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.
Certificates Earned
I enjoy the learning process and consider myself as a Life-Long Learner. Now only have I gone back to college to complete my bachelor’s and ultimately my masters degrees I take other courses for the fun of it. Mostly, I try to get through a certification progam of one kind or another every 3 to 4 months. Below is a listed of the ones I have completed since 2023:
Google IT Support Certification
Google Digital Marketing and eCommerce Certification
Crash Course onf Python by Google
Become a Journalist – Report the News from Michigan State
Launch Your Online Business by State University of New York
Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot (part of a writing certification that I started and hope to finish soon) – Wesleyan University
2025
Literary Indulgence Book Festival – Jacksonville, Florida
Website: https://literaryindulgence.com/
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 10am to 4pm with the Author Mixer Party 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This is the second year for the festival. The organizers want to offer a sensual and fun event that appeals to readers, writers, crafters as well as foodies. There will be outdoor vendors, a childrens area with storytelling, facepainting and more. There will be learning sessions as well as a wide variety of authors to meet and purchase their books and talk about their writing.
2026
JAX Urban Book Festival – Jacksonville, Florida
Website: https://jaxurbanbookfest.com/
Date: Saturday, Generally the last weekend in January
Keep checking the website for updated information for 2026
Sunshine State Book Festival – Gainesville, Florida
Website: https://sunshinestatebookfestival.com/
Dates: January 23 to 25, 2026
The organizing committee will open up the applications to authors near the end of summer 2025. This coming year the festival will be held at Sante Fe College in College with only 100 authors. The Best Western Gateway Hotel will be the “Official” hotel for participants and the “Authors and Readers” Party on Friday.
Coastal Magic Convention – Daytona Beach, Florida
Website: https://coastalmagicconvention.com/registration/
February 19-22, 2026
The Shores Resort
Registration for the 2026 Coastal Magic Convention weekend will begin on June 1, 2025.
Amelia Island Book Festival 2026 Fernandina Beach, Florida
Website: https://www.ameliaislandbookfestival.org
The 2026 Book Festival Day has not been announced yet.
Be ready to get your application prior to November 2025. AIBF committe has events scheduled around Nassau county throughout the year. All participants in the book festival is required to apply and send in a copy of their latest book prior to acceptance.
I hope you will share which author events and festivals you will be attending over the next few months.
CLICK HERE to let me know so I can share the news on my newsletter and social media pages.
Latest Projects
Published my second novella under my pen name L.J. Green – “Where Trade Winds Meet”. CLICK HERE to learn more
Download the FREEBIE –Checklist for the Self Publishing Authors
Jolene’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.
I have all the podcast episodes recorded they are now in the editing phase and will be released at least once a week until the end of the year but, of course, I am still accepting appointments for those who want to get in on the 2026 season.
Publishing Short Stories with
First Coast Romance Writers Organization
I have volunteered another short story for one of FCRWs anthologies for September 2025. This one will be part of the “Shared-World Anthology called Pinevale Valley series. The group has been releasing one story a month August 2024 and have more scheduled till the end of 2025. Volunteering a short story/novella to the group’s themed anthologies is 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 region. 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.
My 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 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.
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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 TikToK: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorljgreen
LJ Green’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorljgreen/
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, supplies, etc. I will say that the generous contributors at Florida State College in Jacksonville have graciously given me several scholarships that have paid for my tuition the last three semesters. So now I am saving up to get my Masters in Communications and Jouranlism with a concentration in Social Media. If you can donate that would be great! Of course, I would much rather exchange a service for a donation, please check out my Services on Southern Dragon Publishing
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.
You can sign up today and get feature as an author or we can promote your latest book – CLICK HERE
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.
CLICK HERE to Purchase Jolene’s Books Directly from her online store
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. CLICK HERE
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.
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.
Join in on the fun with educational, goofy and supportive videos available on my new social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok. Subscribing, commenting and sharing on these platforms really help an author out.
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. CLICK HERE
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. CLICK HERE
