Jen Lowry - Monarch: Books That Matter Publishing Clean Reads for K12

So blessed to share that my YA Christian romance, Twenty Weeks to Life, is now up on Kindle unlimited. The paperback is coming out soon. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for me from the accident. There is no way I can express my joy and gratitude at this moment.

Thanks for supporting our clean reads mission! Kiri Jorgensen is the founder of Chicken Scratch Books - middle grade clean reads - www.chickenscratchbooks.com Check out our K12 Monarch collection at www.monacheducationalservices.com

Due to a severe accident (can't get into details) and family issues with my son (Sam's addictions), last year was a season of pause. It was one of the hardest years of my life, and I'm still facing daily battles. Even though Monarch was still moving through publishing, I felt like I was at a standstill and couldn't move forward. Now we are in a new year and I've still not healed. I'm making emotional progress with therapy, but physical pain is still with me daily. I can't stop what I love. Podcasting is what I love. So, thank you for understanding if I mix my words up or if I look off screen. I promise I'm not being rude. It has stopped me from trying, but I am reclaiming my joy. Podcasting is part of that joy. Thanks for supporting our Monarch authors! We believe in clean reads that matter for K12 audiences! www.monarcheducationalservices.comYou can watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/dnxWj6Xn5mQ

www.monarcheducationalservies.com Thanks to our Monarchs for joining us today for our Halloween Costume Party. Meet Stacey Bartlett, Sandy Green, Rachael Clarke, Caitlin Alexander, and Penny Schneider. 1. Reading of She's Still Here: Kate Sablowsky Paranormal Investigator Series by Cailtin Alexander https://a.co/d/bgAY8Ua 2. Haiku Poetry 3. Would You Rather? 4. Illustrating pumpkins with children's book author and illustrator, Penny Schnieder! Follow the Monarchs online and stay tuned for our next events. We will hold a livestreaming or private Zoom event each month. Next month we will be writing with the Monarchs for NaNoWriMo!

Riley Cross is a language arts educator with a penchant for all things dystopian. She teaches creative writing courses by day and turns into a coffee-fueled writer by night. Get your copy of DISCONNECTED where books are sold! Go to www.monarcheducationalservices.com for the Reader's Guide (40 pages of book love to support any reader as they dive into DISCONNECTED). Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3QofDlL

Commonlit.org is a free site for educators! Sign up today! We believe in text sets and want you to have access to recommendations we thought would pair perfectly with THE IMPOSSIBLE GIRL by Ashley White. Research shows that students will increase their comprehension when they have access to a variety of texts. We trust the research, and we know it works! Trust us! So, how do you build a text set? You find fiction, nonfiction, poetry, video, images, etc. that build on a central concept, help students compare/contrast, have similar themes, etc. CommonLit is the source that can help you build a text set for Monarch books. We've checked each title and think it's a great match. 1. "The Worst Birthday" from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Fiction) 2. Witchcraft in Salem (Nonfiction) 3. The Impossibles (Poetry) 4. Target Lesson: Women Who Speak Up (Nonfiction) 5. Karen Aiach on Doing the Impossible (video link) Buy TIG wherever books are sold! You'll love it! YouTube Video: How to Read The Monarch Way - https://youtu.be/wd9LhqZwUqU Affiliate Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/442Qe4a

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID by Cacey Osborne is out now! (Psychological Thriller, Amateur Sleuth, published by Crooked Lane Books) https://www.cayceosborne.com/ Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/1RWFIRO Cacey Osborne's bio: I've been a writing tutor, a news monitor, a graphic designer, a feature writer for a women's magazine, and an associate editor for a literary magazine. I currently work in science communication and public engagement at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In early 2015, I began consistently writing fiction. When not writing or working, I spend my time being a mom, cooking, traveling, stalking the shelves at my local library, subscribing to way too many streaming services, and attempting arts and crafts of all kinds. I live in Madison, Wisconsin, with my husband Mike, two crazy boys, three parakeets, and one goofy Australian Shepherd named Confetti.

Lindsey is an award-winning author from Southwest Missouri, where she lives with her husband and daughter in a beautiful area known as the Ozarks. She is the author of two picture books and several short stories. Although Lindsey enjoys writing for all ages, she believes children's books contain a special kind of magic. https://linktr.ee/lindseyhobsonauthor www.monarcheduationalservices.com

Lori Keating lives in sunny Southwest Florida with her wonderful husband and daughter. Ever since she was in the fourth grade and entered a young author's contest and won, she knew she wanted to be an author someday. When she's not writing, her favorite activities are spending time with her family, reading, traveling, and enjoying time on the beach. https://twitter.com/LoriMKeating

After reading millions of books to four-year-olds, Mrs. Diane Blue Brooks Britt finally put her own words on paper. She's a retired Pre-K teacher. One of thirteen children, Diane was raised on a farm in Robeson County. She loved telling bedtime stories to her grandchildren, Annabelle and Henry. Now, she's happy you'll met Simon the Snake and his friends on March 7th, 2024.

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We are hosting our first-ever query pitch event with Monarch on Tuesday, July 18th at 10:00 am EST. This is a private closed event on Zoom. You must have free tickets to reserve your seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/query-pitch-event-monarch-dr-jen-lowry-tickets-678010406377?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop&fbclid=IwAR1aQyZpZ7HA_M9b_2-ef1UhHLHFmXuAeA_r4-agnkgvyinYC3H_JnuxiiA_aem_ATZ9Z4_0c2TRpthOT2-oe3K5ZMjAbF5mws5ohhuC1h2aqGLESznJKgsnzbnYEQmr5jo&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

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Thanks for celebrating with us! DISCONNECTED, our YA #sciencefiction #dystopian is out now! https://a.co/d/4FAIYPz

Those Beneath by Almedia Ryan Deep within the woods, a hollowed oak tree opens into another world-the realm of the Sidhe. In an eerie subterranean labyrinth lies the kingdom of a banished clan, their tunnels filled with unimaginable threats. To survive, the clan shares their kingdom with all manner of devious creatures, and together they use their supernatural abilities to manipulate the elements and enslave weak human minds.For nearly nineteen seasons, half-human Veil has been an outcast in the only home she has ever known. When her betrothal to a warring clan of bloodthirsty Sidhe is announced, Veil learns that her fate is intertwined with the strings of a cursed harp, and she is forced to flee into the human world. Under the begrudging protection of Kellan McGrath, a farmer's son, and his kind-hearted kin, Veil learns that she is much more powerful than her family allowed her to believe. As Veil and Kellan's feelings for one another grow, Veil wants nothing more than to know if their connection is real or just Sidhe magic. But nothing can stay hidden forever, and soon Veil must face a difficult choice: to save the souls of those she loves she must sacrifice herself to THOSE BENEATH.

Sign up to attend this closed Meet the Publisher Event on Sunday, April 30th at 2 pm EST. You can sign up at eventbrite.com page! Search events for Monarch Educational Services and follow me for updates for all future programs too. Make sure you sign up so I can send you an email with the Zoom link!

It was an honor to meet communication expert and the founder of MasterTalk, Brenden Kumarasamy! This is a video I will be watching over and over for the golden nuggets he dropped! Check him out: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA Website: https://www.mastertalk.ca/

Thanks for joining me on Jen Lowry Writes. Tonight, I'm honored to introduce you to Norman Jay Leaderman-Moore, the author of Samuel of the Nations. Love this interview! 

What a blessing it was to spend the evening with M.T. Anderson. His latest, Elf Dog & Owl Boy, will release on April 11th! Join us for this author conversation where he shares inspirations, a love for his dog, and tips for authors young and old!   https://mt-anderson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_mtanderson/

What a blessing it was to spend the evening with M.T. Anderson. His latest, Elf Dog & Owl Boy, will release on April 11th! Join us for this author conversation where he shares inspirations, a love for his dog, and tips for authors young and old!    https://mt-anderson.com/  https://www.instagram.com/_mtanderson/

I love this product so much and as soon as I get back to writing - this is a MUST TOOL FOR ME!  https://plottr.com/

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Please share the YouTube or Facebook event link with your readers and hang out with us! #fantasy #booklaunch #bookbirthday #debutauthor  We will go live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monarcheducationalservices and Youtube: https://youtu.be/eFjUB5F7fo4

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Thanks for joining me to hear all about my publishing company and our latest updates for Monarch Educational Services. This was a livestreamed event so you can check it out on Monarch: Books That Matter Youtube or our business Facebook page. Check out our authors at monarcheducationalservices.com to follow and subscribe! 

