Excerpt Extravaganza! Today's Excerpt Is From "Protective Measures"

Welcome to the JLB Creatives Blog, where an eclectic team of creative geniuses share their fantastical imaginations. 

On Mondays we are featuring an excerpt from one of our creative authors. And what makes this feature so fun is that we publish a wide range of genres. You'll never know what to expect for the excerpt.

To read all of our excerpts thus far, we invite you to visit our blog archives and look for our first Excerpt Extravaganza! that began on August 1, 2016.

Enjoy!

All previous excerpts are available in our archives. We began this series on August 1, 2016.

Today's excerpt is from author Jessica Arman's Protective Measures. Jessica is an accomplished writing enthusiast from the Advanced Journey to Publication Writing Program Curriculum.

The bell sounded to mark the beginning of afternoon sector work. The morning was all classes, and after lunch everyone had to go to work in the jobs they chose. Taryn, Laiken, and Ryker were all in building, which is where they had met.

“I guess I’ll see you guys when I’m done with Garn and her boys,” Taryn said as they split up at the doors. She watched them leave, pushing each other and laughing. She loved seeing them together, just like brothers. When the boys rounded the corner, she made her way back to the classroom.

Before she even reached the classroom she knew something was wrong. The hallway was too empty and too quiet. She walked into the room to find most of the teachers present, and at the very back stood the master, Alloy. He was short and heavyset. His black suit fit like a second skin. He had bleached blond, slicked-back hair, and his face was always tight and emotionless. Taryn knew this could not end well. She put on her best “I don’t care” face and stood in front of the assembly.

“Do you know why you’re here, Ms. Bicks?” Alloy asked.

“I left class without being dismissed. Since when is that something you get involved in?”

“That is one reason you are here, but there are many more. I have been keeping my eye on you and have found that you are a leader for some of these students—too much of a leader. They seem to think that when you are around they can get away with more. Not to mention your constant misbehavior anyway. We are going to put a stop to that.” 

Alloy said. He grabbed the intercom mic and made the announcement, “All students must now report to the auditorium. Please sit in your rank order, with the highest in the front.” He clicked off the intercom and faced Taryn again.

“Now, Taryn if you would follow me to the auditorium, we can get this over with and put you back in your place.” Alloy's face sported a devilish grin.

------------------------

If you would like to discover more about this author and/or download her novella for FREE visit Jessica Arman's author page at JLB Creatives Publishing online. 

Excerpt Extravaganza! Today's Excerpt Is From "Triforce Warriors"

Welcome to the JLB Creatives Blog, where an eclectic team of creative geniuses share their fantastical imaginations. 

On Mondays we are featuring an excerpt from one of our creative authors. And what makes this feature so fun is that we publish a wide range of genres. You'll never know what to expect for the excerpt.

To read all of our excerpts thus far, we invite you to visit our blog archives and look for our first Excerpt Extravaganza! that began on August 1, 2016.

Enjoy!

All previous excerpts are available in our archives. We began this series on August 1, 2016. 

Today's excerpt is from author Noah Kamper's fantasy novella Triforce Warriors. Noah is an accomplished writing enthusiast from the Advanced Journey to Publication Writing Program Curriculum.

Link woke on the battle field the next morning. His head thumped, his leg was twisted, and his wrists were burning with pain. He turned his head and gazed at the carnage. He heard groans from monsters that were lying on the battlefield. Arrows, gunpowder, monster remains, and blood littered the field. He attempted to roll over, but the one finger that would move willingly with limited pain did him no good. He tried lifting his head up, but to no avail. His neck was twisted slightly, probably not broken, but majorly cracked. He was lucky the fall hadn't killed him, but the pain and his slight paralysis made him wish the fall would have killed him. He tried moaning, but his throat burned with pain, and it was drier than the Lanayru sands. He closed his eyes and tried to remember where his sword was. It was gone…the dragon had caused him to fling it away. He opened his eyes and looked at the sky. It was light blue, similar to Lana's hair…

Lana. She had run away from their home. His eyes managed to draw enough liquid to drop a single tear down his cheek. He prayed silently to the goddesses that morning that Lana was safe and that the monsters hadn't invaded the city.

He flicked his eyes toward the wall and found that the gate was intact and the wall un-breached. He smiled meekly and let loose a sigh of relief. He furrowed his brow and looked closer at the gate. It was opening! Two figures sprinted from the gate toward Link. As they neared he could see that one of them was Impa, but the other he didn't know. She had a tight white, blue, and black tunic that covered her whole body. She had a pair of the hidden blades on her hands, and her face was covered in a white linen cloth. She had braided her hair with white cloth, but what he could see of it was blue. The front of her tunic was covered in ornate designs. There was a silver eye with a Triforce above it, as if it were looking up at it. She had a kunai strapped to her belt and a short sword hooked to her back.

