Excerpt Extravaganza! Today's Excerpt Is From "Parallel Infinities"

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 Honnah Patnode. Her novella is titled, "Parallel Infinities." Honnah is an accomplished writing enthusiast from the Advanced Journey to Publication Writing Program Curriculum.

The knocking sound rattled sharply within her skull again, faster and more insistent this time. The silver cord tugged at her, insistent to stitch soul and body together once more. Rosetta shook her head. Nothing made sense. No one could see her when she traveled like this, not ever. Not even those who joined her in an ethereal state of being could see her as more than a shadow, a footprint of her true self and no creature in a physical form was capable of peeking through the veil set between the skeletons and the souls. Who was this man? What was he? And why on earth had she felt so drawn to him when his voice had wrapped itself around her lungs and stolen her breath away? 

"How is this possible?" The inquiry came out a whisper, and the unfamiliar man squinted at her with a mix of confusion, fascination, and curiosity swirling in his eyes. He should not be able to see her. She should not be able to interact with him. She wanted to believe that something was wrong, but it did not feel wrong. In a strange way, there was a certain gladness she felt at the thought of a soul that she could see. 

The persistent knock tore through her mind again, loud enough to be a scream as it tumbled around inside her skull like boulders crashing down a mountainside. Rosetta tried to cling to the fabric of the fantasy, tried to snatch a piece of a world she could not touch and hold onto it until all waking moments left her to the blissful nothing in peace forever, but it was like trying to keep a dream in one's head after being forced to abandon it for the drudgery of morning. The waking world did not permit such things.
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To read more about Honnah and download her novella for FREE visit Honnah's Author Page on JLB Creatives.

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Say Hello to Paranormal Romance Author Honnah Patnode

Honnah Patnode, the author of Parallel Infinities, is a seventeen-year-old high school student. She has been writing since she was drawn to the hobby in the midst of middle school boredom and has, as of the release of this novella, created two works to be professionally published. She has many ideas for future works of literature and hopes to publish them as well. In her college career, creative writing is one of the things she aims to focus on most in order to incorporate it into a successful career.

When she is not writing, Honnah occupies her time with music. She plays the clarinet and piano, composes musical pieces on computerized programs, and listens to a wide variety of genres. She prefers to listen to and create music that is emotionally moving and has authenticity and uniqueness to it. Honnah is a member of her high school band and considers the elective to be a favorite hobby for the sense of community and accomplishment it brings. She also busies herself outside of school by caring for and playing with her four pets: two cats and two dogs.

Her plans for the future are to pursue happiness in whatever form it may be. She hopes to continue writing and bring moving, emotional, and ultimately thought-provoking experiences to readers that pick up her books. For her, writing is a very personal, cathartic experience, and she hopes to bring that same sense of individuality into her readers’ lives. Her favorite aspect of writing fiction is the knowledge that every reader will perceive the story in a slightly different way, intertwining his/her personal life into the story in a way that makes it even more poignant.

Honnah's inspiration comes predominantly from beauty and tragedy in the world around her, and both of those emotional experiences are what she hopes to express through her writing, regardless of where the characters or plots take her. It also comes from the artistic success stories that motivate her to try to forge her writing into something remarkable.

You can download Honnah's novella for FREE from the JLB Creatives Publishing Ebook Shoppe. Click here

Rosetta Spin has an odd relationship with reality. On one hand, she has worked her entire life to create a decent future for herself after tragedy struck her family when she was just a child. In emerging as a survivor of such a dark time, she unwittingly fell into an addiction for dreams. In the midst of her affinity for what could be as opposed to what is, she learns to astrally project — to separate her soul from her body and go on fantastical adventures with no regard for reality.

She keeps the line between her life and her adventures well drawn until she meets someone in the astral plane who causes her to question exactly what is real and which side of her existence she wants to be real. At first she is certain that fanciful dreams are best kept locked away for fear of being let down, but as her astral companion finds his own place in her heart, she begins to wonder if some dreams are worth the risk of the pain losing them would cost.

In a journey that quite literally forces her to search her heart and soul for answers, Rosetta must find a way to trust in herself and her fantasies because, as time ticks on, it becomes exponentially clearer that her happiness is entwined with the desires she represses most. Will the persistent call of reality dull the beauty she has learned to expect when she goes on her adventures, or will the excitement of a dream being realized prevail?

We invite you to please welcome Journey to Publication author Honnah Patnode, by leaving her a comment below.