Moving. Up and down. All around. Use your words for you, and know it isn’t for you alone. Words bring connection. Words comfort. Words matter.

Give yourself grace to learn. Change your mindset.

Thanks for listening to Sam and I share time together discussing writing! What do you do with an idea? Our episode is also on my Jen Lowry Writes YouTube channel! You can check us out! 

Sam is ready to talk about books and writing. I can’t wait for you to watch the last episode on YouTube - Monarch: Books That Matter to meet Sam.

Thanks for listening! If you would like to see the YouTube video click here:  Please check out our live event tonight! Sam and I hosted a Monarch open house! Look how much my baby has grown!!!!!! And to hear him talk about our Monarch company, books, author world, and his own writing just makes this momma's heart so proud. Love y'all! Thanks for always supporting us. Continue to pray for us and the business! We appreciate you all! https://youtu.be/aS9h6GysVkk 

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#gregorymaguire #booksthatmatter   It was such an honor to meet Gregory Maguire and share the love I have for his upcoming children's book - a masterpiece of literature and a work of art - Cress Watercress, illustrated by David Litchfield (Releasing March 29, 2022). Please get your copy of this beautiful book today. Share with your teacher friends, schools, and families! This is a book for everyone. You will become part of the story, and it is truly a book that matters.    https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706375/cress-watercress-by-gregory-maguire-illustrated-by-david-litchfield/   More About Cress Watercress -   A lavishly illustrated woodland tale with a classic sensibility and modern flair—from the fertile imagination behind Wicked  Gregory Maguire turns his trademark wit and wisdom to an animal adventure about growing up, moving on, and finding community. When Papa doesn’t return from a nocturnal honey-gathering expedition, Cress holds out hope, but her mother assumes the worst. It’s a dangerous world for rabbits, after all. Mama moves what’s left of the Watercress family to the basement unit of the Broken Arms, a run-down apartment oak with a suspect owl landlord, a nosy mouse super, a rowdy family of squirrels, and a pair of songbirds who broadcast everyone’s business. Can a dead tree full of annoying neighbors, and no Papa, ever be home? In the timeless spirit of E. B. White and The Wind and the Willows—yet thoroughly of its time—this read-aloud and read-alone gem for animal lovers of all ages features an unforgettable cast that leaps off the page in glowing illustrations by David Litchfield. This tender meditation on coming-of-age invites us to flourish wherever we find ourselves.

#gregorymaguire #booksthatmatter   It was such an honor to meet Gregory Maguire and share the love I have for his upcoming children's book - a masterpiece of literature and a work of art - Cress Watercress, illustrated by David Litchfield (Releasing March 29, 2022). Please get your copy of this beautiful book today. Share with your teacher friends, schools, and families! This is a book for everyone. You will become part of the story, and it is truly a book that matters.    If you would like to watch the YouTube interview, check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7HEAJnIfNs&t=20s  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706375/cress-watercress-by-gregory-maguire-illustrated-by-david-litchfield/  More About Cress Watercress  A lavishly illustrated woodland tale with a classic sensibility and modern flair—from the fertile imagination behind Wicked  Gregory Maguire turns his trademark wit and wisdom to an animal adventure about growing up, moving on, and finding community. When Papa doesn’t return from a nocturnal honey-gathering expedition, Cress holds out hope, but her mother assumes the worst. It’s a dangerous world for rabbits, after all. Mama moves what’s left of the Watercress family to the basement unit of the Broken Arms, a run-down apartment oak with a suspect owl landlord, a nosy mouse super, a rowdy family of squirrels, and a pair of songbirds who broadcast everyone’s business. Can a dead tree full of annoying neighbors, and no Papa, ever be home? In the timeless spirit of E. B. White and The Wind and the Willows—yet thoroughly of its time—this read-aloud and read-alone gem for animal lovers of all ages features an unforgettable cast that leaps off the page in glowing illustrations by David Litchfield. This tender meditation on coming-of-age invites us to flourish wherever we find ourselves.

