Monthly Archives: February 2025

Parents: Forget the Candy and Buy Books instead for Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 10, 2025 by jjspina

This is a post I shared in the past. Now that Valentine’s Day will soon be here BUY BOOKS – look Moms – no cavities with books! Forget the candy, parents, after Valentine’s Day – buy books instead. You will … Continue reading →

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Imagination – do you have it? Do your children?

Posted on February 9, 2025 by jjspina

What is imagination? If you look this word up in the dictionary it says: IMAGINATION: the faculty of imaging, or of forming mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to the senses. The action or process of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 8, 2025 by jjspina

It’s always nice to see a new review of one of my books. A special ‘thank you’ to this Canadian reader for this lovely review. Branyrd is happy too. Canadian reader 5.0 out of 5 stars Can Branyrd save the children? … Continue reading →

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Before and after photos!

Posted on February 7, 2025 by jjspina

Do you love before and after photos? I do. I love shows that have before and after scenes like in home network shows. But these are too difficult to look at. Check them out! I had to share these shocking … Continue reading →

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JEMSBOOKS YEARLY NEWSLETTER – JANUARY – DECEMBER 2024

Posted on February 6, 2025 by jjspina

Promo by BMGN JEMSBOOKS.COM – Author – Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina Illustrations & Covers by John Spina This newsletter is a way to let you know what is new to JemsBooks each year. It was a busy and productive … Continue reading →

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Winter wonderland!

Posted on February 5, 2025 by jjspina

I woke up this morning and saw a winter wonderland outside my window. It was beautiful. Everything was sparkling and covered in white even the trees. I had to take many photos to share with you so that you could … Continue reading →

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How Important is Reading to Children’s Brain Development?

Posted on February 4, 2025 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote in the past that I would like to share with you again for its importance to all parents about reading and the development of your children’s brains. How important is reading to children’s brain … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author/Illustrator Mark C. Collins!

Posted on February 3, 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/illustrator, Mark C. Collins. I have known Mark for many years and am in awe of his talent as … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in January 2025!

Posted on February 2, 2025 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 January of 2025. Here are the 7 books I read and reviewed for January. … Continue reading →

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What is your favorite genre to read?

Posted on February 1, 2025 by jjspina

There are so many books on Amazon that it boggles the mind. I love to read and have an eclectic taste in reading as well as in my writing. I have favorites like everyone else. Mine are mysteries, suspense, historical … Continue reading →

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