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Animal stories for children for Christmas!

Posted on December 18, 2025 by jjspina

I have written several stories about animals including some about pets that I have had. These stories are entertaining for your young children and will keep them engaged. Have you read any of these books to your children? What better … Continue reading →

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What do you wish for Christmas? Check out Wishes: A Short Story Collection today!

Posted on December 17, 2025 by jjspina

I always have many wishes each year at this time like everyone else. My wishes are that the world will work together to stay out of war, feed the hungry, care for the elderly, assure the military that they have … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! Blessings to those who are in need!

Posted on December 15, 2025 by jjspina

This is a blessed time of year for all! We each have our own beliefs and customs. I pray that everyone is safe with their families during this time. My heart is breaking recently for those who have been injured … Continue reading →

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Children’s books in series for Christmas!

Posted on December 14, 2025 by jjspina

Most of my children’s books are individual stories but I do have a few series for your children to enjoy. Here are the books in series. These books are for PS-Grade 3 children. These books will provide hours of entertainment … Continue reading →

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A Special Christmas Story in An Angel Among Us!

Posted on December 13, 2025 by jjspina

If you are looking for a touching and emotional Christmas story, look no further than my short story collection, An Angel Among Us! This collection has 15 stories all in eclectic genres that have a twist at the endings. The … Continue reading →

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Do your children love crustaceans?

Posted on December 8, 2025 by jjspina

We have had several crustaceans in our saltwater tanks and freshwater tanks. I was so enamored by these creatures that I wrote two stories about my favorite ones – a hermit crab and a crayfish. Here is Clarence Henry the … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in November 2025!

Posted on December 6, 2025 by jjspina

Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of November of 2025. Here are the 7 books I read and reviewed for November. … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks for MG/PT for Christmas!

Posted on December 6, 2025 by jjspina

JemsBooks has two fun series for your middle-graders/preteens for Christmas or any time of the year. This series has received multiple awards and is a favorite of MG/PT and adults alike. Once you begin reading you will be taken away … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks for YA for Christmas!

Posted on December 5, 2025 by jjspina

I have an award-winning fantasy series for your Young Adults that they will love. LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN for your YA today or purchase for Christmas or other holidays. This series will have six books at completion of the series. … Continue reading →

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First Snowstorm!

Posted on December 4, 2025 by jjspina

We finally received our first snowstorm this week. We have at least 6-8 inches of pristine snow until it gets well traveled on. Sigh! I love seeing how white and sparkling it looks in the bright daylight. Now that I … Continue reading →

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