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A great review of Wishes: A Short Story Collection!

Posted on August 11, 2026 by jjspina

It is always rewarding to see that someone enjoys my books. Here are two new reviews of Wishes: A Short Story Collection. Thank you, readers, for taking the time to write these reviews. I appreciate your support. Wishes is a … Continue reading →

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Countdown to new book coming from JEMSBOOKS in August!

Posted on July 22, 2026 by jjspina

Watch for new book coming in August! A new short story collection that is unique in its format and intriguing and unexpected! Are you ready for something new and unusual? It is now completed but I won’t publish until August. … Continue reading →

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A lovely review of An Angel Among Us!

Posted on July 17, 2026 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this new review of my short story collection: An Angel Among Us. It is always exciting to see reviews like this one. Thank you, Jim, for this wonderful review! https://www.amazon.com/portal/customer-reviews/srp/-/RIBYKWGZI5SP0/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&ie=UTF8 Thank you so much for … Continue reading →

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Make a Wish if you dare – read WISHES: A Short Story Collection!

Posted on July 16, 2026 by jjspina

Like the saying goes ‘Be Careful What You Wish for!’ That is what this short story collection is about. It tells us to be careful because we never know what will happen when we wish for something. Amazon.com: Wishes: A … Continue reading →

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Cover reveal coming soon of new book!

Posted on July 12, 2026 by jjspina

I will be publishing this new book on August 1st or after. It is a different kind of book – a new short story collection. It is gripping, haunting, and unexplainable. Do you dare read it? Delve into these tales … Continue reading →

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JEMSBOOKS is official!

Posted on June 3, 2026 by jjspina

I received notification that my trademark is official as a business in New Hampshire! JEMSBOOKS IS OFFICIAL! JEMSBOOKS is in the business of books for all ages, in multi genres and with important life lessons for children and MG/PT/YA. You … 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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Broose the Moose on the Loose – a lesson in accepting differences!

Posted on May 31, 2026 by jjspina

As a mother and grandmother I know how important it is for children to read, that there are valuable life lessons and nothing is frightening for children. You will find this in all JEMSBOOKS for children. PS-Grade 3 and older. … Continue reading →

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Be careful what you wish for?

Posted on April 30, 2026 by jjspina

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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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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