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

Lamby the Lonely Lamb – a sweet story for children!

Posted on May 22, 2026 by jjspina

Children love small animals like lambs. I created this story for my young granddaughter who had a stuffed lamby which she took everywhere. She asked me to write a story about a lamb and make it purple. I had to … Continue reading →

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Remembering pets who were special!

Posted on May 20, 2026 by jjspina

We all love our pets no matter what they are – dogs, cats, gerbils, fish, reptiles, etc. They are special in their own way and make our lives better. I’ve had three dogs, a cat, fish, after I was married … Continue reading →

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Entertaining books about crustaceans!

Posted on May 18, 2026 by jjspina

I wrote two books about crustaceans that were pets in our home in two different fish tanks. One was a crayfish, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish. Jerry was an entertaining character who really was crabby. All my covers were created by … Continue reading →

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Taking a breather for a couple of weeks!

Posted on May 16, 2026 by jjspina

I will be taking off a couple of weeks from writing, blogging and emails. It is time to have a little breather in between projects. I have started book 6 of my fantasy series but plan to publish it at … Continue reading →

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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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