Category Archives: The Legend of the Taken Ones

WIP coming along as an epic production!

Posted on April 11, 2022 by jjspina

My latest WIP, Book 2 of the Gateskin Chronicles Series is coming along. I have been fortunate to be able to work more lately on this continuing fantasy. It is quite an epic production with the myriad characters, lands, spells, … Continue reading →

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Do You Know How Many Words are estimated to be in each Book Genre?

Posted on March 30, 2022 by jjspina

When I decided to write a new genre I didn’t realize how epic this fantasy series would be! I’ve written other novels but not like this. Each time I write in a new genre I think over what the general … Continue reading →

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The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) 3 Winners of Goodreads Giveaway!

Posted on March 8, 2022 by jjspina

I am happy to announce that I have three winners for the Goodreads Giveaway of my fantasy novel, The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1). The Giveaway ended 3/6/22! Thank you, all, for entering this contest. There … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway – The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) Sign up today!

Posted on February 22, 2022 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that starting today 2/22/22 and ending 3/6/22 I have entered my new fantasy book, The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) into a Goodreads Giveaway, information below. Enter today for a chance … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Review of The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1)!

Posted on February 8, 2022 by jjspina

I received a wonderful review today from a reviewer for Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. It was like getting an early Christmas gift! I am still jumping around and doing my happy dance! Thank you, reviewer, for this gift of a … Continue reading →

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Update on WIP – Book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on January 23, 2022 by jjspina

I took nearly four months off to rest after publishing my epic fantasy series, The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1). I have never taken off that long from working on a book. This WIP took a … Continue reading →

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Back to work on WIP – Book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on January 7, 2022 by jjspina

Recently I sent out an all call for my fellow authors to invite them to do guest interviews on my blog. Well, I have received several at this writing. Wow! Yikes! I managed to schedule posts for most of them … Continue reading →

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Working on Book 2 of the Gateskin Series!

Posted on October 28, 2021 by jjspina

I have been busy with family get-togethers, birthdays, dinners with friends and doctor appointments. My break is not yet over from my books but I began once again picking up with Chapter One of the new book in Gateskin Chronicles. … Continue reading →

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A New Review of YA Fantasy – The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1)!

Posted on September 28, 2021 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this new review of my YA Fantasy, The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1)! Thank you, Canadian reader, for this lovely review! So happy you enjoyed it! If you haven’t check out … Continue reading →

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A Book Trailer for new novel – The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1)!

Posted on September 23, 2021 by jjspina

Here is a book trailer that I created for my newest book, a fantasy series for 13+ – The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1). Let the adventure begin! I am excited about this new book. It … Continue reading →

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