We finally received our first snowstorm this week. We have at least 6-8 inches of pristine snow until it gets well traveled on. Sigh! I love seeing how white and sparkling it looks in the bright daylight.
Now that I have been retired for many years I don’t have to go out in the snow and risk my life traveling to work as I did for many years. It feels so good!
Here are some pics I snapped during the storm and the next day. Isn’t it pretty? Haha! Not too pretty to drive in but the next day things are much better to traverse.
The sky was so blue as you can see in these photos above that it enhances the beauty of the snow. Don’t you think?
Wherever you live I hope that you are enjoying the season you are in and staying safe and warm or cool whatever makes you happy. I am staying cozy and warm in my house with plenty of warm afghans that I made. I am thankful that I made them especially this time of the year.
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Soon Christmas will be upon us. I hope that you will include books in your purchases for Christmas. There is nothing better than a book for everyone to show how much you care about your loved ones. I can’t have enough books on my Kindle and keep adding more all the time.
Branyrd the Angel Books 1-3
JemsBooks has three formats now for all the novels for 18+ and Young Adult – paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Children’s and MG/PT have two formats – paperback and ebook. There is something for everyone to read – all ages and in multi-genres.
Branyrd the Angel Books 3 & 4
Gateskin Chronicles is a fantasy/adventure series for 15+ but adults enjoy it too, that is why I included it in this selection of novels. It is a multi-award-winning series. Watch for book 5 coming in 2026.
Branyrd the Angel Series is an inspirational/religious/anthology with the theme of mercy, love and hope and good against evil.
Hunting Mariah and Mariah’s Revenge are a two-part thriller/suspense/mystery/serial crime that you won’t be able to put down.
How Far is Heaven is a paranormal/romance/mystery that will grip your heart and bring tears to your eyes. Warning: Keep the tissue box close by.
An Angel Among Us is a short story collection that is eclectic in nature with 15 multi-genre stories.
In a Second is a clairvoyant/romance/mystery/psychological drama with an unforgettable character that will capture your heart.
Lubelia Alycea is a historical fiction/romance that is a memorable story that is dedicated to and in the memory of my one hundred-year-old grandmother.
Wishes is an eclectic selection of short stories with the theme of wishes running through each story.
Here are some reviews of these books by satisfied readers:
Branyrd 4Branyrd 2Mariah’s Revenge
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 September 2025 Format: Kindle Edition
This is the first book I’ve read by this author, its a good all-around children’s/young adult fantasy read. Genuinely written, with heart and effort. How family ties alongside, love, magic and bravery win through. Well written and flows with ease, the family love between the siblings and parents leaps from the page.
This book was written for 15+ because some of the material in later books could be unpleasant for younger children to read. There is never any illicit language or matter in any of my books for YA. Watch for book 5 coming in 2026! There will be six books in this series at completion unless the characters insist on sharing more stories with me.
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I was just reminded that this is my 13th Anniversary with WordPress! I had forgotten how long it has been since I first began blogging with WordPress. It has been a memorable time!
Please help me celebrate this memorable time. I will be giving away two books from my 50 books – a children’s book and a novel for 18+. If you would like a chance to win one of these books, please send me an email with FREE BOOK in the Subject Line to jjspina@comcast.net today. The first two emails I receive will each win one of these books. This is for USA only, sorry everyone else. I will announce which two books that will be given away afterwards.
Here are my 23 children’s books PS-Grade 3:
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Here are all my 11 Novels for 18+:
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I can still remember the first time I posted my first blog here. I was so nervous and didn’t think anyone would respond. Of course, I didn’t get a lot of responses but I was happy to receive the few that I did. After the first post, it became easier for me to write. I found it exhilarating to come up with new things to post about. Then I began to receive more and more responses and followers. I am honored and thrilled to have so many followers now. Please keep coming back to JemsBooks where there is always something brewing!
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READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
I hope everyone had a wonderful day of Thanksgiving with your family and friends and plenty of food, fun and frivolity and of course love! There is always room for love! I feel blessed to have loved ones to spend time with. I wish you all good things in life, my friends.
