Jen Lowry - Monarch: Books That Matter Publishing Clean Reads for K12
918 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFollow to catch interviews with best-selling authors, tips, and writing challenges! Dr. Jennifer Ikner Lowry is the president of Monarch and publishes clean fiction for K12 readers. Join her on the daily journey of discovering what this writing life is about. Follow Monarch and learn all about her amazing authors: www.monarcheducationalservices.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
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Rude Live Comments on Setting Up Podcast Tech on a Budget
May 07, 2019 19:34 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBI hope this NEVER happens in the future to you, but if it does never give up! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Challenge - To ISBN Purchase or Not?
May 07, 2019 17:49 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBMy decision to purchase ISBNs and why! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Questions I Asked My Beta Readers for The Hartwell Chronicles
May 06, 2019 12:35 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBHope these are helpful! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
New Cover for The Hartwell Chronicles
May 03, 2019 19:21 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBOh my goodness! Oh my goodness! I’m beyond excited right now! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Editing Tips - 7 Tips from my Chapter One Ramblings
May 03, 2019 11:41 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBI share editing tips I'm learning as I go! Follow me and share the love: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenlowrywrites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenlowrywrites/ Website: www.jenlowrywrites.com Sweet Potato & Co Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JenLowryWrites Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQiNlUBqsnL3vnpFL97EqQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...
Wanted: Street Team and YA Beta Readers for The Hartwell Chronicles
May 02, 2019 12:26 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBEmail me at [email protected] or find me at my Facebook author page to join our secret street team - The ASPs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Editing Challenge - Kill Words Chapter One Talk Out
May 02, 2019 11:13 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBTalking out the fun I had putting on the drill sergeant hat for chapter one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Special Author Interview - Greg L. Turnquist - Speculative Fiction Author of Darklight
May 01, 2019 22:47 - 1 hour - 56 MBIt was such an honor to have Greg L. Turnquist, the author of a speculative fiction novel, Darklight! He also has four nonfiction books on Java, Spring Boot, and Python. Greg had so many tips to share about newsletters, Book Funnel, and more! Follow Greg L. Turnquist on Twitter - @gregturn (https://twitter.com/gregturn) Get TWO free fantasy e-books when you join Greg's newsletter - http://greglturnquist.com/fiction/ Buy Darklight today at Amazon - https://amzn.to/2HVFuPr Greg's website ...
Challenge - Sweet Potato is now 2020 - Always Have a Plan
April 30, 2019 11:46 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBWhen opportunities arise - TAKE THEM and watch God Work it all out in His time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Challenge - Research and Create an Author Newsletter
April 29, 2019 12:35 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBWow! My subscriber list is growing! That meant I had to figure out how to send out an email blast newsletter! I'm not 100% comfortable with it yet, but I encourage you to RESEARCH and start your first campaign. I used the GoDaddy platform with my website, but I would also recommend you check out MailChimp! Even though I'm not 100% sold, I feel comfortable with my newsletter blast (with HURRAY instead of hurry found as an error - LOL! But I could correct it really fast in the edit management) ...
Special Q & A with Best-Selling Author, Jen Lowry
April 29, 2019 00:10 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThanks for sending in questions for our Q & A Author Talk tonight! If you want to check out the YouTube video I made for this episode, go over to my channel. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Comment and let me know how you listen to the podcast! Hugs, Jen Lowry Follow me and share the love: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenlowrywrites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenlowrywrites/ Website: www.jenlowrywrites.com Sweet...
Challenge - Share A Quote
April 26, 2019 22:44 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBI challenge you! My quote by Stephen King that I shared out on all of my author pages - "You have to stay faithful to what you are working on." As soon as I discovered the quote, it reminded me of a conversation that I just had with a young author. When we mentor young adults, it's always good to have quotes by easily recognizable authors they know to encourage them. It also encouraged me. Read more on my Jen Lowry Writes author blog, "Author Talk: 7 Tips for Sharing a Quote on Social Medi...