They arrived next to him, and the mysterious figure knelt down while Impa checked his breathing. The mysterious figure placed her hand on Link's chest and pushed it down, sending a shock of life throughout his body. His leg untwisted, his wrists no longer hurt, his head wasn't thumping, and all other injuries felt completely better.

Link sat up. "Who are you?" he asked the mysterious figure and turned to Impa. "And what happened after the battle with the dragon?"

--------------------------

To discover more about author Noah Kamper and/or download Triforce Warriors for free visit his author page on JLB Creatives by clicking here.

Say Hello to YA Scifi Author Jessica Arman

Jessica Arman

Jessica Arman will always hold a special place in the hearts of the JLB Creatives Publishing team and the Journey to Publication Writing Program curriculum...she holds the title of the first author to have a novella published through the Journey to Publication Writing Program!

Jessica is a multi-time returning author to the Pickford Community Library Young Writers Workshop group. Protective Measures is her first novella. Jessica served as a part in the development of the Journey to Publication Writing Program / Curriculum, a comprehensive writing program created, authored, and published by JLB Creatives Publishing. For more information on the program please visit www.JourneyToPublication.com

Imagine being stuck in school forever. Living there, working there, and eating every meal there. That’s what Taryn and every other kid from her town has to do. What they don’t know is that this so-called slave school is run by Taryn’s father. This secret will lead to heartbreak and despair. Freedom will be had, but not without a heavy cost. 

You can download Jessica's novella for FREE from the JLB Creatives Ebook Shoppe / Journey to Publication Authors

FREE Alert!

Testimonials from Journey to Publication
writing enthusiasts

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

We Did It!

If you've been following the blog throughout the month of May, then you are fully aware that we had quite the schedule to tackle, and you have probably been long awaiting the report. Well good news all of the way around, WE DID IT!

Here's the recap of the fun and success we achieved during the busy month of May...

Starting the first weekend in May we sent our Michigan team members, Dar Bagby and Connie Thompson, to Mackinac Island, Michigan for the Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Library Conference. Dar had the opportunity to speak alongside Pickford Community Library's manager, Ann Marie Smith. Together this dynamic duo presented how effective the library's Young Writer's Workshop has been not only in the local community of Pickford, Michigan, but also across the Upper Peninsula. Thanks to Pickford Community Library using the JLB Creatives writing curriculum, Journey to Publication, this group has received kudos from state representative, Frank Foster, and has been deemed the largest writing group of its kind in the state of Michigan. 

Dar Bagby (L), Connie Thompson (R)
Exhibit at Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Library Conference 2016

While Dar was speaking at the conference, Connie was busy at the JLB Creatives exhibit table. Flooded with questions and interest that was peaking the scale, Connie handled it with ease and there are multiple libraries now interested in making Journey to Publication an endeavor for their local (and not so local) writing enthusiasts to help increase community bonding as well as offer a worthy program that actually leads to publication through JLB Creatives Publishing for the "star" writing enthusiast of the group.

Book Release Soiree1 2016
Pickford Community Library's Young Writers Workshop
(standing L) Dar Bagby, (on screen  L) Janet, (on screen R) Jean E.,
(standing R in red) Connie, (standing R in black and white) Ann Marie

Only a few days after Mackinac Island, Dar and Connie, along with the Florida JLB Creatives CEO, Janet Beasley, and the Senior Financial Director, Jean E. Lane, celebrated with the enthusiasts and their families of the Pickford Community Library's Young Writers Workshop at their Book Release Soiree`! Dar and Connie attended in person while the Florida team was there, live, via Skype. Visit the blog on June 13th, 2016 and you'll find the links to download these outstanding works for FREE.

Dar Bagby
Journey to Publication exhibit
INCH Conference 2016

Once the Soiree` was over, it was off to Lansing, Michigan for Dar and Connie, this time to exhibit and speak at the INCH Convention. This convention is dedicated to homeschooling families. Here is where our Journey to Publication writing program curriculum gained even more exposure. Dar presented an Exhibitor's Workshop that gave attendees an in depth look at the curriculum. Success was seen all the way around. The workshop brought in many interested homeschooling parents and students, and the exhibit booth lent itself to a wonderful "hands-on" look for attendees.

Jean E. Lane
FPEA Convention 2016
Journey to Publication exhibit

The Michigan team wrapped up their busy schedule, then it was time for the Florida team to get in gear! JLB Creatives team members CEO Janet Beasley, Senior Financial Director Jean E., and JLB Creatives co-founder Don Beasley headed for the action - double the action - as they were exhibiting at two major conventions in the same weekend. 

