Category Archives: Writing

Editing, Editing and Editing Again!

Posted on February 12, 2018 by jjspina

I am deep into editing the sequel to my first novel, Hunting Mariah. I am nearly through it for the fourth or maybe fifth time. I can’t remember now. The more I look at it the more I want to … Continue reading →

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Year 2017 in Review! Happy New Year to all in 2018!

Posted on December 27, 2017 by jjspina

This is my second Newsletter for 2017. This is my 2017 year in review.   This newsletter is my way of keeping you in the loop of new books and happenings with Jemsbooks. There have been some new additions and … Continue reading →

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Jemsbooks for Christmas!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by jjspina

I recently received a surprise. One of the winners of my 5th Blogging Anniversary drawing – Annika Perry – sent me a photo of the book she won, Hunting Mariah. She made it look so festive in the center of her lovely … Continue reading →

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Memories of Aruba!

Posted on November 18, 2017 by jjspina

We have had such a wonderful time in Aruba this year. We were fortunate enough to get three weeks there. Our last night was a special time for all. Here are the friends we met many years ago and continue … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Aruba Almost Over!!

Posted on November 15, 2017 by jjspina

View from our third week on the 14th floor of the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort It has been a wonderful vacation in Aruba – three weeks, and it’s not over yet! We are enjoying the last few days lazing … Continue reading →

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Third Week in Beautiful Aruba!

Posted on November 12, 2017 by jjspina

We are in our third week in lovely Aruba – One Happy Island! The first week I mentioned we were on the 8th floor, second week on the 9th floor and the third and final week (sighs) on the 14th … Continue reading →

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Week Two in Beautiful Aruba!

Posted on November 5, 2017 by jjspina

Week two in Aruba – we are now on the 9th floor. The view just keeps getting better. We are no longer on the sunset side. We face the pools and pool bar and restaurant. It’s still lovely! Here are … Continue reading →

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More Views of Aruba!

Posted on November 5, 2017 by jjspina

In case you are just tuning in – we are in Aruba for three weeks. I can’t get enough of this beautiful place. We have been coming for nineteen years together but I first visited Aruba in 1986. It has … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on October 31, 2017 by jjspina

There is nowhere else in this world that I have visited where I have felt more relaxed and refreshed than on the beautiful island 🌴 of Aruba. The weather is hot 85-95 all year round but with tropical breezes that cool … Continue reading →

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Is There Life Before and After Writing?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by jjspina

Growing up I was always shy, quiet and stayed to myself. My mother never had to entertain me or worry about me being bored. I had plenty to do and that was without any of the technology that we have … Continue reading →

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