Special Interview with #1 Best-Selling Author, Sheri FInk
April 25, 2019 23:15 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIt was such an honor to have Sheri Fink on the show today. I pray that you will be as blessed and encouraged as I was listening to her author journey, tips, and words of inspiration for all of us. I challenge you to check out Sheri Fink online and follow her. She is an excellent model for us all! Website: https://www.sherifink.com/ Instagram: @Sheri_Fink @WhimsicalWorldBooks Twitter: @Sheri_Fink (must include underscore) Facebook: @SheriFinkFan @WhimsicalWorldB...
Challenge - Create an Author YouTube Channel
April 25, 2019 11:32 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWill you accept the challenge? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Special Guest Interview - 9-year-old London Loree of London's Read-a-thon
April 25, 2019 03:06 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWhat a delightful young lady with a heart for service and a love of books! I am so honored to have London Loree on the Jen Lowry Writes Podcast where she tells what inspired her to start London's Read-a-thon at the age of 9 years old! Never underestimate the power of youth with a book in their hand! To follow London's Read-a-thon journey and donate to help provide books to children who are homeless or not able to access books, click the links below: Website: https://www.londonsreadathon....
Challenge - Create a Facebook Event Today!
April 24, 2019 19:16 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBWill you accept the challenge? Go check out my Jen Lowry, Author Facebook Event page to use as a model when creating an event. Follow me and share the love: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenlowrywrites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenlowrywrites/ Website: www.jenlowrywrites.com Sweet Potato & Co Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JenLowryWrites Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes YouTube: https://www.yo...
Speak Your Wants and Needs Out Loud!
April 24, 2019 17:34 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBClaim it. Aloud. You never know who is listening. I challenge you today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Challenge - Say Author First
April 24, 2019 10:57 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBI challenge you --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Challenge - Do an Author Facebook Live
April 23, 2019 20:36 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBI challenge you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Learn Editing Techniques to Improve Your Writing
April 23, 2019 11:08 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBI challenge you to research editing techniques to cut and shape up your work prior to the query or publishing process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Q & A: When to start social media and tips for Twitter growth
April 22, 2019 19:19 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBI was asked when should you start building your social media platforms? The answer is NOW! I also talk about ways to grow your Twitter platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Poets - Does This Happen To You? Do People Around You Think It’s A Mirror?
April 22, 2019 13:23 - 18 minutes - 17 MBAnytime I post to my personal pages, my friends and family automatically think that something is wrong it I write a poem that might take on a negative or gloomy tone/topic. Does this happen to you? Follow me and share the love: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenlowrywrites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenlowrywrites/ Website: www.jenlowrywrites.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes YouTube: https://www.youtu...
Planning a Tea Party!
April 22, 2019 12:03 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBGratitude! Follow me and share the love: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenlowrywrites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenlowrywrites/ Website: www.jenlowrywrites.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQiNlUBqsnL3vnpFL97EqQ Sweet Potato Jones – Release date September 10, 2019 – Check out my girl on Goodreads! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...
Special Guest Interview - Lydia Collins - Author, Educator, Creator of Write Around the Block Facebook Group
April 20, 2019 02:16 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBWhat a phenomenal inspirational leader we have at Write Around the Block, a Facebook group for writers! Her name is Lydia Collins, and I was fortunate to catch her for an interview before her sweet little girl makes it on the scene! Join us as we talk about the importance of having a strong writing community for encouragement, critiques, and author support. She also gives us some great insider educator tips about readers today! Click here to check out the group! If you are a writer and woul...
Reaching Out to be on Podcast Shows
April 19, 2019 20:59 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBIf you are a writer and want to share your story, reach out to podcasters and ask to be featured on their show. Here are some things to think about before you do! Follow me and share the love: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenlowrywrites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenlowrywrites/ Website: www.jenlowrywrites.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQiNlUBqsnL3vnpFL9...
Special Guest Interview - Tina Dunham of sHe Speaks
April 19, 2019 15:20 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MBMy dear friend, Tina and I, talk about Christian friendships, speaking dreams out loud, and supporting one another! I am so thankful for my colleagues! If you want to watch the full video version of this podcast find the link below to my YouTube channel! Here is where you can find TIna Dunham: Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tina-dunham Blog: https://hespeaks.life/author/dunhamjuatina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speak_n_life/ Follow Jen Lowry Writes: Follow me and share the love: In...