Janet Beasley
FPEA Convention 2016

JLB Creatives Journey to Publication writing program was stunningly represented at the FPEA Convention - not just another homeschooling convention, but the largest homeschooling convention in the nation. With 25,000 in attendance JLB Creatives had to be on their "A" game. Jean E. manned the exhibit booth Thursday - Saturday, and Janet joined her on Friday and Saturday. Janet gave a total of 8, well-received presentations regarding Journey to Publication in those two days. Again, the curriculum was well represented and gained even more interest in the homeschooling community.

Sir Bwana Beasle and Lady Vixen Beasle
MegaCon 2016
BeaslePunk Artistry

And of course our CEO wouldn't think of being at a convention without "straying" and having some fun. While walking the show floor and networking with future business clients, Janet discovered the Gator Land exhibit. She couldn't help herself from stopping for a picture with the baby alligator.

Last but not least, BeaslePunk Artists, Don and Janet, exhibited at MegaCon. Their booth was nothing shy of amazing, and the compliments, comments, reactions, and sales tell the tale of success for this JLB Creatives division.

More new things are on the horizon...but it will be a bit before they are released. We encourage you to join the JLB Creatives Blog to stay up on all of the creativity this company has to offer. 

To say we conquered May 2016 with a vengeance is an understatement! We couldn't be happier with the responses, results, and just plain fun we had promoting and selling JLB Creatives popular, imaginative creations. 

Leesburg Comicon!

Get ready - Leesburg Comicon is happening this Saturday April 9, 2016 from 10:00a-4:00p.

If you're going to be in the Leesburg, Florida area on the 9th be sure to stop by the Leesburg Public Library and check out this amazing gathering of people who love sci-fi, fantasy, and cosplay. There will be exhibitors set up all throughout the library.

JLB Creatives will have all 3 of its creative divisions on display: JLB Creatives Publishing, Journey to Publication, and BeaslePunk Art. Look for us on the first floor.

JLB Creatives Publishing will have their outstanding authors' books available for sale. Titles/series include Miss Amy's Rhyme Time, Sydney Finds a Job (English and Spanish versions), Lill and Mewe Series, Hidden Earth Series, 28 Months of Heaven and Hell, The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen, Wesley Out West, and A Life Renewed.  These books span a wide array of genres, there's something for everyone...children to adults, and all books have been awarded 4-5 star reviews or have won a national award. In addition to the books for sale you'll want to ask a JLB Creatives team member how JLB Creatives Publishing is evolving and enhancing to meet the needs of authors both self published and trade published.

     

Journey to Publication comprehensive writing curricula will also be available for sale. If you've not feasted your eyes on this one-of-a-kind writing program before you'll definitely want to take a look. Two editions (regular and college) bring to writing enthusiasts both Novice and Advance versions. The best way to sum up this highly interactive writing program? Watch the short video and you'll get the idea...

And of course BeaslePunk will have their awesome artwork and cosplay props, Codger Works jewelry, Fantasy Faces masks and hats, and other cool stuff for sale at the exhibit. BeaslePunk artwork received the People's Choice Award at the Dreams of Steam 1st Thursday event that took place at the Orlando Museum of Art. Their stunning cosplay weaponry is also featured in the Full Sail student production short film, "Sun Blade," due to release in 2016.

Visit JLBCreatives.com for more information regarding any of these creative divisions. 

Take the Jorney to Publication

So you want to be an author but aren't sure where to start? Journey to Publication is the perfect way to begin.

Journey To Publication™ is a comprehensive curriculum that will take writing enthusiasts ages 12 -112 on an adventurous journey from concept to completion of micro-fiction, essay, flash-fiction, short story, novelette or novella, as well as the publishing industry. Participating writing enthusiasts will learn much more than the basics of writing; they will be exposed to in-depth aspects of the career of a writer. There is a NOVICE and an ADVANCED curriculum.

Journey To Publication™ was imagined, created, developed, and authored by your JLB Creatives Publishing Department Heads:

JLB Creatives Publishing senior executive editor, author - Dar Bagby
JLB Creatives Publishing CEO, curriculum founder/creative contributor, author - Janet Beasley
JLB Creatives Publishing senior financial director, author -  Jean E. Lane
JLB Creatives Publishing chief graphic designer, author - Connie Thompson
JLB Creatives Publishing media director, author - Elise VanCise

Together these outstanding literary experts bring a combined total of 100+ years in the industry to this curriculum.

Journey to Publication™ is more than just learning the craft of writing. Throughout the entire journey, instructors will have the opportunity to provide light on diverse literary subjects using this curriculum’s highly interactive sessions. In turn the writing enthusiasts will apply the literary skills as they learn them by continually creating their masterpieces.

