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

Pumpkin eater strikes again!

Posted on October 22, 2026 by jjspina

Pumpkin eater has struck again! Check out this pumpkin at the bottom of the stairs in the front of my house. I have photos below of before after the pumpkin eater struck. We haven’t seen the culprit, but it could … Continue reading →

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Fall is the perfect time to read! Trees are looking beautiful!

Posted on October 19, 2026 by jjspina

I love the fall with all the trees dressed in their kaleidoscope of colors that delight the eye. Here are some photos I snapped on a ride to my grandson’s soccer game of all the beauty. It’s beginning to feel … Continue reading →

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Are you looking for something spooky to read this Halloween Season?

Posted on October 14, 2026 by jjspina

JEMSBOOKS has all kinds of books for you and your family to read this Halloween season. If you are looking for a spooky, haunted, shocking book, check out these choices for you. In this post I will talk about a … Continue reading →

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A TV Interview with Linda Maria Frank!

Posted on October 13, 2026 by jjspina

Recently I was interviewed by a fellow author, Linda Maria Frank, on her TVL station. Here is the link to see my interview. https://1drv.ms/v/c/c11a7a29334f97ac/IQAxH-EO2DyTT73C4dJvGmeRAY0NEF7saK-zedLhM703YgY It was such a fun interview with this lovely lady that I didn’t want to see … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in September 2026!

Posted on October 4, 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 September of 2026. Here are the 5 books I read and reviewed for September. … Continue reading →

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Award-winning children’s books for PS-Grade 3!

Posted on October 3, 2026 by jjspina

If you are looking for some entertaining children’s books that have won many book awards, look no further because you will find 23 books that you children will love and want to read often at JEMSBOOKS! Hop on JEMSBOOKS EXPRESS … Continue reading →

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How do you stay positive?

Posted on October 2, 2026 by jjspina

I try each to think of something that I am thankful for each day. There are so many things that come to mind. Here is what my list looks like: What are you thankful for and how do you stay … Continue reading →

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Unputdownable thriller/mystery/suspense/serial crime – Hunting Mariah and Mariah’s Revenge!

Posted on October 1, 2026 by jjspina

Are you in the mood to be gripped by an unputdownable thriller/mystery/suspense/serial crime? If you haven’t read Hunting Mariah and Mariah’s Revenge my two-book series that will have you turning pages late into the night. You will be hooked from … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband!

Posted on September 30, 2026 by jjspina

My husband, John, is 84 today! He is such a wonderful husband, so supportive and thoughtful of my every need. He is the sole support of my writing and helps me by illustrating and creating my book covers. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Visitors to our back yard and trees are changing and fall activities!

Posted on September 29, 2026 by jjspina

It was nice to see our latest visitors to our back yard – two grateful and beautiful deer. I enjoy seeing them every time and never tire of their visits. My husband snapped these two photos recently before they ran … Continue reading →

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