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Welcome to the JLB Creatives Blog. We're so glad you stopped by today to check out our FREE Alert!

What's FREE you ask? Well let us tell you.

We are honored to be able to publish such amazing talent from participating Journey to Publication writing enthusiasts. We are excited to let you know that we recently released the 2016 Anthology and three novellas. 

If you're not familiar with the Journey to Publication writing program here's the scoop. JLB Creatives Publishing's top team members along with Pickford Community Library's Young Writers Workshop participants are the the creators and authors of this amazing curriculum. We publish selected aspiring authors who have completed the program. These particular Ebooks are made available around the globe for free, and can be downloaded by visiting JLB Creatives' Ebook Shoppe.

If you would like more information regarding this writing program curriculum we invite you to visit JourneyToPublication.com

Titles coming soon from JLB Creatives Publishing!

Lill and Mewe: Mission to Zanda

Book three of the Lill and Mewe series by Jean E. Lane

 

The Martians have officially entered into their age of space exploration. MARSA and the MMSC have formulated a plan for space travel well beyond the Milky Way Galaxy. After testing a theory using a probe, they realized they have to first travel backward to find a specific wormhole. This would prove to be the shortcut to bridge part of the 2.5 million light years to reach planet Zanda in the Andromeda Galaxy. But where in the galaxy did they find this ‘super’ wormhole? What big surprise does MARSA have for the mission crew?

 

Lill and Mewe trek to Turtle Run Creek to see the rare turtle hatchlings that happen every 40 years. It appears the turtles communicate with each other very well. Like any little community, the turtles each have their own task to perform. When Mewe gets too close to some young turtles she is smacked and hissed at by a turtle that protects them. Mewe hissed back but understood they protect their young turtles at all costs. Do the turtles have any enemies? Is it possible for turtles and cats to become friends?

 

Merak stays behind on this mission but manages to create his own imaginary creatures at the Amusphere. During one of his holographic battles with otherworldly aliens, the program malfunctions and he is left to fend for himself. What happens?

 

The MMSC mission crew set off on their mission to Zanda. It is the first time the Martians are invited to join the United Alliance of Planets conference on that faraway planet. This takes place when the five blue moons align. It takes almost two weeks to reach their destination. Danger lurks along the way. Who or what do they encounter? What is a Pree? Is there trouble brewing in the universe?

 

Find out the answers to these questions and learn how Earth is connected to all of this when you arrive on planet Zanda.

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Planet Water 

Hidden Earth Series Vol.3 by Janet Beasley 

In Volume three of the Hidden Earth Series Arrowanna is summoned by SUL on her 16th birthday to become The Carrier of Planet Water’s element. She boards an enchanted tall ship and her journey begins. The quest takes her above and beneath the waves, sails her to places such as the Island of Opposites, lands her in the midst of an underwater battle, and even leads her into the icy caves of the abyss. She finds love, but the pressure of her new love’s request causes her to doubt her ability of ever becoming The Carrier she knows she must be. 

A few of your favorites from Maycly, including Iona, join in the action with Arrowanna and her friends. Twists, turns and danger abound in this fast-paced adventure that is delicately woven with hints of Old Norse and Icelandic Mythology. 

Will the quest be too much for Arrowanna? Will she cast her destiny to the wind for the sake of love? Set sail with her on this mystical adventure, but… Beware the Draugar! 

Look for these titles coming to bookshelves near you very soon! To see the other books in these awesome series visit JLBCreatives.com

We are thankful for...

JLB Creatives Publishing staff and authors are most thankful for all of you readers. Those who buy our books, check them out of the library, and dive into the stories from cover to cover. We wish you and yours a most joyous holiday feast. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Be sure to stop by JLBCreatives.com for the perfect gift this holiday! 

PSST! There's a giveaway going on...

Hello awesome fans and followers! You couldn't have picked a better day to stop by. We are excited to announce that the JLB Creatives Publishing's Groovy Giveaway has returned for the season, and we're kicking it off in style!

Here's the scoop...

FREE TO ENTER - HUGE PRIZES! We're excited to let you know that the JLB Creatives Publishing Giveaway is back! And you won't want to miss getting entered into this one. We're celebrating the kickoff of the return of our Groovy Giveaways, thanks to ‪#‎Rafflecopter‬. Enter to win a ‪#‎Kindle‬ Paperwhite or a $250 ‪#‎amazon‬ gift card, compliments of Rafflecopter. This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook in any way, and winners will be selected at random by Rafflecopter. 

