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Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier – My 20th Publication – March 2018!

Posted on November 26, 2020 by jjspina

Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier – published in March 2018 Lucy was my dog for 16 years ago. She had to be put down due to cancer that had metastasized to her kidneys. The poor little one was in great … Continue reading →

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Colby the Courageous Cat – My 13th Publication – 2016!

Posted on November 8, 2020 by jjspina

I wrote this book and dedicated it to the memory of my daughter’s cat, Colby, who we had for nine years. He was a wild one that loved hunting and staying out all night, coming home only to say ‘hi’, … Continue reading →

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Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – My 6th Publication – 2014!

Posted on October 18, 2020 by jjspina

I will be featuring a different book in each of these posts until I have featured all 31 of my books. In this post the spotlight is on Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear. Jesse was published in April of 2014. … Continue reading →

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Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – My Second Publication from 2013!

Posted on October 6, 2020 by jjspina

I want to feature my second publication from 2013 – children’s book – Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon today! I will be featuring a different children’s book in each of future posts. Stay tuned for more fun books for kids – … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner – Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey!

Posted on June 12, 2020 by jjspina

I am so excited to announce that my children’s book, Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey just won a Pinnacle Book Achievement award! I am thrilled to receive this prestigious award for my book. Receiving this award makes me feel truly … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds and Baltimore Orioles are now here!!

Posted on May 13, 2020 by jjspina

HUMMINGBIRDS ARE NOW HERE! I saw my first hummingbird for 2020 season on May 9th! It never gets old! I get excited each time I see one – every single time!! I am sharing this post below from 2019. It … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Jerry the Crabby Crayfish!

Posted on March 11, 2020 by jjspina

I am thrilled to receive this wonderful new review of my children’s book, Jerry the Crabby Crayfish. This is why I write to see others enjoy my books! It’s thrilling to receive a review. If you love a book please … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Dogs?

Posted on March 5, 2020 by jjspina

Do your children love dogs? I wrote Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier in memory of my dog, Lucy. She was my constant companion for sixteen years. Lucy was sweet, intelligent and loving. She is no longer with me and I … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Giraffes?

Posted on February 29, 2020 by jjspina

I wrote Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe after I met a woman whose grandson was feeling insecure. She asked me if I would write a story to help him feel better. His name was Jeffrey and this is his story. I, … Continue reading →

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Do Your Children Love Kittens?

Posted on February 27, 2020 by jjspina

I wrote Colby the Courageous Cat to memorialize my daughter’s cat, Colby. He was quite an adventuresome cat and always getting into mischief. In this story Colby is a kitten and takes on the care of his siblings. All Jemsbooks … Continue reading →

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