Monthly Archives: August 2026

New banners for JEMSBOOKS by BMGN!

Posted on August 22, 2026 by jjspina

I was happy to receive these two new banners from BMGN using my husband’s banner and another by Book Marketing Global Network with all 52 of my books. Thank you, BMGN! Check out all 52 books today and start reading … Continue reading →

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A surprise visitor to our pond!

Posted on August 21, 2026 by jjspina

At breakfast recently as we were enjoying a cup of coffee and just relaxing, I spotted a large bird flying from the roof and into the pond in the back of our house. I wasn’t sure at first if it … Continue reading →

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Free digital copy of my latest fantasy book, The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles Book 5!

Posted on August 18, 2026 by jjspina

Check out this link for a chance to win a digital copy of The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles Book 5 through Mom’s Choice Awards Giveaway! There will be three lucky winners! If you haven’t read this series, please … Continue reading →

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Looking for a quick read – Check out JEMSBOOKS Short Story Collections today!

Posted on August 17, 2026 by jjspina

I now have three short story collections for your reading enjoyment. I promise I am not finished yet. There will be more collections for you to enjoy over the year or so. Keep watch! Please check out these three collections … Continue reading →

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WIP is coming along but much more to do!

Posted on August 16, 2026 by jjspina

I worked on my WIP recently updating my notes on each chapter as I write them, and polishing up what I already have written. I completed a couple more chapters, up to twenty and over 20K words. My plan is … Continue reading →

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Summer Beauty – enjoy while you can!

Posted on August 15, 2026 by jjspina

It seems as if summer is swiftly flying by. I stepped outside after dinner out with my hubby to snap these photos of all the beautiful flowering bushes in our yard. We now have over 20 Rose of Sharon Bushes … Continue reading →

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A new banner for JEMSBOOKS!

Posted on August 14, 2026 by jjspina

My husband John and I worked on creating a new banner for JEMSBOOKS. I wanted to share it with you today. I hope you love it as much as I do. We also worked on a new banner for my … Continue reading →

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JEMSBOOKS – Books for children, middle-graders, preteens and young adults!

Posted on August 13, 2026 by jjspina

My husband recently did a banner for me with all my children’s and MG/PT/YA books. If you need to know what books I have for these ages, check out this banner. There is something for all your children to read … Continue reading →

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A wonderful review of The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on August 12, 2026 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive these wonderful reviews of The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles Book 5! I can’t thank readers enough who review books to help spread word about authors’ books. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8826972260 This is only part of one … Continue reading →

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A great review of Wishes: A Short Story Collection!

Posted on August 11, 2026 by jjspina

It is always rewarding to see that someone enjoys my books. Here are two new reviews of Wishes: A Short Story Collection. Thank you, readers, for taking the time to write these reviews. I appreciate your support. Wishes is a … Continue reading →

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