Category Archives: MG/PT/YA Books

NEW BOOK COMING FROM JEMSBOOKS! COVER REVEAL!

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

Are you ready for a new book in the Abby & Holly Series? Introducing Abby & Holly Series, Book 3, Secrets of the Trunk. Well, I have been avidly working on Book 3 of this series for both girls and … Continue reading →

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Book 2 Mystery Series for Girls and Boys – Abby & Holly Series!

Posted on August 2, 2019 by

This is Book 2 of Abby & Holly Series, Unfortunate Events. All my series books for MG/PT/YA are stand along books that can be read in any order but I recommend reading them in order. The characters do grow in … Continue reading →

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Mystery Series for MG/PT/YA Girls and Boys – Abby & Holly Series, Book 1!

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

This is my newest series for both girls and boys, Abby & Holly, School Dance. These two characters, Abby & Holly, were first introduced in Book 5 of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series. If you would like to begin … Continue reading →

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Do Your Middle-Graders and Preteens Love Mysteries?

Posted on July 11, 2019 by

I have written two separate series for boys and girls ages 8-13, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Books 1-6, and Abby & Holly Series, Books 1 & 2. Both of these series are enjoyed by boys and girls and … Continue reading →

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Book Signing at Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA – June 29, 2019 – 12 Noon – 6:00 pm FREE TO PUBLIC!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

2019 New England Authors Expo Saturday, June 29, 2019 Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill Campus Moore Atrium in the Hartleb Technology Center 100 Elliot Street, Haverhill MA This event is free to the public! 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM All … Continue reading →

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A New Book is Coming in the Abby & Holly Series for Summer Reading!

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

I am presently working on Book three in the Abby & Holly Series. Writing these books is a sheer joy to me. I feel like a kid again! Check out the whole series for your MG/PT/YA girls and boys for … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner for Jemsbooks!

Posted on June 4, 2019 by

I am thrilled to announce that my book, Abby & Holly Series Book 2, Unfortunate Events, won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award! Thank you, Pinnacle, for this honor! I am truly grateful. Blurb: Abby and Holly are cousins who are … Continue reading →

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Calling all Authors for Guest Posts or Interviews!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by

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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What Will You and Your Children be Reading this Summer?

Posted on May 16, 2019 by

It feels like summer will never get here. This spring in New England USA has been rainy and cold. But we New Englanders are a hardy stock and know that if we just show a little patience summer will be … Continue reading →

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Where Does Inspiration Come from?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

I wonder sometimes where inspiration comes from. I never know when or where my muse is going to inspire me. Plans can be made sometimes to write but they don’t always work out. When I write a book I begin … Continue reading →

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