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It’s always time for MAKE BELIEVE: Bedtime Stories for Children ages 5-8!

Posted on September 21, 2026 by jjspina

Do your children love to make believe? Well, then this is the series for them. It is a four-book award-winning series with many different animals and other interesting things for children to learn with a colorful illustration for each story … Continue reading →

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A new review of Tales of the Well!

Posted on September 7, 2026 by jjspina

I am always thrilled to see a new review of one of my books. Thank you, Gigi, for this lovely review and for your kind words. I appreciate your support. Gigi Sedlmayer, Book Excellence Award Finalist winning author of the … Continue reading →

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A new review of Tales of the Well!

Posted on August 29, 2026 by jjspina

Thank you, JanS, for the lovely review of Tales of the Well. It’s always exciting to see a new review and that a reader enjoyed one of my books. JanS 4.0 out of 5 stars Well-told Horror! Reviewed in the United … Continue reading →

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A new banner for JEMSBOOKS!

Posted on August 14, 2026 by jjspina

My husband John and I worked on creating a new banner for JEMSBOOKS. I wanted to share it with you today. I hope you love it as much as I do. We also worked on a new banner for my … Continue reading →

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A wonderful review of The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on August 12, 2026 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive these wonderful reviews of The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles Book 5! I can’t thank readers enough who review books to help spread word about authors’ books. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8826972260 This is only part of one … Continue reading →

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A great review of Wishes: A Short Story Collection!

Posted on August 11, 2026 by jjspina

It is always rewarding to see that someone enjoys my books. Here are two new reviews of Wishes: A Short Story Collection. Thank you, readers, for taking the time to write these reviews. I appreciate your support. Wishes is a … Continue reading →

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A lovely review of An Angel Among Us!

Posted on July 17, 2026 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this new review of my short story collection: An Angel Among Us. It is always exciting to see reviews like this one. Thank you, Jim, for this wonderful review! https://www.amazon.com/portal/customer-reviews/srp/-/RIBYKWGZI5SP0/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&ie=UTF8 Thank you so much for … Continue reading →

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A new review of Hunting Mariah – award-winning mystery/suspense/serial crime novel!

Posted on June 6, 2026 by jjspina

I recently received this lovely review on Goodreads of Hunting Mariah. I was thrilled to read it. Thank you, Shopia Burell, for taking the time to write this. I appreciate your kind words. I hope if you haven’t read this … Continue reading →

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A lovely review of Lubelia Alycea!

Posted on April 25, 2026 by jjspina

I was excited to see this review on BookBub of my historical/romance novel, Lubelia Alycea. Thank you, Shirley, for this lovely review. Shirley Bear Fedorak Author @shirleyfedorak5 Recommended and rated this book 5 stars Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years J.E. … Continue reading →

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An Angel Among Us – an unforgettable short story collection!

Posted on January 31, 2026 by jjspina

This is the review this book received from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. I was thrilled to see this review! Thank you, Readers’ Favorite Book Awards! https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/an-angel-among-us I enjoyed creating this collection and hope to write another soon. https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Among-Us-Short-Collection/dp/B0F4NQH1KS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1DL6DZ2CWRPBG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sHVPMCC5XCuk8Qss80RKEkFcwyW17HUJpaelXwqPl1I.xhuHK9yehdONu5JSs9i-C9bCZ-Y7USuGO51rP8Oa9CQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=an+angel+among+us+je+spina&qid=1769613674&sprefix=an+angel+among+us+je+spina%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 This book … Continue reading →

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