Category Archives: Writing

Introducing Author Victoria Zigler’s New Books!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by jjspina

Please check out these new books by author Victoria Zigler. Thank you, Victoria, for sharing them with us. Jenks the Degu lives in a cage with his three brothers: Jacob, Jasper and Joshua. It might seem like a strange place … Continue reading →

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How Often Should I Publish Posts on my Blog?

Posted on October 16, 2017 by jjspina

This question has plagued me continually since I began blogging. How often should I publish posts on my blog? I don’t know the answer, do you? I don’t think there is a strict rule about this. I think it all … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Weekend in the Mountains of New Hampshire!

Posted on October 16, 2017 by jjspina

We headed out on a glorious sunny Friday morning. The sky was a beautiful azure blue dotted with some small puffy clouds. It promised to be a lovely weekend for my niece’s wedding. We certainly all were praying for beautiful … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be an Indie Author?

Posted on October 1, 2017 by jjspina

I have been an Indie Author since 2013 and often asked myself this question. What does it mean to be an indie author? There are many things that come to mind. Some of them are positive while others are negative. 1. … Continue reading →

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Reading is Good for You!

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jjspina

Jemsbooks.com  Books for all ages! When we read a book it is like traveling around the world, or to outer space, or to a land that only exists in a writer’s mind, or into the mind of a killer, or … Continue reading →

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Reading Gives You Wings to Fly and My Birthday!

Posted on July 7, 2017 by jjspina

Today is supposed to rain all day! I plan to make my own sunshine on this day, July 7th! It’s my birthday!! Please help me celebrate by having a piece of my apple pie! I prefer pie to cake any … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Book from Jemsbooks Now Here!

Posted on May 16, 2017 by jjspina

Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe Here is a sneak peek of the cover done by my husband, John! My newest children’s book is now here – Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe, for ages PS-Grade 3. It is an easy reader for beginner readers and … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Flowers to Share!

Posted on April 25, 2017 by jjspina

When I saw these breaktakingly beautiful flowers I just had to share. Thank you to my friend, Steve, for sending them my way. Words can’t do justice to them. Do you think God will ever run out of ideas? Enjoy … Continue reading →

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Spring has finally sprung!!

Posted on April 23, 2017 by jjspina

An azalea beginning to bloom HAPPY SPRING!! Well, it looks as if spring has finally sprung in New Hampshire, USA! We have had a lot of rainy and cloudy days and it was time for a warmer sunnier day today. … Continue reading →

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 5 Coming!

Posted on April 19, 2017 by jjspina

New Cover Reveal will be soon! I am excited to share that my new book – Book 5 of the Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost will be coming out next month. Blurb: … Continue reading →

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