Category Archives: Writing

Happy New Year Everyone!

Posted on December 31, 2016 by jjspina

I want to extend some special blessings to everyone in the New Year! Some of you are already there in 2017! I hope you will all receive good health and that all your wishes will come true. Here are my … Continue reading →

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A Short Story for Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2016 by jjspina

Hi Everyone! I would like to share a short story I wrote two years ago which I hope to publish in a collection of stories next year. I have since written three more short stories and hope to add six … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Book coming from Jemsbooks!

Posted on October 10, 2016 by jjspina

I am excited to share the cover of a new children’s book from Jemsbooks – Colby the Courageous Cat! Colby is now on Amazon, Kindle, Create Space and coming to Barnes & Noble soon. Colby was my daughter’s pet for nine years and … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Fishes and More!

Posted on September 26, 2016 by jjspina

As most of you know I love birds and post about them often. I also love fish (not the eating kind here). But I do eat my share of all kinds of fish and other seafood. My husband and I … Continue reading →

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 3 is here!

Posted on August 9, 2016 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that Book 3 of my MG/PT series, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, The Case of the Magical Ivory Elephant, is now available on Create Space and coming this week to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Reviews of How Far Is Heaven!

Posted on August 6, 2016 by jjspina

I am so excited to receive these wonderful reviews of my new novel, How Far Is Heaven. Thank you to the lovely people who wrote these reviews and thank you to all readers who do reviews! Reviews are like Christmas presents each … Continue reading →

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Thank You Friends!

Posted on July 8, 2016 by jjspina

July 7th was my birthday! It was a wonderful day spent with my amazing husband. There were many blessings, roses of all colors, perfume, out to the movies to see Tarzan (wonderful movie), then we picked up lobsters and steamers … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July USA!

Posted on July 3, 2016 by jjspina

May we all live in peace and prosperity. May we feel safe in our homes. May our children grow up without fear. May we make love not war. Peace to all peoples and all nations. Thank you for stopping by. … Continue reading →

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Summer is Here and So Are the Roses!

Posted on June 27, 2016 by jjspina

SUMMER IS HERE AND SO ARE THE ROSES AND OTHER FLOWERS! Petunias, geraniums and marigolds! I love the summer, not because I could go to the beach or just sit out on my deck or take a walk and enjoy … Continue reading →

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A Happy Anniversary – Blessings & Thanks!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by jjspina

  My husband and I recently celebrated our 17th anniversary! I can’t believe how fast the time has flown! He sent these me these gorgeous roses! I feel blessed in so many ways. These are the reasons: I have a … Continue reading →

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