About the Author

My name is Jolene and I am a published author, website design, digital marketer and a handcrafted bead and wire jewelry maker. I enjoy reading, writing blog articles, traveling, helping other authors to self-publish, as well as getting lost in creating bead and wire jewelry and accessories. I now have my own online bookstore which I hope to expand to a real “Sticks N’ Bricks” place sometime in the future. I freelance through my own business website for small businesses and other writers as well as offer my services as a Freelancer on Southern Dragon Publishing. – Check out my Press Kit Page for More

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Upcoming Events and Festivals

Venice Book Fair and Writers Festival
March 22-23 in Venice, Florida!
https://venicebookfair.com/
This is a unique event, featuring writing and publishing workshops, and a special day when local and national authors sell and sign books at a festival market in a beautiful downtown park.

Author Fest
Saturday, April 20, 2024 • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
https://www.pascolibraries.org/events/theatre-events/
Step into a world of literary wonder at our first Author Fest at Starkey Ranch Library! Over 40 local authors of all genres will be present. Enjoy a keynote speaker presentation, lively author panels, engaging workshops and fun activities. Gently used books will be available for purchase as part of our Friends of the Library book sale! This event is for all ages.

word of [south] – A festival of Literature & Music
April 26-28, 2024
Tallahassee, Florida in Cascades Park
https://wordofsouthfestival.com/2024-vendors/
Writers and Musicians—while we’re always happy to receive your submissions for participation, please note that Word of South is primarily a by-invitation-only festival and we receive many inquires. If you would like to send along information about yourself, please email us submissions@wordofsouthfestival.com.

You tell me which author events and festivals you will be attending over the next few months. I am grounded right now.
CLICK HERE to let me know so I can share the news on my newsletter and social media pages.

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Latest Projects

Published my first novella under my pen name L.J. Green – A Widow’s Dilemma in Cuba part of the Misadventures of Janie and Diane Series – CLICK HERE to learn more

Download the FREEBIEChecklist for the Self Publishing Authors

Jolene's Book and Writers TalkJolene’s Books and Writers Talk Podcast – we have started posting my podcast episodes on the Southern Dragon Publishing YouTube Channel and the audio is posted on our Apple Podcast page. We are always looking for participating authors and other professionals who help get those books published. CLICK HERE to be taken to the information page and view some of the shows we have already published as well as signing up to join in on the fun.

Our second season closed in October. The Third Season will begin again in April 2024. Could use some more Guests including authors, editors, graphic artists, voice actors/actresses and others who support indie published authors!

Publishing Short Stories with First Coast Romance Writers Organiztion
I have volunteered another short story for one of FCRWs anthologies for 2024. The 2024 season will be bringing a new format and theme for the anthologies. They are a great way for us newbie fiction writers to write a complete short story/novella, participate in the publishing process and learn about digital marketing as well. FCRW supports romance writers, both indie and traditionally published, who live or work in the North Florida regions. Of course, with their open door policy and having all of their workshops and meetings being held on Zoom and in person they have been attracting authors from other states as well.

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My Latest Book

A Quick Review of Fiction Book Marketing A Quick Review of Fiction Book Marketing

– Click on the picture to purchase the PDF or ePub of this book exlusively on Southern Dragon Publishing’s Shopify Store.

Authors How to Brand You and Your Books“Author – How to Brand You and Your Books” is now available in hardback, paperback, audio and ebook

It is a beginner’s guide to how you, as an author, can begin your digital marketing journey using some free tools and resources. There are explanations about the different platforms, some forms to keep you organized and even some pictures to show you, step-by-step, how to get started, maintain a consistent posting schedule that will allow you to form new habits, and not to feel so overwhelmed about the dreaded, but necessary, MARKETING tasks.

30 Day Social Media Challenge
30 Day Social Media Challenge

30 Day Social Media Challenge Workbook is available for sale on my online bookstore. these pages are helpful forms that will help you get started on your digital marketing journey for your small business. This workbook along with my reference book above will help you get started with your own Social Media and Digital Marketing adventure.

