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A New Review of The Misunderstood Angel: Branyrd the Angel Series Book 1!

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WIP is in the editing stages now! Wow!

I have spent a couple of days working on the six stories for the new addition of the Bedtime Stories for Children Series. Sad to say this will be the last one in this series. I have many other series in the wings waiting impatiently for my attention. With the extra time that I have taken to work on this book I managed to complete the six stories this week! Wow! I didn’t expect to finish it until…

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New Book Coming in Fantasy Series - Gateskin Chronicles - Cover Reveal!

New Book Coming in Fantasy Series – Gateskin Chronicles – Cover Reveal!

The Unknown Territory (Gateskin Chronicles Book 2) is coming from Jemsbooks. Here is the cover reveal you have been waiting for created by my husband, John. The adventures continue as danger encroaches once again! Watch for this book coming soon in July 2022! Read Book 1 first to get into the adventures! Let the adventures take you away! Forget your troubles and get into the magic of Gateskin…

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A New Children’s Book is coming from Jemsbooks!

A New Children’s Book is coming from Jemsbooks!

Watch for a new children’s book from Jemsbooks coming in June 2022! I have been working on my fantasy series but took a break from it to put together this children’s book. I didn’t plan on writing any more children’s books but I when I came upon some short stories that I had written, which were more suitable to young children, I decided to put them into one book. I am excited about this new…

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A New Children's Book is Coming from Jemsbooks! Watch for Book 6 in the Drystan the Dragon Series: Dragana Helps a Fairy!

A New Children’s Book is Coming from Jemsbooks! Watch for Book 6 in the Drystan the Dragon Series: Dragana Helps a Fairy!

It is always exciting to announce that I have a new book! I can’t wait to see it up on Amazon. It should be there very soon – today or the next day! Hurray! Let me introduce you to Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy. Kids all love dragons and fairies and anything magical, as do I. I am just a kid at heart. If you already purchased the other five books in this…

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Cover Reveal! New Young Adult Fantasy (Book 1) Coming Soon! Watch for more Books from Jemsbooks!

Cover Reveal! New Young Adult Fantasy (Book 1) Coming Soon! Watch for more Books from Jemsbooks!

I finally completed Book 1 of my new young adult fantasy. I began looking it over in May of 2021 and over the past three days I have spent all day from mid-morning until 5:00 pm working on edits and polishing it up. Phew! The MS is now in the hands of my wonderful beta readers. This is a new genre for me. I wasn’t too sure about working on this MS which I began ten years ago at the same time as…

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Book 1 of a New Fantasy Series for Young Adults (13+) coming from Jemsbooks! Watch for Cover Reveal!

Book 1 of a New Fantasy Series for Young Adults (13+) coming from Jemsbooks! Watch for Cover Reveal!

I am excited to announce that I have a new Fantasy Series coming soon – Book 1 will be published (fingers crossed) in August of 2021! There will be six books in the series. I wrote this story many years ago at the same time that I wrote my historical novel, Lubelia Alycea. I wrote these two books simultaneously. When I grew tired of writing about history I swapped over to the fantasy one. It was…

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It’s Coming - A New Novel from Jemsbooks!

It’s Coming – A New Novel from Jemsbooks!

Keep a close watch for a new novel from Jemsbooks! I will feature a cover reveal shortly and tell you a little about this book maybe IN A SECOND or more.

IN A SECOND or so you will know more about this book if you come back again real soon. Don’t look now but my newest book could be here before you realize it, IN A SECOND or more or less.

Be prepared for a new kind of novel for me. This one…

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New Book from Jemsbooks - Cover Reveal!

New Book from Jemsbooks – Cover Reveal!

I have been working on the newest book in Abby & Holly Series, Book 6, Faulty Timeline. Here is the Cover Reveal! My talented husband, John, created this colorful and striking cover for the final book in this MG/PT/YA series for girls.

This book will be coming out in July 2020. Watch for this book and pick up copies of all books in the series if you have not already read any of them. The story…

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Cover Reveal - New Book from Jemsbooks - The Case of the Mystery of the Bells, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Book 6!

Cover Reveal – New Book from Jemsbooks – The Case of the Mystery of the Bells, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives, Book 6!

I am excited to introduce you to a new book coming in the Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series! Here is the cover for The Case of the Mystery of the Bells, Book 6 of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives!

The cover and all illustrations of the Chapter headings were done by my husband, John. This book will be coming out in late April or early May. Watch for the links posted here and on Jemsbooks.com

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Watch for New Children's Book Coming from Jemsbooks!

