the book Lubelia Alycea leaves her native… Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – #Historical #Romance … Continue reading →

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Writing a Novel. How much is a part of me? Is it really me?

Posted on May 13, 2021 by jjspina

How much of a character or characters in a story are really me? When I write a new story a part of the character or characters carry some of my own characteristics. I guess that can’t be helped. We writers … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Lubelia Alycea!

Posted on May 11, 2021 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see another review of my latest novel, Lubelia Alycea, an historical/romance fiction, dedicate to my own grandmother (Avoa in Portuguese). Thank you, Mystery Fran, for the lovely review! I used many of her characteristics for the … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day! Blessings to all Mothers out there!

Posted on May 9, 2021 by jjspina

I hope all mothers out there have a wonderful day. It’s your day – may all your loved ones make it special in every way! Each Mother’s Day I miss my mother even more. I wrote this poem many years … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are Now Here!! What Joy and Wonder they bring!

Posted on May 7, 2021 by jjspina

OH NO! I JUST SAW THIS POST IN MY DRAFTS. I MEANT TO PUBLISH IT A MONTH AGO. SO SORRY, BUT HERE IT IS BETTER LATE THAN EVER. I AM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING CAPTURE SOME OF THESE … Continue reading →

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A LOVELY REVIEW OF NEW NOVEL – LUBELIA ALYCEA!

Posted on May 7, 2021 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive a review of my newest novel, Lubelia Alycea. It is always exciting to see a review for any of my books! Thank you, Trish, for the wonderful review! Blurb: Lubelia Alycea leaves her native country … Continue reading →

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In Between WIPs Now! It Feels Strange!

Posted on May 6, 2021 by jjspina

Completing a WIP takes a ton of energy out of me. I feel strange right now since I finished my latest novel, Lubelia Alycea. It is a little sad to say goodbye to my characters. I read my book so … Continue reading →

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Abby & Holly Series Book 6: Faulty Timeline won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award!

Posted on May 5, 2021 by jjspina

I am happy to announce that Book 6 Abby & Holly Series: Faulty Timeline won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award! Thank you, Pinnacle! Congratulations to all the winners! I feel blessed to be honored this way. I love writing and … Continue reading →

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Love Crab Cakes or Italian Food? Check out Lucciano’s in Londonderry, NH!

Posted on May 3, 2021 by jjspina

My husband and I went out to a late lunch/early dinner at a local place – Lucciano’s. It’s a lovely place, safely and socially distanced for eating. They serve lunch and dinner. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. The place … Continue reading →

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Books Read in April of 2021!

Posted on May 2, 2021 by jjspina

Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of April of 2021. Here are the 6 books I read and reviewed for … Continue reading →

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