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Hello fans! Welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. You've picked a great day to start following the blog because every Tuesday we post a brand new Groovy Weekly Giveaway here on the blog and on our Facebook Fan Page. Entries are accepted nearly all week long: Tuesday - running thru the following Sunday. Simply visit JLB Creatives Publishing on Facebook  for your chance to enter, or enter directly from our blog. Our Groovy Weekly Giveaway is designed through Rafflecopter and winners are randomly selected by Rafflecopter. The weekly prize is a $5 US amazon digital gift card. And something new...you can now enter once a day and receive 5 chances a pop! There is a required task you have to do to enter for your 5 chances (but not to worry, it's really simple - like visit one of our authors' Facebook page or tweet a tweet), and to sweeten the deal there is no purchase necessary to enter. Be sure to share the fun with your friends. We're looking forward to your entries! Good luck! 

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GROOVY ~ WEEKLY ~ GIVEAWAY

Hello fans! Welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. You've picked a great day to start following the blog because every Tuesday we post a brand new Groovy Weekly Giveaway here on the blog and on our Facebook Fan Page. Entries are accepted nearly all week long: Tuesday - running thru the following Sunday. Simply visit JLB Creatives Publishing on Facebook  for your chance to enter, or enter directly from our blog. Our Groovy Weekly Giveaway is designed through Rafflecopter and winners are randomly selected by Rafflecopter. The weekly prize is a $5 US amazon digital gift card. And something new...you can now enter once a day and receive 5 chances a pop! There is a required task you have to do to enter for your 5 chances (but not to worry, it's really simple - like visit one of our authors' Facebook page or tweet a tweet), and to sweeten the deal there is no purchase necessary to enter. Be sure to share the fun with your friends. We're looking forward to your entries! Good luck! 

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It's Time for a New Groovy Weekly Giveaway!

GROOVY ~ WEEKLY ~ GIVEAWAY

Hello fans! Welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. You've picked a great day to start following the blog because every Tuesday we post a brand new Groovy Weekly Giveaway here on the blog and on our Facebook Fan Page. Entries are accepted nearly all week long: Tuesday - running thru the following Sunday. Simply visit JLB Creatives Publishing on Facebook  for your chance to enter, or enter directly from our blog. Our Groovy Weekly Giveaway is designed through Rafflecopter and winners are randomly selected by Rafflecopter. The weekly prize is a $5 US amazon digital gift card. And something new...you can now enter once a day and receive 5 chances a pop! There is a required task you have to do to enter for your 5 chances (but not to worry, it's really simple - like visit one of our authors' Facebook page or tweet a tweet), and to sweeten the deal there is no purchase necessary to enter. Be sure to share the fun with your friends. We're looking forward to your entries! Good luck! 

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GROOVY ~ WEEKLY ~ GIVEAWAY

Hello fans! Welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. You've picked a great day to start following the blog because every Tuesday we post a brand new Groovy Weekly Giveaway here on the blog and on our Facebook Fan Page. Entries are accepted nearly all week long: Tuesday - running thru the following Sunday. Simply visit JLB Creatives Publishing on Facebook  for your chance to enter, or enter directly from our blog. Our Groovy Weekly Giveaway is designed through Rafflecopter and winners are randomly selected by Rafflecopter. The weekly prize is a $5 US amazon digital gift card. And something new...you can now enter once a day and receive 5 chances a pop! There is a required task you have to do to enter for your 5 chances (but not to worry, it's really simple - like visit one of our authors' Facebook page or tweet a tweet), and to sweeten the deal there is no purchase necessary to enter. Be sure to share the fun with your friends. We're looking forward to your entries! Good luck! 

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A New Groovy Weekly Giveaway Is Underway!

GROOVY ~ WEEKLY ~ GIVEAWAY

Hello fans! Welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. You've picked a great day to start following the blog because every Tuesday we post a brand new Groovy Weekly Giveaway here on the blog and on our Facebook Fan Page. Entries are accepted nearly all week long: Tuesday - running thru the following Sunday. Simply visit JLB Creatives Publishing on Facebook  for your chance to enter, or enter directly from our blog. Our Groovy Weekly Giveaway is designed through Rafflecopter and winners are randomly selected by Rafflecopter. The weekly prize is a $5 US amazon digital gift card. And something new...you can now enter once a day and receive 5 chances a pop! There is a required task you have to do to enter for your 5 chances (but not to worry, it's really simple - like visit one of our authors' Facebook page or tweet a tweet), and to sweeten the deal there is no purchase necessary to enter. Be sure to share the fun with your friends. We're looking forward to your entries! Good luck! 

Disclaimer: This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook in any way.

