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Watch for Book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles coming in July 2022!

Posted on June 9, 2022 by jjspina

I am excited to continue to edit and prepare Book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles for you to enjoy in July. It has been an epic undertaking to begin this series. I had no idea what I was getting myself into! … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Gateskin Chronicles Book 1!

Posted on May 7, 2022 by jjspina

I was perusing a site that I use for promotion, BooksShelf.com and noticed review of my book there. Here is an excerpt that was featured there. It filled my heart with joy! Here is the link to my page. https://www.booksshelf.com/books/The-Legend-of-the-Taken-Ones … Continue reading →

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WIP coming along as an epic production!

Posted on April 11, 2022 by jjspina

My latest WIP, Book 2 of the Gateskin Chronicles Series is coming along. I have been fortunate to be able to work more lately on this continuing fantasy. It is quite an epic production with the myriad characters, lands, spells, … Continue reading →

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Have you ever noticed? The Magic Word is PIZZA!

Posted on April 8, 2022 by jjspina

Have you ever noticed when you say PIZZA everyone listens? Haha! My husband loves to make his own pizza dough and cover it with all our favorite toppings. I always share each pizza he creates online at Instagram. People love … Continue reading →

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Do You Know How Many Words are estimated to be in each Book Genre?

Posted on March 30, 2022 by jjspina

When I decided to write a new genre I didn’t realize how epic this fantasy series would be! I’ve written other novels but not like this. Each time I write in a new genre I think over what the general … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway – The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) Sign up today!

Posted on February 22, 2022 by jjspina

I am excited to announce that starting today 2/22/22 and ending 3/6/22 I have entered my new fantasy book, The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) into a Goodreads Giveaway, information below. Enter today for a chance … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Review of The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1)!

Posted on February 8, 2022 by jjspina

I received a wonderful review today from a reviewer for Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. It was like getting an early Christmas gift! I am still jumping around and doing my happy dance! Thank you, reviewer, for this gift of a … Continue reading →

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Update on WIP – Book 2 of Gateskin Chronicles!

Posted on January 23, 2022 by jjspina

I took nearly four months off to rest after publishing my epic fantasy series, The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1). I have never taken off that long from working on a book. This WIP took a … Continue reading →

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Goals I Met or not in 2021!

Posted on December 30, 2021 by jjspina

Each year I give myself extraordinary goals to reach. This year (2021) I gave myself the following goals: Publish 4 books (I did!) Yay! Read 90 books (I read 82). (Almost made it! Phew!) Copy Edit other authors’ books (I … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Review of Fantasy Series – The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1)!

Posted on December 29, 2021 by jjspina

I was excited to receive this new review of my fantasy series, The Legend of the Taken Ones (Gateskin Chronicles BooK 1)! I never tire of receiving another review of my work. It makes me feel vindicated doing what I … Continue reading →

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