Monthly Archives: May 2022

Beautiful spring weather is here! Flowers blooming!

Well, finally spring has sprung! Trees are blooming and sprouting their greenery and showing off their new coats in the warm spring breezes. As always I snapped plenty of photos to share of all the flowers my husband planted recently … Continue reading

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A New Children’s Book is coming from Jemsbooks!

Watch for a new children’s book from Jemsbooks coming in June 2022! I have been working on my fantasy series but took a break from it to put together this children’s book. I didn’t plan on writing any more children’s … Continue reading

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The Amazing Baltimore Oriole – Bird! They have arrived!

This is a post I sent in the past that says it all about this amazing bird – The Baltimore Oriole! They remember to come back to the feeder that my husband puts out in the same place the past … Continue reading

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Hummingbirds are now here!!

HUMMINGBIRDS ARE NOW HERE! This is a post I like to share yearly that I have written about these lovely little critters. Here is a previous one. The bird feeders are out! Now to catch them in action! You have … Continue reading

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Get Ready to Hop on JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS for some fun Reading for your Children this Summer!

It is already May! One more month before the children are out of school. Now is the time to stock up on some fun reading for your children to keep them busy and refresh their reading skills all summer long. … Continue reading

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

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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A New Review of Gateskin Chronicles Book 1!

I was perusing a site that I use for promotion, BooksShelf.com and noticed review of my book there. Here is an excerpt that was featured there. It filled my heart with joy! Here is the link to my page. https://www.booksshelf.com/books/The-Legend-of-the-Taken-OnesContinue reading

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Turkeys on Parade!

It is that time of year when turkeys strut their stuff by fanning their incredible plumage! They are quite the sight to see! Here are some photos I keep snapping as they parade around our neighborhood and into our yard! … Continue reading

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Looking for an Unforgettable Summer Read for 18+!

Look no further – Jemsbooks has five novels and a short story collection for 18+ that will keep you busy this summer with some unforgettable reads. There will be more books coming over the next couple of years. Keep a … Continue reading

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Multi-Award-Winning Author Janice Spina is my Guest Author…

Originally posted on Jane Risdon:
Award-winning Author Janice Spina I’m delighted to welcome author Janice Spina to my blog today. Janice kindly welcomed me as her guest Author earlier this year and it is a pleasure to return the favour.…

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