Category Archives: book reviews

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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A wonderful new review of The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2!

Posted on December 16, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this wonderful review of book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles: The Unknown Territory! Thank you, reviewer! This review was on Goodreads. The Action and Adventures Continue in Books 3 & 4 and then in 5 & … Continue reading →

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A review of The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1!

Posted on November 30, 2025 by jjspina

I just found this review of The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1. It’s always a pleasure to read a positive review like this one. https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Taken-Ones-Gateskin-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B09DXJCVX1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AG6UAY9FIUPO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TcXkME9qNxgc-y-_NdosZw.QMisXQzYcbHkeONXKwAUGOZBX_Q1dCzIpkspACJZFds&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Legend+of+the+Taken+Ones%3A+Gateskin+Chronicles&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1764373905&s=digital-text&sprefix=the+legend+of+the+taken+ones+gateskin+chronicles%2Cdigital-text%2C110&sr=1-1 Top reviews from United Kingdom This book was written for 15+ … Continue reading →

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Two reviews of my new book – Wishes!

Posted on September 24, 2025 by jjspina

It’s always a pleasure to receive a review of my books. I am grateful for each one. Thank you, Michele, for your kind review. Thank you, BMGN, for the editorial review. 5.0 out of 5 stars HMM I Wonder… Reviewed in … Continue reading →

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