Monthly Archives: January 2025

A short story collection – endings that surprise – An Angel Among Us!

Posted on January 19, 2025 by jjspina

This collection was fun to write. My imagination could go in all directions even surprising me at times. Some of the stories could actually be made into full blown novels. It’s a thought for the future. I like to create … Continue reading →

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Romance/mystery/paranormal – How Far is Heaven!

Posted on January 18, 2025 by jjspina

Are you ready for a different novel? Do you like romance/mystery/paranormal novels? Then I’m sure you will enjoy How Far is Heaven! Warning: you may need a box of tissues at the ready to handle copious tears that may threaten … Continue reading →

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Maincrest Media Award Winner – The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2!

Posted on January 17, 2025 by jjspina

I was excited to hear that my epic fantasy, The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2 received a Maincrest Media Award! I had forgotten that I had sent this in back in June of 2024. It was a nice surprise. … Continue reading →

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Are you ready for a unputdownable novel – Hunting Mariah?

Posted on January 16, 2025 by jjspina

Let the snow come down while you curl up with a good book, a hot cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate, and your favorite snacks. We got a surprise snowfall yesterday but that doesn’t deter me from grabbing a … Continue reading →

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New recipe from Janice’s Kitchen Corner – Scallops Scampi!

Posted on January 15, 2025 by jjspina

I made this recipe from my another recipe that I posted online for you – Shrimp Scampi. I tried using the same ingredients and instead of shrimp I added scallops (frozen). It came out quite good. My husband loved it! … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Darlene Foster!

Posted on January 14, 2025 by jjspina

It is always a sincere pleasure to welcome a fellow author to Interview an Author on Jemsbooks.blog. Today, please help me welcome talented author, Darlene Foster. Thank you, Darlene, for stopping by today to share a little bit about yourself and your … Continue reading →

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Book trailers for Gateskin Chronicles Books 1-3!

Posted on January 13, 2025 by jjspina

Soon I will be working on Book 4 of the Gateskin Chronicles Series. Here are the other book trailers to wet our appetite for this fantasy adventure series that has been recommended by Mom’s Choice Awards and awarded three Gold … Continue reading →

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Fun Adventures in Books for middle-graders and preteens!

Posted on January 12, 2025 by jjspina

I wrote six books in two different series for boys and girls. One series about twin brothers, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives and another series with girl cousins, Abby and Holly. Both series are enjoyed by boys and girls and … Continue reading →

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WIP is coming along!

Posted on January 11, 2025 by jjspina

Watch for a new children’s book coming in March or before. I have written six short stories for children ages 5-8 in rhyme with life lessons. My husband is working on the illustrations which will be similar to my Bedtime … Continue reading →

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Cooking up a storm!

Posted on January 10, 2025 by jjspina

In between my writing I have been cooking up a storm. This makes my husband happy! When I am deep into a WIP he takes over the cooking. I am working on a children’s book but still managed to stop … Continue reading →

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