Books for Middle-graders/Preteens!

All my books carry important life lessons not just for children but also for middle-graders and preteens. It is a way to reinforce what I already do with my children’s books. These life lessons carry over to the next grade levels.

Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series is a fun and magical series with spells, wands, a black cat, good witches, time travel, ghost hunting and more. There are also life lessons that include being kind, caring and respectful toward others, listening to parents, being helpful and doing chores, and bullying is never tolerated or accepted. Parents love this series too! When your MG/PT/YA read these books, you will rest easy that they are reading good, clean, and wholesome books. What more could you want in a book for your children? Parents are reading and enjoying them too!

All my books for MG/PT carry life lessons that I hope kids will remember and carry with them for a lifetime, e.g., friendship is important, family matters, bullying is never accepted or tolerated, be respectful of elders, be kind to others in need, lend a helping hand to others and show kindness at all times.

All my books for MG/PT carry life lessons that I hope kids will remember and carry with them for a lifetime, e.g., friendship is important, family matters, bullying is never accepted or tolerated, be respectful of elders, be kind to others in need, lend a helping hand to others and show kindness at all times.

This Davey & Derek Series won (11 book awards) – 5 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards, 3 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – an Honorable Mention, a Silver Medal, and a Finalist, a Book Excellence Award Finalist, a Silver Medal in the Authorsdb Cover Contest, Top Shelf Awards – First Place and Finalist in Red City Review Book Awards and many 5-Star Reviews from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards.

My goal in writing for MG/PT/YA is to encourage all ages to read daily to enhance their creativity, increase their vocabulary and enable them to live healthier and happier lives. Keep reading and I will keep writing. Thank you! Happy Reading!

MG/PT/YA books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Abby & Holly Series provides more fun and ghostly adventures with cousins, Abby & Holly, as they discover things in their old Victorian and go back to the past to solve mysteries. There are ghosts, a haunted house, time travel, mysteries, and magic. Life lessons will also be learned about friendship, family, respect, love and caring for one another, and bullying will never be accepted or tolerated! MG/PT/YA will be hooked and parents will feel good about the quality of books their children are reading! Adults are reading and enjoying them also!

This Abby & Holly Series has won 8 Book Awards – 6 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards and 2 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Bronze Medal, and an Honorable Mention, and five-star reviews from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards.

Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6 with 8 awards (promo by John
Spina)

Hop over today to Amazon or Barnes & Noble or click on the covers to the right of this post of the books you choose to purchase and let your MG/PT/YA begin adventures that will lift their spirits, make their hearts soar and spark their imagination! Give gifts of books today and you will give them more than just a book, you will give them wings to fly!

Jemsbooks Children’s books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

I had so much fun writing these two series. They made me feel like a kid again back in school and dealing with the everyday issues that middle-graders and preteens have on a daily basis. I tried to cover everything I could such as kindness, friendship, anti-bullying and getting along with others. I mixed in some detective work, mysteries, magic, witches, warlocks, ghosts, haunted house, time travel, and sibling rivalry.

I look forward to creating more stories like this for this age group. I hope kids will enjoy these adventures and want to come back for more. I guarantee once they are hooked on book 1 they will want to read the rest of them. These series are enjoyed by both boys and girls. I combined the main characters in both books eventually to rev up the fun. Even adults enjoy these books.

Check out all the great reviews on Amazon.

If you haven’t introduced your kids to these series, I hope you will soon so that they can get into the fun adventures inside these books. I promise you they will love them and so will you.

Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Come back again soon for more news about books, reviews and whatever else pops into my already overcrowded head.

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

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Hurry, Hurry, grab your copies of JemsBooks before the holidays are here!

I still have some books left if you are interested in purchasing any through me that are autographed including a free bookmark by sending me an email with your book requests. All transactions are made through Paypal. If you would rather order through Amazon or Barnes & Noble that is fine too. Make all those on your list happy with a book that they can enjoy for a long time. Here is my latest book in the Branyrd the Angel Series that has received fabulous reviews. Check it out today! I know that you will fall in love with Branyrd and her Guardian Angel Benedicto. Happy Reading!

