Category Archives: award-winning author

Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner for Jemsbooks!

Posted on June 4, 2019 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that my book, Abby & Holly Series Book 2, Unfortunate Events, won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award! Thank you, Pinnacle, for this honor! I am truly grateful. Blurb: Abby and Holly are cousins who are … Continue reading →

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What Constitutes Success in Life?

Posted on May 20, 2019 by jjspina

Dictionaries state that Success is: The favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors, the accomplishments of one’s goals. The attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like A performance or achievement that is marked by success, so by the … Continue reading →

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Calling all Authors for Guest Posts or Interviews!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by jjspina

I happened upon a wonderful post today by Mindy McGinnis on her blog. Check it out here. She gives a list of six ways to support your favorite authors. We authors will thank you for all that you can do to … Continue reading →

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What Will You and Your Children be Reading this Summer?

Posted on May 16, 2019 by jjspina

It feels like summer will never get here. This spring in New England USA has been rainy and cold. But we New Englanders are a hardy stock and know that if we just show a little patience summer will be … Continue reading →

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Where Does Inspiration Come from?

Posted on May 13, 2019 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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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells is NOW HERE!

Posted on April 22, 2019 by jjspina

I am so excited to introduce my newest book in the Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series – Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells, for both boys and girls! As with all Jemsbooks, my husband, John, … Continue reading →

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#Adventure Series for Girls and Boys – Abby & Holly Series in ghostly stories that will delight all ages!

Posted on April 20, 2019 by jjspina

I first wrote Abby & Holly Book 1, School Dance followed closely by Abby & Holly Series, Book 2, Unfortunate Events in 2018. I wrote these books for my granddaughter who is now nine years old and enjoying them. Watch … Continue reading →

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Learn How to be Brave Like – Award-Winning Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe!

Posted on April 12, 2019 by jjspina

I wrote Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe in 2017 when a grandmother I met at one of my books signings asked me if I would write a book for her grandson who was having some difficulties about being brave. Unfortunately, I … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal – New Book from Jemsbooks – The Case of the Mystery of the Bells, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Book 6!

Posted on April 10, 2019 by jjspina

I am excited to introduce you to a new book coming in the Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series! Here is the cover for The Case of the Mystery of the Bells, Book 6 of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives! … Continue reading →

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