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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 13, 2025 by jjspina

Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we are all Irish. (Compliments of free photos from Wikipedia and Oip.) Here’s a little poem for this green day that I wrote several years ago and just updated. HAVE A HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 16, 2024 by jjspina

Each year on St. Patrick’s Day we are all Irish. (Compliments of free photos from Wikipedia and Oip.) Here’s a little poem for this green day that I wrote several years ago and just updated. HAVE A HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY … Continue reading →

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The Challenges of Self-Publishing!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by jjspina

I wrote this post back in August of 2013 for a site that was active at the time. PIA is no longer up and running so please don’t try to find it. I thought this post would be helpful for … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Chris Tucker!

Posted on January 5, 2015 by jjspina

  Welcome to my blog segment, Interview an Author – today I have the sincere pleasure to introduce a talented author and blogger, Chris Tucker. Thank you, Chris for visiting today. First off, I just wanted to say Thank You … Continue reading →

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Two New 5-Star Reviews for Hunting Mariah!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by jjspina

A special “thank you” to two readers of my novel, Hunting Mariah, for the wonderful reviews! There is still time to sign up for a chance to win one of 3 signed copies of my novel on Goodreads – Giveaway … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by Author Victoria Perkins

Posted on September 17, 2014 by jjspina

Please welcome author Victoria Perkins to my Guest Post Segment. It is a pleasure to have you here, Victoria. Please tell us about yourself and your books. I began writing at a young age and, according to my mother, story-telling … Continue reading →

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Over 6,500 Views!

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jjspina

              Wow, my blog has now received more than 6,500 views! Thank you all for visiting and viewing my humble blog.  I can’t thank you enough! I will be working hard to provide more … Continue reading →

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Meet My Main Character Blog Tour

Posted on July 1, 2014 by jjspina

I’ve been tagged by a talented, inspiring  and extraordinary person, author and blogger, artist and defender of all wildlife, Jo Robinson , to take part in a Meet My Main Character Blog Tour. I am truly honored and humbled. You need to visit Jo’s amazing … Continue reading →

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A Happy Surprise for Jesse!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by jjspina

I wanted to share this happy surprise for Jesse. My newest children’s book, Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear, was dedicated to an adorable little boy named Jesse.  Yes, the book was named after him. I sent out the book to … Continue reading →

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New Photo with My Children’s Books

Posted on April 28, 2014 by jjspina

Hi Everyone!  Hope you are all well.  I asked my illustrator/husband to design a new cover photo for my FB Author Page.  This is what he came up with.  What do you think? Please visit my author page and main … Continue reading →

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