Tag Archives: Writing

Wishes: A Short Story Collection an award-winning book!

Posted on November 26, 2025 by jjspina

I am thrilled to announce that my newest book, Wishes: A Short Story Collection, won a Silver Medal from Mom’s Choice Awards! I am over the moon about this prestigious award and am honored and humbled by MCA for choosing … Continue reading →

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Pray for the Families of the Victims of 911! WE WILL NEVER FORGET – AMERICA STRONG!

Posted on September 11, 2025 by jjspina

I have shared this post each year since 2001 of a day that I will never forget along with many others who witnessed this horrific event. It is one of the worst and most frightening things that I remember in … Continue reading →

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A new WIP is coming your way from JemsBooks!

Posted on August 24, 2025 by jjspina

I can’t seem to stop myself from writing! I thought I was going to take a break between the next book but, alas, that did not happen. I sat at my computer intending to blog a bit and answer emails … Continue reading →

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Children’s books that will delight your children!

Posted on August 12, 2025 by jjspina

JemsBooks has children’s books for ages PS-Grade 3 with rhyming verse and colorful illustrations. My husband, John, is my illustrator and cover creator. He brought my books to life. I hope your children will love these books and want to … Continue reading →

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Do your children love little lambs?

Posted on July 20, 2025 by jjspina

I wrote this children’s book in 2014 for my three-year-old granddaughter, Leah. She asked me to write a story about her stuffed lamb named Lamby and it had to be purple. Well, I had to think this over and finally … Continue reading →

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Benefits of reading!

Posted on July 10, 2025 by jjspina

It is amazing how many wonderful benefits there are when we read. I added this link below for you to peruse and learn more about these benefits. Here are some benefits to reading: 1. Mental Stimulation · 2. Stress Reduction · 3. … Continue reading →

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Thank you for all the Birthday Wishes!

Posted on July 8, 2025 by jjspina

Yesterday July 7th was my birthday. Of course I am in double numbers, big time now!! I want to send out my deepest gratitude to all who sent me kind birthday wishes. They touched my heart and they filled me … Continue reading →

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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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Where Does Inspiration Come from?

Posted on January 29, 2025 by jjspina

I wonder sometimes where inspiration comes from. I never know when or where my muse is going to inspire me. Plans can be made sometimes to write but they don’t always work out. When I write a book I begin … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from JemsBooks!

Posted on December 31, 2024 by jjspina

I hope everyone has a Happy New Year filled with good health and many more blessings. God Bless! Hopefully 2025 will be a better year for peace, stability, love and the hope and a safe life for many who have … Continue reading →

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