Category Archives: award-winning author

A lovely new banner by AllAuthor.com of Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on September 9, 2026 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see this new banner created by AllAuthor.com for one of my Gateskin Chronicles books. I hope that you have read all the books by now and are patiently waiting for the last book in the epic … 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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What books are your children reading now? Encourage children to read! Discover my award-winning books!

Posted on April 14, 2026 by jjspina

I have been writing children’s stories as long as I can remember since my early twenties anyway. I published my first book, in 2013. My goal has always been to encourage children of all ages to read to increase their … Continue reading →

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My Goals for 2026!

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jjspina

Goals for 2026 from JemsBooks! Continue reading →

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Bedtime reading for young children Ages 5-8!

Posted on August 9, 2025 by jjspina

I love to entertain children with stories that I create full of fun adventures for bedtime reading or any time. These four books each have six stories about animals and other things along with colorful illustrations that will delight children. … Continue reading →

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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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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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Time for some Dragons? Hop on Jemsbooks Express to meet them – Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series!

Posted on September 12, 2024 by jjspina

Are your kids ready for some adorable, fun adventures with dragons in all colors? Check out this six-book series of dragons and hop on Jemsbooks Express today! Grab your copies of this whole series for your children to enjoy 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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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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