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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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My Goals for 2025!

Posted on December 14, 2024 by jjspina

Each year I give myself goals to motivate me to try to meet these goals. I keep forgetting that I am not as young as I used to be, and it does take longer for me to complete each project. … Continue reading →

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The pros and cons of getting old!

Posted on December 13, 2024 by jjspina

There are pros and cons of getting old. Each year I realize how many cons there are but here is a list for you to contemplate as you reached the golden years. Who said they were golden years anyway?! PROS: … Continue reading →

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2024 is flying by – almost time for new goals for 2025!

Posted on October 17, 2024 by jjspina

I can’t believe how fast this year – 2024 has flown by! The older I get, time seems to move faster. Do you feel that way? It felt like just yesterday when I made my goals for 2024. I have … Continue reading →

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Announcing: Gateskin Chronicles Series – MCA Award winner!

Posted on September 28, 2024 by jjspina

I was so excited to find three emails from Mom’s Choice Awards yesterday. I had entered three books in their latest awards. When I opened one I noticed that The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1 had … Continue reading →

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Spread a little love to authors today – write a review!

Posted on September 19, 2024 by jjspina

We are living in a trouble world today! Why not escape into a book and then write a wonderful review for hard-working Indie Authors everywhere. As an Indie Author, I know how difficult it is to survive on Amazon with … 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, 2024 by jjspina

It has been 23 years since this horrific day! We will never forget those who lost their lives. The following is an account of how this attack unfolded from NBC. Nearly 3,000 people were killed when al-Qaida hijackers crashed four … Continue reading →

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Limerick – Jemsbooks – Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by jjspina

This is an old post that I wrote last year. I hope you will enjoy reading about my dog Lucy, who was a cherished pet for 16 years. I miss her still! Here is the last limerick for my young … Continue reading →

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