Category Archives: Award Winning Series

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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Drago Does a Good Deed – Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 5 – Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner – Fall 2023!

Posted on January 5, 2024 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that my book, Drago Does a Good Deed – Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 5 won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in Children’s Interest! In Book 5 of this magical series of Drystan … 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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Another enjoyable series for your MG/PT to read this summer!

Posted on June 30, 2023 by jjspina

Are your MG/PT bored already this summer? I have a solution for you – check out this award-winning series for girls but boys read it too and so do adults! There is plenty happening in this series with magic, ghosts, … Continue reading →

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Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Series Book 2 Won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards!

Posted on May 5, 2023 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that my book, Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Series Book 2 has won a Silver Medal – Mom’s Choice Awards! I am so excited that book 2 has joined book 1 with … Continue reading →

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives – Magical Adventures for Middle-Graders, Preteens and Young Adults!

Posted on December 20, 2022 by jjspina

Do your MG/PT/YA spend more time on technology e.g. iPhones, games on X-box and other venues? Maybe it’s time to grab copies of this magical adventure series, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Books 1-6 in time for Christmas or … Continue reading →

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A World of Magic, Mystery and Fun for MG/PT/YA!

Posted on November 19, 2022 by jjspina

Are you looking for that special series for your MG/PT/YA to read? Jemsbooks has all the magic, mystery, fun and adventures in two series for boys and girls – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Books 1-6 and Abby & … Continue reading →

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Books for Halloween for Girls and also Boys – Magic, Mystery, Suspense, Ghosts, Haunted House, Time Travel and more!

Posted on October 28, 2022 by jjspina

Are you looking for some perfect books to celebrate Halloween with your middle-graders, preteens and young adults? Well, look no further. This series, Abby & Holly, is sure to satisfy and delight your kids. They will even ask for more … Continue reading →

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