We spend Thanksgiving with family at my sister’s house. This year my kids and grandkids won’t be there for dinner but my daughter and family may stop over later for dessert. I will miss my son and family but it is only fair to share them with other family members. I will see them all on Christmas Eve at my house.
Thanksgiving Word ArtThanksgiving Turkey
These photos above were of last year’s dinner and pies. This year I made only one pie. If I make them, I will be sure to eat them! Yikes! I can’t afford to eat any more pie. I recently made an apple pie for a friend who came to dinner. I am still eating it! I don’t dare go near a scale!
These pies were made recently below. I am still eating the apple pie! Pumpkin pie is for dinner at my sister’s house.They will be gone soon with the help of others.
Apple piePumpkin pie
Enjoy your day and stay safe and well. God bless you with all good things in life. Eat slowly and enjoy each morsel. Take tums or alka selter later! Sigh!
I made the little ones these stuffed Stitches as a surprise. I hope they like them! I love crocheting so much and make all kinds of gifts for family.
I hope everyone had a wonderful time with family and friends and had plenty to eat. We had a wonderful time with family and stuffed ourselves until we couldn’t move. I am still full today. We will probably finishing up the leftovers tomorrow.
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READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!
I am thrilled to announce that my newest book, Wishes: A Short Story Collection, won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards! I am over the moon about this prestigious award and am honored and humbled by MCA for choosing my book! Thank you, #MomsChoiceAwards!
This is an eclectic short story collection of six stories.
Sometimes the things we wish for in life are not always what they seem. We have good times and bad but try to make the best of it all. There are occasions when we make wishes without thinking.
Like the saying goes, ‘Be careful what you wish for.’ While other times, things work out for the better, much to our surprise.
This collection will make you think about the next time you make a wish.
Do you make wishes? I do, and one wish that I made came true! A Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards was what I wished for! I am so happy and honored!
If you haven’t read this book, please check it out soon. I think you will enjoy the short stories and be careful what you wish for from now on. Of course, some of the wishes in this collection are positive and will delight and surprise you. I would love to hear which stories you enjoyed the most. My favorite one was One More Chance. When I wrote it, I felt a deep seated sadness then a light-heartedness that lifted me up. I hope it effects you profoundly too.
Wishes are so important to all of us. We make wishes all through our life for good things to come our way and when they don’t we wish for something better to make up for the disappointments. Life isn’t easy for many and I pray and wish that you all receive good blessings in your lives.
This collection is for 18+ because there are some things that children would not understand. It is anthology of mystery and religious short stories. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I enjoyed writing them. I plan to do another short story collection in the near future.
Novels for 18+ books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and also by clicking on covers to the right of this post.
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I can’t believe how fast the holidays are approaching! This is what happens every year once we return from our Aruba vacation – the holidays creep up on us. I shopped online for all the things I needed and now I have to wrap.
We won’t be decorating until after Thanksgiving even though many have already done this. I noticed one of the restaurants in Aruba was already decorated for Christmas before Halloween! That is a little early, don’t you think? Stores do the same thing. They have Halloween stuff out and Christmas things too at the same time!
Well, like I always say, books make perfect gifts for the holidays, do you agree? I plan to gift many of my books to family. They expect it! Haha! I just wish they would do some reviews for me! Sigh!
Here are some children’s books that would delight your children this holiday season. They will make your children happy and they will learn valuable life lessons at the same time.
These books are mostly all in rhyme with colorful illustrations created by my husband, John. There are baby animals and fun things about each one for your children to learn. PS-Grade 3 and up will enjoy these stories. There are short stories in chapter books for ages 5-8 about different animals, places and things that will intrigue your children and make them want to read them again and again.
Reading is important not only to keep your children’s reading levels up all year long but also it can increase their vocabulary, spark their creativity, enhance their health and wellbeing, and encourage them to become lovers of books. Let’s bring up a generation of readers and thinkers who will become successful and confident adults one day.
Here are the life lessons your children will learn from my children’s books:
Louey the Lazy Elephant – Louey teaches children the importance of not being lazy and always listening to your mother.
Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – Ricky teaches children to always listen to their mother.
Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – Jerry teaches children that it is okay to be different, be the best you can be and be happy with who you are.
