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

Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – a fun adventure!

Posted on May 15, 2026 by jjspina

Do your children love stories about animals? Do they like raccoons? Do they love stories that make them laugh? Well, check out Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon for some entertaining and engaging illustrations that will keep your children engaged and giggling … Continue reading →

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Award-winning children’s books with life lessons from JEMSBOOKS!

Posted on May 13, 2026 by jjspina

Looking for some entertaining reading for your children that has valuable life lessons, colorful illustrations and stories in rhyme? Look no further than JEMSBOOKS! I have 23 children’s books most of which are in rhyme and all have important life … Continue reading →

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We all need an angel in our lives – Branyrd the Angel Series!

Posted on May 11, 2026 by jjspina

I created this series to give hope to all who are in need. If you need to read something uplifting and inspiring with endearing characters that will resonant with you for a long time, then you must pick up this … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day! Blessings to all Mothers out there!

Posted on May 10, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post I have sent in the past and wanted to share again since it says it all for Mothers everywhere. God bless all mothers on their special day! I don’t know what my kids plan for Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Orioles (Birds) are here!

Posted on May 8, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post that I sent two years ago. I had to share it again now that the Orioles are here! It has some great photos. I also shared some new photos below from this year’s arrivals. There are … Continue reading →

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My favorite birds are now here – Hummingbirds!

Posted on May 7, 2026 by jjspina

Here is a post I sent two years ago about Hummingbirds. This year I spotted my first one on 5/4/26. I didn’t react quick enough to snap a photo, so I will share all these photos from the past of … Continue reading →

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Looking for a psychological mystery with romance?

Posted on May 6, 2026 by jjspina

We all enjoy a mystery but throw in a romance and a psychological aspect to the story and it becomes more gripping. In a Second is one story that you will be hooked on by the first page. I was … Continue reading →

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An unputdownable thriller series – Hunting Mariah!

Posted on May 5, 2026 by jjspina

My first novel published in 2014 was quite a departure from my children’s books. Most people at that time knew me mainly as a children’s author with two children’s books published in 2013. MAINCREST MEDIA AWARD – CRIME FICTION!AUTHORSDB FIRST … Continue reading →

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A memorable short story collection!

Posted on May 2, 2026 by jjspina

An Angel Among Us: A Short Story Collection is an eclectic mix of memorable stories that have surprise endings that will stay with the reader for a long time and make them want to read each story again. FIVE STAR … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in April 2026!

Posted on May 1, 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 April of 2026. Here are the 8 books I read and reviewed for April. … Continue reading →

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