 

 

 

My Fiction Pen Name

L.J. Green’s Website: https://authorlillianjgreen.blogspot.com
LJ Green’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTubpZfQZgnx4UrfHfV3yYQ
LJ Green’s Author Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Author.LJGreen
LJ Green’s Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/ljgreen
The Misadventures of Janie and Diane Series Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/MisadventuresJanieAndDiane
LJ Green’s Emporium – Online Store: https://ljgreens-emporium.myshopify.com
LJ Green’s TikToK: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorljgreen
LJ Green’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorljgreen/
LJ Green’s Linkpop page: https://linkpop.com/ljgreensemporium

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Donate to my College Fund

Yes, I have gone back to college to finally complete my bachelor’s degree. I have maxed out on all of the Federal grants and loan programs so I am paying for everything myself. Tuition, fees, books, etc. If you can donate that would be great! Of course, I would much rather exchange a service for a fee, please check out my Services on Southern Dragon Publishing



 

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North Florida Writers Free Publicity on Our Blog Tour –
This website is still up and running and we are happy to support our fellow North Florida Authors with a blog post on the site interviewing you, sharing your published works as well as a short promotional video. ALL FOR FREE. Click on the button below to find out how you can upload your own interview and video or get in touch with us and we will help you get started.

North Florida Writers Tour

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Books Written or Compiled by Jolene

I have written, compiled and published several non-fiction books and workbooks over the years. They are available in a variety of editions on several major retailers around the World! Click on the bottom below to see what is currently available and where.

Jolene’s Published Books

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Are You a Full or Part-Time RVer and Want to Know More About Work-Camping (Working while camping) in Florida? I was a full-time RVer for about 6 years. My mom and I traveled around the state of Florida in an old Class A RV. After the first six months we ran out of “Fun” money and had to settle down somewhere. However, neither one of us wanted to stop traveling so we started volunteering as workampers in our Florida State Parks. We even got a gig with one the National Forests and one county park before we have to hang up our spurs and settle down again. Sadly, the old RV blew an engine and was too old to refurbish. And, again, sadly, Mom passed away last year. I will someday like to start traveling again. I just need a steady income, a good used Class C in sound mechanical shape and possibly a partner to travel with. In the meantime, share your own adventures and possible purchase some merchandise on my Workamping website.

Workamping in Florida

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My Online Bookstore

For those who wish to support local authors and independent bookstores come on over to my Jolene’s Online Store. We are just getting started and hope to build up a following of prolific readers and local authors. Right now we only offer used paperback and hardback books, PDF eBooks and print on demand merchandise that we created ourselves on our website Click on the button below to see what we have been up to lately on our Jolene’s Books and More Online Store YouTube Channel. Check out the online store too CLICK HERE.

Jolene’s Online Bookstore YouTube Channel

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Other Ways I Make Money

 

SOUTHERN DRAGON PUBLISHING SPECIALS

Through this website I endeavor to help new and established authors to get their books published. I can assist with a variety of steps in the publishing arena including, book-formatting, book cover designs, simple editing, beta reading, ensuring that your book passes all the requirements for each of the self-publishing services, etc. I also can help you set-up a digital marketing plan and even get your website up and running.

Please read through the detailed descriptions of all the services I offer in Digital Marketing, Self Publishing and Website Design Services.

Our Latest Promotional Video

Join in on the fun with educational, fun, goofy and supportive videos available on my new social media platform called TikTok. You can create your own videos to share on your own website. It is a great place to get experience with creating fun and informative videos about what you love to do, what you care about, and possibly even start a good cause in the future.

Crafting – My Fourth or Fifth Business

Check out my Southern Women Crafts Blog – for those who also share a love of crafting. I share some of my experiences in crafting, the business of crafting and getting other to pass their crafting skills along to new generations.

Southern Women Crafts Blog

My Online Southern Women Crafts Store –

Selling your handcrafted items can be a real challenge these days. Most of us start on Etsy or Shopify. I personally, used Etsy for a while and another handcrafting online store service that never sold anything. But then I was approved for Amazon Handmade which worked great for several years. However, I have since closed my Amazon shop due to several bad expereinces. Now all of our family’s handcrafted items are only available on our own online store.

As an independent handcraft artist I hope to encourage more people to visit my own online store as the prices are slightly less than what I have to charge on Amazon. Having your very own website store is a better way to control your revenue once you get established and do not have to pay any additional fees nor will your sales be suddenly frozen or disappear.

SWC Online Store