Watch for new books always coming from JemsBooks and other suprises too! I am not taking on any more books at this time for review. Sorry! This time of the year is extremely busy for all of us. I will announce when and if I do resume taking on any books for review. If I already promised you that I would read your book, please be assured that I will do that.

Check out all my reviews each month for some great reads, besides mine, that is! Haha!

All book promos above are from BMGN. Book promos below are from AllAuthor.com.

As a ‘thank you’ to all my readers, here are some cookies for you to sample. Enjoy – there are no calories in them.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy & Happy New Year! Take care and be safe.

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

Jemsbooks for All Ages!

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Do You Believe in Christmas?

Here is a post that I wrote several years ago. I wanted to share it again for I feel the same way if not more so because of all the violence in our troubled world.

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I had to write today as busy as I am with preparations for Christmas to emphasize the importance of believing in this sacred holiday.

I know that not everyone is Catholic or celebrates Christmas but for those of you who are please cherish this time and spread the joy that God would want for us with others.

You don’t have to believe to feel the charge in the air and the love that is spreading around. Please share something with one another like a hot cup of coffee, a warm meal, a comfortable place to sleep, a coat or hat to keep the chill off or just a kind word to someone in need. These are all part of being a Godly person. Giving something to others is an act of kindness that warms not only the receiver’s but the giver’s heart as well.

I feel sad when I hear that some schools do not celebrate Christ or allow anyone in the school to celebrate or show signs of this sacred holiday. I can imagine Christ is crying when He sees His flock turning away from Him. It hurts me deeply to. What is wrong with showing some love for Him who has given us life? Why give children the time off from school if not to celebrate Christ’s birth?

I am not ashamed of saying Merry Christmas or acknowledging He who has given me my very existence. For it is through Him that I am who I am. I feel blessed. Thank you, God!

May God bless all our servicemen and women who are away from home and keep them safe.

Merry Christmas to all whether you believe or not. May all your wishes come true in 2016!

I hope that we do not continue to ignore Him. Please pray for all of us who need His help in this troubled world. For who else are we to turn to in times of trouble and turmoil? Who will help us?

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

Jemsbooks for All Ages!

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Bring JemsBooks home this Christmas!

I have already gifted several books this Christmas to family and haven’t finished yet. Are you bringing JemsBooks home this Christmas to your children and others on your lists? If you do, I hope you will see some happy readers and share any of these reactions with me.

I have snapped photos of those who I have given books to but cannot share them since they are family. I promised not to share their photos here. I do have one photo that I can share of a famous person who everyone knows and loves. He also recommends all my books to readers out there.

Jemsbooks Children’s books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

MG/PT/YA books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Purchase YA books here.

Novels for 18+ books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and also by clicking on covers to the right of this post.

Time is swiftly passing and there isn’t much time left to shop for Christmas. I still have some books left to sell if you are interested in an autographed book with a free bookmark. Send me an email with BOOK ORDER in the Subject Line. My email is listed at the end of the closing below. You can pay through PayPal by an invoice that I will send to you. This is for USA only.

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There are many choices for all reading preferences and ages. My books are also available in kindle format for those who love to read on their Kindles. I love using my Kindle especially when I travel. It is so handy to have all my books at my fingertips. I do read many books per month. I am a fast reader and can’t get enough books on my device.

Start shopping today and stock up for everyone on your list. I love to hear from readers and avidly welcome reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble.

Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support.

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

Jemsbooks for All Ages!

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A 5-Star Review of The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Series Book 4!

I am thrilled to receive this lovely review! Thank you, Uvi!

Read Uvi’s 5-star review of The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Series Book 1 by J.E. Spina

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7067662900

Both Branyrd and I are grateful for all the wonderful reviews we have received. The support of readers and fellow authors is greatly appreciated.