With all the new things going on in my life, when do I have time to write? Find out how I’m leaning into flexibility and productivity in new ways.

Young adult literary fiction author Philip Barker believes it is important to do something every day that scares you, even if it’s only a  little bit; it means you are pushing yourself to experience new things.  Through his writing, he aspires to provide his young readers a  different perspective, to put emotions into words so that they can hopefully feel a way that they normally wouldn’t, or even wouldn’t want to.  Philip realized in high school that he wanted to be a writer when he discovered that books have the capacity to make him think outside of the established way that was taught to him growing up in the suburbs of  Sydney, Australia. He likes to ground his stories in reality and relate them to personal experiences. It is his opinion that life itself is  amazing and story-worthy, and there are so many interesting people in the world, all things that he can harvest great writing from.  Philip believes a great story is one that has relatable and interesting characters. Everyone lives interesting lives, and getting to know people is the fun part, even with fictional characters. Having them leave their comfort zones becomes fascinating and often hilarious. To Philip,  everyone has a story to tell, and he hopes his young readers learn from his own story that life is complicated and things occur that can often  be out of their control. But how they overcome obstacles is what’s important and committing oneself to something with a goal and purpose,  like rock climbing, can help ground you.  When he isn’t writing thought-provoking fiction stories for young adults, Philip enjoys rock climbing, gardening, and watching B Grade movies. His wife, siblings, mother, and in-laws provided positive support and courage for his book and in his life. He lives in the Blue  Mountains near Sydney, NSW, Australia with his wife, two dachshunds,  Alfie and George, and a rabbit named Abby. Climb is his debut novel.  Where to Buy CLIMB: https://www.abbeydalecollective.com/where-to-buy  Phil's awesome website: https://www.abbeydalecollective.com/    Follow Philip: https://www.instagram.com/pbarke02/ 

#supsense #thriller #authorpodcast #writing If you prefer video podcasts, please check out the Jen Lowry Writes YouTube channel link here to watch the episode: https://youtu.be/L4krtmpdln4 Colin Kersey's writing combines hair-raising stories and vivid prose with colorful characters. His first novel, Soul Catcher, was published by St. Martin’s Press. A former Washingtonian and self- described rainophobe, Colin now lives on a sunny island in Southern California where he is employed as Global PR Manager for a Japanese company. He is a graduate of the University of Washington, Western Washington University, and the novel writing program at Stanford University. He is currently working on a third novel. His work has been mentioned or featured in select news media outlets, including Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews.   Check out Colin's website here: https://www.colinkersey.com/   Swimming with the Angels Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Swimming-Angel...  SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER: https://forms.gle/1m6tSmfeCcDWhpWa7

Hallie Christensen grew up in a small town in Alabama surrounded by professional storytellers - her family. She received her BA in English with a minor in Italian while attending The University of Alabama and her MA in Teaching English from Faulkner University.  Her life’s background helped to influence her writing and creativity.  While growing up she attended Young Authors conferences, played in a  marching band, tried her luck as a magician, became a Junior Ranger for quite a few National Parks, and for a brief moment was a disc jockey with an eclectic taste of music spanning from The Monkees to N’SYNC.  When she isn’t writing, editing, teaching English courses, or marking-up essays, she enjoys hiking, attending rock concerts from musicians her parents’ age, staying at B&B’s, playing in a family band, and of course, reading with preferences in fantasy, contemporary, and the classics.  Hallie currently resides in northern Alabama with her husband and a  couple of cats.  Follow Hallie on social media to check out the latest: https://linktr.ee/halliechristensen

