Category Archives: blogging

Study: Reading Programs May Improve Kids’ Behavior!

Posted on April 2, 2018 by jjspina

I found this interesting study about reading  by Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) in the New Hampshire Union Leader on Thursday, March 29, 2018 on page 84. This may be enlightening to many parents who have children with behavior problems. Here … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter and Passover!

Posted on March 30, 2018 by jjspina

HAPPY EASTER AND PASSOVER!   To children everywhere Easter is jelly beans, bunnies, plastic eggs filled with candy and money, baskets full of chocolate and all things that are sweet and delicious. To adults it has more meaning – Christ … Continue reading →

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New Book Trailer for Mariah’s Revenge!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by jjspina

NEW BOOK TRAILER FOR MARIAH’S REVENGE! I just made my first book trailer on Word! I can’t believe I did it myself! LOL! My usual go to guy, Chris Graham, no longer does book trailers. Sigh! I was forced to … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Book – Cover Reveal – Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier!

Posted on March 17, 2018 by jjspina

NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK IS JOINING JEMSBOOKS FAMILY OF BOOKS! COVER REVEAL – LUCY THE TALENTED TOY TERRIER! COVER BY JOHN SPINA I am happy and excited to announce this new children’s book, Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier, has joined Jemsbooks … Continue reading →

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7 OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL REJECTS!

Posted on March 10, 2018 by jjspina

There is hope for all authors, illustrators, artists, creative muses! Check out this interesting post by Nicholas Rossis! There just may be a light at the end of the tunnel! via 7 Of The Most Successful Rejects

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Sequel to Hunting Mariah Coming from Jemsbooks!

Posted on March 6, 2018 by jjspina

SEQUEL TO HUNTING MARIAH COMING FROM JEMSBOOKS! For all you readers who have requested this sequel, MARIAH’S REVENGE, is coming soon. I am presently in my last edit after all my beta readers gave their feedback. I hope to complete … Continue reading →

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Taking Time off from Writing to Bake!

Posted on March 3, 2018 by jjspina

TAKING TIME OFF FROM WRITING TO BAKE! My oldest grandson’s birthday was a special occasion to bake his favorite, apple pie. He prefers pie to cake to celebrate. I made a small pie especially for him and a large pie … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Christine M. Shannon!

Posted on February 20, 2018 by jjspina

Please help me welcome author Christine M. Shannon to Jemsbooks Blog – Interview An Author Segment. It’s a pleasure to have you here, Christine. Please tell us about yourself and your books. So sweet of you to do this! I … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Stephen Lomer!

Posted on February 15, 2018 by jjspina

Please welcome author Stephen Lomer to Jemsbooks Blog. I met Stephen at the Author Event in Sandown, New Hampshire, USA, at Zorvino Vineyards in February 2018. He is the second author to come forward for an interview from this venue.  … Continue reading →

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Love is in the Air! Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 13, 2018 by jjspina

Love is in the Air! Happy Valentine’s Day! Can you feel the love in the air? We are surrounded by things in red, purple, 💕 💐 and Valentines. Everything is over commercialized. Flowers I have received from my wonderful husband over the … Continue reading →

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