I hope that if you haven’t read this series yet that you will check it out soon. I would love to hear your thoughts about it.

Thank you for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please feel free to come back anytime. You are always welcome.

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

Jemsbooks for All Ages!

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A Christmas Poem!

I wrote this poem several years ago and wanted to share it with you this Christmas season. Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and a health.& Happy New Year! May God watch over you and send you blessings this year and every year.

CHRISTMAS

by Janice Spina

Christmas is the birthday of our Lord

our Savior, our God.

Christmas is a time to give more than receive.

Christmas is a time to pray and in Him believe.

Christmas is a time to spread love and cheer

to all those who need it whether far or near.

Christmas is a time to gather with family and friends.

Christmas is a time to put grievances and strive to an end.

Christmas is a time to remember those who have given their lives to serve.

Christmas is a time to say we all need love and a happy life we all deserve.

May you all have a wonderful and blessed holiday!

Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon for more books, reviews, photos, and more.

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

Jemsbooks for All Ages!

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Christmas shopping – buy books!

I am sure that all of you are busy shopping for just the right present for those on your lists. Did you know that the easiest things to buy are books? Yes, especially from Amazon. This company makes shopping a breeze. I should know because I shop for something daily with Amazon. I probably single-handedly keep them in business. Haha!

Check out all the books today on Amazon for something perfect for everyone on your list. I do have some books on my shelves that I can sell to you. Please email asap at jjspina@comcast.net for your choices. I will include a colorful bookmark created by my husband, John. Please put in Subject Line – Book order. I don’t want to miss any orders amidst the hundreds of emails I receive daily. So hurry and get your orders in today. Here are all my books below for all ages.

Jemsbooks Children’s books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

MG/PT/YA books are available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Purchase YA books here.

JEMSBOOKS NOVELS FOR 18+ are available on Amazon as paperbacks, Audiobooks, and ebooks (Kindle) and Barnes & Noble as paperbacks.

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JEMSBOOKS are for all ages from young children to adults.

For 18+ – There are mysteries, thrillers, suspense, serial crime, paranormal, romance, clairvoyance, fantasy, spiritual and short stories.

For YA – There are fantasy, adventures, magic, wizards, fairies, sprites, dragons.

For MG/PT – There are detectives, mysteries, magic, time travel, witches, warlocks, ghosts and a haunted house.

For children PS – Grade 3 (ages 0-8) – There are books in rhyme with life lessons, animal stories, fun adventures and short stories.

You will find these award-winning books to be entertaining and fun for all ages. I write for your enjoyment and that of my own because I love to do this. I put my whole heart and soul into my work and hope that you will enjoy my stories.

I love to hear from readers and avidly welcome reviews. Reviews are one way to spread word of an author’s books and help us get noticed by Amazon who will not promote a book unless it has 50 or more reviews. Please help authors to reach that number and be recognized for the hard-work they do. Thank you so much.

Thank you for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please feel free to come back again soon. You are always welcome.

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

Jemsbooks for All Ages!

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Christmas time is near! Here’s a little music to cheer you!

I wanted to send a little Christmas cheer your way. Here are two short videos of one of my decorations that I think you will find amusing. Enjoy! I hope Santa puts you in the spirit of the holidays.

Christmas isn’t just about Santa and all the holiday music, it is about God. Whether you believe or not it is our duty to get along with others, be kind, thoughtful and help those in need. That is the spirit of Christmas. Do you feel the spirit in the air? Do you find that you are smiling more and helping others without thinking about what you are doing or need to do? Is your heart opened to others in need?

I find that I am feeling this way more than ever – the need to help others who are less fortunate than I am. I feel the joy of the season. I hope you do too. I only wish that this spirit would last all year round. May God bless you and yours and send you many blessings this season. Merry Christmas and a very Healthy & Happy New Year!

Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please remember to review books for all the hard-working authors out there. We appreciate your efforts to spread word of our work.

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

Jemsbooks for All Ages!

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My Goals for 2025!

