Monthly Archives: August 2026

A new review of Tales of the Well!

Posted on August 29, 2026 by jjspina

Thank you, JanS, for the lovely review of Tales of the Well. It’s always exciting to see a new review and that a reader enjoyed one of my books. JanS 4.0 out of 5 stars Well-told Horror! Reviewed in the United … Continue reading →

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A lovely review for Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 1 from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards!

Posted on August 28, 2026 by jjspina

What a lovely review of my children’s book, Make Believe:Bedtime Stories for Children Book 1! I was thrilled to receive this wonderful review from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. Thank you, reviewer from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards! Reviewed by Vernita Naylor for Readers’ … Continue reading →

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A wonderful promo by AllAuthor.com of Abby & Holly School Dance!

Posted on August 27, 2026 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see this new promo created by AllAuthor.com for my MG/PT book, Abby & Holly School Dance! It is wonderful! I had to share it right away! Thank you so much, AllAuthor!! It says it all about … Continue reading →

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Remembering a music icon: Dolly Parton

Posted on August 26, 2026 by jjspina

Dolly Parton was not only an award-winning singer, songwriter, actress but also a philanthropist who gave away millions of books to children everywhere. Thanks to the efforts of Dolly, more children are reading than ever before her efforts. Like Dolly … Continue reading →

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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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