Lamby the Lonely Lamb – Lamby teaches children to accept differences and to be kind to others.
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – Jesse teaches children that friends are important, and mothers know best.
Broose the Moose on the Loose –Broose teaches children to be kind and accepting of others who are different than you are.
Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey – Sebastian teaches children how important it is to be kind to animals, that animals have feelings too like humans and deserve our respect.
Colby the Courageous Cat – Colby teaches children to love one another and take care of their siblings.
Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe – Jeffrey teaches children to be brave and help others in need.
Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab – Clarence Henry teaches children to work hard and do the best you can do and be happy with who you are.
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier – Lucy teaches children to be kind to pets, how important a pet can be and how much this pet loves us unconditionally.
The First Star – teaches children that love of family is more important than all the riches in the world.
Drystan the Dragon Series Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the Day – Drystan demonstrates to children that being kind and helping others is important and the right thing to do.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 2: Damara Helps Drystan Find His Roar – Drystan demonstrates the importance of friendship, being kind to others and helping others in need.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 3 – Delbert Finds Himself – Drystan teaches Delbert, a shy dragon, the importance of loving yourself as you are and that all colors are beautiful!
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 4: Delfina Solves a Problem – Delfina helps Drago love himself and teaches him to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 5: Drago Does a Good Deed – Drago finds a rabbit in need of his help. He learns that it is better to be kind to others.
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy – Dragana helps a fairy who is injured and in need. She doesn’t hesitate to help in any way she can and goes above and beyond to help this fairy. Being kind and helping others is what Dragana learns.
Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 1: These six stories promote good behavior, encourage children to be kind to others, friends are important, differences should be accepted, and we are all unique and special.
Make Believe is Fun: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 2: These six stories help children to realize the importance of friendship, family, helping others in need and that it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 3: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn valuable life lessons to be kind to others in need, family and friends are important and it’s okay to be different.
Make Believe Once Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 4: These six stories promote good behavior in children as they learn to be kind to others, it’s okay to be different, family matters more than riches or being famous, friends are important and be the best you can be.
Family and Friends: Tales for Children: These six stories teach children the importance of family and friends, that they matter, bullying should never be tolerated or accepted, help others in need, be the best you can be and never give up.
Clarence Henry the Hermit CrabDrystan the Dragon Book 1Make Believe 4Jesse the Precocious Polar BearMake Believe Book 4
I feel pure joy writing for children and hope with God’s help and blessing to continue to write many more fun adventures for children to read and enjoy. I do enjoy writing for MG/PT/YA and 18+ too!
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We had a wonderful vacation in Aruba, but home always looks so good! That is where my heart is!
My son took care of our fish and all are doing well. My daughter-in-law cared for my plants and they are looking very happy. Thank you both, Chris and Michelle! Love you bunches!
Here are some photos of my happy plants and of course our healthy and fatter fish.
Our fish were a little shy and probably upset with us for abandoning them for three weeks but they don’t look like they suffered too much. I can’t believe how big Puffer got. He is quite round. I think they are happy we are back but that could be just my imagination. Haha!
The birds were slow in returning after John filled their feeders. He was getting worried that they were not coming back. In two days they were back and at the feeders in a frenzy. They always find their way back when they know there is food. Even a squirrel came up to our slider and peeked in to see if we were home. I think he was hopping to get something too. They usually feed off of the fallen seeds that land below the feeders on the ground.
Now all we have to do is get used to the cold temperatures after being in 80+ degrees for three weeks. We are tanned and healthy for now. Tans fade eventually but we plan to stay well throughout the winter, fingers crossed. We absorbed plenty of vitamin D to keep us that way.
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Watch for news about my progress of my latest WIP. It will take a few months of more to complete this book which is part of the award-winning fantasy series, Gateskin Chronicles. There will be one more book in this six-book series.
It was fun to create all these characters and strange creatures with even odder names. I supply a complete of the myriad characters and their relationship to the storyline. I needed it myself to write each book. The characters take over the story and I am just along or the ride. New characters keep coming forward, much to my chagrin. I can’t keep up with them! Sigh! Get into the Adventures today!