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

Featured Author Amy I. Long

Author Amy I. Long

When it comes to rivaling the best of adult fantasy authors, NIEA Winner Amy I. Long gives the top authors a run for their money! The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen is a tale filled with trials, triumph, battles, and romance. Amy weaves her words in such a way you simply cannot put this book down...hence, the NIEA winner.

Voda of Monarch never once believed that she would end up as a queen,  but after finding herself in a horrible situation, she ends up as the new ruler. Now she must choose a husband and finds she cannot, because her heart belongs to Keldrick, the king of the faraway land of Ameri. Their forbidden passion for each other must be denied. A marriage between the two would be unsuitable, almost impossible.

After being thrown into a dangerous situation, and being rescued by her heart's desire, she finds it impossible to deny her love. Keldrick promised only one night of passion, and then separated himself from temptation, Voda, being a warrior, faced many battles that only brought her closer to her beloved Keldrick. How dangerous could a marriage between these two desperate souls be? The two struggle through cruelties and war only to discover that in the end, love conquers all in this untold legend.

For more information and/or to purchase The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen, visit Amy I. Long's author page at JLBCreatives.com 

Submissions Are Open for Specific Genres!

Hello fans of the literary world! Welcome to the JLB Creatives Publishing blog. Today we've got something special for aspiring authors seeking a publisher.

Let's face it, readers need authors, and authors need readers. It's one of the best combinations on the planet! Fact: readers want to read sweet, professional works, and serious authors don't want to put out sour, unprofessional material. That's where having a publisher comes in.   

We wanted to let worthy authors out there know that submissions are now open through October 31, 2015 for consideration of specific genres. We continually accept submissions, however at this time manuscripts falling under the specified following genres will have top priority for consideration of publication.

Historical Fiction (era, event, or person)

American Westerns (cowboys, railroad, pioneers)

Clean Romance (fantasy, teen, paranormal)

Mystery (Steampunk, crime, drama, thriller.)

Science Fiction (aliens, outer space, other world)

It takes hard work, passion, and severe dedication to the craft of writing to be accepted by a true publisher. JLB Creatives Publishing makes certain the stories they select for publication will present readers with quality stories that are professionally edited (in-house) and will also have book covers and interiors that have been designed professionally (in-house), both performed while working one-on-one with each author. These are only two of the main features in which JLB Creatives Publishing takes pride. Our one-on-one customer service/communication throughout the entire publication process (before, during, and after) with our team of industry professionals, and the fact that we promote our selected authors on our main social media outlets set us apart. If selected for publication you will have both an eBook and a print book (in most cases), and both will be made available globally. 

You'll find we are a true, credible publisher who sincerely cares about the authors we select for publication.  

If you have a completed manuscript we invite you to visit our website at www.JLBCreatives.com and take a look at our Submission Guidelines page first. If after reading our guidelines you feel that you and your story are a good fit for our publishing company, move on over to the Submission Form page and follow the instructions.

Submission Guidelines

Submission Form

will be up for consideration first. 

We DO NOT accept or consider manuscripts that are obscene or slanderous.

We look forward to seeing your submissions.

The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen a fantasy novel by Amy I. Long

The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen written by author Amy I. Long is being released to readers and bookstores today from JLB Creatives Publishing.  In 2013 The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen won the National Indie Excellence Award.

Amy was inspired by history to create this fantasy/romance. Boadicea (Boudica or Boudicca) was a queen of a Celtic tribe. She led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire. "I especially like strong, outspoken women of earlier days but little known in modern times. Perhaps that is what sparked my enthusiasm to write about my own queen.”

Now The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen is ready for global release to entice and thrill readers.

About The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen

Voda of Monarch never once believed she would end up as a queen. Now she must choose a husband, but she cannot because her heart belongs to Keldrick, the king of the faraway land, Ameri. A marriage between these two would be unsuitable, almost impossible.

Voda is thrown into a dangerous situation and is rescued by her heart’s desire. But their forbidden passion for each other must be denied. Keldrick promises only one night of passion, then he separates himself from temptation. Voda, being a warrior, faces many battles that only bring her closer to her beloved Keldrick.

How dangerous could a marriage between these two desperate souls be? The two struggle through cruelties and war only to discover that, in the end, love conquers all in this untold legend.

Five Star Reviews for The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen

“I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a powerful woman who can lead an army to conquest, but also has a heart for a bit of romance on the side. It's a good read.”

“I enjoyed this romance novel with its descriptive scenes woven with history. The lead character is a strong, outspoken female who lives up to the position she is thrown into. This is a very promising start for this first time published author and I look forward to reading her future endeavors.”

