Tag Archives: book reviews

Gateskin 3 is finished – now time to edit!!

Posted on March 25, 2024 by jjspina

It is always a good feeling to complete a book but at the same time sad to see it end. In series like this, Gateskin Chronicles, a fantasy/adventure, the story continues until the series ends. I plan to have six … Continue reading →

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WIP – Coming along – more work to do!

Posted on March 17, 2024 by jjspina

I can’t believe all the things that have gotten in the way of my working on my latest project. That’s life! With the myriad updates that we are doing in our home, I haven’t found time to write at all. … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in February 2024!

Posted on March 5, 2024 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 February of 2024. Here are the 7 books I read and reviewed for February. I … Continue reading →

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Do you love short stories with a twist? An Angel Among Us – Short Story Collection – dedicated to a dear friend!

Posted on March 4, 2024 by jjspina

If you do not have time to read a long book or love variety, short stories with a twist and surprise ending, and a change of pace in reading, then please check out this book, An Angel Among Us – … Continue reading →

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Delbert Finds Himself: Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 3 Won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards!

Posted on February 27, 2024 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that Delbert Finds Himself: Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 3 won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards! I am honored to receive this prestigious award! Thank you, Mom’s Choice Awards, for this … Continue reading →

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WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 3 coming along!

Posted on February 21, 2024 by jjspina

This latest book in the Gateskin Chronicles is demanding and time consuming. I am already over 300 pages and over 44K words and no end in sight! Yikes! Being a pantser I never know when the characters are going to … 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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A Wonderful Review of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series: The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost!

Posted on February 17, 2024 by jjspina

It is always a thrill to receive a review like this! Thank you, Robbie Cheadle! I appreciate and am sincerely grateful for the time and efforts of readers to do a review! Twins Davey and Derek Donato are enlisted by … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in January of 2024!

Posted on February 1, 2024 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 January of 2024. Here are the 6 books I read and reviewed for January. I … Continue reading →

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Showcasing – Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier – a Children’s Book!

Posted on January 16, 2024 by jjspina

Today I am showcasing my children’s book, Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier. Lucy was a toy terrier mix that I loved for 16 years. She did all the things that I mention in this book and was quite talented in … Continue reading →

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