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Louey the Lazy Elephant – my first children’s book!

Posted on November 6, 2026 by jjspina

In 2013 I published my first children’s book, Louey the Lazy Elephant. This is still my favorite book because of sweet Louey. He loses his way and must find his family and herd. Children love Louey and travel along with … Continue reading →

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Jerry the Crabby Crayfish – my most popular children’s book!

Posted on November 3, 2026 by jjspina

If your children love crustaceans, then they will love Jerry the Crabby Crayfish, a delightful crustacean that was crabby but definitely entertaining. Kids love Jerry and so do their parents because there are valuable life lessons for children to learn … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in October 2026!

Posted on November 2, 2026 by jjspina

Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of October of 2026. Here are the 6 books I read and reviewed for October. … Continue reading →

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Fall is the perfect time to read! Trees are looking beautiful!

Posted on October 19, 2026 by jjspina

I love the fall with all the trees dressed in their kaleidoscope of colors that delight the eye. Here are some photos I snapped on a ride to my grandson’s soccer game of all the beauty. It’s beginning to feel … Continue reading →

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Take a dragon home for your kids! Books for Halloween!

Posted on September 23, 2026 by jjspina

Do your kids love dragons, adventures, fun stories in rhyme and colorful illustrations? This six-book series is for your dragon-loving children. PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER!TOP SHELF BOOK AWARDS WINNER – RUNNERS-UP This is a magical series about Drystan the … Continue reading →

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It’s always time for MAKE BELIEVE: Bedtime Stories for Children ages 5-8!

Posted on September 21, 2026 by jjspina

Do your children love to make believe? Well, then this is the series for them. It is a four-book award-winning series with many different animals and other interesting things for children to learn with a colorful illustration for each story … Continue reading →

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A new review of Tales of the Well!

Posted on September 7, 2026 by jjspina

I am always thrilled to see a new review of one of my books. Thank you, Gigi, for this lovely review and for your kind words. I appreciate your support. Gigi Sedlmayer, Book Excellence Award Finalist winning author of the … Continue reading →

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A new banner for JEMSBOOKS!

Posted on August 14, 2026 by jjspina

My husband John and I worked on creating a new banner for JEMSBOOKS. I wanted to share it with you today. I hope you love it as much as I do. We also worked on a new banner for my … 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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It’s reading time this summer for kids!

Posted on July 2, 2026 by jjspina

JEMSBOOKS has 23 books for children ages PS-Grade 3, in rhyme with life lessons. Each book has colorful illustrations that will delight and engage children. It was a sincere pleasure to create all these stories for your children. I hope … Continue reading →

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