Where will you find our CEO next?

Hello fans - welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. We're so glad you decided to join us once again after our holiday break. We are already busy at work preparing posts for you in hopes of bringing a bit of enjoyment throughout 2015. There is tons in store this year for the publishing company, and we want our fans to be the first to get the news as it comes in. So be sure to follow our blog and/or hop on over to www.Facebook.com/JLBCreatives and join the nearly 10,000 other cool peeps who have liked our page, and better yet be sure to share us with your literary friends and family.

So, the big question...where will our CEO be next? Look for our CEO Janet Beasley to appear at the Steampunk and Industrial Show taking place January 24-25, 2015 at Renniger's Market in beautiful Mount Dora, Florida. Janet and her husband will be selling some of their awesome Steampunk and Cos-play creations. Everything from Steampunk decorated guns and hats, to jewelry, and beyond! 

Janet will be signing autographs if you purchase one of her YA enchanted epic fantasy books from her Hidden Earth Series collection. Volume 1 Maycly the Trilogy rose to the top 3 positions on one chart, landed ahead of The Hunger Games on another, and has received 5 stars from Readers Favorite! 

AND EVEN BIGGER NEWS: ATTENTION Steampunk, Cyberpunk, Dieselpunk, and Fantasy aspiring authors - Be sure to stop by the JLB Creatives Publishing Booth at the festival to pitch your creative novel to our CEO - YES, submissions are open for these genres through January! Hope to see you at the festival.

Can't make it to the festival to pitch your novel to our CEO? No problem, you are invited to make your submission online anytime this month. Visit Submission Guidelines to get started.

JLBCP Has Been Making Their Presence Known Nationwide

Thursday September 25, 2014 JLB Creatives Publishing's senior editor Dar Bagby joined library manager Ann Marie Smith of the Pickford Community Library to give a cutting edge presentation at the UPRLC (Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation) annual meeting. 

L - JLB Creatives Publishing's senior editor and
Young Writers Workshop facilitator Dar Bagby.
R - Randy Riley: Michigan State Librarian.

Ann Marie opened with "Engaging Your Community's Writers and Readers: Libraries and ePublishing." Dar Bagby immediately followed filling in the details with her presentation "ePublishing and How It Influences the Community." This dynamic duo of risk takers knocked it out of the park for the nearly 60 attendees representing libraries from across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the executive director  of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Sciences, Randy Dykhuis.

Dar is a co-facilitator/founder along with JLBCP's CEO Janet Beasley for the Young Writers Workshop (YWW) that takes place at the Pickford Community Library, Pickford Michigan.

Ann Marie holds accolades such as taking a community library from a circulation of under 400 to nearly 1600 per month in only two short years, and being bold enough to approach not only Dar, but others of the community to bring in many beneficial special programs that take place at the library. 

You can expect to begin seeing Dar and Ann Marie at other appearances in the future throughout the entire state of Michigan. 

Pictured L to R: Les Cheneaux Community Library Manager
Jane French, Shannon White from the Library of Michigan,
Pickford Community Library Manager Ann Marie Smith.

Only 3 short days after this dynamic duo's appearance in Michigan's UP, JLB Creatives Publishing's CEO Janet Beasley and Senior Financial Director Jean E. Lane headed to St. Augustine to appear at the Florida Heritage Book Festival.  

Janet gave a presentation regarding the innovative ways JLB Creatives Publishing is making a difference in the literary world, as well as shared some of their authors' works with the captive audience. 

L - JLBCP's Senior Financial Director Jean E. Lane

R - JLBCP's CEO Janet Beasley

Florida Heritage Book Festival exhibit 2014

Back on the exhibit floor Janet and Jean E. teamed up to show off the collection of select JLBCP authors. In addition to selling books they both engaged in effective networking with other literary professionals, authors, and readers. JLBCP is definitely looking forward to making an appearance once again at this fabulous festival  in 2015.

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Today's the big day for JLB Creatives Publishing's team members, Financial Director Jean E. Lane and CEO Janet Beasley as they head to St. Augustine, Florida for the...

Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, Florida  Book Sales - Writers Conference

It's here! Be sure to stop by the JLB Creatives Publishing exhibit table located in the one and only, beautiful Flagler College. Our exhibit will be open at 9:00a September 27, 2014. 

In addition to having tons of our awesome authors' books for sale, we will be ready to meet n' greet aspiring authors and readers from around the world. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please check out our authors' book covers here so you'll be sure to recognize them when you get to the table. What? You can't make it to the event? No problem...you can still discover our authors books by visiting www.JLBCreatives.com then scrolling over the Authors tab at the top to release the drop down menu and select your favorite story teller.