Book Review - The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
April 19, 2019 13:11 - 24 minutes - 23 MBMy review of Randy Pausch's book, The Last Lecture! If you haven't read this book yet, take this as your personal invitation. If you want to read my review, go check out my new author blog - Jen Lowry Writes on Wordpress for the written review - https://jenlowrywrites.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/the-last-lecture-by-randy-pausch-book-review/ Follow me and share the love: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenlowrywrites Facebook: http...
How to Overcome Writer's Block
April 18, 2019 11:57 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBHow can you overcome writer's block? I give you seven steps that could work for you! Stop thinking you are alone with a blank page (see that Google blank page on my video - there for a purpose)! The stall can happen to us all. But we can't just sit in it, wallowing and worrying. Write anything. Write something. You can work on all of it later. Just start writing. I challenge you! Follow me and share the love: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.c...
What I Struggle With As An Author
April 17, 2019 13:08 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBAuthor talk today about what are some of my top challenges or struggles I face as an author and ways I overcome them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Special Author Interview - Pooja Chilukuri - Unveiling Jesus Through His Passion
April 16, 2019 22:21 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThanks for joining me on the Jen Lowry Writes Podcast! We had technical difficulties today so ended up zooming right along! I am so blessed to call the author, Pooja Chilukuri, my friend! We discuss self-publishing and Pooja gives ya'll a bunch of tips! We also talk about author challenges, growth, promotion, and more. Links to Pooja Chilukuri's latest book, Unveiling Jesus Through His Passion: https://books2read.com/unveilingjesus Follow Pooja on Twitter and help build her author commun...
Plan Your Virtual Launch Party Early
April 16, 2019 19:07 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB1. Time to promote 2. Time to coordinate 3. Time to add party authors as co-hosts 4. Time to script your party --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Tips on Organizing a Successful Book Blog Tour
April 16, 2019 16:08 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBGo ahead and mark on your publicity plan that you need to organize a book blog tour! Today I talk about Tips I’ve learned and what my plans are for Sweet Potato Jones. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Two Podcasters Figuring Out Zoom & Talking About Our Author Experiences
April 15, 2019 15:41 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn this special episode, Ann and I are figuring out Zoom. That’s right. She challenged me to take my podcast to the next level - recorded videos on YouTube! You can find the unedited version of our discussion on YouTube because I boldly put it up on my channel - as is - for you guys to see two authors figuring it out together! https://youtu.be/snH7_grC7g4 Congratulate Ann on starting her new podcast this week! Ann's link to her podcast - https://t.co/uG4xcotMgm Ann's link to her Amazon ...
Thank You From My 💜 For The Message To My Son
April 15, 2019 00:55 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBWhen my 16 year old son asked me to tell a UFC fighter that he had been praying for him - the famous fighter messaged my son back. I want to thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for giving my son that memory. The first time he asked me to ever message someone and tell them we were praying, the Lord connected us and somehow in your famous world, you took the time to notice and respond to my sweetheart. Thank you. When I become famous ... let me have the same heart for youth and for he...
Question - When Do You Find Time To Write
April 14, 2019 13:34 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBI was asked the questions, “What are your daily author goals? Can you share them because I don’t know when you get the chance to write?” I share what my typical day looks like during the week, compare it to what yesterday looked like when I have my time, and plans for the future. Welcome • Question - When Do You Have Time To Write? • Anchor • Find Me on Amazon • Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https...
Challenge - Sign Up For A Webinar
April 13, 2019 16:28 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBI’m on Author Learning Central checking out all of their webinars! I’ve already signed up for two! My first one is on April 17th by bestselling author Sheri Fink called Advanced Author Secrets and Strategies for Success - so RSVP today! It’s free! I'm considering joining this site: https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/ Welcome • Challenge - Sign Up for a Webinar • Anchor • Find Me on Amazon • Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks...