Here at Jemsbooks we are busy creating more entertaining books for children of all ages. My husband, John/illustrator/cover creator extraordinaire, is working avidly now on Book 2 of the Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series!

These books are fun adventures for children ages – 0-8, PS-Grade 3. Children will be actively engaged as they read or are read to by others. They will learn valuable…

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Watch for New Children's Book Coming from Jemsbooks!

Watch for New Children’s Book Coming from Jemsbooks!

My husband, John, and I have been working on my first fairy tale which he kindly illustrated for me. I am excited about this book and hope children will love it. It is a rags to riches story. Watch for this book coming soon!

Here is the cover designed by John of THE FIRST STAR!

THE FIRST STAR �� A Fairy Tale

THE FIRST STAR BLURB:

Once upon a time there were two children who loved their…

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Watch for New Book from Jemsbooks Coming Soon!

Watch for New Book from Jemsbooks Coming Soon!

WATCH FOR NEW BOOK FROM JEMSBOOKS COMING SOON! I have completed Book 2 of Abby & Holly Series and it is now in the hands of my lovely Beta Readers! I am excited that it is done. Now I look forward to their feedback and suggestions.

I will post a Cover Reveal for this book with it’s title. Watch for this soon!

If you haven’t checked out Book 1, Abby & Holly, School Dance, yet you can purchase it…

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INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR TERI POLEN!

Teri Polen

Please help me welcome author Teri Polen to Jemsbooks.blog Segment of Interview and Author. 

Hi Teri, it’s so nice to have you here today. Please feel free to begin. The spotlight is on you!

Please tell us about yourself.

I’m a young adult writer of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy.  My first book, Sarah, a YA horror/thriller, was released in December 2016, and my second, The Gemini Connection, a YA sci-fi/thriller was published in June 2018.

jjspina: I enjoy sci-fi and fantasy but have never read all three in one book. Sounds intriguing!

What is your target audience for your book?

As a YA writer, my target audience is readers from age 12-years-old and up.  YA books aren’t only for teens–a large percentage of YA readers are over the age of eighteen.  One of the book clubs I’m in, Pardon My Youth, is for readers of YA books age 18 and over, and our members ages range from 18 to over 70.  Being the mother of sons, the audience I’d love to snag is teen boys, as they seem to read much less than teen girls.  Both of my books, as well as the one I’m currently working on, are written from a teen male perspective.  That may sound odd, but having sons and being around their friends, it’s what I know.

jjspina: Ooh, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy is quite a combination that is sure to grip teens.

What hobbies do you have when you are not writing?

Like most writers, I read, read, and read.  My happy place is on a beach under an umbrella, book in hand, and I’m totally content to stay there all day.  I also love movies (especially Marvel), yoga, rock/alt-rock music, and weight-lifting.

jjspina: That scenario sounds heavenly to me too but give me some sunscreen, plenty of water and a good book! Love movies, Marvel too!

What would you do if you were not a writer?

I’m convinced I’d be involved with books somehow, whether as an agent, editor, or librarian.  Books are my passion.

jjspina: I guess we authors all have books in our blood!

What process do you need in order to write?

Compared to other authors, I feel like I’m on the slow side when it comes to writing.  I only work on one project as a time, and don’t have a trunk full of ideas stashed away.  After wrapping up one book, it generally takes a few months for another idea to marinate and take hold.  I get to know my characters, and usually interview them to get a feel for their likes and dislikes, make a playlist, and spend time on world-building.

jjspina: Whatever works for you, Teri. It sounds like you have a good plan.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Italy is a place I’ve always wanted to visit–not so much the touristy locations, but maybe rent a villa in a smaller town.  I have a friend who’s doing exactly that for a month, and the pictures she’s sharing are just beautiful.

jjspina: Now that is the way to learn more about a country – live with the natives, so to speak. I hope you get to do that one day.

What projects are you currently working on?

My current WIP is a young adult sci-fi novel involving genetic engineering, something that’s always fascinated me.  I’d never planned to write a series, but I could see this one becoming a duology.  I’ll have to see where the characters lead me.  Recently, a reader of my first book, Sarah, asked if there would be a sequel.  I’d never planned on writing one, but know the direction I’d take it if it becomes a reality.  It’s something I’m keeping in mind.

jjspina: This sounds like a fascinating subject to write about, Teri. Best of luck with it and a sequel. 

Author’s Bio:

Teri Polen reads and watches horror, sci-fi, and fantasy.  The Walking Dead, Harry Potter, and anything Marvel-related are likely to cause fangirl delirium.  She lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband, sons, and black cat.  Her first novel, Sarah, a YA horror/thriller, was a horror finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.  Visit her online at www.teripolen.com

Buy Links:

https://www.amazon.com/Teri-Polen/e/B01MYOUA6V

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-gemini-connection-teri-polen/1128081066

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sarah-teri-polen/1125171739

http://www.blackrosewriting.com/childrens-booksya/thegeminiconnection

http://www.blackrosewriting.com/childrens-booksya/sarah

Contact Links:

Website:  https://teripolen.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TeriPolenAuthor/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TPolen6

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16114393.Teri_Polen

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tpolen6/

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/teripolen/

BookBub:  https://www.bookbub.com/profile/teri-polen

Thanks again for the interview, Janice!

It was my pleasure, Teri, to get to know you better and your books. I wish you much success with your books and any future endeavors. Please feel free to come back again to share new projects now that you are part of Jemsbooks Blog family.

Thank you, Readers, for stopping by to learn more about this creative author. I hope you will take some time and peruse her books and links above.

REMEMBER: READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS ALL YEAR THROUGH! HAPPY READING! READING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH!

Please remember to give some love to authors by reading and reviewing their books wherever you purchased them. We authors will love you back!

Blessings & Hugs!

Janice

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  The weather here in New England, USA is still a little cool – 50’s. This is a vast improvement over a week ago when we had snow and 30 degree temps.

My husband and I went for our usual walk – 2-3 miles around the neighborhood. I snapped phots of buds in evidence on trees and plants that are sprouting.

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The grass is greening up.

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The sky is a brilliant blue.

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All feels right with the world.

Spring gives you promise of good things to come.

The birds are chattering as they eat at the feeders.

They know that the weather is getting warmer.

Their minds are on gathering sticks and twigs to make a nest.

Here are some bird feeders that my husband has hung for them. They have many to choose from in our yard. Some appear to be in use already.

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Our arborvitae bushes above show signs of deer tampering. The poor deer had a tough time this winter finding food. I guess they liked the taste of our bushes which are looking a little slimmer this spring. I can’t fault the poor animals. They were starving. I think the bushes will fill in eventually.

Sure signs of spring – my husband cleans the front deck, he put out our spring flag and the American flag. Ahh! Spring is here today to stay, hopefully!

Thank you for stopping by. Happy spring to you or whatever season you are celebrating now.

REMEMBER: READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR WITH JEMSBOOKS.COM ALL YEAR ROUND!

Watch for new books coming this summer – a fairly tale, and book 1 of a mystery series for middle-grade girls. All 20 Jemsbooks are available on http://Jemsbooks.com, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Please leave a review  for all books you read.  All authors will love you for it!

Blessings & Hugs!

Janice

Signs that spring is finally here! The weather here in New England, USA is still a little cool - 50’s. This is a vast improvement over a week ago when we had snow and 30 degree temps.

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This is my second Newsletter for 2017. This is my 2017 year in review.  

This newsletter is my way of keeping you in the loop of new books and happenings with Jemsbooks.

There have been some new additions and surprises to the Jemsbooks family since the last newsletter in July of 2017.

Broose the Moose on the Loose (children’s book) won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in August of 2017.

This was an exciting time for Jemsbooks to add another award to bring the total to eight.

Broose is about a lonely and sad moose who has no friends because he is different.

He is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and other online stores.

Broose teaches children to accept others and to treat them with respect and kindness.

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My husband, John, is responsible for creating such colorful and eye-catching illustrations and covers. I am blessed to have such a talented husband and he works cheaply. LOL!

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All Jemsbooks carry life lessons –respect elders, respect each other, be kind and caring, listen to parents, elders, support anti-bullying, love one another, be patient, friends matter.

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In November of 2017 Book 5, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost, won a Silver Medal in Authorsdb Cover Contest. Kudos to John for the beautiful cover! (Award total – 9)

This series has earned six awards alone (3 Pinnacle Book Awards, 2 Reader’s Favorite-HM & Silver Medal, 1 Authorsdb Silver Medal – Cover Contest)

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I celebrated five years blogging on WordPress! I celebrated by giving away two copies of my first novel, Hunting Mariah, to one winner in Canada and the other in the UK.

Congratulations to them both!

My husband, John, created a new cover for this novel. Here it is. The model is my lovely niece who was gracious enough to lend her beautiful face to the cover.

The original cover is not available online anymore. But I do have some copies left in my inventory if anyone would like to purchase one for $15.00 plus S&H.

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  I ran a Goodreads Giveaway from 11/20/17 to 12/20/17 and gave away three autographed copies of Book 4, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, The Case of the Brown Scraggly Dog.

