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An Angel Among Us
How Far Is Heaven
Hunting Mariah
Mariah’s Revenge (Sequel to Hunting Mariah)
In A Second (Novel for 18+)
LUBELIA ALYCEA ONE HUNDRED YEARS (Historical/romance)
Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years
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Mission of Mercy: Branyrd the Angel Series Book 2 -
Mission of Love: Branyrd the Angel Series Book 3 -
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Search for the Medallion Gateskin Chronicles Book 3 Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 1
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 2
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 3
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 4
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 5
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6
Abby & Holly Series, Book 1, School Dance
Abby & Holly Series, Book 2: Unfortunate Events
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Abby & Holly Series, Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk
Abby & Holly Series, Book 4 The Hidden Stairway
Abby & Holly Series, Book 5: The Copper Key
Abby & Holly Series, Book 6 Faulty Timeline
Louey the Lazy Elephant
Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – MOM’S CHOICE AWARD SILVER MEDAL RECIPIENT
Jerry the Crabby Crayfish
Lamby the Lonely Lamb
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear
Broose the Moose on the Loose
Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
Colby the Courageous Cat
Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe
Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier
The First Star – A Fairy Tale
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 1
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 2
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 3 Delbert Finds Himself
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 4: Delfina Solves A Problem
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 5: Drago Does A Good Deed
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy
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Make Believe Once Again: Bedtime Stories for Children Book 4 Janice Spina’s Amazon Author Page
Barnes & Noble Author Page For Children’s Books
Barnes & Noble Author Page for Novels 18+
Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Readers’ Favorite Awards Winner – Honorable Mention
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 1, The Case of the Missing Cell Phone
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Reader’s Favorite Award Winner – Silver Medal!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Silver Medal – Authorsdb Cover Contest
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Finalist – Authorsdb First Lines Contest – Hunting Mariah
Finalist – Authorsdb First Lines Contest – Mariah’s Revenge
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner – Abby & Holly Series Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk
Book Excellence Award Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 6
Readers’ Favorite Book Award – Bronze Medal – Abby & Holly Book 1 School Dance
Book Excellence Award – Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells
Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal – Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon
PURCHASE LINK - Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon - MOM'S CHOICE AWARD SILVER MEDAL RECIPIENT
Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards – Abby & Holly Series Book 4 The Hidden Stairway
Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Honorable Mention – Abby & Holly Series Book 2: Unfortunate Events
Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6: The Case of the Mystery of the Bells
PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER – Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
Louey The Lazy Elephant Winner of Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal
PURCHASE LINK: LOUEY THE LAZY ELEPHANT - Silver Medal - Mom's Choice Awards
Abby & Holly Book 5: The Copper Key – Winner of Pinnacle Book Achievement Award!
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – Winner of SILVER MEDAL – MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS!
Silver Medal - Mom's Choice Awards
Abby & Holly Series Book 6: Faulty Timeline won a PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD! – Purchase Link
Purchase Link Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab 
Silver Medal - Mom's Choice Awards
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier
TOP SHELF RUNNERS-UP AWARD -
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 1: Drystan and Durward Save the DayPinnacle Book Award - Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 1:
Drystan and Durward Save the Day
The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2 - MAINCREST MEDIA AWARD! 
MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS - SILVER MEDAL - Wishes: A Short Story Collection Hunting Mariah – Video Contest Winner – Book Marketing Global Network
Book Marketing Global Award – How Far Is Heaven – Video Award
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Books 1-5 – Children’s Series Winner – Book Marketing Global Network
Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6 – MG/PT/YA Series Winners – Book Marketing Global Network
Mariah’s Revenge Book Trailer – Sequel to Hunting Mariah
Abby & Holly School Dance – Gif – AllAuthor.com
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Remembering Charlie Kirk!
It has been a year since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The year has flown by but his memory has not dimmed in the hearts and minds of so many people, young and old. The work he did with Turning … Continue reading
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Happy Father’s Day! Blessings to all the fathers out there!
Here is a post for Father’s Day that I posted in 2020! It says all that I feel for my dad. I pray that all fathers out there had a wonderful day and were treated like kings. This is my … Continue reading
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Memorial Day – A Time to Remember those who Served!
I wrote part of this post for Memorial Day in past posts and thought they said it all for this special day of remembrance. Here is a poem from the past. I thought it was appropriate to share it again … Continue reading
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Wishing you a Healthy & Happy New Year!
Well, we survived our two Christmas gatherings and now we look forward to the New Year. With God’s help we will survive another year with good health and the love of family and friends. I pray that you all had … Continue reading
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I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving – from JemsBooks!
I hope everyone had a wonderful day of Thanksgiving with your family and friends and plenty of food, fun and frivolity and of course love! There is always room for love! I feel blessed to have loved ones to spend … Continue reading
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Happy Father’s Day! Blessings to all the fathers out there!
Here is a post for Father’s Day that I posted in 2020! It says all that I feel for my dad. I pray that all fathers out there had a wonderful day and were treated like kings. This is my … Continue reading
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Memorial Day – A Time to Remember those who Served!
I wrote part of this post for Memorial Day in past posts and thought they said it all for this special day of remembrance. Here is a poem from the past. I thought it was appropriate to share it again … Continue reading
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Fun books for children PS-Grade 3!
I have 23 books for children with life lessons, colorful illustrations and most are in rhyme. If you haven’t checked out any of my children’s books, I hope you will check them out soon for some entertaining stories for your … Continue reading
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Happy Easter – Blessings to all!
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! He is Risen! A day to be thankful for all that we have, love of our families, our health, a home, clothes on our backs, food on our tables. I pray for anyone who does not … Continue reading
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A new review of my children’s book: Family and Friends: Tales for Children!
I was happy to receive this lovely review of my newest children’s book: Family and Friends: Tales for Children! A heartfelt thank you to this Canadian reader! Canadian reader 5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Addition to Your Family’s Library … Continue reading
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