Monthly Archives: September 2025

How Far is Heaven – a tearjerker of a novel!

Posted on September 19, 2025 by jjspina

Do you love stories that make you cry, tear your heart out, and sigh as you take a deep breath? Well, now is the time to pick up this tearjerker of a novel, How Far is Heaven. It is a … Continue reading →

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Looking for a series that will hook you from the first page?

Posted on September 18, 2025 by jjspina

Look no further than JemsBooks. I have a two-book thriller/suspense/crime/mystery series that will hook you from the first page – HUNTING MARIAH and MARIAH’S REVENGE! AUTHORSDB FIRST LINES CONTEST WINNER! MAINCREST MEDIA AWARDS WINNER! An insane killer, obsessed with blood … Continue reading →

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Family and Friends Matter!

Posted on September 17, 2025 by jjspina

My newest children’s book was published this year, Family and Friends: Tales for Children. This book has six stories for children in rhyme with life lessons and important family values. It’s never too early for your children to learn that … Continue reading →

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We lost our Hippo Tang – Dori!

Posted on September 16, 2025 by jjspina

Sad to say, but I must tell you that we lost our Hippo Tang – Dori. She had not been swimming much over the past two days. She appeared to be struggling to breathe. I don’t know what happened. That … Continue reading →

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We need angels in our world!

Posted on September 15, 2025 by jjspina

I think we all need an angel in our lives. When I wrote The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Series, there was unrest and warring factions around the world. It felt good to write something with a character who can … Continue reading →

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An old interview with AllAuthor.com!

Posted on September 14, 2025 by jjspina

I recently came across this interview I had several years ago with AllAuthor.com. They are such a wonderful promotional site to work with and so helpful. They make promoting fun to do and not just a chore. Here is my … Continue reading →

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My favorite season is here – fall!

Posted on September 13, 2025 by jjspina

It is sad to see summer leave but there is always a return of warm weather in Indian summer. During early fall we often have some warm weather return. I look forward to that but I do love the fall! … Continue reading →

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Charlie Kirk – Rest In Peace!

Posted on September 12, 2025 by jjspina

I don’t like to talk about politics but I must say something about this recent assassination of this man. We have all heard about him and how much he was loved by so many. Evidently, there was one person who … Continue reading →

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Next WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 5!

Posted on September 12, 2025 by jjspina

I am getting ready to publish my present WIP, a short story collection. Watch for it soon! The next WIP is already in progress. I have completed the first chapter and will get back to it soon. Since this series … Continue reading →

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Pray for the Families of the Victims of 911! WE WILL NEVER FORGET – AMERICA STRONG!

Posted on September 11, 2025 by jjspina

I have shared this post each year since 2001 of a day that I will never forget along with many others who witnessed this horrific event. It is one of the worst and most frightening things that I remember in … Continue reading →

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