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If I didn’t write, what would I do?

Posted on April 12, 2024 by jjspina

I often think about this. If I didn’t write, what would I be doing now? When I was young I used to think about many occupations – a nurse, a writer, a teacher and a singer. For a time I … Continue reading →

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Interview an author with Author Marjorie Mallon aka MJ Mallon!

Posted on February 28, 2022 by jjspina

It is always a sincere pleasure to welcome a fellow author to Interview an Author on Jemsbooks.blog. Today, please help me welcome talented author, Marjorie Mallon. Thank you, Marjorie, for stopping by today to share a little bit about yourself and … Continue reading →

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Interview an author with Author Darlene Foster!

Posted on January 29, 2022 by jjspina

It is always a sincere pleasure to welcome a fellow author to Interview an Author on Jemsbooks.blog. Today, please help me welcome talented author, Darlene Foster. Thank you, Darlene, for stopping by today to share a little bit about yourself … Continue reading →

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Interview an author with Author Sally Cronin!

Posted on January 20, 2022 by jjspina

It is such a pleasure to welcome a fellow author to Interview an Author on Jemsbooks.blog. Today, please help me welcome talented author/poet/nutritionist Sally Cronin! Thank you so much, Sally, for coming today to share a little bit about yourself and your … Continue reading →

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Interview an author with Author Stevie Turner!

Posted on January 15, 2022 by jjspina

It is such a pleasure to welcome a fellow author to Interview an Author on Jemsbooks.blog. Today, please help me welcome talented author, Stevie Turner! Thank you so much, Stevie, for coming today to share a little bit about yourself … Continue reading →

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I am a Guest on Sally Cronin’s Fabulous Blog!

Posted on June 17, 2020 by jjspina

I am thrilled and honored to be on Sally Cronin’s wonderful blog along with two talented authors. Thank you, Sally! https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2020/06/16/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-meet-the-authors-fantasy-jemima-pett-childrens-janice-spina-fantasy-charles-e-yallowitz/ While you are at Sally’s site check out all her books and those of fellow authors. There is something … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be an Indie Author?

Posted on September 11, 2019 by jjspina

Here is an old post I wrote in 2017. It is still relevant and important to all indie authors. I updated it and added a recent article from a local paper, Londonderry Times, on August 22, 2019 that features an … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lucy!

Posted on August 23, 2019 by jjspina

LIMERICK – JEMSBOOKS – LUCY THE TALENTED TOY TERRIER! This is an old post that I wrote last year. I hope you will enjoy reading about my dog Lucy, who was a cherished pet for 16 years. I miss her … Continue reading →

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Where Does Inspiration Come from?

Posted on May 13, 2019 by jjspina

I wonder sometimes where inspiration comes from. I never know when or where my muse is going to inspire me. Plans can be made sometimes to write but they don’t always work out. When I write a book I begin … Continue reading →

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Writing in Different Genres!

Posted on May 4, 2019 by jjspina

This is an old post from 2017 that I wanted to share with you again. I wrote this as part of anthology with other authors for best-selling author, Kristina Stanley. Check out this book for more enjoyable posts by other … Continue reading →

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