Tag Archives: Writing

Beautiful Aruba – One Happy Island!

Posted on October 31, 2017 by jjspina

There is nowhere else in this world that I have visited where I have felt more relaxed and refreshed than on the beautiful island 🌴 of Aruba. The weather is hot 85-95 all year round but with tropical breezes that cool … Continue reading →

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Is There Life Before and After Writing?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by jjspina

Growing up I was always shy, quiet and stayed to myself. My mother never had to entertain me or worry about me being bored. I had plenty to do and that was without any of the technology that we have … Continue reading →

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Introducing Author Victoria Zigler’s New Books!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by jjspina

Please check out these new books by author Victoria Zigler. Thank you, Victoria, for sharing them with us. Jenks the Degu lives in a cage with his three brothers: Jacob, Jasper and Joshua. It might seem like a strange place … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween and Vacation in Aruba!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by jjspina

This is a busy time of the year for me. This month has been especially busy. We have a family wedding this weekend, a book signing next weekend, a family member is moving any day now, and a trip to … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author C.C. Warrens!

Posted on October 10, 2017 by jjspina

I am pleased to have a talented author here today on Jemsbooks Guest Post/Author Interview – C.C. Warrens. Thank you, C.C., for stopping by today to share your work with my readers and me. Thank you, Janice. It’s a pleasure … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be an Indie Author?

Posted on October 1, 2017 by jjspina

I have been an Indie Author since 2013 and often asked myself this question. What does it mean to be an indie author? There are many things that come to mind. Some of them are positive while others are negative. 1. … Continue reading →

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Reading is Good for You!

Posted on September 12, 2017 by jjspina

Jemsbooks.com  Books for all ages! When we read a book it is like traveling around the world, or to outer space, or to a land that only exists in a writer’s mind, or into the mind of a killer, or … Continue reading →

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Summer Newsletter – Jemsbooks!

Posted on August 30, 2017 by jjspina

Here is my summer newsletter that I wrote in July 2017. I already have more news to share for my fall newsletter which I will post in November. JEMSBOOKS BY Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina BOOKS FOR ALL AGES!   … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Jerry!

Posted on August 20, 2017 by jjspina

If you are just tuning in, I have been writing limericks for my nine children’s books. I posted three previous ones. Go to Limerick for Louey here, Ricky here, and Lamby here. Here is the fourth limerick for my fourth published … Continue reading →

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Limerick of Jemsbooks – Louey!

Posted on August 16, 2017 by jjspina

Recently I perused my lovely friend, Bette A. Stevens’ website, when she posted a beautiful limerick about her beloved butterflies. Check it out here. I found it quite entertaining and decided to give it a try on my children’s books. … Continue reading →

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