Tag Archives: Writing

Is There Life Before and After Writing?

Posted on May 8, 2019 by jjspina

This is an old post from 2016 that I wanted to share again. I still feel this way about writing and can’t live without it even for one day. How do you feel about writing? Growing up I was always … Continue reading →

Posted in author, Award-winning books, Jemsbooks, Music, Reading, Writing, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Writing in Different Genres!

Posted on May 4, 2019 by jjspina

This is an old post from 2017 that I wanted to share with you again. I wrote this as part of anthology with other authors for best-selling author, Kristina Stanley. Check out this book for more enjoyable posts by other … Continue reading →

Posted in animal stories, author, Award-winning books, Best books for children, blogger, Books for all ages, books in rhyme, children's books, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Jemsbooks for all ages, middle-grade books, middle-grade series, multi-genres, Mystery, new books, novels, Reading, Short story collection, Writing, Writing Across Genres, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

What Is More Important, Writing or Keeping Up with Social Media, Emails, Other Blogs, Etc?

Posted on February 26, 2019 by jjspina

This is the question I have been asking myself lately. Should I write or try to keep up with the myriad of social media, email, and other blogs, etc. I have been torn between trying to keep up with all … Continue reading →

Posted in children's books, children's stories, fairies, myth and magic, Jemsbooks for Life Lessons, meeting goals, social media, the First Star, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , | 32 Comments

How Much Writing Should Writers Do Each Day?

Posted on January 18, 2019 by jjspina

As a writer I believe that we should write in some form every day. Will writing every day guarantee that we are successful? That is the question that all writers want answered. How much writing do you do – daily, … Continue reading →

Posted in author, Writer, Writing, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , | 17 Comments

Do Your Children Love Dragons?

Posted on January 16, 2019 by jjspina

I have been thinking about creating a new series of books on dragons. What do you think about that? Do your children love dragons? Last year I read to my grandson’s PK class from my book, Louey the Lazy Elephant. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abby & Holly School Dance, Abby & Holly Series, Author Event, Authors Event at Zorvino Vineyards, Award-winning book, Books for all ages, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, dragons, Jemsbooks for all ages, MG/PT/YA Books, middle-grade books, middle-grade series, multi-author event, Pinnacle Book Awards, Reading, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels, Young adult | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

The Second Person Point Of View Can Captivate Your Readers – by Derek Haines…

Posted on October 10, 2018 by jjspina

Are you confused about POV and when to use first, second or third person in your writing? Read this excellent article by Derek Haines. via The Second Person Point Of View Can Captivate Your Readers – by Derek Haines…

Posted in Articles, blogging, POV, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Learn How to Teach Children!

Posted on September 26, 2018 by jjspina

Recently I received this link to an informative post about Learning How to Teach Children from Ella on KidsEnglishCollege.com. This is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and schools. Thank you, Ella, for sharing this exceptional post. If you are having difficulty … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, Reading, Teaching, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Interview with Colleen Chesebro!

Posted on September 7, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH COLLEEN M. CHESEBRO! Colleen M. Chesebro Please help me welcome, author Colleen M. Chesebro to Jemsbooks Blog Segment, Interview an Author. Welcome, Colleen. It’s lovely to have you here today. Please step up on the platform – it’s all … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-star reviews, author interview, books, Colleen M. Chesebro, fairies, myth and magic, fantasy, local legends and fairy tales, magic, Reading, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 51 Comments

Interview with Author Antalaya Israel!

Posted on August 17, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR ANTALAYA ISRAEL! Antalaya Israel Please help  me welcome author Antalaya Israel to Jemsbooks Blog Segment, Interview an Author. It’s nice to meet you Antalaya. Thank you for coming. Please tell us something about yourself. I am a mother … Continue reading →

Posted in Antalaya Israel, author interview, Author Interviews, books, children's books, Reading, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

Interview with Author Leslie Hachtel!

Posted on August 14, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR LESLIE HACHTEL! Leslie Hachtel Please help me welcome author Leslie Hachtel to Jemsbooks Blog Segment, Interview an Author.  Nice to meet you Leslie. Thank you for coming today. The floor is all yours. When did you know … Continue reading →

Posted in author interview, Author Interviews, books, murder, Mystery, novels, Reading, Romance, Writing, book reviews and publishing, poetry, children's books, YA and novels | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments