Monthly Archives: September 2022

A Lovely trip to Ogunquit Maine!

Posted on September 30, 2022 by jjspina

We try to take a few days in August or September to travel to Maine. We love this beautiful state especially Ogunquit where we enjoy walking Marginal Way (one mile each way) and visiting the shops at Perkin’s Cove. I … Continue reading →

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Latest WIP in editing stages! Coming in October 2022!

Posted on September 28, 2022 by jjspina

I have been so busy with lots of family commitments lately that I feel somewhat overwhelmed. I am doing my best now that things will quiet down a little after next week. In fact, I have already begun book 2 … Continue reading →

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Fun reading for your MG/PT!

Posted on September 27, 2022 by jjspina

Are your middle-graders and preteens looking for some fun and entertaining reading? Now that school is back in session kids still need to read for enjoyment. Sometimes when kids are forced to read a book, they don’t enjoy it as … Continue reading →

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Birds, Birds and More Birds!

Posted on September 26, 2022 by jjspina

While having my morning coffee I witnessed this display or should I say frenzy of birds as they fought over dried meal worms in a bluebird feeder! This feeder has only one hole to enter and exit. The birds. Sparrows, … Continue reading →

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The Origins of Halloween!

Posted on September 25, 2022 by jjspina

This is a post I published in 2021 and wanted to share it with you again with a few updates. Many do not know the origins of Halloween. Do you? I had to look it up to find out more … Continue reading →

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Fall is definitely in the air!

Posted on September 24, 2022 by jjspina

Well, I guess fall is here to stay. Weather has gotten a little cooler and rainy. Trees are creating their own beauty everywhere you look. We put up our fall decorations. Here are some of them to get you in … Continue reading →

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Life in our saltwater tank – always entertaining!

Posted on September 23, 2022 by jjspina

I have written about our fish tank on several occasions. Here are some photos to share about the life in our saltwater tank. We have 12 tropical fish and a hermit crab named, Sebas Jr. It is always entertaining to … Continue reading →

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Are you looking for novels that you can’t put down?

Posted on September 22, 2022 by jjspina

Are you looking for something to read that you will not be able to put down? Now is the time to pick up the Hunting Mariah and Mariah’s Revenge – 2-book series. They are gripping, suspenseful and unforgettable! I wrote … Continue reading →

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So many books, so little time! How do you choose a book to read?

Posted on September 20, 2022 by jjspina

There are so many books to choose from on Amazon alone that it is mind boggling. It is difficult to choose what to read unless books are promoted by Amazon at special rates. I find that Amazon is always sending … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal of new novel! Book coming October 2022!

Posted on September 19, 2022 by jjspina

I am excited to share the cover of my newest novel or you could call it a novelette. It is a different kind of story about a new kind of character. This will be a series of four books, possibly … Continue reading →

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