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WIP is coming along but much more to do!

Posted on August 16, 2026 by jjspina

I worked on my WIP recently updating my notes on each chapter as I write them, and polishing up what I already have written. I completed a couple more chapters, up to twenty and over 20K words. My plan is … Continue reading →

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Back to business now – vacation is over!

Posted on June 5, 2026 by jjspina

Now that I am back from vacation, caught up with the emails (almost), regular mail, paying bills, and of course washing mountains of clothes, I will have to get back to my WIP, Gateskin Chronicles Book 6. This is the … 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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A new review of Gateskin Chronicles: The Unknown Territory Book 2!

Posted on April 12, 2026 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive a new review of The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2! It always so exciting to read a positive review and see that someone has enjoyed one of my books. It propels me forward to … 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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The Powers of King Gateskin: Gateskin Chronicles Book 5 is now in paperback format!

Posted on April 6, 2026 by jjspina

My newest book in the Gateskin Chronicles series is now in paperback format! Check out this newest book as THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE in this magical and epic fantasy series. The cover was created by my husband, John. The photo was … Continue reading →

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WIP is in the editing stages – Gateskin Chronicles Book 5! The Epic Fantasy Awaits!

Posted on March 10, 2026 by jjspina

I have been working almost every day to complete the editing process of my latest book 5 in the Gateskin Chronicles Series. I find the editing process almost takes longer than writing the book. This is an epic fantasy with … Continue reading →

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Kindle Countdown Deal begins 1/30/26 – The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1!

Posted on January 30, 2026 by jjspina

I am excited to offer a Kindle Countdown Deal on the first book in the series of The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles! This deal begins JANUARY 30, 2026 AND ENDS FEBRUARY 4, 2026! If you haven’t read … Continue reading →

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My WIP – Gateskin Chronicles Book 5!

Posted on January 19, 2026 by jjspina

I have been working on my latest book – Gateskin Chronicles Book 5, nearly every day this week. I only have over 100 pages and nine chapters completed. There are a lot of things happening and the characters have me … Continue reading →

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A wonderful new review of The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2!

Posted on December 16, 2025 by jjspina

I was thrilled to receive this wonderful review of book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles: The Unknown Territory! Thank you, reviewer! This review was on Goodreads. The Action and Adventures Continue in Books 3 & 4 and then in 5 & … Continue reading →

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