Category Archives: children’s books

Today’s Guest for Coffee: Award-Winning Children’s Author Janice Spina

Posted on August 10, 2018 by jjspina

I was thrilled to be asked to be interviewed on Noelle Granger’s blog. Thank you, Noelle! Please stop over and check out my interview and maybe learn something new about me. While you are there peruse Noelle’s lovely site. She … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Victoria Zigler!

Posted on August 7, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH VICTORIA ZIGLER! Victoria Zigler Please help me welcome author Victor Zigler to Jemsbooks Blog Segment, Interview an Author. Tori was here in three previous posts –  here, here and here. It’s a pleasure to have you back again, Tori. … Continue reading →

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Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab is climbing on Amazon!

Posted on July 22, 2018 by jjspina

CLARENCE HENRY  THE HERMIT CRAB IS CLIMBING ON AMAZON! Every so often I check my stats on Amazon. Today Clarence Henry is moving up. I hope he keeps going up! He is presently at #39 in Kindle Books. Amazon Best … Continue reading →

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Calling all Authors for Guest Posts or Interviews!

Posted on July 21, 2018 by jjspina

I happened upon a wonderful post today by Mindy McGinnis on her blog. Check it out here. She gives a list of six ways to support your favorite authors. We authors will thank you for all that you can do to … Continue reading →

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I am excited to have Janice Spina on my blog…

Posted on July 3, 2018 by jjspina

I was honored recently to be on Rhonda Patton’s blog. She was a gracious host. Please stop over and check out my interview and then peruse Rhonda’s lovely blog. Hugs and thanks to Rhonda! via I am excited to have … Continue reading →

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Writing in Different Genres!

Posted on June 14, 2018 by jjspina

              Writing in Different Genres How important is it for authors to be able to write across genres? First of all, not everyone cares to write in multi-genres. There are some who choose to … Continue reading →

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Reading is Good for You!

Posted on June 10, 2018 by jjspina

This is a post from 2017 that I wanted to share again. It is extremely important to know about the value of reading not only for your mind but for your general health. Read on….. Jemsbooks.com  Books for all ages! … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lucy!

Posted on June 8, 2018 by jjspina

LIMERICK – JEMSBOOKS – LUCY THE TALENTED TOY TERRIER! Here is the last limerick for my young children’s books – ages 0-8, grades – PS-Gr 3. Hope you enjoy it! Read about all the other Limericks for Jemsbooks, Louey, Ricky, … Continue reading →

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Going Offline for a Little While!

Posted on June 8, 2018 by jjspina

Hi everyone! If you don’t hear from me for a little while it is because I will be taking some time off soon for rest, relaxation and to get away from social media and all that goes with it. I … Continue reading →

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Jemsbooks – Award and 5-Star Reviews!

Posted on June 6, 2018 by jjspina

JEMSBOOKS – AWARD & 5-STAR REVIEWS! I feel blessed and thankful for all the good things that have come my way recently. THANK YOU GOD! Authors are hard workers. I know how hard my fellow author friends online work. Each … Continue reading →

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