Florida Heritage Book Festival Presenter Mark Wayne Adams

Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, Florida - Book Sales - Workshops

Get ready for the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writer's Conference happening in a few days. This is a super chance for literary lovers - both authors and readers. There will be tons of books for sale, plenty of educational opportunities, and the privilege to visit the one and only, beautiful Flagler College. 

Being that JLB Creatives Publishing will be an active part of the festival, we'll be listing a festival "nugget" from the line-up every Tuesday and Friday right here on the blog.

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September 26, 2014

2:45p - 3:45p

Mark Wayne Adams – “Selling Every Word: The Business of Public Speaking”

Mark Wayne Adams, award-winning author, illustrator, and publisher, speaks to over 90,000 people annually. His dynamic session reveals the power of public speaking for authors' audiences and book sales. Learn how to increase book sales at festivals, schools, bookstores, and even lunch! Guaranteed to be an entertaining and enlightening session.    Markland House

It's Getting Closer...and We Can't Wait! Come Learn from John Dufresne

Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, Florida - Book Sales - Workshops

Get ready for the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writer's Conference happening late September 2014. This is a super chance for literary lovers - both authors and readers. There will be tons of books for sale, plenty of educational opportunities, and the privilege to visit the one and only, beautiful Flagler College. 

Being that JLB Creatives Publishing will be an active part of the festival, we'll be listing a festival "nugget" from the line-up every Tuesday and Friday right here on the blog.

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September 26, 2014
2:45 – 3:45 

John Dufresne –"Narrative Transport: Letting the Plot Guide the Writing of Your Story"

Plot: A central character wants something, goes after it despite opposition, and as a result of a struggle, either wins or loses. Let’s take our definition of plot as a starting point and see how we might let the necessary plot do our thinking for us and lead us, quite naturally, to considerations of characterization, theme, tone, point of view, setting, and so on. This is how you, as a writer, might go ahead and think with your plot and begin composing your story, and how you might, in so doing, create the emotional and intellectual experience your reader hopes for.   Gamache-Koger Theater

Don't Miss Anne Dalton at the Florida Heritage Book Festival

Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, Florida - Book Sales - Workshops

Get ready for the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writer's Conference happening late September 2014. This is a super chance for literary lovers - both authors and readers. There will be tons of books for sale, plenty of educational opportunities, and the privilege to visit the one and only, beautiful Flagler College. 

Being that JLB Creatives Publishing will be an active part of the festival, we'll be listing a festival "nugget" from the line-up every Tuesday and Friday right here on the blog.

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September 26, 2014
1:30p - 2:30p
 

Anne Dalton – “How I Stopped Worrying and Learned How to Love Copyright”

Using five legal horror stories as examples, attorney Anne Dalton shows authors how to protect themselves and their writing. Fair use and copyright are ever-changing areas of the law. Learn what’s new, what’s hot, and how to apply it to your craft. Highly interactive and useful handouts too. Q and A included. A fun session on a serious subject.    Markland House

But Wait...There's More! Vicki Hendricks "How to Get Your Story Off to a Fast Start"

Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, Florida - Book Sales - Workshops

Get ready for the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writer's Conference happening late September 2014. This is a super chance for literary lovers - both authors and readers. There will be tons of books for sale, plenty of educational opportunities, and the privilege to visit the one and only, beautiful Flagler College. 

Being that JLB Creatives Publishing will be an active part of the festival, we'll be listing a festival "nugget" from the line-up every Tuesday and Friday right here on the blog.

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September 26, 2014
1:30p – 2:30p 

Vicki Hendricks ­– “How to Get Your Story Off to a Fast Start”

Writers know the importance of getting their books off to a fast start and hooking the reader. Novelist Vicki Hendricks shares some of her secrets, including the importance of creating a protagonist with a need and a goal, choosing point of view, verb tense, and more. She demonstrates the keys to a fast start with first pages from classic stories. Gamache-Koger Theater

You Won't Want to Miss...

Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, Florida - Book Sales - Workshops

Get ready for the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writer's Conference happening late September 2014. This is a super chance for literary lovers - both authors and readers. There will be tons of books for sale, plenty of educational opportunities, and the privilege to visit the one and only, beautiful Flagler College. 

Being that JLB Creatives Publishing will be an active part of the festival, we'll be listing a festival "nugget" from the line-up every Tuesday and Friday right here on the blog.

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September 26, 2014
12:00p – 1:15p 

Luncheon with Keynoter Lisa Black  

“My Path to Publication” Lisa Black talks about her writing journey, her books, and how they relate to her day job as a Florida crime scene investigator, including a question-and-answer session with the audience. Virginia Room

It Just Keeps Getting Better with DL Havlin, and Zenee Miller

Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, Florida - Book Sales - Workshops

Get ready for the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writer's Conference happening late September 2014. This is a super chance for literary lovers - both authors and readers. There will be tons of books for sale, plenty of educational opportunities, and the privilege to visit the one and only, beautiful Flagler College. 

