Category Archives: 5-star reviews

A new review of Family and Friends: Tales for Children:

Posted on March 28, 2025 by jjspina

I am thrilled to share this review with you of my newest children’s book: Family and Friends: Tales for Children. This is a children’s book with six stories for ages 5-8. Each story is a stand-alone story. Children will read … Continue reading →

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A 5-Star Review of The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Series Book 4!

Posted on December 18, 2024 by jjspina

I am thrilled to receive this lovely review! Thank you, Uvi! Read Uvi’s 5-star review of The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Series Book 1 by J.E. Spina https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7067662900 Both Branyrd and I are grateful for all the wonderful reviews … Continue reading →

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Another review of Branyrd the Angel Series Book 4: Mission of Hope!

Posted on December 5, 2024 by jjspina

I am thrilled once again to receive another lovely review of Mission of Hope! Branyrd is smiling from above. Thank you, Trish, for this lovely review. 5 stars! I love this series!  In a world with so much turmoil this … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by jjspina

This is an old post that I wrote last year. I hope you will enjoy reading about my dog Lucy, who was a cherished pet for 16 years. I miss her still! Here is the last limerick for my young … Continue reading →

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Limericks – Jemsbooks – Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe!

Posted on August 30, 2024 by jjspina

I wrote this story after meeting a woman at a book signing who told me about her nervous grandson named Jeffrey. She asked if I would write a story for him. I agreed and tried to reach her at the … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Broose the Moose on the Loose!

Posted on August 27, 2024 by jjspina

  I hope you are enjoying these limericks for all my children’s books. I am featuring a new one in each post. Here is the limerick for my sixth published children’s book, Broose the Moose on the Loose (2015). If … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lamby the Lonely Lamb!

Posted on August 24, 2024 by jjspina

I wrote this book for my granddaughter when she was just a toddler. She always carried her lamby everywhere she went and slept with it too. She was happy to receive this book and proudly showed it to all her … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon!

Posted on August 23, 2024 by jjspina

This is a part of a post I wrote back in 2017 for my book, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon. I hope you enjoy this limerick and all the others I will be reposting soon. This is the perfect time to … Continue reading →

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Lyra’s Book Reviews: Abby and Holly, School Dance

Posted on July 25, 2024 by jjspina

A special ‘thank you’ to Annabelle for this wonderful review on her blog! Hi, Lyra here! As a fully-fledged Storyhound, I’ve had to learn to read – and I’m so glad I did! I particularly love a kids’ story with a … Continue reading →

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Have your YA read Gateskin Chronicles Book 1 & 2 Yet?

Posted on May 23, 2023 by jjspina

Looking for an epic fantasy with adventures that will keep you engaged? Please check out my fantasy series, The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles. I wrote this series for YA but adults will enjoy it too! This epic … Continue reading →

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