Monthly Archives: March 2022

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May God be with you!

Posted on March 17, 2022 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote back in 2017. I think, if you haven’t already read it, you may enjoy it. Who would have thought that the corned beef and cabbage we eat on St. Patrick’s Day carries this background. … Continue reading →

Posted in Happy St. Patrick's Day, Story of the origin of Corned Beef and Cabbage, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

March is Reading Month! Hop on Board Jemsbooks Express for some Fun Reading!

Posted on March 16, 2022 by jjspina

Did you know that March is Reading Month? Time to hop on Board Jemsbooks Express for some fun reading for PS-Grade. Get your kids reading today with these entertaining, fun stories in rhyme with life lessons and good family values. … Continue reading →

Posted in award-winning children’s books, Children’s Books, Children’s books for PS-Grade 3, Children’s stories, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Interview an author with Author Jane Risdon!

Posted on March 15, 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, Jane Risdon! Thank you so much, Jane, for coming again to share a little bit about yourself … Continue reading →

Posted in author interview, Author Interviews, Guest interviews, Interview, interview an author, Jemsbooks Interview an Author, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , | 41 Comments

Animal Prints in the Snow!

Posted on March 10, 2022 by jjspina

When we have a snowstorm in New Hampshire, it is always exciting to look out the next morning to see what traveled around our yard. The footprints in the snow are proof that there are a lot of animals in … Continue reading →

Posted in animal prints in the snow, snow, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) 3 Winners of Goodreads Giveaway!

Posted on March 8, 2022 by jjspina

I am happy to announce that I have three winners for the Goodreads Giveaway of my fantasy novel, The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1). The Giveaway ended 3/6/22! Thank you, all, for entering this contest. There … Continue reading →

Posted in epic fantasy, Gateskin Chronicles Book 1, goodreads giveaway, Goodreads Giveaway winners, The Legend of the Taken Ones, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Smorgasbord Laughter is the Best Medicine – The Senior Team pass the the funnies along – Aging and Catfish

Posted on March 7, 2022 by jjspina

My sister Diana and her friends have been busy the last week and here are some of their recent gems. Smorgasbord Laughter is the Best Medicine – The Senior Team pass the the funnies along – Aging and Catfish Sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Laughter, Laughter is good for your brain, Sally Cronin’s blog, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

New Addition to our Saltwater Fish Tank – A Hermit Crab!

Posted on March 4, 2022 by jjspina

I love sharing posts about our aquarium and new inhabitants. I find sea creatures fascinating. I hope you do too. It was so relaxing to watch them swim around the tank. Every time I need to relax, I just stand … Continue reading →

Posted in Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab, clown fish, fish, Hermit crabs, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Books Read in the Month of February 2022!

Posted on March 3, 2022 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 February of 2022. Here are the 7 books I read and reviewed for February. … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazon book reviews, book reviews, Monthly book reviews, Monthly Reads, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

ATTENTION TEACHERS – Wanted Reviews from your Students of Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6 – Magical and Ghostly Adventures! Enter Students in Giveaway!

Posted on March 2, 2022 by jjspina

I am excited to offer Teachers a chance to help encourage and inspire their students to read. I will enter students who do a review of one of my series books, Abby & Holly, a chance to win a book … Continue reading →

Posted in Abby & Holly Book 5: The Copper Key, Abby & Holly School Dance (Book 1 in Series), Abby & Holly Series, Abby & Holly Series Book 2 Unfortunate Events, Abby & Holly Series Book 4 The Hidden Stairway, Abby & Holly Series Book 6: Faulty Timeline, Abby & Holly Series, Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk, Book Giveaway, Books for MG/PT/YA, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

ATTENTION: TEACHERS – Reviews Needed from your Students of Davey & Derek Junior Detective Series – Book Giveaway for Students!

Posted on March 1, 2022 by jjspina

I am excited to offer Teachers a chance to help encourage and inspire their students to read. I will enter students who do a review of one of my series books, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, a chance to win … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-star reviews, Book Giveaway, Books for MG/PT/YA, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 2, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 3, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 4, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 6, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 1, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Book 5, Reading for MG/PT/YA, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment