Monthly Archives: January 2022

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Posted on January 31, 2022 by jjspina

Today, January 29, 2022 we got our first big snowstorm. We received 8-10 inches today! It was cold, windy and snowy all day. I didn’t leave the house but watched it come down. I like it that way, not having … Continue reading →

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Interview an author with Author Darlene Foster!

Posted on January 29, 2022 by jjspina

It is always a sincere pleasure to welcome a fellow author to Interview an Author on Jemsbooks.blog. Today, please help me welcome talented author, Darlene Foster. Thank you, Darlene, for stopping by today to share a little bit about yourself … Continue reading →

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An Historical/Fiction/Romance – Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years!

Posted on January 28, 2022 by jjspina

Are you looking for an unforgettable story with history, romance about a formidable young girl who grows into an even more formidable woman. Travel along with Lubelia Alycea for an unforgettable story. This story was written in 2010 but not … Continue reading →

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An Angel Among Us – A Short Story Collection!

Posted on January 27, 2022 by jjspina

Do you love short stories? I do! Sometimes I just want to read something quick and entertaining and don’t have a lot of time to spend to get into a long story. Well, that is why I wrote this short … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Bookshelf – Meet the Authors 2022 – Personal Recommendations – #Memoir Pamela S. Wight, #Romance Staci Troilo, #Childrens Janice Spina

Posted on January 26, 2022 by jjspina

In this first feature for the Smorgasbord Bookshelf I am sharing authors whose books I have read and can personally recommend along with one of my … Smorgasbord Bookshelf – Meet the Authors 2022 – Personal Recommendations – #Memoir Pamela … Continue reading →

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Hunting Mariah and Mariah’s Revenge – Thrillers/Mystery/Suspense/Crime Novels for 18+!

Posted on January 25, 2022 by jjspina

Have you read my two-book series, Hunting Mariah and Mariah’s Revenge yet? You will not be able to put it down! When I wrote these two books the first in 2014 and the sequel in 2018 they frightened me half … Continue reading →

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Update on WIP – Book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on January 23, 2022 by jjspina

I took nearly four months off to rest after publishing my epic fantasy series, The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1). I have never taken off that long from working on a book. This WIP took a … Continue reading →

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The First Star – Winner of Silver Medal – Mom’s Choice Awards!

Posted on January 21, 2022 by jjspina

I am thrilled and honored to receive a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards for my children’s book, The First Star! Thank you so much, Mom’s Choice Awards @momschoiceawards! It is always exciting to receive an honor for my work. … Continue reading →

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Interview an author with Author Sally Cronin!

Posted on January 20, 2022 by jjspina

It is such a pleasure to welcome a fellow author to Interview an Author on Jemsbooks.blog. Today, please help me welcome talented author/poet/nutritionist Sally Cronin! Thank you so much, Sally, for coming today to share a little bit about yourself and your … Continue reading →

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A New Promo for JEMSBOOKS!

Posted on January 18, 2022 by jjspina

I have kept my husband busy doing promos for my books. He created this one recently to bring to book signings and such. That is, if we ever get back to them with COVID still around. It has been a … Continue reading →

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