In addition to being exposed to basic creative writing techniques and working on their stories, both Novice and Advanced participating writing enthusiasts will have the chance to experience (but are not limited to) the following:

The fun of naming their writing group and getting to know their fellow enthusiasts

Enjoy interactive sessions
Get the hang of creating a professional author bio
Experience the ins and outs of writing in a specific genre
Discover techniques required to start and maintain their author platforms
Grasp the simplicity of marketing their titles
Learn what it takes to develop a platform
Have their eyes opened to preparing for a book signing event
Become familiar with benefits of landing a speaking engagement and preparing for it
Get an in-depth look at the “guts” of the publishing worlds: self and trade
Take in the do's and don’ts of submitting a manuscript for publication
Learn in detail how to understand a publishing contract/agreement
Establish knowledge of writing query and cover letters
Master how to approach someone to write a foreword
Unleash the tips and tricks of creating a book trailer
Find out how illustrations can serve a purpose
Develop skills in becoming a sufficient self-editor
Dive headfirst into the realm of professional book cover design
Acquire information regarding formatting both print and eBooks
Gain insight into writing a professional review
Learn how to build your social media author platform for successful marketing
Discover ideas on how to have a successful “author graduation” party (Regular editions only)
And most importantly – enthusiasts who *qualify will become a published author through JLB Creatives Publishing

*YES! Selected writing enthusiasts who complete the path to authorship by writing a fictional or non-fictional short story – essay – micro-fiction – flash-fiction – novelette - or novella and follow the submission guidelines, all by the end of his/her adventure sessions, qualify for being chosen by their overseer(s) and/or peers to receive the reward of being published by JLB Creatives Publishing (JLBCP), or qualify as an individual (if purchased for individual use such as self-enrichment) for consideration of publication by JLB Creatives Publishing.  eBooks of the new authors’ works are made free to the general public. No royalties are collected or paid. JLBCP publishes only eBooks for selected Journey to Publication™ authors, and the eBooks are distributed worldwide through JLBCP’s select channels at their discretion. JLBCP does not publish anything obscene or slanderous. All works will be approved by JLBCP prior to publication. JLBCP reserves the final right to refuse any work for publication without explanation. Detailed information regarding publication appears within the actual curriculum.

This program is NOT just for groups! Individuals can use this program as a self-paced study on their own. Everything you need to lead a group or take the course yourself is included in the Novice or Advanced program set. Journey to Publication is great for individuals, business professionals, libraries, home schools, community groups of all kinds. There is no end to where the knowledge between these pages can be used or will take you upon completion. 

For more information about Journey to Publication and how to purchase the curriculum visit JourneytoPublicaiotn.com

Seats Are Filling Up - Register now to attend our FREE....

Journey to Publication™

Adventure Seminar Registration

Reserve your seat today for September 17 

to attend our FREE Adventure Seminar!

It's FREE, fun, educational, and 

something you won't want to miss!

Add even more fun by making it an educational day trip regarding the arts, conservation, and/or history while visiting the beautiful historic town of 

Mount Dora, Florida

Look for our ad in Connect Magazine! (page 21)

As FPEA members who excel in the arts we understand and agree with the expected high levels of quality and positive results when it comes to education. This is one of the main reasons we have created the Journey to Publication™ career path writing program for homeschooling.

We will be offering FREE consulting regarding the career path writing program PLUS a 10% discount, free stickers, and FREE shipping on orders placed during the event.

We invite you to get acquainted with the 

Journey to Publication™ Writing Program first hand! 

FREE:

Journey to Publication™ Writing Program Adventure Seminar 

is FREE to attend on Sept. 17, 2015 (seating is limited)

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS ADVENTURE SEMINAR:

Homeschooling educators and kids ages 12-18 (Please limit your party to 2 as seating is limited, one adult must accompany each child under 18.)

LOCATION: 

One Flight Up Cafe` 

440 N. Donnelly Street 

Mount Dora, Florida

YOU MUST REGISTER:

Seating is limited!

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM available at:

www.JourneyToPublication.com 

This is a FREE seminar for homeschooling educators and kids (ages 12-18). Florida homeschooling residents will have the exclusive opportunity to meet and greet Journey to Publication™ creators and authors Janet Beasley (top left) and Jean E. Lane (bottom left) of JLB Creatives Publishing. 

There will be a presentation explaining in detail how this career path writing program works and fits into homeschooling. Actual copies of the writing program curriculum will be on hand for you to view.

After the presentation there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Complimentary refreshments will be served. And  there is no obligation.  

Posted 1 week ago by Janet Beasley