Monthly Archives: March 2023

A Walk Around the Neighborhood! Spring is here!

Posted on March 30, 2023 by jjspina

During a walk around my neighborhood recently, I noticed that there is still some snow in some places while completely gone in others. What I love to see is the new shoots sprouting of daffodils and crocuses, trees budding and … Continue reading →

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I am thinking about doing another MG/PT series!

Posted on March 24, 2023 by jjspina

As if I don’t have enough irons in the fire, I am now thinking about creating a new MG/PT similar to my Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series and Abby & Holly series. Of course, it won’t be the same … Continue reading →

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Working on a new children’s book!

Posted on March 23, 2023 by jjspina

I can’t seem to sit still for long. While I am waiting for my beta readers to send back book 2 of the Branyrd the Angel Series I began writing two stories for children, the beginning of book 3 in … Continue reading →

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A lovely review by phone for The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Book 1!

Posted on March 22, 2023 by jjspina

A dear friend recently called me to let me know how much she enjoyed my book, The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Book 1. She does not use computers, text, email or a cell phone. I guess you could say … Continue reading →

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Traffic in the Snow! Snow is already melting! Spring is Here or is it?

Posted on March 19, 2023 by jjspina

I love to see how much traffic we get when it snows. There are so many tracks that overlap one another that it is impossible to know how many deer, turkeys and other animals have traversed our yard. But it … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 16, 2023 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 →

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Nor’easter in New England! Snow, Snow and more Snow!

Posted on March 15, 2023 by jjspina

Wow! We are getting tons of snow on 3/14/23 here in New England. This is our first big storm of the season to arrive this winter. Better to have it in March than in January or February since it will … Continue reading →

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Jemsbooks for Children – Give Your Children Wings to Fly!

Posted on March 14, 2023 by jjspina

Jemsbooks has children’s books in rhyme with life lessons, good family values and fun animal adventures. If you are looking for books for the children in your life, look no further than here. I have 20 books for children ages … Continue reading →

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The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1 won a Book Excellence Award Finalist!

Posted on March 13, 2023 by jjspina

I am honored to receive this latest award from Book Excellence Awards! Thank you, Book Excellence! It’s always exciting to receive an award for one of my books! Book Excellence Awards Honoree – FINALIST The Legend of the Taken Ones … Continue reading →

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Interview an author with Author Nancy Klein!

Posted on March 11, 2023 by jjspina

It is always a pleasure to welcome one of my fellow authors to my segment – Interview an Author. Today author Nancy Klein is here to share a little bit about herself and her books. Welcome, Nancy. It is a … Continue reading →

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