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An Angel Among Us
How Far Is Heaven
Hunting Mariah
Mariah’s Revenge (Sequel to Hunting Mariah)
In A Second (Novel for 18+)
LUBELIA ALYCEA ONE HUNDRED YEARS (Historical/romance)
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PURCHASE LINK: The Misunderstood Angel (Branyrd the Angel Series Book 1) -
Mission of Mercy: Branyrd the Angel Series Book 2 -
Mission of Love: Branyrd the Angel Series Book 3 -
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Search for the Medallion Gateskin Chronicles Book 3 Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 1
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 2
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 3
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 4
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 5
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6
Abby & Holly Series, Book 1, School Dance
Abby & Holly Series, Book 2: Unfortunate Events
PURCHASE LINK: ABBY & HOLLY SERIES BOOK 2: UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
Abby & Holly Series, Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk
Abby & Holly Series, Book 4 The Hidden Stairway
Abby & Holly Series, Book 5: The Copper Key
Abby & Holly Series, Book 6 Faulty Timeline
Louey the Lazy Elephant
Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – MOM’S CHOICE AWARD SILVER MEDAL RECIPIENT
Jerry the Crabby Crayfish
Lamby the Lonely Lamb
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear
Broose the Moose on the Loose
Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
Colby the Courageous Cat
Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe
Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier
The First Star – A Fairy Tale
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 1
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 2
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 3 Delbert Finds Himself
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 4: Delfina Solves A Problem
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 5: Drago Does A Good Deed
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy
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Make Believe Once Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 4 Janice Spina’s Amazon Author Page
Barnes & Noble Author Page For Children’s Books
Barnes & Noble Author Page for Novels 18+
Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
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Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Readers’ Favorite Awards Winner – Honorable Mention
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 1, The Case of the Missing Cell Phone
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Reader’s Favorite Award Winner – Silver Medal!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Silver Medal – Authorsdb Cover Contest
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Finalist – Authorsdb First Lines Contest – Hunting Mariah
Finalist – Authorsdb First Lines Contest – Mariah’s Revenge
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
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Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner – Abby & Holly Series Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk
Book Excellence Award Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 6
Readers’ Favorite Book Award – Bronze Medal – Abby & Holly Book 1 School Dance
Book Excellence Award – Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells
Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal – Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon
PURCHASE LINK - Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon - MOM'S CHOICE AWARD SILVER MEDAL RECIPIENT
Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards – Abby & Holly Series Book 4 The Hidden Stairway
Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Honorable Mention – Abby & Holly Series Book 2: Unfortunate Events
Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6: The Case of the Mystery of the Bells
PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER – Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
Louey The Lazy Elephant Winner of Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal
PURCHASE LINK: LOUEY THE LAZY ELEPHANT - Silver Medal - Mom's Choice Awards
Abby & Holly Book 5: The Copper Key – Winner of Pinnacle Book Achievement Award!
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – Winner of SILVER MEDAL – MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS!
Silver Medal - Mom's Choice Awards
Abby & Holly Series Book 6: Faulty Timeline won a PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD! – Purchase Link
Purchase Link Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab 
Silver Medal - Mom's Choice Awards
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier
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Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the DayPinnacle Book Award - Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 1:
Drystan and Durward Save the Day
The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2 - MAINCREST MEDIA AWARD! 
MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL - Wishes: A Short Story Collection Hunting Mariah – Video Contest Winner – Book Marketing Global Network
Book Marketing Global Award – How Far Is Heaven – Video Award
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Books 1-5 – Children’s Series Winner – Book Marketing Global Network
Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6 – MG/PT/YA Series Winners – Book Marketing Global Network
Mariah’s Revenge Book Trailer – Sequel to Hunting Mariah
Abby & Holly School Dance – Gif – AllAuthor.com
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Be careful what you wish for?
We all make wishes at one time or another in our lives and we also have heard the saying, ‘Be careful what you wish for.’ I created this short story collection with wishes in mind. Each story deals with people … Continue reading
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Tagged 5-star review from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, Amazon book reviews, award-winning author, Be Careful What You Wish For, book reviews, Reading, Reading for 18+, Short story collection, wishes
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WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 6 is in the works!
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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Tagged adventure/fantasy/magic/sprites/wizards/fairies/creatures, Adventures/epic fantasy, award-winning author, award-winning YA fantasy series, Dragonets, dragons, Epic fantasy and adventures, Magical lands, Mom’s Choice Awards - Gold Medals, Reading, Royal kingdoms, YA books, YA fantasy series
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The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles Book 5 is now here in Kindle format!
I am happy to announce that my newest book in the Gateskin Chronicles Series is now here in Kindle format, The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles Book 5! Cover by John Spina. Grab your copy and get into the … Continue reading
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Reading is fun and educational! Books available for purchase!
I recently saw this mural on a wall when I attended a show at the Palace Theater in Manchester, NH. I had to snap a few photos of it to share with you. It reminded the importance of reading to … Continue reading
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Tagged animal stories, award-winning author, award-winning children's books, bedtime stories, books for early readers, Books in rhyme with life lessons for children, chapter books for early readers, children’s books, colorful illustrations, dragons, fantasy, Reading
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KINDLE COUNTDOWN DEAL ALMOST OVER FOR – GATESKIN CHRONICLES BOOK 1: THE LEGEND OF THE TAKEN ONES!
One day left to grab your copy of THE LEGEND OF THE TAKEN ONES: GATESKIN CHRONICLES BOOK 1. LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN! Kindle – $1.99 until 2/4/26! HURRY, HURRY, HURRY PICK UP YOUR COPY TODAY!!! MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS – GOLD … Continue reading
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Do your children like to Make Believe?
I wrote this series especially for children who love to make believe. Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Books 1-4 will delight children with the entertaining stories and colorful illustration on each page. These are chapter books for children ages … Continue reading
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Are you looking for something that is inspiring?
If you are looking for something to read that will inspire you and lift your spirits, look no further than JemsBooks inspirational series – Branyrd the Angel Books 1-4. This series will give you love, mercy and hope in your … Continue reading
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My Goals for 2026!
Goals for 2026 from JemsBooks! Continue reading
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Wishing you a Healthy & Happy New Year!
Well, we survived our two Christmas gatherings and now we look forward to the New Year. With God’s help we will survive another year with good health and the love of family and friends. I pray that you all had … Continue reading
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Tagged award-winning author, Award-winning books, books, Books for all ages, Cheese dip, Christmas, Christmas celebrations, Clam dip, cookies, family, Food family and friends, Happy New Year, holidays, Jemsbooks for all ages, Merry Christmas, Reading, Santa Claus
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A wonderful new review of The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2!
I was thrilled to receive this wonderful review of book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles: The Unknown Territory! Thank you, reviewer! This review was on Goodreads. The Action and Adventures Continue in Books 3 & 4 and then in 5 & … Continue reading
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Tagged award-winning author, Award-winning books, Award-winning winning fantasy series, Book review, books, Epic fantasy and adventures, fantasy series for YA, Gateskin Chronicles, Mom’s Choice Awards - Gold Medals, Reading, The Unknown Territory (Gateskin Chronicles Book 2)
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