October Submissions - We're Looking For...

It's our CEO's favorite month - October. The colorful leaves, candy corn, 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 evAseryone 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 PARANORMAL WRITERS!

If you're a writer of paranormal, 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 

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.

WEDNESDAY FEATURE "Spark Your Creativity"

#Gargoyles #Monsters #Halloween

This week's photo takes us to a haunted house

Janet has titled this photo, "Gargoyle"

Happy Creating!

On Wednesdays we're posting a photo taken by our CEO, author Janet Beasley to help inspire authors, painters, musicians, and other awesome artists. We've titled the new feature, "Spark Your Creativity." How did we come up with this? Read on...

When Janet isn't hard at work in the literary world, you'll find her and her husband kayaking the crystal clear, spring fed rivers of Florida. Janet's second passion next to writing is photographing nature as they glide through the serene settings these rivers have to offer. She and her husband also enjoy traveling the US, so you'll also be seeing some of Janet's

photos taken from hikes and journeys she and her husband have done nationwide. She has used her photos time and again for her own inspiration when it comes to many of her stories, and decided she would like to share the same inspiration with the literary and arts world.

And not to worry if you're not inspired this week, come back each Wednesday to catch a glimpse of what could "spark" your next amazing piece of work. And if you don't want to wait until next Wednesday, we'd like to invite you to visit our JLB Creatives Photo Gallery on Flickr where the photos are always free to download and use as book covers, business cards, wallpaper, etc. All we ask is that you give credit where credit is due - perhaps by something as simple as adding a credit link to the JLB Creatives/Janet Beasley Flickr site in your book or on your presentation. 

We hope you enjoy our new Wednesday feature, "Spark Your Creativity." And we want to let you know, if a photo inspires you to write a story that you would like to have considered for publication by JLB Creatives Publishing, be sure to visit our website at http://www.JLBCreatives.com where you'll find our company's history, be introduced to the publishing team, discover our Submission Guidelines, and may submit your work for consideration.

Enjoy!

Aspiring Writers - October Submission Series Posts - Today 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 SCI-FI WRITERS!

If you're a writer of science fiction, 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 

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!

October Submissions Calls Open - 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 CHAPTER BOOK WRITERS! (stories for kindergarten through age 9 - any genre - prefer a series)

If you're a writer of a chapter books, and have your series 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 

Thrusday Prompt: Writing with your senses

Every moment of every day we use our senses to tell about the world around us. Write a story about a night at a carnival using all five senses to describe scenes/settings. Use any genre, minimum word count of 500 words.  Here is a visual prompt to help get your muse started.

Photographer: Elise VanCise

To discover great books 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

WEDNESDAY FEATURE "Spark Your Creativity"

#Harvest #Autumn #Pumpkins #Fall

This week's photo takes us to Clermont, Florida  

Janet has titled this photo, "Punkins Petite"

Happy Creating!

On Wednesdays we're posting a photo taken by our CEO, author Janet Beasley to help inspire authors, painters, musicians, and other awesome artists. We've titled the new feature, "Spark Your Creativity." How did we come up with this? Read on...

When Janet isn't hard at work in the literary world, you'll find her and her husband kayaking the crystal clear, spring fed rivers of Florida. Janet's second passion next to writing is photographing nature as they glide through the serene settings these rivers have to offer. She and her husband also enjoy traveling the US, so you'll also be seeing some of Janet's

photos taken from hikes and journeys she and her husband have done nationwide. She has used her photos time and again for her own inspiration when it comes to many of her stories, and decided she would like to share the same inspiration with the literary and arts world.

And not to worry if you're not inspired this week, come back each Wednesday to catch a glimpse of what could "spark" your next amazing piece of work. And if you don't want to wait until next Wednesday, we'd like to invite you to visit our JLB Creatives Photo Gallery on Flickr where the photos are always free to download and use as book covers, business cards, wallpaper, etc. All we ask is that you give credit where credit is due - perhaps by something as simple as adding a credit link to the JLB Creatives/Janet Beasley Flickr site in your book or on your presentation. 

We hope you enjoy our new Wednesday feature, "Spark Your Creativity." And we want to let you know, if a photo inspires you to write a story that you would like to have considered for publication by JLB Creatives Publishing, be sure to visit our website at http://www.JLBCreatives.com where you'll find our company's history, be introduced to the publishing team, discover our Submission Guidelines, and may submit your work for consideration.

Enjoy!

October Call For Submissions - This week we're looking for....

We're close to half way through October - can you believe it? 

It's our CEO's favorite month. 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 CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS!

If you're a writer of a children's books, 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 

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

​

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

October Call for Submissions - Today We're Looking For...

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 FANTASY WRITERS! (YA and adult - dragons, knights, light romance, magic, wizards, elves, and the likes)

If you're a writer of fantasy, 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 

Thursday Prompt:Scratch Scratch Scratch

Tis the season for all things that go bump in the night. So take this prompt and write something truly frightening or take a comic spin with a horror spoof. Write in the genre of Horror with a minimum word count of 500 and maximum word count of 1500. Use the following passage as the opening to your story, then continue on with your imagination.


