Tag Archives: Reviews

J.E. Spina: Hunting Mariah – A Wonderful Review!

Posted on July 12, 2021 by jjspina

It isn’t because Hunting Mariah reminded me of my own in progress novel that I really loved this book, although that didn’t hurt. There’s a serial … J.E. Spina: Hunting Mariah I wanted to share this lovely review with you … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – #Historical #Romance Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years by J.E. Spina

Posted on May 13, 2021 by jjspina

Delighted to share the news of the latest release for J. E. Spina – Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years About the book Lubelia Alycea leaves her native… Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – #Historical #Romance … Continue reading →

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Limerick of Jemsbooks – Louey!

Posted on August 26, 2019 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote in 2017 that I wanted to share with you again. This is the perfect time to stock up on summer reading (what is left of it, that is) for your kids that will keep … Continue reading →

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Book 2 of Abby & Holly Series is Coming this Fall!

Posted on September 6, 2018 by jjspina

BOOK 2 OF ABBY & HOLLY SERIES IS COMING THIS FALL! I have been having a fun time writing Book 2 of Abby & Holly Series. I am on the last two chapters of this new book and hopefully will … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!

Posted on August 28, 2018 by jjspina

PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER! I am thrilled to announce that JEFFREY THE JITTERY GIRAFFE, just won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award! Thank you, Pinnacle, for this honor and award! Best Books in the Category of CHILDREN’S INTEREST Jeffrey The Jittery Giraffe … Continue reading →

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Do you need a fun read for a book report?

Posted on August 13, 2018 by jjspina

JEMSBOOKS.COM FOR BOOKS FOR ALL AGES! FUN READING FOR BOOK REPORTS! The start of school is rapidly approaching much to the chagrin of all students. Sorry kids, but all good things do come to an end. But it doesn’t have … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at My Jobs!

Posted on August 4, 2018 by jjspina

LOOKING BACK AT MY JOBS! I stumbled upon this sweet little book when I was cleaning out a book shelf the other day. It brought back happy memories of when I was a school secretary at the Marsh Grammar School … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Marcia Meara!

Posted on June 29, 2018 by jjspina

  MARCIA MEARA Please welcome author Marcia Meara to Jemsbooks Blog Author Interview Segment. Thank you, Marcia, for coming today. Lovely to be here today, Janice! Thanks so much for having me. I’ll step aside so you can begin, Marcia. … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Colby!

Posted on June 1, 2018 by jjspina

Another limerick for you to enjoy, hopefully!! Here is the limerick for my eighth children’s book, Colby the Courageous Cat (2016). If you would like to read the other limericks, go to Louey, Ricky, Lamby, Jerry, Jesse, Broose and Sebastian. Limerick Colby … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Jerry!

Posted on May 27, 2018 by jjspina

This is a post I wrote in 2017 that I wanted to share with you again. Jerry the Crabby Crayfish is one of my most popular books. Kids and parents love Jerry. He teaches children that it is okay to … Continue reading →

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