Category Archives: Jemsbooks blog

New Edition and Cover for Hunting Mariah!

Posted on September 4, 2017 by jjspina

Announcing the new edition and cover of my first novel, Hunting Mariah, is now available on Create Space and coming soon to Amazon, Kindle, Barnes & Noble. BLURB: An insane killer, obsessed with blood and death, seeks revenge with those he perceives … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Book 3 of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series!

Posted on December 20, 2016 by jjspina

Best Book in the Category of YOUNG ADULT  Davey & Derek Junior Detectives: The Case of the Magical Ivory Elephant Janice Spina What a wonderful early Christmas present! Book 3, The Case of the Magical Ivory Elephant: Davey & Derek … Continue reading →

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Blogging Anniversary – Special Promotions!

Posted on December 2, 2016 by jjspina

I can’t believe it but I have been blogging for FOUR YEARS now! WordPress sent me a reminder but I got so busy with stuff that I forgot to post the news! I also received today a notice that I now have … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway – How Far Is Heaven!

Posted on October 17, 2016 by jjspina

Goodreads Giveaway of How Far Is Heaven begins 10/23/16 – 11/23/16. I am happy to do this giveaway as I have done with all previous books. Three printed and autographed books will be offered. The giveaway is available to all in USA, CANADA, … Continue reading →

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My Christmas List of Blessings

Posted on December 13, 2015 by jjspina

I thought it was time to send this beautiful, emotional and heartfelt poem around once again for Christmas in order that more readers would be able to see it. A long-time friend of mine, who I haven’t seen in ages … Continue reading →

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Chapter Nine – Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 12, 2015 by jjspina

Well, today is the last chapter of my short story, The True Meaning of Christmas. I sincerely hope you have enjoyed it. Are you feeling the joy of this beautiful time of year? Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza … Continue reading →

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Chapter Eight – Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by jjspina

The story continues here – The True Meaning of Christmas. If you haven’t read the previous chapters go to Chapter One, Chapter Two, Chapter Three, Chapter Four, Chapter Five, Chapter Six, Chapter Seven. Chapter Nine coming soon. The True Meaning of … Continue reading →

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Chapter Six – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by jjspina

Hi everyone. Welcome back as the short story, The True Meaning of Christmas, continues. If you are just tuning in please go to Chapter One, Two, Three, Four, Five to read the complete story. More chapters will be coming. The True … Continue reading →

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Chapter Four- Short Story – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 7, 2015 by jjspina

I wanted to share this short story again this year. Hope you enjoy it! It will be part of a future short story collection. To celebrate my third blogging anniversary I am posting a short story I wrote last year. … Continue reading →

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Chapter Three – The True Meaning of Christmas!

Posted on December 6, 2015 by jjspina

I shared this short story last year and thought it was time to share again. If you are just tuning in please go to Chapter One and Chapter Two I hope you enjoy this story and it gets you in the true … Continue reading →

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