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An old interview with AllAuthor.com!

Posted on September 14, 2025 by jjspina

I recently came across this interview I had several years ago with AllAuthor.com. They are such a wonderful promotional site to work with and so helpful. They make promoting fun to do and not just a chore. Here is my … Continue reading →

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My favorite season is here – fall!

Posted on September 13, 2025 by jjspina

It is sad to see summer leave but there is always a return of warm weather in Indian summer. During early fall we often have some warm weather return. I look forward to that but I do love the fall! … Continue reading →

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Charlie Kirk – Rest In Peace!

Posted on September 12, 2025 by jjspina

I don’t like to talk about politics but I must say something about this recent assassination of this man. We have all heard about him and how much he was loved by so many. Evidently, there was one person who … Continue reading →

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Next WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 5!

Posted on September 12, 2025 by jjspina

I am getting ready to publish my present WIP, a short story collection. Watch for it soon! The next WIP is already in progress. I have completed the first chapter and will get back to it soon. Since this series … Continue reading →

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Pray for the Families of the Victims of 911! WE WILL NEVER FORGET – AMERICA STRONG!

Posted on September 11, 2025 by jjspina

I have shared this post each year since 2001 of a day that I will never forget along with many others who witnessed this horrific event. It is one of the worst and most frightening things that I remember in … Continue reading →

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Happy fish in our tank!

Posted on September 10, 2025 by jjspina

All our new fish are doing well adjusting to their new waterworld and getting along with the other fish. It’s wonderful to see how well they are all doing. I don’t want to jinx myself by saying this though. Here … Continue reading →

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WIP is in editing stages!

Posted on September 9, 2025 by jjspina

Watch for my newest book coming in September. It is still in the editing stages as my content editor, John, continues to look it over. I have made some adjustments and additions to make each story better after my other … Continue reading →

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Do your children like to make believe?

Posted on September 8, 2025 by jjspina

Well, I have the series just right for them. Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Series. There are six books in this series with six stories in each one. They are perfect stories to read to your children or have … Continue reading →

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A lovely new review of Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab!

Posted on September 7, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see a new review of my children’s book, Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab. Thank you so much, Barbara, for the lovely review. I was pleased to hear. that you enjoyed it! Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab … Continue reading →

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A fun & ghostly series for girls!

Posted on September 6, 2025 by jjspina

Are your middle-graders and preteens looking for an exciting and magical series of six books? This is the series for them, Abby & Holly. They will be hooked from the first book and want to read them all to find … Continue reading →

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