Category Archives: YA fantasy

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

Posted on July 23, 2022 by jjspina

It’s like Christmas once again! I received another wonderful review of Book 2 The Unknown Territory (Gateskin Chronicles)! I am thrilled! Thank you, Amazon Customer, for this lovely review and for taking the time to post it! It is greatly … Continue reading →

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New Review of The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1)!

Posted on July 14, 2022 by jjspina

I am excited to share this new review of Book 1 on my fantasy series, The Legend of the Taken Ones, Gateskin Chronicles. Thank you, Theodocia McLean! It’s like receiving early Christmas presents each time I receive a review. I … Continue reading →

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It’s My Birthday! I’m giving away a free Kindle copy of one of my books – your choice!

Posted on July 7, 2022 by jjspina

Would you like a free e-book of your choice of any one of my books to help me celebrate my birthday today? I am feeling generous and happy and want to share my blessings with you by offering you a … Continue reading →

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NEW BOOK FROM JEMSBOOKS IS HERE! THE UNKNOWN TERRITORY (GATESKIN CHRONICLES BOOK 2)!

Posted on July 2, 2022 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that my new book in the fantasy series is now here – The Unknown Territory (Gateskin Chronicles Book 2)! Cover created by my husband, John! This is an epic series. Each book grows exponentially which … Continue reading →

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Two Works In Progress now! New Books coming from Jemsbooks!

Posted on April 25, 2022 by jjspina

I am still working on Book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles. It’s coming along nicely. Just when I thought I would complete this book first before beginning another one, I found some short stories I had tucked away for another day. … Continue reading →

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Writing is so much fun and magical! Let the Magic Begin!

Posted on April 18, 2022 by jjspina

I love to write! I never realized how much fun it would be to create stories, worlds, people, places, things, creatures out of words. It is magical to sit at my keyboard and let my imagination go wild. My muse … Continue reading →

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WIP coming along as an epic production!

Posted on April 11, 2022 by jjspina

My latest WIP, Book 2 of the Gateskin Chronicles Series is coming along. I have been fortunate to be able to work more lately on this continuing fantasy. It is quite an epic production with the myriad characters, lands, spells, … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Review of The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1)!

Posted on February 8, 2022 by jjspina

I received a wonderful review today from a reviewer for Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. It was like getting an early Christmas gift! I am still jumping around and doing my happy dance! Thank you, reviewer, for this gift of a … Continue reading →

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Busy on my WIP and Crocheting and More!

Posted on January 13, 2022 by jjspina

The weather is in the deep freeze here in New England – low temps to below zero. I am staying in and keeping warm by working on my WIP and at night crocheting with blanket yarn that sits on my … Continue reading →

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Back to work on WIP – Book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on January 7, 2022 by jjspina

Recently I sent out an all call for my fellow authors to invite them to do guest interviews on my blog. Well, I have received several at this writing. Wow! Yikes! I managed to schedule posts for most of them … Continue reading →

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