Category Archives: Abby & Holly Series

Where Does Inspiration Come from?

Posted on January 29, 2025 by jjspina

I wonder sometimes where inspiration comes from. I never know when or where my muse is going to inspire me. Plans can be made sometimes to write but they don’t always work out. When I write a book I begin … Continue reading →

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Get your MG/PT kids reading again with Jemsbooks series for girls!

Posted on November 12, 2024 by jjspina

Do you want your kids to read more? Check out this series for girls that will keep them enthralled and asking for more. I originally wrote this series for girls but boys and adults love it too. Read it yourself, … Continue reading →

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Books for Halloween for both MG/PT Girls and Boys – Magic, Mystery, Suspense, Ghosts, Haunted House, Time Travel and more! Better than candy!!

Posted on October 22, 2024 by jjspina

I wrote this post in 2023 and wanted to share again for this Halloween. Though Halloween is almost a month away I like to think ahead. I’m sure your kids are already thinking about what they will be for Halloween, … Continue reading →

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Ghosts, haunted house, anti-bullying and more for MG/PT!

Posted on October 1, 2024 by jjspina

Do your middle-graders and preteens love ghosts, magic, haunted houses and time travel? There’s plenty of all of this in my fun series, Abby & Holly. Both girls and boys enjoy this series and adults do too. I enjoyed writing … 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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Books for MG/PT/YA in all multi-genres!

Posted on July 15, 2024 by jjspina

Here is a post I sent around back in May of 2023 that I thought was perfect to share again for all those MG/PT/YA out there who are looking for an intriguing read this summer. It seems summer is passing … Continue reading →

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Books for MG/PT/YA in all multi-genres!

Posted on May 12, 2024 by jjspina

I have written books for all ages and in multi-genres in the hope that I can encourage all ages to read daily for their good health and wellbeing. I know how important it is that children read daily and I … Continue reading →

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Books for Halloween for both MG/PT Girls and Boys – Magic, Mystery, Suspense, Ghosts, Haunted House, Time Travel and more!

Posted on October 24, 2023 by jjspina

I wrote Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series to encourage middle-graders and preteens to read and hopefully become lovers of books. It was a thoroughly enjoyable series to write and made me feel like a kid again, only I had … Continue reading →

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Magical series for MG/PT girls – Abby & Holly!

Posted on August 9, 2023 by jjspina

Are your MG/PT girls looking for something fun to read that is full of magic, ghosts, a haunted house, time travel and mysteries? Look no further than Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6! They are award-winning books that will capture … Continue reading →

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Too Many Spam Calls about my Books!

Posted on July 10, 2023 by jjspina

Are you receiving spam calls about your books? I have been receiving so many of these calls about some of my books that I do not answer any of them if my phone says that they are spam. I have … Continue reading →

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