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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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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 16, 2024 by jjspina

Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we are all Irish. (Compliments of free photos from Wikipedia and Oip.) Here’s a little poem for this green day that I wrote several years ago and just updated. HAVE A HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY … Continue reading →

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Help me Celebrate – over 2K Posts – Free Ebooks!

Posted on February 19, 2024 by jjspina

I just realized that I have over 2K posts since 2012. Thank you for your kind support and for keeping me blogging and happy doing it. I can still remember the first post I wrote. It was tentative and I … Continue reading →

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What Makes an Author Tick?

Posted on January 16, 2023 by jjspina

I often ask myself this question. What makes me tick? What makes my fellow authors out there tick? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Writing & Publishing Word Art What makes me tick? It’s being excited about writing and publishing … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are now here!!

Posted on May 9, 2022 by jjspina

HUMMINGBIRDS ARE NOW HERE! This is a post I like to share yearly that I have written about these lovely little critters. Here is a previous one. The bird feeders are out! Now to catch them in action! You have … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May God be with you!

Posted on March 17, 2022 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote back in 2017. I think, if you haven’t already read it, you may enjoy it. Who would have thought that the corned beef and cabbage we eat on St. Patrick’s Day carries this background. … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Weekly Round Up – 31st Jan – Feb 6th 2022 – Hits 1987, Travel Column, Nutrition, Short stories, book reviews, blogging …

Posted on February 12, 2022 by jjspina

Check out this fabulous roundup of Sally Cronin’s incredible blog! I am honored to be included in this roundup. Enjoy! Thank you, dear Sally, for all that you do to help fellow authors read the word about their books and … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for Kids of All Ages!

Posted on July 1, 2021 by jjspina

This is a post I previously wrote back in 2020 (updated to include new books) and wanted to share again in time for the summer. Jemsbooks for all ages for fun summer reading for the whole family! Pre-School – Grade … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2021 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote back in 2017. I think, if you haven’t already read it, you may enjoy it. Who would have thought that the corned beef and cabbage we eat on St. Patrick’s Day carries this background. … Continue reading →

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New Releases with Reviews on Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com!

Posted on February 9, 2021 by jjspina

https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2021/02/08/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-author-updates-new-release-newage-stuart-france-and-sue-vincent-suspense-j-e-spina-shortstories-leon-stevens/ I am thrilled and honored to be included in this post with my new novel, In A Second, along with these talented authors. on Sally Cronin’s fabulous blog! Thank you so much, Sally for including me. Congratulations to my … Continue reading →

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