She woke suddenly in the night, the room so dark she couldn't see even a shadow. Then it began again... scratch.. scratch... scratch. 

WEDNESDAY FEATURE "Spark Your Creativity"

#Leaves #Autumn #Fall

This week's photo takes us to Spectacle Lake, Michigan's U.P.   

Janet has titled this photo, "God's Autumn Canvas"

Happy Creating!

On Wednesdays we're posting a photo taken by our CEO, author Janet Beasley to help inspire authors, painters, musicians, and other awesome artists. We've titled the new feature, "Spark Your Creativity." How did we come up with this? Read on...

When Janet isn't hard at work in the literary world, you'll find her and her husband kayaking the crystal clear, spring fed rivers of Florida. Janet's second passion next to writing is photographing nature as they glide through the serene settings these rivers have to offer. She and her husband also enjoy traveling the US, so you'll also be seeing some of Janet's

photos taken from hikes and journeys she and her husband have done nationwide. She has used her photos time and again for her own inspiration when it comes to many of her stories, and decided she would like to share the same inspiration with the literary and arts world.

And not to worry if you're not inspired this week, come back each Wednesday to catch a glimpse of what could "spark" your next amazing piece of work. And if you don't want to wait until next Wednesday, we'd like to invite you to visit our JLB Creatives Photo Gallery on Flickr where the photos are always free to download and use as book covers, business cards, wallpaper, etc. All we ask is that you give credit where credit is due - perhaps by something as simple as adding a credit link to the JLB Creatives/Janet Beasley Flickr site in your book or on your presentation. 

We hope you enjoy our new Wednesday feature, "Spark Your Creativity." And we want to let you know, if a photo inspires you to write a story that you would like to have considered for publication by JLB Creatives Publishing, be sure to visit our website at http://www.JLBCreatives.com where you'll find our company's history, be introduced to the publishing team, discover our Submission Guidelines, and may submit your work for consideration.

Enjoy!

October Submission Month - Today We're Looking For....

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 STEAMPUNK AUTHORS!

If you're a writer of a steampunk, 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 

Coming 2014: The Untold Legend: The Warrior Queen

Keep an eye out for this title coming soon in 2014 from JLB Creatives Publishing.

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.

About author 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, studying history, medical botany, and astronomy.

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.”

Links

JLBCP Author Page 

Website  

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

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 

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....

WEDNESDAY FEATURE "Spark Your Creativity"

#Halloween #Candy #CandyCorn #TrickOrTreat

This week's photo takes us to nowhere in particular.

Janet has titled this photo, "Sweet Flavor of Fall"

Happy Creating!

On Wednesdays we're posting a photo taken by our CEO, author Janet Beasley to help inspire authors, painters, musicians, and other awesome artists. We've titled the new feature, "Spark Your Creativity." How did we come up with this? Read on...

When Janet isn't hard at work in the literary world, you'll find her and her husband kayaking the crystal clear, spring fed rivers of Florida. Janet's second passion next to writing is photographing nature as they glide through the serene settings these rivers have to offer. She and her husband also enjoy traveling the US, so you'll also be seeing some of Janet's

photos taken from hikes and journeys she and her husband have done nationwide. She has used her photos time and again for her own inspiration when it comes to many of her stories, and decided she would like to share the same inspiration with the literary and arts world.

And not to worry if you're not inspired this week, come back each Wednesday to catch a glimpse of what could "spark" your next amazing piece of work. And if you don't want to wait until next Wednesday, we'd like to invite you to visit our JLB Creatives Photo Gallery on Flickr where the photos are always free to download and use as book covers, business cards, wallpaper, etc. All we ask is that you give credit where credit is due - perhaps by something as simple as adding a credit link to the JLB Creatives/Janet Beasley Flickr site in your book or on your presentation. 

We hope you enjoy our new Wednesday feature, "Spark Your Creativity." And we want to let you know, if a photo inspires you to write a story that you would like to have considered for publication by JLB Creatives Publishing, be sure to visit our website at http://www.JLBCreatives.com where you'll find our company's history, be introduced to the publishing team, discover our Submission Guidelines, and may submit your work for consideration.

Enjoy!

JLBCP Has Been Making Their Presence Known Nationwide

Thursday September 25, 2014 JLB Creatives Publishing's senior editor Dar Bagby joined library manager Ann Marie Smith of the Pickford Community Library to give a cutting edge presentation at the UPRLC (Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation) annual meeting. 

L - JLB Creatives Publishing's senior editor and
Young Writers Workshop facilitator Dar Bagby.
R - Randy Riley: Michigan State Librarian.

