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As proud supporters of the Pickford Community Library and teachers of their Young Writers Workshop we are excited to announce the fifth year is gearing up for young writers in Michigan.
This group of aspiring young writers is where our Journey to Publication Writing Curriculum was birthed and developed. This group holds charter members who we have watched come up through the ranks of writing to become successful authors.
Straight from Pickford Community Library in Pickford, Michigan...
PICKFORD COMMUNITY LIBRARY YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOP BEGINS ITS FIFTH YEAR ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 7 PM
Pickford Community Library’s Young Writers Workshop is ready to kick off another fabulous year. Starting on October 6, 2016, young aspiring authors will begin their journey to become published. New writing enthusiasts will write short stories, poetry, essays, micro-fiction, and flash-fiction; returning enthusiasts can choose to expand their writing abilities by composing longer works (novellas or novelettes) in most genres.
Pickford Community Library Young Writers Workshop Writing Enthusiasts: 2015- 2016 Season
The workshop meets every other Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Pickford Community Library. It concludes in mid-May with a “Book-Release Soirée” for the authors, their parents and friends, and other special guests who support the literary arts for young adults. Young aspiring authors from grade 6 through college who are interested in learning the ins and outs of becoming a published author are welcome—and encouraged—to attend the free workshop sessions. This program is open to all students in the Eastern U.P. and currently has enrollees from Pickford, Rudyard, Cedarville, Kinross, and Sault Ste. Marie.
Janet Beasley of Florida (author and CEO of JLB Creatives Publishing) and Dar Bagby of Brimley (author, illustrator, and Senior Editor at JLBCP) are the co-instructors of the course; Janet participates at each adventure session via Skype. All participants’ works will be published in eBook form free of charge by JLB Creatives Publishing, and no one (author or publisher) collects royalties. At the end of the workshop, each story/eBook will be made available to the public, free of charge, through SmashWords and the “Book Shoppes” at JLBCreatives.com. The works will also be available for digital checkout via Overdrive at most U.P. public libraries.
The Young Writers Workshop was founded by Pickford Community Library Manager Ann Marie Smith in 2012 and is free and open to the public. If you would like to enroll, please contact Ann Marie at the library before October 6 at 906-647-1288 or at amsmith@uproc.lib.mi.us The Pickford Community Library is located at 230 East Main Street in downtown Pickford. We look forward to hearing from you!
Welcome fans and followers. Today we are having a Book Trailer Palooza! We have all of the book trailers for the YA enchanted epic fantasy series of our CEO, author Janet Beasley, featured in this blog post.
Her Hidden Earth Series is nothing shy of amazing, brought to fruition from her fantastical imagination. If you are looking for a story to get involved in, become attached to highly creative characters, and chomp at the bit for the next volume to be released... this is the series for you!
So, instead of just reading the blog today...you can have the fun of just sitting back, clicking play, and enjoying the shows.
For more information on Janet's Hidden Earth Series we invite you to visit her author page on our website at www.JLBCreatives.com
Hidden Earth Series: Volume 4 Planet Sky is currently in editing and is slated for a 2016 release. In this fast-paced fantasy adventure Kiwi lands in the wrong place at the wrong time...or does she? Chock full of dragons and birds this new twist on aerial style fantasy is sure to capture a new audience while maintaining the epic, fantastical imagination that her readers have come to expect from this author.
Hidden Earth Series: Volume 5 Planet Fire is currently in creation. Janet is working hard at putting together this next volume in her series. Planet Fire will take readers on a safari-style adventure where readers will be thrown into the midst of dinosaurs in a tropical setting...steampunk style!
Hidden Earth Series: Volume 6 SUL's New Earth will bring this series to a close (for the time being). All of the questions you have had throughout the series will be answered. Janet will maintain her amazing creativity flowing in her words, and will leave readers hanging wanting more with every chapter. The grand finale lends itself to epic battles fought in ways you've never imagined, edge-of-your-seat action, and the quest of returning to Maycly where love is the greatest magic of all.
Children's authors are some of the most creative people on the planet! JLB Creatives Publishing is honored to be a publishing company who specializes in children's books. In steering the company to cater to such authors, we are honored to have had Amy Sellers make a submission for her Miss Amy's Rhyme Time Collection.
What makes Amy different from other children's authors? She is not only the author, but also the artist. Her imagination was "handed" down to her son, Asa, who took the liberty to put all of her rhymes to music.
Miss Amy's Rhyme Time Collection is a sing-along experience. With 4 titles: "Snorts, Paws, Tails, and Claws," "Cats and Mice Twice as Nice," "Whooo's Coming to Dinner," and "Angels Can Do Loop-Dee-Loops" there is something for kids of all kinds! From peas to pizza, and spiders to celestial beings and beyond, Amy has captured her audience's eye with her brightly colored paintings that boast lyrics that are just as colorful and whimsical.
To discover more about children's author Amy Sellers and her Rhyme Time Collection we invite you to visit www.JLBCreatives.com and look for Amy Sellers's author page.
If you're a children's author looking to make a submission to a publishing company who specializes in children's books, we invite you to take a look at our submission guidelines on our website www.JLBCreatives.com
Welcome! So glad you stopped by the blog today. We've got some awesome news for you.
Artist/Children's Author Amy Sellers
JLB Creatives' BeaslePunk Art Division is joining forces for the upcoming weekend with Artist Amy Sellers (Author of Miss Amy's Rhyme Time Children's Books/published by JLB Creatives Publishing).
The Mount Dora, Florida Arts and Craft Fair is happening this coming weekend, and Amy has invited BeaslePunk artists, Don and Janet Beasley, to combine their artful talent with her and her gallery for the event!
If you come to Mount Dora, Florida for the event on February 6-7, 2016 be sure to stop by Amy Sellers Art Gallery on Donnelly Street (located in the Renaissance Building) to feast your eyes upon some of the most imaginative and talented art pieces the creative world has to offer. With Amy's diversified talent in the painting realm you'll want to be sure and browse through Amy Sellers Art Gallery where we're certain you'll find a piece of art that suits your taste. Both originals and canvas reproductions are available. Say "hi" to Amy herself as she will be on hand to sign autographs on every piece of art sold. Amy's credentials are impressive, including presenting Charlie Daniels with an original painting she did specifically for him for a previous Mount Dora event.
Artist/YA Fantasy Author Janet Beasley
In addition to browsing inside Amy's gallery you'll want to make a stop just outside the doors and say hello to BeaslePunk artist, Janet Beasley. Janet will be dressed in costume (steampunk) as her newest character Lady Vixen Beasle, meeting and greeting BeaslePunk fans, and selling her's and her husband's (Sir Bwana Beasle) unique steampunk artistry of cosplay props. BeaslePunk recently received the "People's Choice Award" from the Orlando Museum of Art's 1st Thursday event "Dreams of Steam" on January 7, 2016. In addition to their award BeaslePunk's artwork is going to be featured in the Full Sail student film production of "Sun Blade," releasing 2016, and a large selection of art is under creation in preparation for MegaCon 2016 taking place at the Orlando Convention Center May 26-29, 2016.
For more information on these artists we invite you to visit www.JLBCreatives.com where you'll find Amy Sellers listed in the Authors tab, and you'll find a BeaslePunk tab that will take you directly to their site.
Hope to see you in Mount Dora! When you stop by Amy's Art Gallery tell them JLB Creatives sent you. Here's wishing you a stellar day!
We had such a great time at the Steampunk Industrial Show this weekend. Oswald the automaton made lots of new friends, Sir Bwana Beasle had the opportunity to meet n' greet tons of established AND new fans of BeaslePunk's artwork. We want to thank Renninger's for hosting such a splendid event, and are already looking forward to the next one! And we want to thank our wonderful fans for taking the time to stop by and join the fun at the BeaslePunk Armory. Our authors' books were well received, and Codger Works Jewelry along with Fantasy Faces made a delightful splash of a display. Photos from the event will be up on Beaslepunk.com in the future. Our next show is coming up April 9, 2016. Leesburg ComiCon will be underway. Look for JLB Creatives Publishing and BeaslePunk on the ground floor of the Leesburg Public Library located in Leesburg, Florida. Until next time...stay casual, live life to the fullest, and have a piece of chocolate for us!
BeaslePunk display at the #OMA Dreams of Steam 1st Thursday Event January 7, 2016
Hello fans! We have some exciting news for you. Our Beaslepunk division is making a name for themselves. As you know, BeaslePunk was invited to participate in the "Dreams of Steam" exhibition event at the Orlando Museum of Art. Follow this link OMA Dreams of Steam Exhibition Event to catch a glimpse of the event and to find out the winner of the People's Choice Award!
Board your air ships - don your corsets & top hats - and adjust your goggles because tonight's the night you will have a chance to see Oswald, Sir Bwana Beasle, and BeaslePunk's and other opulent Steampunk art at...
Hello faithful fans! Happy New Year! JLB Creatives is wishing for all of our super fans, great things to come to you throughout 2016. To say that we're starting off 2016 in style is an understatement! With the new year less than a week old, we're proud to announce that our BeaslePunk artists, Don and Janet (JLBCP CEO) Beasley have been invited to display a selection of their cosplay props at the Orlando Art Museum's "Dreams of Steam" exhibition taking place Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Every first Thursday the Orlando Museum of Art kicks off a different themed exhibition featuring local artists and talent. For more information visit www.OMArt.org Don and Janet submitted and had accepted for display during the event, "Oswald" the "living" automaton, and their two art pieces "Copper Dragon" and "Black Bart." Don will be appearing as Sir Bwana Beasle (sporting his first place costume), carrying "Raging Rhino," and will be on hand to meet n' greet with fellow art enthusiasts. Janet will be playing a big part in making Oswald come to life so you may not always "see" her out front. During 2015 the BeaslePunk division of JLB Creatives made quite the splash. Their first appearance came in January at Renninger's Steampunk and Industrial show. They also displayed and sold their unique artwork at Leesburg Comicon, MegaCon Fandays - Orlando, FL, and the October Steampunk and Industrial show to name a few. The following video was shot and edited by ThinkBolt on Youtube. You'll discover the BeaslePunk display starting at minute 1:29. And we invite you to view the entire video as there is so much to see!
We hope to see you at the Orlando Museum of Art, January 7th, 2016 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Admission charge required for entry for non OMA members. VisitBeaslePunk.com to view the different galleries of Oswald, the Beasley's art pieces, and more! Visit OMArt.org for more information on 1st Thursday events as well as other fantastic news about this wonderful cultural facility.
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Books and BeaslePunk will be the combination of choice for the upcoming Steampunk & Industrial Show taking place at Renninger's in Mount Dora, Florida October 17 - 18, 2015. Look for us in booth #220 in the pavilion.
Sir Bwana Beasle in his award winning costume holding "Raging Rhino"
While you're visiting the booth be sure to have your photo taken (for FREE) with Sir Bwana Beasle dressed in his 1st place costume, holding the award winning prop "Raging Rhino," BeaslePunk's latest large cosplay gun creation. Then be sure to share your photo all over your social media channels using #BeaslePunk and telling everyone you are posing with Sir Bwana Beasle! AND even better - if you have your photo taken with Sir Bwana Beasle and share your photo on social media using #BeaslePunk from our booth right then you'll get a FREE gift (while supplies last)!
Plus, you're not gonna believe this year's exhibit by BeaslePunk...wait, what?...we mean there's no way you'll miss this year's BeaslePunk exhibit! Wait till you see what we have in store. We'll have tons more cosplay guns for sale, hats, new jewelry, and not only our established authors but new ones as well! We will have a teapot entered in the teapot race, then there's the secret creative piece that will steam your socks off! Don't miss this event, it's gonna be a dandy!
And to sweeten the deal of all of the coolness that's going on...check this out! Here's the scoop ~ FREE TO ENTER - HUGE PRIZES! It's October 1st and we're celebrating! And you won't want to miss getting entered into this contest. We're celebrating the kickoff of the return of the JLB Creatives Publsihing 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. Here's the link to visit to enter the Giveaway on our #JLBCP FB page. Good luck! https://www.facebook.com/JLBCreatives/app_228910107186452
JLB Creatives founders and owners, Don and Janet Beasley, wish to personally invite you to attend the 5th Annual Lake Collect-A-Con in Mount Dora, Florida tomorrow, Saturday September 19th, 2015. Admission charge required...but well worth it! Discover more details by visiting www.LakeCollectACon.com
Remember to stop by the BeaslePunk Exhibit and have your photo taken holding one of Don and Janet's popular cosplay guns, then share it on your favorite social media sites using #BeaslePunk.
Welcome to the Tuesday post on the JLB Creatives Publishing Blog.
We're excited to share with you our JLB Creatives Publishing promotional video that gives viewers a taste of what JLB Creatives Publishing is all about. Check out the video, then head on over to the JLB Creatives Publishing website at JLBCreatives.com for an in-depth look at all of the other things we do in addition to publishing our fantastic authors.
Meet the JLB Creatives Publishing Team...visually!
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! Love Ya to the Moon and Back!
To view more of Janet's photos visit Janet on Flickr Happy Creating!
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! Life is Full of Ups and Downs
We had such a great time at the Steampunk Industrial Show this weekend. Oswald the automaton made lots of new friends, Sir Bwana Beasle had the opportunity to meet n' greet tons of established AND new fans of BeaslePunk's artwork.
