Jen Lowry - Monarch: Books That Matter Publishing Clean Reads for K12
918 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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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Decision to Start a New Author Blog
April 08, 2019 11:15 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBAfter seeing the missing link on my Jen Lowry author site on Goodreads I knew that I needed to solve that problem quick. Now, I’m brainstorming new ways to advance the blog. If you have any ideas, I would love to hear them! Email me at [email protected] 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: http...
A Little Celebration Never Hurt Nobody!
April 05, 2019 11:23 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBLet's have a spirit of celebration, joy, and thankfulness! I challenge you! Go check out what I am celebrating: My new Goodreads listing for Sweet Potato Jones: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44306910-sweet-potato-jones My new cover and author bio on my publisher's website - https://www.myswoonromance.com/ Go follow my author Facebook page to follow up to date news: https://www.facebook.com/jenlowrywrites/ Jen Lowry Writes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlowrywrites/ ...
Check Goodreads & the Author Bio
April 04, 2019 20:13 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIt’s real! --- 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 - Kindle Create & New Teacher Challenge Devotional
April 04, 2019 11:07 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBMy latest edition of the 30 Day Teacher Challenge was uploaded using Kindle Create - I challenge you to check it out! --- 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 - Chad Stewart - Author of Britfield & The Lost Crown
April 03, 2019 21:53 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBIt was truly a blessing to interview Chad Stewart, author of Britfield & The Lost Crown. We talk about his writing process, inspirations, tips for authors, interesting facts about the book, and more! Britfield & the Lost Crown is a fast-paced adventure novel that transports the reader from the smoldering crags of Yorkshire, through the heart of England, and finally to the magnificent shores of Dover. Creating an interactive world of mystery and adventure, culture and education, Britfield is ...
What I Learned from MG Sports Series Author, Fred Bowen
April 03, 2019 11:16 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWelcome • Brandless • Author Event Fred Bowen • Find Me on Amazon • Thank 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
In Honor of Momma - all my Ebooks are Free!
April 02, 2019 21:20 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBHappy Birthday, Momma! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Writing Exercise - “Author” Poem
April 02, 2019 13:09 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBThanks, Poetry Fox! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Lovely Author Event with Lester Laminack
April 02, 2019 11:14 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe word that comes to mind from my evening of desserts and coffee with Lester Laminack is LOVELY. --- 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 - YouTube for Authors
April 01, 2019 11:05 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBScreencastify, Playlists, and Research - Share the Everyday Mom Challenge channel with your author friends, and find my new videos on writing - Jen Lowry Writes! --- 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 Idea - Launch Team Expansion
March 31, 2019 22:35 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBThank God for new 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
Busy Weekend! What’s Up!
March 31, 2019 15:47 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBA lot of accomplishment and excitement this weekend! Please help me by honoring my mother for her birthday celebration on April 2nd by hitting Amazon and get all of my ebooks for free! --- 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 With Jen Lowry
March 29, 2019 13:02 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThanks so much for sending me questions for our first Q & A show! Email me at [email protected] for any additional questions and yours might be featured on the April Q & A! Share out the podcast with a writer friend - I challenge you today! Help us to continue to build our author tribe! The more we add, the more knowledge we can acquire, and the more we can grow together! Thanks for joining me on this author journey. Ya'll are a tremendous blessing in my life, and I just can't thank y...
Any Questions About Me or Writing for Tonight’s Special Q & A Show?
March 28, 2019 11:18 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBEmail me at [email protected] by 9 pm tonight. Find me on my social media sites, give me a follow, and send me a message! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Don’t Get Overwhelmed
March 28, 2019 11:16 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBPrayer, Gratitude, Planning --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
The Story of the Pineapple
March 27, 2019 20:48 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBTrue story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Business Cards for Author Contacts and Tables - Tips
March 27, 2019 11:12 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBYou need them! How to best utilize them at events! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Book Clubs and School Ideas
March 27, 2019 11:10 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBWelcome • Brandless • Book Clubs and School Ideas - Challenge! • Thank 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
A YA Launch Team Is Born!
March 26, 2019 20:31 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBHow wonderful the Lord is! He answers every need! --- 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 Tips For Your Author Tour
March 26, 2019 11:23 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBI challenge you today to step forward in what God has called you to do! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Courage To Hit Send - Never Give Up!