Being that JLB Creatives Publishing will be an active part of the festival, we'll be listing a festival "nugget" from the line-up every Tuesday and Friday right here on the blog.

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September 26, 2014
10:15a – 11:15a 

DL Havlin – “Crafting Characters to Fit Your Story”

Supporting main characters or well-crafted plots with vibrant, properly constructed, supporting characters, often changes fiction from interesting to riveting … from enjoyable to award winning. This session will assist its participants in creating characters that do exactly that, using proven scientific facts about human behavior and our perception of these traits. Gamache-Koger Theater

September 26, 2014

10:15a - 11:15a

Zenée Miller – “Learn How to Monetize Your Blog”

Zenée Miller created her first blog in 2009. She made $1.23 in her first month (August, 2009) but sold this blog for $60,000 two years later. Join her and learn how to use your keywords to earn real income online.    Markland House

More Florida Heritage Book Festival Fun with Chuck Barrett

Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, Florida - Book Sales - Workshops

Get ready for the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writer's Conference happening late September 2014. This is a super chance for literary lovers - both authors and readers. There will be tons of books for sale, plenty of educational opportunities, and the privilege to visit the one and only, beautiful Flagler College. 

Being that JLB Creatives Publishing will be an active part of the festival, we'll be listing a festival "nugget" from the line-up every Tuesday and Friday right here on the blog.

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September 26, 2014

9:00a- 10:00a

Chuck Barrett – “Nuts & Bolts of Self-Publishing”

Based on his book, Publishing Unchained: An Off-Beat Guide to Independent Publishing, Nuts & Bolts of Self-Publishing, Chuck offers a glimpse at the options available for authors wishing to self-publish or who wish to take publishing to the next step: independent publishing. This presentation guides you through the benefits and pitfalls of print and e-book publishing, printing options, selecting a printing company, and more. Markland House

Florida Heritage Book Festival - Next up Elizabeth Sims

Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, Florida - Book Sales - Workshops

Get ready for the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writer's Conference happening late September 2014. This is a super chance for literary lovers - both authors and readers. There will be tons of books for sale, plenty of educational opportunities, and the privilege to visit the one and only, beautiful Flagler College. 

Being that JLB Creatives Publishing will be an active part of the festival, we'll be listing a festival "nugget" from the line-up every Tuesday and Friday right here on the blog.

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September 26, 2014

A full day of one-hour writers workshops covering both the craft and business of writing. Take your writing to the next level with practical advice, solid instruction and a chance to network with your fellow writers. Registration includes the keynote luncheon with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Black. 

Starting at:
9:00a – 10:00a 

Elizabeth Sims – “How to Write a Dynamite Mystery or Thriller that SELLS”

Successful mystery novelist and writing authority Elizabeth Sims demystifies the mystery and shows you how you can start with a basic story idea and build a novel-length plot from there.  Gamache-Koger Theater

Get ready, it's coming, and JLBCP is going to be a part!

Florida Heritage Book Festival - St. Augustine, Florida - Book Sales - Workshops

Get ready for the Florida Heritage Book Festival and Writer's Conference happening late September 2014. This is a super chance for literary lovers - both authors and readers. There will be tons of books for sale, plenty of educational opportunities, and the privilege to visit the one and only, beautiful Flagler College. 

Being that JLB Creatives Publishing will be an active part of the festival, we'll be listing a festival "nugget" from the line-up every Tuesday and Friday right here on the blog.

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Thursday, September 25 – Critique Workshops – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There is no single way to write a good book, but we all have to start at the same place by writing those first few pages. But how do we know how good they are, and if we’re on the right track?

The Conference Critique Workshops offer a day of inspiration, motivation and positive feedback from faculty members and fellow students in an intimate setting. Small groups of no more than 12 writers (select Fiction or Nonfiction) will come together to critique each other’s ten-page submissions. Workshop critiques for each individual will last at least 30 minutes, and workshop leaders will provide a written one-page critique to each student.

Please note: After registering for the September 25 Critique Workshops, your ten-page manuscript is due by Tuesday, September 2, in order to give us time to disseminate materials to the faculty and others in the workshop. They should be double-spaced and sent electronically to vic@fhbookfest.com

Faculty includes:

Elizabeth Sims -- author of seven successful novels, including the Rita Farmer Mysteries (St. Martin's Minotaur) and the Lambda Award-winning Lillian Byrd Novels (Alyson Books)

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Laura Lee Smith -- author of Heart of Palm, second-place winner of the 2013 Florida Book Awards, General Fiction category; her work has appeared in New Stories from the South 2010, The Florida Review, Natural Bridge, Bayou; has taught creative writing at Flagler College and works as an advertising copywriter

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