Category Archives: Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children’s books, YA and novels

WIP is coming along but much more to do!

Posted on August 16, 2026 by jjspina

I worked on my WIP recently updating my notes on each chapter as I write them, and polishing up what I already have written. I completed a couple more chapters, up to twenty and over 20K words. My plan is … Continue reading →

Posted in Gateskin Chronicles, Tales of the Well: A Short Story Collection, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Summer Beauty – enjoy while you can!

Posted on August 15, 2026 by jjspina

It seems as if summer is swiftly flying by. I stepped outside after dinner out with my hubby to snap these photos of all the beautiful flowering bushes in our yard. We now have over 20 Rose of Sharon Bushes … Continue reading →

Posted in Hydrangeas, Rose of Sharon Bushes, roses, Summer flowers, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

A new banner for JEMSBOOKS!

Posted on August 14, 2026 by jjspina

My husband John and I worked on creating a new banner for JEMSBOOKS. I wanted to share it with you today. I hope you love it as much as I do. We also worked on a new banner for my … Continue reading →

Posted in An Angel Among Us, book reviews, JEMSBOOKS BANNER, Tales of the Well: A Short Story Collection, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

JEMSBOOKS – Books for children, middle-graders, preteens and young adults!

Posted on August 13, 2026 by jjspina

My husband recently did a banner for me with all my children’s and MG/PT/YA books. If you need to know what books I have for these ages, check out this banner. There is something for all your children to read … Continue reading →

Posted in award-winning author, Award-winning books, award-winning children’s books, Best books for children, books for children, Books for children PS-Grade, Books for kids, Books for MG/PT/YA, Books for YA, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A wonderful review of The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on August 12, 2026 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive these wonderful reviews of The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles Book 5! I can’t thank readers enough who review books to help spread word about authors’ books. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8826972260 This is only part of one … Continue reading →

Posted in book reviews, Gateskin Chronicles, The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles Book 5, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A great review of Wishes: A Short Story Collection!

Posted on August 11, 2026 by jjspina

It is always rewarding to see that someone enjoys my books. Here are two new reviews of Wishes: A Short Story Collection. Thank you, readers, for taking the time to write these reviews. I appreciate your support. Wishes is a … Continue reading →

Posted in book reviews, Short story collection, Wishes: A Short Story Collection, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Recipes from Janice’s Kitchen Corner – Potato Salad & Stuffed Peppers!

Posted on August 10, 2026 by jjspina

I recently made stuffed peppers (my husband’s favorite), and on another day for company, I made potato salad. Here is the link to find all my nourishing and delicious recipes that are not too difficult to make. I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Recipes from Janice’s Kitchen Corner, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

A Recipe from Janice’s Kitchen Corner – Spanikopita!

Posted on August 9, 2026 by jjspina

I recently decided to use some Filo or Phyllo dough that I had in my freezer that I have been holding onto for a special occasion. Well, I couldn’t wait any longer and made it today with my company coming. … Continue reading →

Posted in Janice’s Kitchen Corner, Recipe, Spanikopita, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Check out this newsletter for some great books – including Tales of the Well!

Posted on August 8, 2026 by jjspina

I was honored to have my latest book, Tales of the Well: A Short Story Collection, featured on my friend, Effrosyni Moschoudi’s newsletter. There are many other books there also. Please visit and check them out. https://eocampaign1.com/web-version?p=64cd6d16-8fdb-11f1-a503-91ef5e190d96&pt=campaign&t=1786105134&s=878e0c01420e91a5c56ab88eec862a65d23560f31a8487e0c9fe7a29b7f942d7 PROMOS BY BMGN … Continue reading →

Posted in new book, Short story collection, Tales of the Well: A Short Story Collection, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Books Read and Reviewed in July 2026!

Posted on July 31, 2026 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 July of 2026. Here are the 7 books I read and reviewed for … Continue reading →

Posted in Books read and reviewed, Monthly book reviews, Monthly Reads, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments