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Books for Halloween for both MG/PT Girls and Boys – Magic, Mystery, Suspense, Ghosts, Haunted House, Time Travel and more! Better than candy!!

Posted on October 31, 2026 by jjspina

I wrote this post in 2023 and wanted to share again for this Halloween. Though Halloween is almost a month away I like to think ahead. I’m sure your kids are already thinking about what they will be for Halloween, … Continue reading →

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Award-winning fantasy – Gateskin Chronicles – Let the Adventures Begin!

Posted on October 23, 2026 by jjspina

I am presently working on book 6 of Gateskin Chronicles, multi-award-winning epic fantasy series where the adventures never stop and there is always a constant struggle with good against evil at every turn. If you haven’t discovered this epic series, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Summer Reading for MG/PT/YA for Girls! Have your MG/PT/YA Read any of this series – Abby & Holly Books 1-6!

Posted on June 3, 2025 by jjspina

Looking for some perfect books for summer reading for your MG/PT/YA? If your children haven’t read any of this series yet now is the time to check it out. This is a clean, wholesome magical, mystical mystery series that will … Continue reading →

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Books for Halloween for both MG/PT Girls and Boys – Magic, Mystery, Suspense, Ghosts, Haunted House, Time Travel and more! Better than candy!!

Posted on October 22, 2024 by jjspina

I wrote this post in 2023 and wanted to share again for this Halloween. Though Halloween is almost a month away I like to think ahead. I’m sure your kids are already thinking about what they will be for Halloween, … Continue reading →

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Books for MG/PT/YA in all multi-genres!

Posted on July 15, 2024 by jjspina

Here is a post I sent around back in May of 2023 that I thought was perfect to share again for all those MG/PT/YA out there who are looking for an intriguing read this summer. It seems summer is passing … Continue reading →

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Books for MG/PT/YA in all multi-genres!

Posted on May 12, 2024 by jjspina

I have written books for all ages and in multi-genres in the hope that I can encourage all ages to read daily for their good health and wellbeing. I know how important it is that children read daily and I … Continue reading →

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Books for Halloween for both MG/PT Girls and Boys – Magic, Mystery, Suspense, Ghosts, Haunted House, Time Travel and more!

Posted on October 24, 2023 by jjspina

I wrote Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series to encourage middle-graders and preteens to read and hopefully become lovers of books. It was a thoroughly enjoyable series to write and made me feel like a kid again, only I had … Continue reading →

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What to do on school vacation!

Posted on February 18, 2023 by jjspina

There’s always something to do while on school vacation – movies, indoor activity centers, getting together with friends, going out to eat and of course reading a ton of books of your choice. It’s more fun to read a book … Continue reading →

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Please Vote for my book cover of Gateskin Chronicles 2!

Posted on January 3, 2023 by jjspina

I need your help in the AllAuthor.com Book Cover Contest. Please vote for my book cover (created by my husband John) of my fantasy book – The Unknown Territory (Gateskin Chronicles Book 2) on the link below! Thank you so … Continue reading →

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Books for Halloween for Girls and also Boys – Magic, Mystery, Suspense, Ghosts, Haunted House, Time Travel and more!

Posted on October 28, 2022 by jjspina

Are you looking for some perfect books to celebrate Halloween with your middle-graders, preteens and young adults? Well, look no further. This series, Abby & Holly, is sure to satisfy and delight your kids. They will even ask for more … Continue reading →

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