Where to get your copy of The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen

BAM

B&N

Amazon

About Amy I. Long

Amy I. Long was raised in Sanford, Florida. She is working toward a bachelor's degree in molecular biology and hopes to apply that knowledge to the field of disease control. She loves watching sci-fi movies, reading historical romance novels, and studying history, medical botany, and astronomy.

Where to find Amy on the web

Website 

Facebook

The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen a fantasy novel by Amy I. Long

The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen written by author Amy I. Long is being released to readers and bookstores today from JLB Creatives Publishing.  In 2013 The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen won the National Indie Excellence Award.

Amy was inspired by history to create this fantasy/romance. Boadicea (Boudica or Boudicca) was a queen of a Celtic tribe. She led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire. "I especially like strong, outspoken women of earlier days but little known in modern times. Perhaps that is what sparked my enthusiasm to write about my own queen.”

About The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen

Voda of Monarch never once believed she would end up as a queen. Now she must choose a husband, but she cannot because her heart belongs to Keldrick, the king of the faraway land, Ameri. A marriage between these two would be unsuitable, almost impossible.

Voda is thrown into a dangerous situation and is rescued by her heart’s desire. But their forbidden passion for each other must be denied. Keldrick promises only one night of passion, then he separates himself from temptation. Voda, being a warrior, faces many battles that only bring her closer to her beloved Keldrick.

How dangerous could a marriage between these two desperate souls be? The two struggle through cruelties and war only to discover that, in the end, love conquers all in this untold legend.

Five Star Reviews for The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen

“I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a powerful woman who can lead an army to conquest, but also has a heart for a bit of romance on the side. It's a good read.”

“I enjoyed this romance novel with its descriptive scenes woven with history. The lead character is a strong, outspoken female who lives up to the position she is thrown into. This is a very promising start for this first time published author and I look forward to reading her future endeavors.”

About Amy I. Long

Amy I. Long was raised in Sanford, Florida. She is working toward a bachelor's degree in molecular biology and hopes to apply that knowledge to the field of disease control. She loves watching sci-fi movies, reading historic romance novels, and studying history, medical botany, and astronomy.

Visit Amy on the web: 

Website

JLB Creatives Publishing author page  

You can find The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen at your favorite retailer or just click one of these links below:

Barnes & Noble 

BAM

Amazon

You can find more information on this book and author, or discover other great reads, by visiting http://jlbcreatives.com

Help us bring thunder to The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen

The untold legend is about to be revealed! The story of the mighty warrior queen Voda and her true love Kendrick. We need YOUR help to make sure Queen Voda's story reaches every realm.

How? That part is easy just join our Thunderclap campaign below. You can choose to send the message letting everyone know The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen has been released on February 24th by choosing to send our preset message one time by your Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr account. You can choose more than one as well to truly spread the word across the kingdoms! Again this message will only go out to your accounts one single time at Noon on February 24th.

If you would like to join the heralds in celebration of this fantasy romance novel's release then click the blue "Join this Thunderclap" button below and add your realm to the release celebration!

The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen

Voda of Monarch never once believed that she would end up as a queen,  but after finding herself in a horrible situation, she ends up as the new ruler. Now she must choose a husband and finds she cannot, because her heart belongs to Keldrick, the king of the faraway land of Ameri. Their forbidden passion for each other must be denied. A marriage between the two would be unsuitable, almost impossible.

After being thrown into a dangerous situation, and being rescued by her heart's desire, she finds it impossible to deny her love. Keldrick promised only one night of passion, and then separated herself from temptation, Voda, being a warrior, faced many battles that only brought her closer to her beloved Keldrick. How dangerous could a marriage between these two desperate souls be? The two struggle through cruelties and war only to discover that in the end, love conquers all in this untold legend.

About the Author: Amy I. Long
Amy I. Long is an award-winning author. She landed the "gold" in the 2013 Indie Excellence Awards and

has been gaining recognition ever since. Amy was raised in Sanford, Florida. She is working toward a bachelor's degree in molecular biology and hopes to apply that knowledge to the field of disease control.

She loves watching sci-fi movies, reading historic romance novels, studying history, Medical botany, and astronomy. The inspiration for this book was Boadicea (Boudica or Boudicca), a queen of a Celtic tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire.

Amy says, "I especially like strong, outspoken women of earlier days but little-known in modern times. Perhaps that is what sparked my enthusiasm to write about my own queen."

For more about The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen you can visit Amy's Website QueenVoda

For more about JLB Creatives Publishing Books and Authors visit JLBCreatives.com

Jane Austen Feature: Submissions Are Open ~ Accepting in a Wide Range of Genres ~ Focusing on Romance for February

Romance Author Jane Austen
December 16, 1775 - July 18, 1817

There are so many love stories to be told - and we're looking for some of the best! We're not just looking for love and romance, but rather love and romance shadowed tastefully with a paranormal twist, an epic fantasy flare, a historical setting, or the mystique of romance in the wild west to name a few. If you have a unique romance manuscript, and are thinking about having it published why not check out JLB Creatives Publishing's Submission Guidelines to see if we are the right fit for your novel?

For something fun, let's look back in time to one of the most well-recognized romance writers, Jane Austen. 

Jane etched her mark in the romance writing world by becoming one of the most-read authors of English Literature. The components that have brought her to a historical level are her plots, realism, irony, and social commentary.

She should be an inspiration to anyone wanting to write in the genre of romance. To discover more about this highly talented author please visit Jane Austen on Wikipedia.

We look forward to seeing your submissions come in this month, giving us the opportunity to offer a publishing opportunity to the best of the best. 

Submissions Are Open ~ Wide Array of Genres ~ Looking for Love and Romance for the Month of February

Hello fans! Welcome to February. This month's Tuesday and Friday feature will focus on a call for romance novels. We're looking for unique, fresh, romance stories that delve into the paranormal, mystery, western, or epic fantasy side of the genre. Nothing obscene or slanderous will be considered for publication. Of course submissions in all of our genres are open, but these particular genres/sub genres will move to the top of the stack for review and consideration of publication.

If you have been putting off becoming a romance writer, why not take advantage of the month of February to inspire you to become motivated. Remember, if you have a story to tell the best thing you can do is write it! 

If you're interested in turning this month we celebrate love, into your month to make a submission of your amazing story we invite you to visit JLB Creatives Publishing's Submission Guidelines to get started. 

October Submissions Still Going - We're Looking For...

It's our CEO's favorite month - October. The colorful leaves, caramel apples, apple cider, bonfires, s'mores, camping, and so much more enchant this amazing month. To make it even more so enchanting, we wanted to let everyone know that this month we will be open for submissions.

We currently accept submissions for multiple genres, however we will be focusing on a few special ones during October. These particular genres will be the first to be considered between now and the end of the year.

Each Tuesday and Friday throughout October we are "calling" for submissions of certain genres. If you're an aspiring writer with a complete ms and have been looking at having your work considered for publication we encourage you to stay tuned to the JLBCP blog to see if your genre is one we're looking for during the month. If you are submitting in one of these genres your work will be moved to the top of the stack through the remainder of the year. 

Before you make a submission we require that you fully read all Submission Guidelines before doing so.

Announcing today's genre of choice of the month...

CALLING ALL LIGHT ROMANCE WRITERS! (NO EROTICA)

If you're a writer of light romance (no erotica), and have your ms completed, we invite you to check out our Submission Guidelines to see if we're the right fit for you. You will find information, guidelines, and details by visiting JLBCreatives.com 

Cover Reveal: The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen

JLB Creatives Publishing is proud to reveal the cover of The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen by author Amy I. Long. This romantic fantasy novel will be coming to bookshelves and e-readers very soon! 

About The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen 

Voda of Monarch never once believed she would end up as a queen. Now she must choose a husband, but she cannot because her heart belongs to Keldrick, the king of the faraway land of Ameri. A marriage between these two would be unsuitable, almost impossible.

Voda is thrown into a dangerous situation and is rescued by her heart’s desire. But their forbidden passion for each other must be denied. Keldrick promises only one night of passion, then he separates himself from temptation. Voda, being a warrior, faces many battles that only bring her closer to her beloved Keldrick.

How dangerous could a marriage between these two desperate souls be? The two struggle through cruelties and war only to discover that, in the end, love conquers all in this untold legend.

Inspiration for warrior queen

The inspiration for this book was Boadicea (Boudica or Boudicca), a queen of a Celtic tribe who led an uprising against the occupying forces of the Roman Empire. "I especially like strong, outspoken women of earlier days, but little known in modern times. Perhaps that is what sparked my enthusiasm to write about my own queen.”

About  Amy I. Long

 Amy I. Long was raised in Sanford, Florida. She is working toward a bachelor's degree in molecular biology and hopes to apply that knowledge to the field of disease control. She loves watching sci-fi movies, reading historic romance novels, studying history, medical botany, and astronomy. 

Discover more great books on JLB Creatives.com and submission guidelines if you're an author seeking a home for your manuscript.