Category Archives: The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1)

Busy working on a new book in my fantasy series!

Posted on February 21, 2025 by jjspina

I am readying my latest children’s book for publication. I will be sharing the cover soon. I plan to publish it on March 1, 2025. Watch for this new book from Jems Books. In between publishing this children’s book, I … Continue reading →

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Book trailers for Gateskin Chronicles Books 1-3!

Posted on January 13, 2025 by jjspina

Soon I will be working on Book 4 of the Gateskin Chronicles Series. Here are the other book trailers to wet our appetite for this fantasy adventure series that has been recommended by Mom’s Choice Awards and awarded three Gold … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks make perfect gifts for Young Adults this Christmas!

Posted on December 11, 2024 by jjspina

Here are some books for Young Adults on your Christmas list. Books make the perfect gift for everyone on your list. If you would like an autographed book from JemsBooks, please contact me by email at jjspina@comcast.net as soon as … Continue reading →

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New projects from JemsBooks!

Posted on December 4, 2024 by jjspina

I plan on working on some short stories for children once again but this time they will not be bedtime stories but something different. This may only be one book. My present WIP is book 4 of Gateskin Chronicles which … Continue reading →

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WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 3 is in editing stages!

Posted on April 25, 2024 by jjspina

My latest WIP is in the final editing stages. This is the most difficult part of the whole process of writing and my least favorite too. This has to be done no matter what. I will complete it soon, I … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal of Gateskin Chronicles Book 3!

Posted on April 8, 2024 by jjspina

This new book in the Gateskin Chronicles Book 3 was an epic undertaking. I began writing it in the summer of 2023 and just finished it. Now I am in the editing stages which will take another week or so … Continue reading →

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Gateskin 3 is finished – now time to edit!!

Posted on March 25, 2024 by jjspina

It is always a good feeling to complete a book but at the same time sad to see it end. In series like this, Gateskin Chronicles, a fantasy/adventure, the story continues until the series ends. I plan to have six … Continue reading →

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WIP – Coming along – more work to do!

Posted on March 17, 2024 by jjspina

I can’t believe all the things that have gotten in the way of my working on my latest project. That’s life! With the myriad updates that we are doing in our home, I haven’t found time to write at all. … Continue reading →

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WIP Coming Along!

Posted on February 29, 2024 by jjspina

I have been busy with my WIP, therefore, I haven’t found time to post much. I haven’t had the opportunity to write every day until recently. This is due to getting up earlier and having more time on my hands … Continue reading →

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WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 3 coming along!

Posted on February 21, 2024 by jjspina

This latest book in the Gateskin Chronicles is demanding and time consuming. I am already over 300 pages and over 44K words and no end in sight! Yikes! Being a pantser I never know when the characters are going to … Continue reading →

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