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GROOVY ~ WEEKLY ~ GIVEAWAY

Hello fans! Welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. You've picked a great day to start following the blog because every Tuesday we post a brand new Groovy Weekly Giveaway here on the blog and on our Facebook Fan Page. Entries are accepted nearly all week long: Tuesday - running thru the following Sunday. Simply visit JLB Creatives Publishing on Facebook  for your chance to enter, or enter directly from our blog. Our Groovy Weekly Giveaway is designed through Rafflecopter and winners are randomly selected by Rafflecopter. The weekly prize is a $5 US amazon digital gift card. And something new...you can now enter once a day and receive 5 chances a pop! There is a required task you have to do to enter for your 5 chances (but not to worry, it's really simple - like visit one of our authors' Facebook page or tweet a tweet), and to sweeten the deal there is no purchase necessary to enter. Be sure to share the fun with your friends. We're looking forward to your entries! Good luck! 

Disclaimer: This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook in any way.

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GROOVY ~ WEEKLY ~ GIVEAWAY

Hello fans! Welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. You've picked a great day to start following the blog because every Tuesday we post a brand new Groovy Weekly Giveaway here on the blog and on our Facebook Fan Page. Entries are accepted nearly all week long: Tuesday - running thru the following Sunday. Simply visit JLB Creatives Publishing on Facebook  for your chance to enter, or enter directly from our blog. Our Groovy Weekly Giveaway is designed through Rafflecopter and winners are randomly selected by Rafflecopter. The weekly prize is a $5 US amazon digital gift card. And something new...you can now enter once a day and receive 5 chances a pop! There is a mandatory "thing" you have to do to enter for your 5 chances (but not to worry, it's really simple - like visit one of our authors' Facebook page or tweet a tweet), and to sweeten the deal there is no purchase necessary to enter. Be sure to share the fun with your friends. We're looking forward to your entries! Good luck! 

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Hello fans! Welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. You've picked a great day to start following the blog because every Tuesday we post a brand new Groovy Weekly Giveaway here on the blog and on our Facebook Fan Page. Entries are accepted nearly all week long: Tuesday - running thru the following Sunday. Simply visit JLB Creatives Publishing on Facebook  for your chance to enter, or enter directly from our blog. Our Groovy Weekly Giveaway is designed through Rafflecopter and winners are randomly selected by Rafflecopter. The weekly prize is a $5 US amazon digital gift card. And something new...you can now enter once a day and receive 5 chances a pop! There is a mandatory "thing" you have to do to enter for your 5 chances (but not to worry, it's really simple - like visit one of our authors' Facebook page or tweet a tweet), and to sweeten the deal there is no purchase necessary to enter. Be sure to share the fun with your friends. We're looking forward to your entries! Good luck! 

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Mardi Gras

Hello fans - welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog. Today begins the celebration of #MardiGras! Have you ever, or thought about ever incorporating a Mardi Gras theme into your novel? Being it is such a unique event it can bring an added twist to plots in your romance, fantasy, paranormal, and mystery novels to name a few.

If you're not familiar with the history of Mardi Gras, you may want to do a web search to gather some inspiring ideas to add this festival into your story. One place to start for info is on the History website at MardiGras 

We invite you to come on over and follow our Mardi Gras and Carnivale board on Pinterest where you'll find a multitude of captivating photos to ignite your imagination for your next novel!

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Spark Your Creativity!

Every Wednesday we offer you a special photo taken by our CEO Janet Beasley to help spark your creativity. Whether you're an author, a painter, a musician, or clay sculpture artist we think you'll find her photos very inspiring!

Make a Splash in the Game of Life

Happy Creating!

Thursday Prompt: Attic Trunk

Today's prompt is a visual prompt.

photographer: Elise VanCise

What's inside this trunk? Who does it belong to? Is it a family member or a mysterious discovery by new owners of the house? Gaze the photo for a while, at the contents that are visible and let your imagination wonder what is packed underneath. Now write a story minimum word count of 500 words. When your finished share the link to your work on our Facebook page in a comment under the link to this blog post! We would love to read your story.

For those working hard on their NaNoWriMo Novels.... I dare you to put an item from this trunk into your novel! Post on our FB page in the comments under this blog link to tell us what you used and how you did it.


Discover great books at JLBCreatives.com.

Reader gives 28 Months of Heaven and Hell 5 Stars!

About 28 Months of Heaven and Hell 
J.D. Karns' historical novel is based on the actual journal kept by Carl Lee Young while he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the escort vessel DE-416 USS Melvin R. Nawman. Karns has brilliantly woven Carl's journal entries together with fiction to create an entertaining, breathtaking, and highly factual account of the war from a sailor's point of view. 

