Tag Archives: Jemsbooks

Is There Life Before and After Writing?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by jjspina

Growing up I was always shy, quiet and stayed to myself. My mother never had to entertain me or worry about me being bored. I had plenty to do and that was without any of the technology that we have … Continue reading →

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How Often Should I Publish Posts on my Blog?

Posted on October 16, 2017 by jjspina

This question has plagued me continually since I began blogging. How often should I publish posts on my blog? I don’t know the answer, do you? I don’t think there is a strict rule about this. I think it all … Continue reading →

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Reading is Good for You!

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jjspina

Jemsbooks.com  Books for all ages! When we read a book it is like traveling around the world, or to outer space, or to a land that only exists in a writer’s mind, or into the mind of a killer, or … Continue reading →

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Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore Update – Sue Coletta, J.E Spina and C.S. Boyack

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jjspina

Thank you, Sally Cronin, for featuring my new edition of my first novel, Hunting Mariah, on your fabulous blog! I appreciate your support! Hugs xx Check out Sally’s wonderful blog and all the talented authors and their books! I am … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Jerry!

Posted on August 20, 2017 by jjspina

If you are just tuning in, I have been writing limericks for my nine children’s books. I posted three previous ones. Go to Limerick for Louey here, Ricky here, and Lamby here. Here is the fourth limerick for my fourth published … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Ricky!

Posted on August 17, 2017 by jjspina

I recently read a limerick on a friend’s website and decided to try my hand at limericks for each of my children’s books. I hope you enjoy them each day. Since I have nine young children’s books I will be … Continue reading →

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Strange Cloud Appeared!

Posted on August 9, 2017 by jjspina

I looked out my kitchen window tonight and saw a strange cloud suddenly appearing. It began as a mushroom head then kept changing until it finally disappeared. It changed colors as the sun went down to make it even more … Continue reading →

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Summer Flowers & Dragonflies Too!

Posted on August 4, 2017 by jjspina

I can’t believe it’s August already! Where did the summer go? I have been busy with cookouts, parties, birthdays and such. Being so active has made days fly by quicker. I need to slow it all down. How about you? … Continue reading →

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Summer Flowers and Fun Times & Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 2, 2017 by jjspina

Now that I am back from my Sicily vacation I can enjoy the beauty right here at home. Here are the flowers on our back deck before I left on June 10th and now on July 2nd. I did add … Continue reading →

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Davey & Derek Book 5 is Now Here!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by jjspina

Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 5, The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost is now here! It’s available on Createspace, Amazon, Kindle, and soon to Barnes & Noble. This is the one your children have been waiting for – … Continue reading →

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