Monthly Archives: February 2024

WIP Coming Along!

Posted on February 29, 2024 by jjspina

I have been busy with my WIP, therefore, I haven’t found time to post much. I haven’t had the opportunity to write every day until recently. This is due to getting up earlier and having more time on my hands … Continue reading →

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Dragana Helps a Fairy: Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 6 Won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards!

Posted on February 28, 2024 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that my children’s book, Dragana Helps a Fairy: Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 6 Won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards! I am honored to receive this prestigious award! Thank you, Mom’s … Continue reading →

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Delbert Finds Himself: Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 3 Won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards!

Posted on February 27, 2024 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that Delbert Finds Himself: Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 3 won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards! I am honored to receive this prestigious award! Thank you, Mom’s Choice Awards, for this … Continue reading →

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What to write next?

Posted on February 22, 2024 by jjspina

I am deep into the latest fantasy series, Gateskin Chronicles, but I keep feeling a tug to go back to the Branyrd the Angel Series. I have in the past written two books simultaneously. I do not want to do … Continue reading →

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WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 3 coming along!

Posted on February 21, 2024 by jjspina

This latest book in the Gateskin Chronicles is demanding and time consuming. I am already over 300 pages and over 44K words and no end in sight! Yikes! Being a pantser I never know when the characters are going to … Continue reading →

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A Review of Mission of Love: Branyrd the Angel Series Book 3!

Posted on February 20, 2024 by jjspina

I recently gifted a long-time friend of mine Book 3 of Branyrd the Angel Series – Mission of Love. This lady is a former neighbor who I have known for many years. She recently lost her husband who was a … Continue reading →

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Help me Celebrate – over 2K Posts – Free Ebooks!

Posted on February 19, 2024 by jjspina

I just realized that I have over 2K posts since 2012. Thank you for your kind support and for keeping me blogging and happy doing it. I can still remember the first post I wrote. It was tentative and I … Continue reading →

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Guest on Robbie Cheadle’s Blog!

Posted on February 18, 2024 by jjspina

I was honored to be on Robbie Cheadle’s blog today! Check out Robbie’s lovely blog below and give her some support. Thank you, Robbie. I enjoyed being on your blog.

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A Wonderful Review of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series: The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost!

Posted on February 17, 2024 by jjspina

It is always a thrill to receive a review like this! Thank you, Robbie Cheadle! I appreciate and am sincerely grateful for the time and efforts of readers to do a review! Twins Davey and Derek Donato are enlisted by … Continue reading →

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Footprints in the snow!

Posted on February 16, 2024 by jjspina

I have lived in New Hampshire for many years now and it still is exciting to see footprints in the snow. It’s amazing to see how many animals traversed our back, side and front yard and we never see them. … Continue reading →

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