Monthly Archives: May 2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Blessings to all Mothers out there!

Posted on May 10, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post I have sent in the past and wanted to share again since it says it all for Mothers everywhere. God bless all mothers on their special day! I don’t know what my kids plan for Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Louey the Lazy Elephant – a favorite book of children everywhere!

Posted on May 9, 2026 by jjspina

Children love my book about a little elephant who loses his way when his parents and family move to a new location. I love elephants – especially baby elephants. Louey is a baby elephant who will capture the hearts of … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Orioles (Birds) are here!

Posted on May 8, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post that I sent two years ago. I had to share it again now that the Orioles are here! It has some great photos. I also shared some new photos below from this year’s arrivals. There are … Continue reading →

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My favorite birds are now here – Hummingbirds!

Posted on May 7, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post I sent two years ago about Hummingbirds. This year I spotted my first one on 5/4/26. I didn’t react quick enough to snap a photo, so I will share all these photos from the past of … Continue reading →

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Looking for a psychological mystery with romance?

Posted on May 6, 2026 by jjspina

We all enjoy a mystery but throw in a romance and a psychological aspect to the story and it becomes more gripping. In a Second is one story that you will be hooked on by the first page. I was … Continue reading →

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An unputdownable thriller series – Hunting Mariah!

Posted on May 5, 2026 by jjspina

My first novel published in 2014 was quite a departure from my children’s books. Most people at that time knew me mainly as a children’s author with two children’s books published in 2013. MAINCREST MEDIA AWARD – CRIME FICTION!AUTHORSDB FIRST … Continue reading →

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A memorable short story collection!

Posted on May 2, 2026 by jjspina

An Angel Among Us: A Short Story Collection is an eclectic mix of memorable stories that have surprise endings that will stay with the reader for a long time and make them want to read each story again. FIVE STAR … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in April 2026!

Posted on May 1, 2026 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 April of 2026. Here are the 8 books I read and reviewed for April. … Continue reading →

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