March 25, 2019 11:14 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIf you start the comparison game or feel like you are not good enough, stop that thought and turn to the Lord in prayer. Work hard each day to go after your dreams, and know the Lord is with you every single step or the way. You are not alone in this author journey. Share your concerns with someone around you. Get encouragement from others, too. It can help you move forward with the courage you need to take your next author step, whatever that may be. Email me At [email protected] if...
Why I Need a Book Publicist - Ideas, Tips, and What’s Next!
March 21, 2019 20:01 - 45 minutes - 42 MBThank the Lord for my book publicist! I am so grateful! --- 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 - Kimberly Joy Morgan - Woman of God, Health Coach, Author
March 20, 2019 02:43 - 1 hour - 57 MBIt was truly a blessing to interview a phenomenal woman of God who is on a mission to inspire others. Kimberly Joy Morgan is a health coach, author, mother, wife, and entrepreneur! Please check out her book, Share the Joy, and begin to learn ways to a healthier YOU! Let's start taking care of ourselves and live our life in harmony! Kimberly would love to hear from you - check out her website and social media links below! Website - http://doallthingswithjoy.com/ Amazon Link for Share th...
Challenge - Set Up An Author Panel
March 19, 2019 19:31 - 28 minutes - 26.4 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
Your Cover Letter for Tours and Events
March 19, 2019 11:18 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBTips about how to structure your cover letter, what to include, and how to send it out! Email me at [email protected] if you would like to add to the discussion! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Be Ready to Answer Your Top Five Books
March 19, 2019 01:48 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBAre you ready to list out your top five books for each target audience? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Hobbies (UFC) and the Balance
March 15, 2019 19:33 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWhat are your hobbies? We need to find enjoyment in our everyday and not neglect the things that make us happy! My happy place is being in pjs, appetizers all around, and watching UFC with my family on Saturday evenings! That is what I consider a hobby because it helps me to clear my mind and calm the world around me. That is the point of a hobby - to spend time doing what you love! UFC does that for me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/mes...
Character Profile Balance Challenge
March 15, 2019 13:29 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBI can't wait to try out this challenge! I have one week to create or improve a character profile based on my new learning. I am so thankful that one of my previous students has the willingness to teach us her strategies for successful character profiling! Now, I am sharing them with 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
Show, Don’t Tell - Writer Tips and Challenges
March 14, 2019 11:17 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBI see this so much in our author world! How can we show and not tell? Aren’t we telling it all? Part One and Part Two are separated by a day of business, so bear with me if I am repetitive. I wanted to tell you the story and the challenge first, then give you the tips you need to be successful at this and improve your craft! This is my goal, and I am striving to be more showy in my writing, and move away from the tell all mentality! What’s your goal? Email me at [email protected] if y...
Special Author Interview - Ann Harrison-Barnes - Christian Author
March 12, 2019 21:48 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBWhat a blessing it was to interview Ann Harrison-Barnes today on the show! She is a wonderful writer, support system, and encouragement to others. Ann tells her story, we discuss her books, challenges, and her next steps! Go follow Ann and check out her books on Amazon - Inner Vision, Stories Outside the Box, Journey of Faith, and Maggie's Gravy Train Adventure. Ann's Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Ann-Harrison/e/B01H68QH5U Website: https://annwritesinspiration.com Electr...
Special Guest Interview - Ricardo Fayet, Co-Founder of Reedsy
March 12, 2019 18:39 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBIt was a blessing to have Ricardo Fayet, Co-Founder of Reedsy, on the podcast today to share more about what Reedsy is all about! Ya'll have to check out this site! It is a wealth of research and knowledge we can depend on - right at our fingertips! Will you accept the challenge? Go over to reedsy.com and live there for awhile! There is a fabulous, trusted marketplace to find the perfect expert for you! You can take free courses, find experts on their vetted marketplace, use their free edi...
Chapter Color Intensity & Chapter Lengths
March 12, 2019 11:17 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBI love it when you guys email questions - I’m talking about chapter lengths, page numbers and word count. Then, right in the middle of the podcast, like many times before I get this epiphany I should have always done! As I talk and connect with the Holy Spirit, the Lord has a way of inspiring me with a new idea. Thank you, Jesus! I love the color intensity idea for beta readers and will be using it my next beta round! Welcome • Brandless • Challenge - Chapter Intensity Color Chart & Lengths •...