Student Volunteer Internship Opportunities for Author Services 2019
April 13, 2019 14:10 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBAre you looking for a student internship opportunity with a Christian-based business? Do you like to read? Are you a writer? Do you love digital media? Do you have leadership strengths and organizational skills? Would you like an internship that is all digital and tailored around your schedule? Monarch Educational Services, L.L.C. Author Division is accepting applications for Summer/Fall 2019 with the focus on the YA Release of Sweet Potato Jones. If you would like to apply for this opport...
Writing Exercise - Capturing Sounds Poem
April 12, 2019 18:23 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBRecord sounds inside or out! Write a poem inspired by what you capture! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Challenge - Create an Author Publicity Plan & Tips how to do it
April 12, 2019 12:48 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBI talk about what you should consider in advance to your launch date or your anniversary date! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Calling All Authors - Contribute to Sweet Potato & Co and Give to the Raleigh Rescue Mission
April 12, 2019 11:18 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBOver 3,900 Wake County Public School children are homeless. What can we do to help? We can donate a Cookbook Bible Devotional to the Raleigh Rescue Mission where 100% of the proceeds go to their homeless shelter. Please send your poetry, devotional, verses, prompts, and recipes to me at [email protected] for consideration for this Bible Devotional Cookbook! Blessings, Jen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: ...
Poetry Challenge - Waves Crash Like ———
April 11, 2019 16:18 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBWill you accept the challenge? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Unveiling Jesus - Pooja Chilukuri’s New Book is Out & I’m Reading it
April 11, 2019 11:10 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBCheck out the kinks on how to get your copy or Pooja’s new book, Unveiling Jesus, and accept the challenge today! A note from Pooja Dear Friends, I am so excited to announce that my newest book, Unveiling Jesus Through His Passion, is now available in both paperback and digital format. If you are looking for a devotional/meditation or reflection book for Passion Week (the last week of lent!) be sure to grab your copy before SALE ends on Sunday, 4/14/2019. It is on SALE on A...
Challenge - Blackout Poetry
April 11, 2019 11:08 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBYou can modify this challenge for what works for you. The idea is to take away the words to reveal a secret poem waiting to be shared. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Special Guest Interview - Kay Turner of Kay Turner Today
April 10, 2019 21:58 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWe are blessed to have Kay Turner of Kay Turner Today with us on the podcast today for a special author interview. This is an interview that is inspiring, encouraging, filled with tips, but so much more than that - just a hug through the podcast is all I can say. Follow Kay Turner to see what God has in store for her next: Website/Blog - https://www.kayturnertoday.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kayturnertoday/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kayturnertoday/ Bible Verse...
Microfiction Challenge Turned to Poetry
April 10, 2019 11:29 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIf you want to accept this fun microfiction challenge go to https://fiftywordstories.com/submissions/?fbclid=IwAR3cLtwe2IH8aFMxBXOQQfABZi2JineKPUpXAd_E995USh1Ggf2NYWJf1KA Check out the full poem on my new author blog - https://jenlowrywrites.wordpress.com/ Follow me and share the love: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenlowrywrites Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenlowrywrites/ Website: www.jenlowrywrites.com YouTube: ...
The Hobbit Review by me and Sam, my 11-year-old!
April 09, 2019 20:31 - 1 hour - 62 MBWe talk Bilbo, Harry Potter, games, and fantasy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Sorry I Don’t Have a New York Times Review Yet ... Yet
April 09, 2019 11:06 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBPrayers for opened doors. Amen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Author Events and What I Observed
April 09, 2019 02:28 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBMy biggest takeaways were story, research, and quotes! I am working on my Mother’s Day brunch presentation and will definitely take some of this learning with me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Hold an Author Contest to Celebrate National Poetry Month Using Mentor Texts
April 08, 2019 19:14 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMentor Text Ideas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Recording of a New Writer - This is why I do this work
April 08, 2019 14:50 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBIt all started as a mentor text poetry assignment. Now, we welcome a new writer into our community. I am beyond thrilled to read her poem to you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support