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Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on November 6, 2025 by jjspina

Each year we return to Aruba we find new places to eat and shop. Our place, Divi Aruba Phoenix, has been renovating with plenty of updates and improvements. We are happy about that but there is always some glitches that … Continue reading →

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Time to take a break!

Posted on October 27, 2024 by jjspina

I have been so busy with two WIP along with everything else life throws at you that I think it is time to take another break. My last break was back in June of this year. I will still do … Continue reading →

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Taking a breather between books!

Posted on June 19, 2024 by jjspina

This year I hope I will have at least three books published before the year ends. I need to take a break from time to time especially after publishing my epic fantasy, Gateskin Chronicles Book 3: Search for the Medallion. … Continue reading →

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Taking a breather for a little while! Halloween is coming!

Posted on October 27, 2023 by jjspina

After publishing five books in 2023 I will be taking a little time off to rest, recuperate and recharge. While I do this I will be offline somewhat unless there is something of urgency for me to check on my … Continue reading →

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What Am I Doing on my Writing Break from WIP?

Posted on October 5, 2021 by jjspina

Of course, I can’t just sit still while I am on a break from my next WIP. I have too much pent up energy to do that. So, you ask – what am I doing in between books? Here is … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break from my books!

Posted on October 1, 2021 by jjspina

After I completed my latest novel, a YA fantasy, The Legend of the Taken Ones, (Gateskin Chronicles Book 1) I decided to take a break from writing. Of course, I am still blogging, reviewing, reading, and promoting. I can’t get … Continue reading →

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What do I do after publishing four books in 2021? Taking some time off! New Projects!

Posted on September 5, 2021 by jjspina

I published four books this year which is what I set as my goal for 2021. I still haven’t met my goal of reading 90 books though. I am only at 49 books so I have a way to go … Continue reading →

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