This series is also available in paperback and audiobook. This series is recommended by #MomsChoiceAwards.
MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS – GOLD MEDAL BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD – FINALIST READERS’ FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS – 5-STAR REVIEW
This is Book 1 of a fantasy series that will have six books in all. In this book learn about the three children of King Gateskin and his wife, Queen Solinara. The children have had powers since they were quite young..
Serena was three years old when she learned of her power to move objects with her mind. Her brother, Simon, can fly and their sister, Catalina, can become invisible or blend into her surroundings. They live with their parents in Sovorotskina, the Land of Light.
With these powers comes responsibility.
The children must try to use their powers for the common good and responsibly to help others. The three children befriend a Sprite named Spindle who accompanies them on their adventure. Along the way they meet up with their aunt and uncle, their mother’s brother and his wife, Wizard Hotenfaran and Fairy Procelina.
The group must travel into the evil land of Parotovina, Land of Darkness, to save King Gateskin, who was kidnapped, and also rescue some of the descendants of their friends and fellow Sovorotskinans who were captured and taken by the Evil Ones. These descendants have been waiting a long time to be free to return to the villages of their ancestors.
The children have many trials and adventures along the way. Will they be able to rescue their father and fellow Sovorotskinans without endangering their own lives?
Will the evil King Kaposkaran and his Queen Beregina stop Serena and her siblings from being successful or will they turn Serena and her siblings to their dark ways?
If you haven’t read this book, please check it out soon and LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN! You will fall in love with the myriad characters and be enthralled with the magic, surprises, and fantasy that will delight you in each book.
This series is an epic fantasy for YA and adults too. You will find magic, wizards, fairies, Sprites, unusual creatures that roam the land and threaten to harm all those who venture too close. It is the constant struggle of good again evil where the strongest will prevail. Are you ready to take your first step into King Gateskin’s world? Once you enter you will be unable to leave for you will be hooked! Enter carefully and keep your eyes open for there could be a creature behind you right now!
The Legend of the Taken Ones Book 1 Gateskin ChroniclesGateskin Book 2Gateskin Book 3Gateskin Book 4Promo by BMGN
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This vacation has left me tanned and rested and ready to get back to writing once we return home. It has been a wonderful trip except for a recent tumble for both my husband and I coming out of the water. The weather has been warm, windy and the surf rough causing us to fall as we had a recent swim. We will be sore and bruised I’m sure by the next day but none the worse for wear, we hope.
Of course I am going to share more photos of our trip along with some food and places we dined. I will have to go on a diet but believe it or not with all the eating we have done, I think we may have lost some weight or at least tightened up from the exercise in the water and a little walking. Sigh!
Photos of Chalet Suisse restaurant
Chalet Suisse is a lovely restaurant on the island that I would highly recommend. The prices are comparable to many other places here. All restaurants have gone up in price as expected. This one has an early bird for $38.00 from salad or soup to dessert. Notice my steak in the above photos. I had to take almost half of it back with me for lunch. It was delicious. I highly recommend this one. We went twice this trip.
The above photos are of another favorite restaurant, Waki Wahoo, noted for delicious fish and other dishes. I love the barracuda or red snapper. Check out my dish. I ate all my fish but couldn’t finish the rest. It was outstanding as usual! We saw our friend, Rudy, who looks a lot like Cheech Maran of Cheech and Chong. I take a photo with him every year. Such a nice guy and always smiling and cheerful.
This is a small place and only holds 50 people. They do not take reservations and only have two seatings after they open at 5:30 pm. We were lucky to get in and seated at the last table. Sigh! I highly recommend going early because it gets quite noisy after being crowded but well worth the wait and meal.
Hostaria Da Vittorio – Seafood linguineRed Fish – Seafood Fettucini
We are now home safely after a mishap on our flight. We arrived home much later than we planned. Things happen that are out of our control. At least we got home in one piece. Home is the best place to be. I loved our trip but it felt so good to be home. Sigh!
Well, now we are back to reality. After two days of laundry, I will be getting back to my WIP soon. We still feel a little tired but will perk up soon, I hope. We are not as young as we used to be. Haha!
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