Category Archives: award-winning series

Gateskin Chronicles Book 4: Return of the Dragons is now in Kindle ebook and Paperback!

Posted on July 26, 2025 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that Return of the Dragons: Gateskin Chronicles Book 4 is now in Kindle ebook format and paperback on Amazon. The cover was designed by my husband, John. Thank you, honey! Here is the link to … Continue reading →

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Who loves dragons? I do!!

Posted on May 13, 2024 by jjspina

I have written a series of six books for children about dragons. In this series I stress important life lessons and teach children letters and colors with these colorful illustrations created by my husband John. PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER!TOP … Continue reading →

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Check out featured series on BMGN this week – Abby & Holly Series for 10+!

Posted on September 11, 2023 by jjspina

If your middle-graders and preteens love mysteries with some magic, ghosts, haunted house and friendship thrown in check out this fun adventures series for girls, Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6 this week featured on BMGN. Thank you, BMGN! This … 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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Books for Middle-graders and Preteens – Magic, Adventures, Fun – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series!

Posted on August 8, 2023 by jjspina

Are your middle-graders and preteens getting bored this summer as it winds down? We have had some crazy weather for a while but now it appears a little better. Do you want to keep your MG/PT reading throughout the summer … Continue reading →

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What is your MG/PT reading this summer?

Posted on June 29, 2023 by jjspina

Are your children getting bored already this summer, especially if the weather hasn’t cooperated? Here in New England, we have been having a lot of rain nearly every day for the past two weeks. Something tells me maybe I should … Continue reading →

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New Review of latest Children’s Book: Make Believe Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 3:

Posted on June 3, 2023 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this lovely review of my latest children’s books: Make Believe Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 3. Thank you, BMGN! Bedtime Stories for Children (Age 5-8) Book 3 5-Stars: Animal characters come to life with … Continue reading →

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Books for MG/PT/YA for Halloween!

Posted on October 23, 2022 by jjspina

Halloween is a fun time for kids all ages. They love receiving sweets of all kinds. But do you want them eating that many sweets? No, of course not! When my kids were young and trick-or-treating, I would inspect their … Continue reading →

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Fun reading for your MG/PT!

Posted on September 27, 2022 by jjspina

Are your middle-graders and preteens looking for some fun and entertaining reading? Now that school is back in session kids still need to read for enjoyment. Sometimes when kids are forced to read a book, they don’t enjoy it as … Continue reading →

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 4: The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog – won a First Place Book Award with Top Shelf Awards!

Posted on August 8, 2022 by jjspina

I am so thrilled and excited to announce that Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 4: The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog won First Place in Young Adult Mystery Genre in Top Shelf Awards! I am doing my … Continue reading →

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