Monthly Archives: June 2024

Keep Watch for more books coming from Jemsbooks!

Posted on June 24, 2024 by jjspina

Even though I say that I am taking a break between books I never really stop reading, reviewing other authors’ books to learn, grow and increase my own writing strengths. We never stop learning as long as we keep reading. … Continue reading →

Posted in books, reading for all ages, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Summer reading for 18+!

Posted on June 21, 2024 by jjspina

Reading during the summer is a wonderful way to sit or lay back and relax with a good book that will take your mind off of any troubles you have or the problems in this crazy world. Turn off the … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Books by J.E. Spina, Summer reading, Summer Reading for 18+, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

It’s our 25th Anniversary June 19th!

Posted on June 20, 2024 by jjspina

I can’t believe it – it’s 25 years of marriage for us today! I usually get a dozen roses but we are planning a big trip so that is out. The trip will be our gift to each other! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Happy Anniversary, lobsters, Wedding Anniversary, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Taking a breather between books!

Posted on June 19, 2024 by jjspina

This year I hope I will have at least three books published before the year ends. I need to take a break from time to time especially after publishing my epic fantasy, Gateskin Chronicles Book 3: Search for the Medallion. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books for 15+, Books for all ages, Jemsbooks for all ages, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Summer Reading time!

Posted on June 17, 2024 by jjspina

Schools will soon be out if they are not already. Do you know what time it is? READING TIME! Hop on JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS for some fun and adventuresome reading for your children. All my children’s books carry important life lessons … Continue reading →

Posted in award-winning children’s books, books, summer reading for kids, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 16, 2024 by jjspina

Here is a post for Father’s Day that I posted in 2020! It says all that I feel for my dad. I pray that all fathers out there had a wonderful day and were treated like kings. This is my … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, Father's Day, kindness to others, poem, poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

STRANGE THINGS HAPPEN!

Posted on June 14, 2024 by jjspina

Recently we noticed something strange on our front deck. It was a little horrifying in fact. Here are some photos to share of this incident. I will explain what I can afterward. My husband discovered this mess one morning and … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, books for children, Books for children PS-Grade, children's books, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

What is your favorite Jemsbooks Children’s Book?

Posted on June 13, 2024 by jjspina

I hope you have a favorite children’s book in my collection of 22 books. I can tell you that the most popular children’s book of mine sold on Amazon is Jerry the Crabby Crayfish. Jerry captivates young children and adults … Continue reading →

Posted in award-winning children’s books, Children’s Books, Children’s books for PS-Grade 3, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

How important are Life Lessons in Children’s Books?

Posted on June 12, 2024 by jjspina

Do you consider life lessons in children’s book to be important? Why? What life lessons do you want to see in the books that your children read? What makes a children’s book unique? I consider all of these questions when … Continue reading →

Posted in award-winning children’s books, Children’s Books, Children’s books for PS-Grade 3, Louey the Lazy Elephant, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

A Recipe from Janice’s Kitchen Corner – Fruit Crisp!

Posted on June 11, 2024 by jjspina

I recently made this Fruit Crisp to bring to my sister’s house for a dinner invitation. I usually make apple crisp but since I did not have enough apples I checked my fridge to see what I could substitute. All … Continue reading →

Posted in Janice’s Kitchen Corner, Recipes from Janice’s Kitchen Corner, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments