Featured Author Thom Battisto

Hello fans! 

Welcome to the JLB Creatives Blog. Here is where you'll find a wide variety of artful news including books, authors, publishing, unique creations, and educational information regarding the writing world.

Today we'd like to introduce you to our children's author, Thom Battisto. Thom and his therapy dog Sydney are making quite a splash in the literary world. Thom recently sent us this awesome, audible public service announcement. We took the liberty to add some cool photos of Sydney, Thom, and friends in action so that you can get acquainted with this talented writer and his worthwhile organization, Read to Sydney. Just click play...

This is a prime example of the kind of children's authors JLB Creatives Publishing is proud to publish and represent. If you are a children's author and are interested in working with a publisher who's team of professionals holds over 100 years combined experience in the industry, and specializes in children's books, be sure to visit www.JLBCreatives.com and take a look at our submission guidelines. Submissions are open!

Here's wishing you a stellar day! 

How to submit your novel to JLB Creatives Publishing

JLB Creatives Publishing is open for submissions of most genres and we want to see your book!

JLB Creatives publishes many genres for all ages of readers as long as the work fits our guidelines. true life stories, historical fiction, creative fiction, westerns, non-fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, science "faction," fairy tales, steampunk, chapter books, and fully illustrated/full color children's books give you an idea of a few of our interests. 

We DO NOT accept or consider any work that is obscene or slanderous.We encourage aspiring authors ranging in age from 8 - 108. A submitting author may be of any age, but authors submitting who are under 18 require a parent's or legal guardian's signature.

A Literary Agent is not required for submission.

Work does not need to be copyrighted. JLB creatives understands you hold the rights to your work. 

​JLB Creatives will assist with copyright process, but does not provide copyright.

Submitting the form does not constitute an agreement or contract to publish. 

Submitted works undergo a thorough application process before a contract is offered. If accepted for further consideration, fees for publication will be presented prior to a final agreement. Rather than charging a flat fee, JLB Creatives Publishing takes the time to draw up and present to each author a custom agreement tailored to their specific needs. This helps keep authors from paying for things they may not need.

​JLB Creatives Publishing does not accept partial manuscripts; the complete manuscript must be available upon request, or it will be disqualified from consideration.

We do not accept simultaneous submissions. 

Now if you've read all that and are ready to join our team of 5 star review authors, click this link SUBMISSION FORM and fill out the form completely and click submit. We do not accept hard copy submissions by mail. Use this form for any manuscript you would like us to review for possible publication. 

We're looking forward to seeing your book and possibly helping bring it to life as a JLB Creatives Publishing publication. 

For more information about JLB Creatives, books, and authors visit our websire JLBCreatives.com

Jules Verne Feature: Submissions Are Open ~ Accepting in a Wide Range of Genres ~ Focusing on Steam/Diesle/and Cyber Punk January

Jules Verne
February 8, 1828 - March 24, 1905

Hey fans - today and tomorrow are the last two days we will be putting Steam/Diesel/and Cyber Punk submissions at the top of our list for consideration of publication. Be sure to visit JLB Creatives Publishing website to discover more about your possible future publishing team and company. We encourage you to read our Submission Guidelines to see if we are the right fit for you.

To close out our month of Steam/Diesel/and Cyber punk submission call, we thought it would be fun to celebrate the grand-daddy of them all. Being that Jules Verne's birthday is fast approaching, February 8, we wanted to celebrate by presenting a brief history of this truly talented and highly creative individual.

Jules Gabriel Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his adventure novels and his profound influence on the literary genre of science fiction. Born on February 8, 1828. He landed in the midst of a busy maritime port city, the city of Nantes, France, where he was exposed to schooners and ships departing and arriving. These fascinating vessels were the keys that sparked his imagination, leading him into the realm of entertaining the masses with fictional travel and adventure.

His most notable works include:

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Journey to the Center of the Earth

From the Earth to the Moon

Around the World in Eighty Days

The Mysterious Island

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Master of the World

Off on a Comet

His imagination has inspired many in the genre, and he has entertained thousands with his works of art. Several of his most popular novels can be found on the screen as well. 

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From Wikipedia:

Legend has it that in 1839, at the age of 11, Verne secretly procured a spot as cabin boy on the three-mast ship Coralie, with the intention of traveling to the Indies and bringing back a coral necklace for his cousin Caroline. The ship was due to set out for the Indies that evening, but stopped first at Paimboeuf, where Pierre Verne arrived just in time to catch his son and make him promise to travel "only in his imagination". It is now known that the legend is an exaggerated tale invented by Verne's first biographer, his niece Marguerite Allotte de la Füye, though it may have been inspired by a real incident.

In 1851, Verne met up with a fellow writer from Nantes, Pierre-Michel-François Chevalier (known as "Pitre-Chevalier"), the editor-in-chief of the magazine Musée des familles (The Family Museum).Pitre-Chevalier was looking for articles about geography, history, science, and technology, and was keen to make sure that the educational component would be made accessible to large popular audiences using a straightforward prose style or an engaging fictional story. Verne, with his delight in diligent research, especially in geography, was a natural for the job.Verne first offered him a short historical adventure story, "The First Ships of the Mexican Navy," written in the style of James Fenimore Cooper, whose novels had deeply influenced him. Pitre-Chevalier published it, and in the same year also accepted a second short story, "A Voyage in a Balloon." The latter story, with its combination of adventurous narrative, travel themes, and detailed historical research, would later be described by Verne as "the first indication of the line of novel that I was destined to follow."

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To read more about this intriguing author and mastermind of imaginations, visit Jules Verne on Wikipedia

Submissions Are Open ~ Accepting in a Wide Range of Genres ~ Focusing on Steam/Diesle/and Cyber Punk for January

Hello fans! So glad you stopped by today. We will be hosting a mini series in January on Tuesdays and Fridays, now thru January 23, featuring open submissions, and select items that will be for sale at the upcoming Steampunk and Industrial Event coming up Jan 24-25 at Renniger's Market located in Mount Dora, Florida. 

All steampunk items that you will find at the event are handcrafted originals - are unique - and have been created from the magical minds of our CEO Janet Beasley and her hubby. So get ready to feast your eyes upon some amazing cos-play items and creations from this highly imaginative duo. 

Steamy Stovepipe

Today's creation is a stunning hat titled, Steamy Stovepipe. Steamy is a unique creation of an over-sized, slightly distorted shaped top hat. Nearly every ribbon, feather, and gadget are hand-sewn on to make for a professional, durable finished product. Multiple golden strands dangle from the back, both bunches knotted and topped off with studded leather wrap. The amazing color combinations make this tall boy even more eye catching than most. Be the one who stands out in the crowd of steampunk enthusiasts with the incredibly creative Steamy StovePipe. 

Submissions are open for a wide range of genres at JLB Creatives Publishing. Staying in theme with the upcoming event we are focusing on steampunk novels - meaning we will be putting steampunk submissions at the top of our list for consideration of publication throughout January. If you are a steampunk author there are two ways to deliver your writing talent to us: You may visit the BeaslePunk booth at the Steampunk and Industrial Event and pitch your story, or if you can't make it to the event you're invited to make a submission directly from our website. Get started by clicking here:  JLB Creatives Publishing Submission Guidelines

Submissions Are Open ~ Accepting in a Wide Range of Genres ~ Focusing on Steam/Diesel/and Cyber Punk for January

Hello fans! So glad you stopped by today. We will be hosting a mini series in January on Tuesdays and Fridays, now thru January 23, featuring open submissions, and select items that will be for sale at the upcoming Steampunk and Industrial Event coming up Jan 24-25 at Renniger's Market located in Mount Dora, Florida. 

All steampunk items that you will find at the event are handcrafted originals - are unique - and have been created from the magical minds of our CEO Janet Beasley and her hubby. So get ready to feast your eyes upon some amazing cos-play items and creations from this highly imaginative duo. 

Front View

Today's featured item that will be for sale at the event is a true vintage, black velvet hat decorated with gears, and other hardware. An ostrich feather caps off the wispy bow that boasts a gold vintage peacock pin. The true vintage hats come from the 40's, 50's, and 60's eras. Nearly every item on these stunning, true vintage hats is hand-sewn on for durability.

Back View

Submissions are open for a wide range of genres at JLB Creatives Publishing. Staying in theme with the upcoming event we are focusing on steam/diesel/and cyber punk novels - meaning we will be putting steampunk submissions at the top of our list for consideration of publication throughout January. If you are a steampunk author there are two ways to deliver your writing talent to us: You may visit the BeaslePunk booth at the Steampunk and Industrial Event and pitch your story, or if you can't make it to the event you're invited to make a submission directly from our website. Get started by clicking here:  JLB Creatives Publishing Submission Guidelines

Aspiring Authors - Submissions are open and we're looking for specific genres!

Welcome to October - our CEO's favorite month and time of year! 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 going to be "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 COZY MYSTERY and THRILLER AUTHORS!

If you're a writer of a cozy mystery or thriller, 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