Monthly Archives: May 2023

How Many Books Do You Read in a Month? A Year?

Posted on May 17, 2023 by jjspina

If you are anything like me you will read as many books as you can each month. I always take the Reading Challenge on Goodreads each year and try to surpass my goal. I don’t always surpass it but I … Continue reading →

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Reading is Good for Your Brain!

Posted on May 15, 2023 by jjspina

I have written many posts about the benefits of reading daily. Here are several reasons why you should read every day, not just your children. GOOGLE FREE PHOTOS Here is a link with more info about the benefits of reading. … Continue reading →

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Have you read Hunting Mariah and Mariah’s Revenge yet?

Posted on May 12, 2023 by jjspina

I love to hear from readers and listen to their suggestions about what I should write next. A couple of readers who had read the first book in the two-book series of Hunting Mariah asked me to write a sequel. … Continue reading →

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What genres do you like the best?

Posted on May 11, 2023 by jjspina

I always want to know what genres readers enjoy the most. Of course readers have all kinds of favorite genres for each age group. I try to give something to all ages and in all genres to keep everyone happy. … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break to Get Recharged for the next WIP!

Posted on May 10, 2023 by jjspina

A couple of times a year I take a break away from blogging and writing to get recharged for the next WIP. It is that time now. I have three books completed for 2023 so far with the hope of … Continue reading →

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Interview an Author with Author Francis H. Powell!

Posted on May 9, 2023 by jjspina

It is a pleasure to welcome author Francis H. Powell to my blog today. It is nice meeting you, Francis. Feel free to step up to the podium and tell us a little about yourself and your work. Thank you, … Continue reading →

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Guest Post with Author Mike Martin!

Posted on May 8, 2023 by jjspina

I am honored to welcome talented author Mike Martin of the Winston Windflower Mystery Series. Thank you for coming today, Mike. It’s a pleasure to see you and hear about your lovely books. Please step up to the podium, Mike, … Continue reading →

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Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Series Book 2 Won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards!

Posted on May 5, 2023 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that my book, Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Series Book 2 has won a Silver Medal – Mom’s Choice Awards! I am so excited that book 2 has joined book 1 with … Continue reading →

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WIP – Bedtime Stories for Children Book 3 is coming!!

Posted on May 4, 2023 by jjspina

I have been working on Book 3 of the Bedtime Stories for Children this past month or so. It is nearing completion and going into editing mode with two more illustrations being finished by my husband John. I will also … Continue reading →

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Jemsbooks for all ages – award-winning books!

Posted on May 3, 2023 by jjspina

As you know I love to write in all kinds of genres and for all ages. I want to create something for all readers to enjoy. My goal is to encourage all ages to read daily to enhance their health … Continue reading →

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