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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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Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2026 – Share an Excerpt – Boost one of your books – #Fantasy #Myths – The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles …

Posted on April 9, 2026 by jjspina

In this series for 2026, you are invited to share an excerpt of 400 to 500 words from any book you have written you would like to give a boost to. I … Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2026 – Share an … Continue reading →

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A wonderful review of In a Second from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards!

Posted on February 28, 2026 by jjspina

https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/in-a-second l was thrilled to see this review on Readers’ Favorite Book Awards! It is always a wonderful feeling to read that a reader enjoyed my book! It encourages me to want to write some more. This book began with … Continue reading →

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An Angel Among Us – A Short Story Collection!

Posted on January 12, 2026 by jjspina

Do you love short stories with a twist? Check out my short story collection – An Angel Among Us! FIVE STAR REVIEW FROM READERS’ FAVORITE BOOK AWARDS!  A collection of short stories that covers several genres including romance, grief/loss, mystery, … Continue reading →

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Do your children like to Make Believe?

Posted on January 11, 2026 by jjspina

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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What’s your next read – thriller, mystery, suspense?

Posted on January 10, 2026 by jjspina

JemsBooks has thrillers, mystery, suspense and more. If you want to read a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat then check out this two-book thriller that will shock you! MAINCREST MEDIA AWARD – CRIME FICTION!AUTHORSDB … Continue reading →

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My Goals for 2026!

Posted on December 28, 2025 by jjspina

Goals for 2026 from JemsBooks! Continue reading →

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A Special Christmas Story in An Angel Among Us!

Posted on December 13, 2025 by jjspina

If you are looking for a touching and emotional Christmas story, look no further than my short story collection, An Angel Among Us! This collection has 15 stories all in eclectic genres that have a twist at the endings. The … Continue reading →

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JemsBooks for YA for Christmas!

Posted on December 5, 2025 by jjspina

I have an award-winning fantasy series for your Young Adults that they will love. LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN for your YA today or purchase for Christmas or other holidays. This series will have six books at completion of the series. … Continue reading →

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Wishes: A Short Story Collection an award-winning book!

Posted on November 26, 2025 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that my newest book, Wishes: A Short Story Collection, won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards! I am over the moon about this prestigious award and am honored and humbled by MCA for choosing … Continue reading →

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