Monthly Archives: July 2024

Children’s chapter books – series for Ages 5-8!

Posted on July 31, 2024 by jjspina

Is it time for your children ages 5-8 to read chapter books? Hop on the Jemsbooks Express and find the right book for your children. Each of these four books carries important life lessons in six stories with colorful illustrations … Continue reading →

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Flowers to cheer you!

Posted on July 30, 2024 by jjspina

I promised recently that I would share more photos of all the Rose of Sharon bushes we have more than 18 at this writing. They keep spreading each time we plant another one more sprout up all around it. Each … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon Bushes are blooming!

Posted on July 26, 2024 by jjspina

I stepped outside today after the rain subsided for a couple of hours. The grass was already dry as I walked around our yard to look at the Rose of Sharon bushes. Some of the bushes are prolific with blossoms … Continue reading →

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Lyra’s Book Reviews: Abby and Holly, School Dance

Posted on July 25, 2024 by jjspina

A special ‘thank you’ to Annabelle for this wonderful review on her blog! Hi, Lyra here! As a fully-fledged Storyhound, I’ve had to learn to read – and I’m so glad I did! I particularly love a kids’ story with a … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Review from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards of The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Book 1!

Posted on July 23, 2024 by jjspina

I was thrilled and humbled to receive this lovely review by a reviewer from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-misunderstood-angel Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite In The Misunderstood Angel by J.E. Spina, Branyrd, an Angel aspiring to climb the ranks, faces … Continue reading →

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A fabulous review of Lubelia Alycea by Readers’ Favorite!

Posted on July 19, 2024 by jjspina

I was thrilled and humbled by this fabulous review of my historical novel, Lubelia Alycea by Readers’ Favorite! It is wonderful to see a review like this. It makes me want to continue to write, write and write again! Thank … Continue reading →

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Summer heat – flowers are loving it – me not so much!

Posted on July 17, 2024 by jjspina

This summer has brought intense heat in the 90’s for the month of July. We are in a heat wave!! I like the summer but not this much heat! My idea of a perfect summer is days in the 80’s … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for your little ones with Jemsbooks – Hop on the Jemsbooks Express!

Posted on July 16, 2024 by jjspina

Have you stocked up your library for your little ones this summer? It’s important to keep young children busy reading and out of trouble. Sometimes they get bored and look for things to do that will cause problems for you. … Continue reading →

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Books for MG/PT/YA in all multi-genres!

Posted on July 15, 2024 by jjspina

Here is a post I sent around back in May of 2023 that I thought was perfect to share again for all those MG/PT/YA out there who are looking for an intriguing read this summer. It seems summer is passing … Continue reading →

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Back to work on the next book – Branyrd the Angel Series Book 4!

Posted on July 11, 2024 by jjspina

Well, now that vacation fun is over, it is back to the drawing board and my new WIP. I really don’t consider it work though to write only when it’s time to edit, promote and publish my books. Alas, this … Continue reading →

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