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What are you reading now?

Posted on September 17, 2026 by jjspina

Please share what book you are reading now. I always have a good book in hand and as soon as I finish one I pick up another from my Kindle TBR list. There are about 20+ books waiting for my … Continue reading →

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A lovely new banner by AllAuthor.com of Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on September 9, 2026 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see this new banner created by AllAuthor.com for one of my Gateskin Chronicles books. I hope that you have read all the books by now and are patiently waiting for the last book in the epic … Continue reading →

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Back to business now – vacation is over!

Posted on June 5, 2026 by jjspina

Now that I am back from vacation, caught up with the emails (almost), regular mail, paying bills, and of course washing mountains of clothes, I will have to get back to my WIP, Gateskin Chronicles Book 6. This is the … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Medal for Gateskin Chronicles Book 5: THE POWERS OF KING GATESKIN!

Posted on June 2, 2026 by jjspina

I was thrilled and honored to receive a GOLD MEDAL from MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS for THE POWERS OF KING GATESKIN: GATESKIN CHRONICLES BOOK 5! Thank you so much, @momschoiceawards! PERSONALIZED ENDORSEMENT FROM MCA CEO “We are happy to award deserving … Continue reading →

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WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 6 is in the works!

Posted on April 26, 2026 by jjspina

I have been working on Book 6 of my epic fantasy series, Gateskin Chronicles. This will be the last book in the series unless my characters have more to share with me. I hope in a way that they don’t … Continue reading →

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Latest WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 6!

Posted on April 11, 2026 by jjspina

I began working on Book 6 of the Gateskin Chronicles series. I find it is easier to begin right away after publishing the previous book because all the characters, events and scenes are fresh are still my mind. This is … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2026 – Share an Excerpt – Boost one of your books – #Fantasy #Myths – The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles …

Posted on April 9, 2026 by jjspina

In this series for 2026, you are invited to share an excerpt of 400 to 500 words from any book you have written you would like to give a boost to. I … Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2026 – Share an … Continue reading →

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Watch for my newest book in the fantasy series – Gateskin Chronicles Book 4! Here is the cover!

Posted on July 24, 2025 by jjspina

I am finishing my latest WIP and hope to have it published before the end of this month. A few more touches to it and it will shine! Here is the cover created by my husband, John. This series is … Continue reading →

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Busy working on a new book in my fantasy series!

Posted on February 21, 2025 by jjspina

I am readying my latest children’s book for publication. I will be sharing the cover soon. I plan to publish it on March 1, 2025. Watch for this new book from Jems Books. In between publishing this children’s book, I … Continue reading →

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Summer reading for 18+!

Posted on June 21, 2024 by jjspina

Reading during the summer is a wonderful way to sit or lay back and relax with a good book that will take your mind off of any troubles you have or the problems in this crazy world. Turn off the … Continue reading →

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