Each year I give myself goals to motivate me to try to meet these goals. I keep forgetting that I am not as young as I used to be, and it does take longer for me to complete each project.

Here were my goals for 2024 and how I did:

  1. Publish 3 books / published 2 below (a third is a WIP)
  2. Read and review 90 books on Goodreads / I read 90+.
  3. Support fellow authors / Yes, I supported several by reading and reviewing their books.
  4. Be kind to someone every day and smile more even through pain for there is someone always worse off than you are./ tried to do something every day – a kind word or smile
  5. Be thankful for what blessings I have in life and never forget to appreciate each day that I am given to do more for others. / I did my best to be thankful to God for all His blessings.

My goals for 2025 are:

  1. Publish 2-3 books
  2. Read and review 90 books on Goodreads
  3. Support fellow authors
  4. Be kind to someone every day and smile more even through pain, because there is always someone worse off than me.
  5. Be thankful for all the blessings in my life and never forget to appreciate each day that I am given to do more for others.

Whether I meet these new goals for 2025, I will continue to do all I can and enjoy every moment that I have to do it all.

Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please be kind and review authors’ books to help spread word of their work.

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

Jemsbooks for All Ages!

Jemsbooks.com

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The pros and cons of getting old!

There are pros and cons of getting old. Each year I realize how many cons there are but here is a list for you to contemplate as you reached the golden years. Who said they were golden years anyway?!

Compliments of K Mitch Hodge

PROS:

  1. I have more experiences to share.
  2. I can now revel in my graying hair.
  3. I can say whatever I want to say to others, because I am old!
  4. People listen to my wisdom (sometimes!).
  5. I no longer feel guilty if I don’t help clean up when invited to family gatherings. I leave it to the young ones to do.
  6. I can get out of a lot of things I don’t like to do or attend.
  7. I am forgiven if I make a mistake since I am old.
  8. I thank GOD each day I wake up to take on another day.

CONS:

  1. I have a new ache or pain each day.
  2. I don’t have the energy I once had.
  3. I’m getting forgetful about everything.
  4. I am now the oldest member of my family.
  5. I can’t do as much as I used to do with my books.
  6. I don’t complete jobs as quickly as I used to.
  7. I don’t like to put on a bathing suit!

Here are some jokes and puns from BestLifeonline.com.

  1. If you lose something in a senior care home, don’t stop looking until you’ve searched every nook and granny.
  2. The old man moved to Hawaii to live the life of a dentured surfing dude.
  3. Do elderly hockey players get gerihat-tricks?
  4. Pastry chefs know that old age crepes up on you.
  5. The old folks home was very secure. Each door was guarded by a century.
  6. You may be old, but I don’t carrot all.
  7. Be kind to your children, because when you get older, they’re the ones who are going to choose your nursing home.
  8. Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth.
  9. My doctor told me I need to sweat daily, so I told him I’d start disobeying my wife.
  10. Aging gracefully is a nice way of saying you’re slowly looking worse.
  11. At my age, the only pole dancing I do is holding onto the safety bar in the bathtub.
  12. The older we get, the earlier it gets late.
  13. Old people are just young people who have been alive for a very, very long time.
  14. Only old people watch the Grammy Awards.
  15. Why am I getting older and wider instead of older and wiser?
  16. Old age isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative.
  17. The old baker understands aging—she’s an old tarte.
  18. You know what the young chicken said to the old? “You’re no spring chicken!”
  19. Age got muffin on you.
  20. My father-in-law is so old that his driver’s license says, “Picture may be of someone else.”

I hope you enjoyed these puns and that you are feeling young no matter what age you are. Age is just a number and doesn’t define you.

Thank you so much for stopping by to read this post and for your continued support. Please come back again soon. You are always welcome.

Blessings & Hugs! Stay Safe, Stay Well and God Bless!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING!

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Award-Winning Author

Jemsbooks for All Ages!

Jemsbooks.com

Jemsbooks.blog

Jjspina(at)comcast(dot)net

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