Experience everything from the great typhoon of 1944 to Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and from the atom bomb to the signing of the treaty that ended the Second World War. It is an emotional roller coaster ride between the onboard action and the family back home. The realism of not only the war but also the era has been captured with expertise. In real life Carl's younger brother, Charles, longed to hear his big brother's WWII story. When Carl returned from the war he promised his little brother that someday he would tell him all about it. 

That day came recently when Charles began receiving journal entries from Carl via emails, totaling 168. Both Carl and Charles are excited to have their story turned into a historic novel. Both brothers are still living; they share the dream of holding a published copy of Carl's story in their hands before being called to Heaven. Carl resides in Arizona, and Charles resides in Florida. Both are still happily married and, through emails and phone calls, enjoy keeping each other informed of their day-to-day lives.

5 Star Reader Review! 
Absolutely loved this book!
While reading about Chester's decision to enlist and the hard times he went thru while serving, it also gave me the loving feeling that his little brother Jeb held for him. At home Jeb was the strong little soldier for his family, at war Chester was the strong soldier to battle thru the emotional sightes, smells and sounds. I cried over the changing relationship of father and son (priceless). Sue turns out to be a very smart women in making the decision on waiting for Chester to come home. ;)
 C. R. Collier

Were to get your copy of 28 Months of Heaven and Hell
Amazon
Barnes & Noble 
Books-A-Million

About JD Karns 
Author J.D. Karns is an 82 year old man who says you're never too old to start something new, so he became an author.


For a great read, head over to JLB Creatives.com  Authors we are open for submissions of most manuscripts click the link and go to the submissions guidelines to find out more.

Thursday Prompt: Character Creation

NaNoWriMo is just around the corner and many writers are prepping to begin their novel at Midnight Nov.1. It's going to be an exciting 30 day race to 50,000 words. One of the most important elements of your novel will be your characters. What do you know about them?

Sure, they might be a six foot tall alpha male werewolf, but do you know what his favorite flavor ice cream was as a kid? Little details can make or break a character.

Your challenge is to write a 800 word flash fiction about your character in high school. Was he a jock, was she a science geek or gamer girl? Perhaps there was an event during shop class that helped shape the kind of man/woman your character is today. Now get writing and see where your muse leads.


For a great read, head over to JLB Creatives.com  Authors we are open for submissions of most manuscripts click the link and go to the submissions guidelines to find out more.

Five Stars for Can Angels Do Loop Dee Loops?

Another 5 star review for Miss Amy's Rhyme Time Collection by the multi-talented Amy Sellers.

Review
Book three in Miss Amy’s Rhyme Time Collection, Can Angels Do Loop Dee Loops? will put a smile in your heart as well as on your face. Amy Sellers both writes and illustrates this collection of children’s poems that reach a little bit deeper than most. Not only do Amy’s rhymes ask the question about angels, but they also take young readers into the numerous possibilities that exist in the animal kingdom and other parts of God’s creation. In addition to these explorations, Amy explores prayer and finding comfort and strength through very simple words. All of Amy’s poems can also be put to music, giving the reader three different dimensions to enjoy.

Can Angels Do Loop Dee Loops? is beautifully illustrated in bright, vibrant colors that brighten anyone’s day. Amy Sellers is not only brilliant as an illustrator, but the simple, yet profound words of her poems are a great way for a young reader to begin to see God as a powerful, yet loving being. With the full spectrum of colors, rhyming and music, Amy and her gang have made this and the other books of her series impossible to stay away from. I must say that I was completely fascinated by her art work and felt that it would stand alone and make the same poetic statements. Yet the simple verses added just enough to tease a young reader’s imagination. Brilliant, colorful and simple, Can Angels Do Loop Dee Loops? is an essential addition to any child’s library, no matter what age they are.

About Can Angels Do Loop Dee Loops? 
Can Angels Do Loop Dee Loops? is book three in the "Miss Amy's Rhyme Time" collection and is full of whimsical original rhymes and art by the multi-talented Amy Sellers. This book will delight the entire family; it's one you'll love to read again and again with kids and grandkids. 

There are four books in "Miss Amy's Rhyme Time" collection. Book one: Snorts, Paws, Tails & Claws! Book two: Cats & Mice, Twice as Nice! Book three: Can Angels Do Loop Dee Loops? Book four: Whooo's Coming to Dinner? These books are bright and colorful. The print is large and easy to read for early readers and adults who require larger print. 

In addition to the books, the rhyming stories from each book have been put to music and recorded on CDs. All songs are composed and performed by Amy's son, Asa Sellers. They are available for sale in Amy Sellers' Art Gallery or through her website http://amysellersart.com.

