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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Ricky!

Posted on May 25, 2018 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote back in 2017 for my book, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon. I hope you enjoy this limerick and all the others I will be reposting soon. I now have 11 children’s books. I have written … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-star reviews, animal stories, Books for kids, books in rhyme, children's books, Limericks, Reading, Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon, summer reading for kids, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!

Posted on May 16, 2018 by jjspina

PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER! I am thrilled to announce that my children’s book, Colby the Courageous Cat won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in the Category of Children’s Interest! I am extremely excited that my book won this award! THANK … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are now here!!

Posted on May 10, 2018 by jjspina

HUMMINGBIRDS ARE NOW HERE! This is the second post I have written about these lovely little critters. Here is the previous one. The bird feeders are out! Now to catch them in action! You have to be quick to see … Continue reading →

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Study: Reading Programs May Improve Kids’ Behavior!

Posted on April 2, 2018 by jjspina

I found this interesting study about reading  by Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) in the New Hampshire Union Leader on Thursday, March 29, 2018 on page 84. This may be enlightening to many parents who have children with behavior problems. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in animal stories, blogging, Books for all ages, Books for kids, children's books, Jemsbooks for all ages, middle-grade books, Reading, Reading is Good for your Health, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

New Children’s Book – Cover Reveal – Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier!

Posted on March 17, 2018 by jjspina

NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK IS JOINING JEMSBOOKS FAMILY OF BOOKS! COVER REVEAL – LUCY THE TALENTED TOY TERRIER! COVER BY JOHN SPINA I am happy and excited to announce this new children’s book, Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier, has joined Jemsbooks … Continue reading →

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Writing in Different Genres!

Posted on January 23, 2018 by jjspina

Writing in Different Genres How important is it for authors to be able to write across genres? First of all, not everyone cares to write in multi-genres. There are some who choose to write in one genre and for select … Continue reading →

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Year 2017 in Review! Happy New Year to all in 2018!

Posted on December 27, 2017 by jjspina

This is my second Newsletter for 2017. This is my 2017 year in review.   This newsletter is my way of keeping you in the loop of new books and happenings with Jemsbooks. There have been some new additions and … Continue reading →

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Jemsbooks for Christmas!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by jjspina

I recently received a surprise. One of the winners of my 5th Blogging Anniversary drawing – Annika Perry – sent me a photo of the book she won, Hunting Mariah. She made it look so festive in the center of her lovely … Continue reading →

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Jemsbooks for all occasions!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by jjspina

I recently finished a book signing which was a success! (sighs with relief) Thanks to my husband, John, for lifting, carrying and moving boxes from the car to the hall and back again. They may have been a little lighter … Continue reading →

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Reading is Good for You!

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jjspina

Jemsbooks.com  Books for all ages! When we read a book it is like traveling around the world, or to outer space, or to a land that only exists in a writer’s mind, or into the mind of a killer, or … Continue reading →

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