Category Archives: YA fantasy

The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1 won a Book Excellence Award Finalist!

Posted on March 13, 2023 by jjspina

I am honored to receive this latest award from Book Excellence Awards! Thank you, Book Excellence! It’s always exciting to receive an award for one of my books! Book Excellence Awards Honoree – FINALIST The Legend of the Taken Ones … Continue reading →

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What to do on school vacation!

Posted on February 18, 2023 by jjspina

There’s always something to do while on school vacation – movies, indoor activity centers, getting together with friends, going out to eat and of course reading a ton of books of your choice. It’s more fun to read a book … Continue reading →

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Kindle Countdown Deal – The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) Begins 12/13/22 and Ends 12/17/22!

Posted on December 12, 2022 by jjspina

Christmas will soon be upon us. I’m offering some great Kindle Countdown Deals to help you with your choices for Christmas gifts. I hope at this time you picked up your copy of my first deal which ends 12/12/22 – … Continue reading →

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What Genres Do you Like to Read? Do you like fantasy?

Posted on November 16, 2022 by jjspina

Since I enjoy writing in different genres for all ages, I am curious about which genres are your favorites. I am open to doing something different and enjoy creating new stories in a varied way. I would love to hear … Continue reading →

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Books for Young Adults for Halloween!

Posted on October 24, 2022 by jjspina

I have two books in my fantasy series so far for Young Adults, Ages 15+. These are adventuresome books with lots of action, wizards, fairies, magic, good against evil and strange and unusual creatures, some you will love while others … Continue reading →

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Do you love Fantasy? I’m not sure yet!

Posted on September 13, 2022 by jjspina

Fantasy isn’t my favorite genre. But here I am writing a six-book fantasy series! Who can figure? I didn’t realize how difficult it is to write. I was used to writing children’s, MG/PT/YA and novels for 18+. Here are books … Continue reading →

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Kindle Countdown Deal – The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) – $1.99 beginning 9/5/22 and ending 9/9/22!

Posted on September 5, 2022 by jjspina

Now is the time to grab your copy of my fantasy series book 1: The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1)! I am featured a Kindle Countdown Deal beginning 9/5/22 and ending 9/9/22! Check it out and … Continue reading →

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The Reviews Keep coming on Gateskin 2 The Unknown Territory!

Posted on August 4, 2022 by jjspina

What a wonderful feeling to receive another wonderful review of my fantasy series, book 2, The Unknown Territory (Gateskin Chronicles Book 2)! If you haven’t read this series yet, please check it out on Amazon. Let the Adventures Begin and … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Gateskin Chronicles Book 2 The Unknown Territory!

Posted on August 2, 2022 by jjspina

Receiving a new review is such a wonderful feeling! I am thrilled to share this review of The Unknown Territory (Gateskin Chronicles Book 2) by this reader. Thank you, Mystery Fran! Mystery “Fran” 5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book! … Continue reading →

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The Adventures Continue in Gateskin Chronicles Book 2 The Unknown Territory! Summer Reading for YA!

Posted on July 29, 2022 by jjspina

If you have already read Book 1 of Gateskin Chronicles The Legend of the Taken Ones, then you are ready for the continuing adventures in Book 2 of this fantasy series. Here are the links to check them both out. … Continue reading →

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