Where you can buy Can Angels Do Loop Dee Loops?  
Amazon
Books-A-Million
Barnes & Noble
And other favorite retailers near you. If this book isn't on the shelf ask for it by name or author at the counter.

Don't forget to check out the other books in Miss Amy's Rhyme Time Collection!


About Amy Sellers
Amy has been inspired to create art her entire life. She graduated from the University of South Florida in

1987 with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts. In 2002 Amy became interested in creating children's books. She was inspired to help her son and many other children diagnosed with Autism. In October 2011 she opened her first retail art gallery, Amy Sellers Art Gallery in Mount Dora, Florida.

She can still be found in her gallery creating realistic, impressionistic, or whimsical art for all to see. The Amy Sellers Art Gallery is located in The Renaissance Building at 411 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora, Florida.


Be sure to join us on November 1st for a Facebook party celebrating these fabulous books! Join the event now for reminders and news then be sure to be there on event night to win some awesome prizes, signed books and two $20 dollar gift certificates for Amy Sellers Gallery! Join the event HERE

For more great books for all ages head over to JLB Creatives.com Authors we are accepting submissions now!

Coming Soon in 2014: Lill and Mewe Journey to the Ocean of Runa

Coming soon to global bookshelves from JLB Creatives Publishing, book two of the Lill and Mewe Series by science faction author Jean E. Lane.

About Lill and Mewe Journey to the Ocean of Runa  
 Book two of the Lill and Mewe series

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Children of all ages will enjoy the sci-fi adventure Lill and Mewe Journey to the Ocean of Runa. The year is Mars Mission Space Center has established a cadet program. Both Lill and her brother, Merak, are accepted. Merak’s mission sets off with the science team to explore Neptune and one of its moons, Triton. Merak sees something very unusual on Neptune, but no one believes him!

2456MD, Martian time.

The rumors about “Runa,” the guardian of Mars, become more of a reality to Lill as she makes the journey to the Ocean of Runa alone. Lill learns that Runa means, “That which is hidden.” Meanwhile, Mewe, a water cat with webbed feet, is concerned for Lill’s safety and follows her to the ocean. While swimming out too far and too deep, they encounter the dreaded Wicky fish, coming right at them! This can’t be good. Lill’s mission encounters a major problem that the Martians must resolve before they can start their trek to planet Zanda in the Andromeda Galaxy. The trip will take them too long to get there, so they must find a solution. What happens next in this galactic fantasy?

What is science faction? 

Science faction is a blend of science fiction with scientific facts giving readers of all ages a unique reading and learning experience. Science faction is great for readers at home or for the classroom and school libraries. 

Author Jane E Lane

Jean grew up in the once active steel town of Youngstown, Ohio. Since then, she has moved to the Orlando, Florida area and considers this her home. Shortly afterwards, she met and later married her husband Ken; now they have a home just northwest of Orlando.

She studied Journalism at Writers Institute and Finance at Penn State. Most of her life included working in Accounting and Purchasing. Although she liked working with numbers, she knew she had an aptitude for writing at an early age. Jean had poems published in Seacoast Life Magazine, Wide Open Magazine, and was a poetic contributor to The Copy Desk Flash, a school newspaper. Later she signed a contract with Creative Directions as a free-lance writer of verse for greeting cards.

It was her love of science and science fiction that prompted her to write her first children’s novel, “Lill and Mewe and the Secrets of Mars”, the first of her series. Her inspiration came with the birth of her niece Lily and shortly afterwards a nephew, Andrew. As with all children, she wanted them to enjoy reading…and there’s nothing like a good adventure.

Where to find Jean on the web!

Website 

Facebook 

Twitter 

G+ 

Blog 

To discover more great titles available and coming soon from JLB Creatives Publishing visit JLBCreatives.com For authors wishing to submit a manuscript we are currently open for submissions. Visit our submissions and guidelines page here

Thursday Prompt: Writing with sound

This weeks prompt is a little different. Instead of inspiring the muse with a word prompt or visual prompt we are going to use sound. There is noise around us 24/7 some of it pleasant some not so much. Those sounds good, bad or really dag nab annoying inspire some emotion or thought. As writers, we can turn those inspirations into prose.

Now to use this prompt hover your mouse over the play button. Close your eyes and take a deep breath, letting it out slowly as you clear your mind. Keep your eyes closed, and click play. Listen to the sound clip for as long as you like. Once inspired open your blank page and fill it with your story, thoughts whatever the clip inspired. Leave the clip running if you like so you can keep the ambiance going. Most of all, have fun!

Now for the prompt....