Challenge - ID It and Research It
March 11, 2019 11:28 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBI challenge you today to identify an area and go out to research it. Find a free online course, webinar, or watch free videos! With such a plethora of sources out there today we have no excuse to advance our knowledge. What are you learning? Share it with me at [email protected] 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
Fortune Cookie Writing Challenge
March 08, 2019 21:19 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBLet our actions speak louder than words! Accept the challenge 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
Who Has Inspired You Challenge!
March 08, 2019 13:19 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOur challenge is to let those know who Inspired is how much they meant to our literacy development! They have become a part of your author story! Let them know today! Write a blog, send a message, tweet it out - show gratitude! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
What the Genre
March 07, 2019 12:57 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBMarketing Tips! Let's talk genre and knowing your audience! --- 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 - DJ Shaw - Author, Speaker, Encourager!
March 06, 2019 22:40 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWhat a blessing it was to interview Mrs. Doris Shaw, DJ, and have her share her story. She published her first children's book, Do Angels Take Naps in Heaven? on March 5, 2019 - illustrated by Anna Gary. To connect with Mrs. DJ, please check out her blog - http://ihadaheartattack.blogspot.com/ and her Facebook group - Reclaiming Me and Care for the Caregiver https://www.facebook.com/groups/594418900613769/ Get your copy of Do Angels Take Naps in Heaven? today at Amazon - https://read.ama...
My Taxes Experience for Author Self-Employed
March 06, 2019 12:14 - 36 minutes - 34 MBI am not a lawyer or CPA. This is not advice based on any consultation or lawyer services. It’s what happened to me personally while I completed Turbo Tax (which I love) and my takeaways on organizational skills in Google Drive (which I love). Continue to research, connect with the Spirit, contact experts, and have the courage to step into your career calling. Welcome • Brandless • My Tax Prep Experience for Author Self-Employed Work • Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podca...
Editing Exercise - Write Out A Movie Scene
March 05, 2019 21:12 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWe acted out and recorded Chapter 5 today! What fun we had! What memories! Now it is time to do the same with our own work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Praying for Opportunities - God Answered
March 05, 2019 13:07 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBAs ya'll know, I've been in constant prayer for guidance and wisdom on marketing and book promotion. God answered my prayers. I am continuing to pray for doors of opportunity to be opened for all of us. 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
Writing Exercise to Evaluate & Edit Chapters
March 04, 2019 20:17 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBWhy didn’t I think of this before? What are you packing in your suitcase? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Add a Signature & Links to Your Email
March 04, 2019 19:03 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBWhy haven’t I done this before???? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Next Steps for your Author Media Kit
March 04, 2019 12:13 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBContacts and Courage are the focus of this episode, and mistakes I made along the way that you can avoid! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
To Pen Name or Not
March 02, 2019 13:15 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBI’m praying for the listener that reached out about choosing a pen name for their next book. I hope this podcast has helped! Continue to pray about it, and then own your writer identity. Welcome • To Pen Name or Not • Brandless • Thank 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
Bleed Ink Writing Exercise Challenge
March 01, 2019 20:22 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MBInspired by one of my ninth grade students as she was paying me a compliment --- 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 Media Kit Today
March 01, 2019 16:55 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThanks to Pooja for sending us this site - https://blog.reedsy.com/author-media-kit-template/ - great article on how to create our author media kits. I challenge you to build yours today. Ya'll know I'm using Canva to put my PDF pages together. If you have any additional tips, please email [email protected] to share out with all of us how we can create a professional media kit today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support ...
Datasprout Extension & Booksprout Review ARC Experience
March 01, 2019 13:56 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBI found this really cool extension on Chrome when I was reviewing Jo Ho's Twisted Saga book on Booksprout! It is called Datasprout, and it is free, easy to see data, and now I can evaluate trends better. My marketing plan is going to use this service, because I need a baseline reporting system to then track my efforts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Exercise for Imagery with Dr. Jekyll
March 01, 2019 12:37 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBTry this exercise with chapter one of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, then apply it to your own work! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monarchbooks/support
Focus and Goals for What’s Next
February 28, 2019 12:36 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBIf you are feeling a little overwhelmed, now is the time to step back, take a breath, and refocus! Anchor • Welcome • Part One • Part Two • Part Three • Thank 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
Did You Know About The Kindle Create Add-In?
February 27, 2019 18:52 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBI just learned about this 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