Category Archives: novels

Sometimes I just want to write and talk to you about this or that! Feeling freer now? Go grey or not?

Posted on June 12, 2021 by jjspina

Sometimes I just want to write and talk to you the only way I can – in my posts. Are you feeling safer now with restrictions being lowered since the Pandemic? Tell me how you feel. I am just starting … Continue reading →

Posted in Feeling free, Going grey naturally, historical fiction, historical novels, Historical/romance, No more masks, novels, novels by J.E. Spina, Wearing masks for safety, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

My New Book and Review is on Sally Cronin’s Blog!

Posted on May 28, 2021 by jjspina

So excited to see my new review on Sally Cronin’s fabulous blog! Thank you so much, Sally, for your kindness and support. Congrats to my fellow authors for their lovely books and reviews there too – Mary Smith, Elizabeth Merry, … Continue reading →

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Writing a Novel. How much is a part of me? Is it really me?

Posted on May 13, 2021 by jjspina

How much of a character or characters in a story are really me? When I write a new story a part of the character or characters carry some of my own characteristics. I guess that can’t be helped. We writers … Continue reading →

Posted in Books for MG/PT/YA, books for PS-Grade 3, historical novels, novels, novels by J.E. Spina, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Jemsbooks Make Perfect Gifts for anyone 18 and Over!

Posted on September 23, 2020 by jjspina

Are you looking for an intriguing mystery, adventure, crime, thriller, suspense, paranormal, romance, sci-fi, fantasy, or short story? Well, look no further, please check out Jemsbooks Novels for 18+. You will find mysteries, thrillers, suspense, crime, romance, paranormal, mystery and … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for Kids of All Ages!

Posted on June 4, 2020 by jjspina

This is a post I previously wrote back in 2017 and wanted to share again in time for the summer. Jemsbooks for all ages for fun summer reading for the whole family! Pre-School – Grade 3  – Written in rhyme … Continue reading →

Posted in animal stories, Award-winning books, Books for all ages, Books for kids, books in rhyme, children's books, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Jemsbooks, kindness to others, middle-grade series, Mystery, novels, Romantic suspense/thriller, Short story collection, Summer reading, summer reading for kids, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 10, 2020 by jjspina

Here is a compilation of Mother’s Day celebrations. I don’t know what we will do this year 2020 with COVID-19. I haven’t been out of the house. My husband has been the one to do the shopping. God bless him! … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be an Indie Author?

Posted on September 11, 2019 by jjspina

Here is an old post I wrote in 2017. It is still relevant and important to all indie authors. I updated it and added a recent article from a local paper, Londonderry Times, on August 22, 2019 that features an … Continue reading →

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Have you Read Hunting Mariah and Mariah’s Revenge Yet? Check out these Book Trailers!

Posted on August 9, 2019 by jjspina

CHECK OUT THESE BOOK TRAILERS OF HUNTING MARIAH AND MARIAH’S REVENGE! Grab your copies today on Amazon (link below) or Barnes & Noble or hop over to the right of this post and click on Purchase Links. Start reading and … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for Kids of All Ages!

Posted on May 24, 2019 by jjspina

This is a post I previously wrote back in 2017 and wanted to share again in time for the summer. Jemsbooks for all ages for fun summer reading for the whole family! Pre-School – Grade 3  – Written in rhyme … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 13, 2019 by jjspina

This is part of a post from 2018 that I wanted to share once again for Mother’s Day. Below is what we did last year. This year we are going over to my son’s and daughter-in-law’s for dinner instead of … Continue reading →

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