Ann Marie opened with "Engaging Your Community's Writers and Readers: Libraries and ePublishing." Dar Bagby immediately followed filling in the details with her presentation "ePublishing and How It Influences the Community." This dynamic duo of risk takers knocked it out of the park for the nearly 60 attendees representing libraries from across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the executive director  of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Sciences, Randy Dykhuis.

Dar is a co-facilitator/founder along with JLBCP's CEO Janet Beasley for the Young Writers Workshop (YWW) that takes place at the Pickford Community Library, Pickford Michigan.

Ann Marie holds accolades such as taking a community library from a circulation of under 400 to nearly 1600 per month in only two short years, and being bold enough to approach not only Dar, but others of the community to bring in many beneficial special programs that take place at the library. 

You can expect to begin seeing Dar and Ann Marie at other appearances in the future throughout the entire state of Michigan. 

Pictured L to R: Les Cheneaux Community Library Manager
Jane French, Shannon White from the Library of Michigan,
Pickford Community Library Manager Ann Marie Smith.

Only 3 short days after this dynamic duo's appearance in Michigan's UP, JLB Creatives Publishing's CEO Janet Beasley and Senior Financial Director Jean E. Lane headed to St. Augustine to appear at the Florida Heritage Book Festival.  

Janet gave a presentation regarding the innovative ways JLB Creatives Publishing is making a difference in the literary world, as well as shared some of their authors' works with the captive audience. 

L - JLBCP's Senior Financial Director Jean E. Lane

R - JLBCP's CEO Janet Beasley

Florida Heritage Book Festival exhibit 2014

Back on the exhibit floor Janet and Jean E. teamed up to show off the collection of select JLBCP authors. In addition to selling books they both engaged in effective networking with other literary professionals, authors, and readers. JLBCP is definitely looking forward to making an appearance once again at this fabulous festival  in 2015.

We invite you to visit and "Like" our FB pages:

http://www.Facebook.com/JLBCreatives

http://www.Facebook.com/PickfordCommunityLibrary 

Visit another planet with Lill and Mewe and the Secrets of Mars

About Lill and Mewe and the Secrets of Mars
Lill and Mewe Series Book One
When Lill, a young Martian girl, receives a telescope for her birthday and locates planet Earth, she and her water cat, Mewe, "borrow" a new spacecraft called the Whisper 5 and travel to Earth, where they meet a girl named Lily. Back on Mars, Lill looks for her brother Merak, who, also on a mission, has lost contact when his warp drive safety failed and may have left the galaxy. Lill later learns Merak was rescued, but by whom? 

As Lill watches Mewe swim race at Frogscry River, where she competes with the other water cats, Lill discovers a glowing orb in the wall of a cave. The orb holds the thoughts of Martians who have died hundreds of years ago, along with ancient wisdom. What will she learn from the orb? Will she find Merak? What are the secrets of the history of Mars? Follow the exciting adventures of Lill and Mewe as they seek answers in a world of advanced computers, androids, and artificial intelligence.


What Readers' Favorite had to say about Lill and Mewe and the Secrets of Mars
Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite

"Lill and Mewe" was written by Jean E. Lane. In this tale we meet Lill and her cat Mewe. While using her new telescope, Lill saw planet Earth. She and Mewe travel to Earth in her father’s space ship. While there they make a friend of an Earthling, Lily. Meanwhile, back on planet Mars, Lill’s brother Merak was in trouble. While on a mission his ship lost warp drive and he had to be rescued. Lil and Mewe’s adventures continue with Mewe in a swim race and Lill finding something beautiful in the wall of a cave. The orbs are very important as they contain the thoughts of Martians from long, long ago. The orbs are filled with important information about advance technologies. 


I enjoyed the way the author mixed fact and fiction to create a book that will teach and entertain at the same time. The author has created a language for Martians which is a bit different from what we speak on Earth but it is very understandable. I think my favorite character in this book is Mewe, the cat. We wonder what fun it would be If all our pets could talk with us. This charming book will encourage children to like science; they will learn about planets, stars and moons. This book will work well for children in the 2nd grade through 6th grade. The illustrations are cute and add much to the plot.

Where can you buy Lill and Mewe and the Secrets of Mars? 
Amazon
Books-a-Million
Barnes & Noble
And other retailers. If Lill and Mewe and the Secrets of Mars aren't on the shelf just request it at the counter.

About the author Jean E. Lane

Jean E. Lane is originally from Youngstown, Ohio. She now lives in Orlando, FL with her husband Kenneth, their energetic dog Prancer, and two curious cats: Muffy and Abby.

She has worked most of her life in logistics, financial accounting, and purchasing. Her true interest lies in the almost believable aliens of the classic science fiction stories she enjoyed growing up.

Skygazing is a hobby which led her write her first children's novel, Lill and Mewe and the Secrets of Mars, the first of the Lill and Mewe series. 

She uses math, science, discovery, learning, humor, and adventure in her books. But don't be scared...the math and science are great for kids ages 8 -12. Adults appreciate the content being that her writing style is highly entertaining while delivering facts so their children so they can learn while having fun.