Congratulations to the three winners from USA!

My current project is a new children’s book illustrated by John Spina about a Hermit Crab named Clarence Henry. It will have some special photos in the back showing Clarence Henry in action. Watch for a cover reveal coming soon!

Watch for this new book in January 2018!

John created a bookmark that I have been sharing around and give to anyone who orders books directly from me. Here is the two-sided colorful bookmark with children’s books on one side and middle-grade and 18+ books on the other.

If you would like to purchase books from me and receive a bookmark for each book, contact me at jjspina@myfairpoint.net.

Prices for 2018:

Children’s books are $12.00 + S&H

MG/PT/YA are $15.00 + S&H

18+ Books are $18.00 + S&H

Another project I am working on is a sequel to my first novel, Hunting Mariah. The sequel will pick up where the first one left off.

Watch for this sequel in January 2018 also.

Other new books coming in 2018 are:

Book 6 of Davey & Derek Junior Detectives

Book 1 & 2 of a mystery series for middle-grade/preteen/YA girls

A children’s book about a dog

Book 1-4 of Young Adult fantasy series in 2018 & 2019 & beyond!

There are always more stories running around in my head so there could be more!

PUBLICATIONS in 2017: 3 plus a new edition of first novel (goal was 5)

Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 5, The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost

Colby the Courageous Cat

Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe

Hunting Mariah (new edition and cover)

Sequel to Mariah coming in January of 2018

New Children’s book – Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab coming in January of 2018!

ALSO COMING IN 2018:

New mystery series for girls  Books 1 & 2 (middle-grade/preteen/YA)

YA Fantasy Series Book 1

Book 6 of Davey & Derek Junior Detective Series

Another new children’s book

BOOKS READ AND REVIEWED ON GOODREADS FOR 2017:  101 out of 110 (Goal not met! Sigh!) I just may read another book before January 1, 2018!

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Visit my Website: http://Jemsbooks.com

On my website you will find all my books for purchase, other authors’ books, and reviews of my books, Copy Editing Service, and news of more books and giveaways.

Books can be purchased from Website by clicking on book titles under covers on right.

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Visit my Blog:

http://Jemsbooks.wordpress.com

On my blog I write about my books, publishing, give helpful advice to new authors, and support fellow authors with guest posts and interviews, and talk about my travels.

Books can be purchased on Blog by clicking on covers to the right.

All Jemsbooks can be purchased at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and my website. Some books are now available at Walmart.com, Sears.com and other online stores.

Amazon Author Page: for all Jemsbooks

http://amazon.com/author/janicespina7

Barnes & Noble Page for children’s books:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Janice+Spina?_requestid=37810

Barnes & Noble Page for 18+ books:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/J.E.+Spina?_requestid=382874

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I love to hear from readers/fans and wholeheartedly welcome reviews!! They are like Christmas presents all year round!

I post reviews with your permission on my Blog. If you post a review, please share it with me and provide a photo of you holding the book. Contact me at jjspina@myfairpoint.net, if interested.

  Wishing you and yours a healthy & Happy New Year from my house to yours!

Thank you to God for all His blessings and enabling me to continue to do what I love to do!

Thank you all for your kind support and readership and for the wonderful reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and Barnes & Noble!

A special ‘thank you’ to all my online friends who have been so supportive of me in 2017 by reviewing my books, sharing my work on social media and on their blogs! I appreciate you and value your friendship! You all know who you are. I have listed many below but if I forgot anyone I apologize. I appreciate everything that you have done to make 2017 special for me.

Thank you to my wonderful Beta Readers, Michelle, Michele and Trish for all that you do to help make my books better.

Without your kind support and friendship I would not be able to do all that I do! 

Thank you to all the wonderful authors that did guest posts and interviews on Jemsbooks blog this year! It was a pleasure to have you here! I hope you will visit again soon!

Thank you to my husband, John, for being my content editor, illustrator, cover creator, top supporter and my rock in everything that I do. He is always there for me! I am blessed to have him!

READING GIVES YOU WINGS TO FLY! SOAR INTO 2018 WITH JEMSBOOKS.COM! 

Thank you for stopping by and for being part of my journey this year! I hope you will join me again in 2018! More books coming your way!

Happy Reading Everyone!

Blessings & hugs,

Janice Spina aka J.E. Spina

Year 2017 in Review! Happy New Year to all in 2018! This is my second Newsletter for 2017. This is my 2017 year in review.   This newsletter is my way of keeping you in the loop of new books and happenings with Jemsbooks.