Monthly Archives: July 2023

Check out these African Violet plants!

Posted on July 11, 2023 by jjspina

My African Violet plants are growing profusely. I give them a drink every two weeks along with a dose of plant food. They appear to be healthy and happy in the pots that hold water on the bottom. Two out … Continue reading →

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Too Many Spam Calls about my Books!

Posted on July 10, 2023 by jjspina

Are you receiving spam calls about your books? I have been receiving so many of these calls about some of my books that I do not answer any of them if my phone says that they are spam. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Abby & Holly School Dance (Book 1 in Series), Abby & Holly Series, Book scams, Books for MG/PT/YA, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Red Tide of Algae in our Fish Tank!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by jjspina

We recently had an influx of red algae in our saltwater tank. We have never seen anything like this before. We believe it has to do with a new light we put on the tank top to accommodate the anemone … Continue reading →

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What are you thankful for today and every day?

Posted on July 8, 2023 by jjspina

Do you ever think about what you are thankful for each day? I do. Here is what I am thankful for: There are so many people around me that I pray for each day that they will stay healthy, happy … Continue reading →

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Today is my birthday! Free Book!

Posted on July 7, 2023 by jjspina

I can’t believe I am this old! Today is the day of my birth. Each day I am thankful that I am still here and able to move about with some ease and good health. I am 75 years young! … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in June 2023!

Posted on July 6, 2023 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 June of 2023. Here are the 8 books I read and reviewed for June. I … Continue reading →

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Vegetables and Flowers are doing well in all this rain!

Posted on July 5, 2023 by jjspina

I was surprised that our flowers and vegetables weren’t flooded out yet with all the rain we have been having. Looks like they love the rain more than I do. Here are some photos of our tomatoes, zucchini and flowers … Continue reading →

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Reading some old classics on my kindle!

Posted on July 4, 2023 by jjspina

Have you read Anne of Green Gables? I read it a long time ago in school but had forgotten how enjoyable though verbose it was. We watched the show, Anne with an E, on Netflix recently and enjoyed it so … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July -INDEPENDENCE DAY – USA!

Posted on July 3, 2023 by jjspina

This is a blog that I posted in 2020. Thank goodness things are back to normal after two years dealing with COVID. Masks are no longer worn at doctors’ offices unless you are sick. I pray that all of you … Continue reading →

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Time for some Dragons? Hop on Jemsbooks Express to meet them!

Posted on July 2, 2023 by jjspina

Are your kids ready for some adorable, fun adventures with dragons in all colors? Check out this six-book series of dragons and hop on Jemsbooks Express today! Grab your copies of this whole series for your children to enjoy this … Continue reading →

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