Ran D. Anbar, MD, FAAP, is board certified in both pediatric pulmonology and general pediatrics, offering hypnosis and counseling services at Center Point Medicine in La Jolla, California, and Syracuse, New York. Dr. Anbar is also a past president, fellow and approved consultant of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.  Dr. Anbar is a leader in clinical hypnosis, and his 25 years of experience have allowed him to successfully treat over 7,000 children. He also served as a professor of pediatrics and medicine and the director of pediatric pulmonology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, for 21 years. Dr. Anbar also worked as a guest editor and advisory editor for the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. His experience has offered him the opportunity to direct and co-direct more than 20 clinical workshops on the subject of pediatric hypnosis. Additionally, he has trained more than a thousand healthcare providers and lectured all over the world.  In addition to his teaching and lecturing experiences, Dr. Anbar has been the principal investigator in 10 published case studies of pediatric hypnosis and involved in research trials of children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary disorders. He is a published author of more than 50 articles, abstracts, and book chapters on pediatric functional disorders and pediatric hypnosis.  Graduating from the University of California-San Diego with undergraduate degrees in biology and psychology, Dr. Anbar earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency and pediatric pulmonary fellowship training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. Dr. Anbar received training in hypnosis from the Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.  Dr. Anbar's website: https://www.centerpointmedicine.com/More about the book: https://centerpointhypnosis.com/the-book

“Brown writes it all with an invigorating pace and an enjoyably understated humor that breaks through everywhere … A wise, winning story of a modern-day miracle worker.” – Kirkus Reviews   Actress/Playwright/Producer-Turned-Librarian Explores What Happens When One Ordinary, Older, Small-Town Woman Discovers She Has An Extraordinary Power – She Can Heal The Sick.    Debut Novel Examines If She Is A Miracle Worker, Demon, or Fraud – Or Whether Society Can Accept One’s Ability To Change Their Life – And The Lives Of Others.  Irmgarde Brown knows a good book when she sees one. For 28 years she had stacked shelves as a librarian. She also recognizes a good theatrical story, having written, produced, and acted in a one-woman play that toured for two years. Now she has broken into book publishing with a character-driven, plot-twisting novel that examines how society reacts to people who make major life changes and discover their true talents later in life. It also explores whether we really believe in miracles or if social media, the government, community, and the news media would distort whatever the truth really is.  Check out Irmgarde's website, follow her on social media, and sign up for her newsletter:  https://irmgardebrown.com/ To order Sister Jane:  https://bookshop.org/books/sister-jan... https://www.amazon.com/Sister-Jane-Ir... SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER: https://forms.gle/1m6tSmfeCcDWhpWa7   Check out all of Jen’s novels on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jen+lowry&... Join my Writing Warriors for Jesus Patreon Group:  https://www.patreon.com/JenLowry

“Brown writes it all with an invigorating pace and an enjoyably understated humor that breaks through everywhere … A wise, winning story of a modern-day miracle worker.” – Kirkus Reviews   Actress/Playwright/Producer-Turned-Librarian Explores What Happens When One Ordinary, Older, Small-Town Woman Discovers She Has An Extraordinary Power – She Can Heal The Sick.    Debut Novel Examines If She Is A Miracle Worker, Demon, or Fraud – Or Whether Society Can Accept One’s Ability To Change Their Life – And The Lives Of Others.  Irmgarde Brown knows a good book when she sees one. For 28 years she had stacked shelves as a librarian. She also recognizes a good theatrical story, having written, produced, and acted in a one-woman play that toured for two years. Now she has broken into book publishing with a character-driven, plot-twisting novel that examines how society reacts to people who make major life changes and discover their true talents later in life. It also explores whether we really believe in miracles or if social media, the government, community, and the news media would distort whatever the truth really is.  Check out Irmgarde's website, follow her on social media, and sign up for her newsletter:  https://irmgardebrown.com/ To order Sister Jane:  https://bookshop.org/books/sister-jan... https://www.amazon.com/Sister-Jane-Ir... SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER: https://forms.gle/1m6tSmfeCcDWhpWa7   Check out all of Jen’s novels on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jen+lowry&... Join my Writing Warriors for Jesus Patreon Group:  https://www.patreon.com/JenLowry

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