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Bookmarked

Jan-Carol Publishing, a small book press, brings book publishing tips, changes in the book publishing industry, introduction to authors, books, and working behind the scenes in the book publishing industry. Listen, learn, and enjoy the interviews with different authors.

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    Interview with Daryll Simcox, Author of New Paranormal Thriller "The Blood of the Wine"

    Send us Fan Mail5-08-26Bookmarked, Season 6Interview with Daryll Simcox, Author of New Paranormal Thriller "The Blood of the Wine"This week, Allison interviews returning guest Daryll Simcox, author of the new paranormal thriller, The Blood of the Wine. Get your hands on a copy below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Interview begins / Daryll talks all about "The Blood of the Wine" [1:22]Daryll discusses what it's been like writing three novels [2:41]Daryll talks about featuring the Appalachian region and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in his new novel [4:30]Does Daryll consider all of his novels to be connected? [7:00]What's Daryll working on next? [8:30]Daryll talks about potential future author appearances and signings [11:44]What do Daryll's friends and family think about his novels? [15:50]Conclusions [20:31]Important LinksThe Blood of the Wine: Coming Soon!The Breath of DarknessUnder Watchful Eyes***Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Special Spring Reading of "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" by Susan Dickenson

    Send us Fan Mail5-01-26Bookmarked, Season 6Special Spring Reading of "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" by Susan DickensonThis week, Allison and Draco do a special reading of Susan Dickenson's story "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" from JCP's anthology, Daffodil Dreams: An Appalachian-Inspired Short Story Collection. Check out the collection at the link below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Talking about JCP's short story collection, "Daffodil Dreams" [0:57]Special reading of "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" by Susan Dickenson [3:32]Conclusions [17:54]Important LinksDaffodil Dreams: An Appalachian-Inspired Short Story CollectionJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    New Spring Releases from JCP!

    Send us Fan Mail4-24-26Bookmarked, Season 6New Spring Releases from JCP! This week, Allison and Draco unveil a few new Spring releases from Jan-Carol Publishing, as well as discuss JCP's upcoming anthology submission opportunities.Check out all the books mentioned in this episode below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]"Holy Land Journal 2016" / "Fessenden: Looking Back on a Small-Town North Dakota Life" [1:01]"Rivers and Roads" [3:49]"The Blood of the Wine" [5:04]"No Order" [6:37]"There's a Little Crabby Crab" [9:10]"Chippy the Chipmunk Goes to Camp" [10:15]"She Dreamed, So She Did: Brenna the Firefighter" [11:33]JCP's upcoming anthology submission opportunities [13:47]Conclusions [18:54]Important LinksHoly Land Journal 2016Fessenden: Looking Back on a Small-Town North Dakota LifeRivers and RoadsThe Blood of the Wine: Coming SoonNo OrderThere's a Little Crabby CrabChippy the Chipmunk Goes to CampShe Dreamed, So She Did: Brenna the Firefighter***Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Kaylin Render, Author of "The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in Austria"

    Send us Fan Mail4-17-26Bookmarked, Season 6Interview with Kaylin Render, Author of "The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in Austria"This week, Allison interviews Kaylin Render, author of The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in Austria. This is Kaylin's debut novel. Check out Kaylin's blog and novel at the links below! And be sure to support her at her first book fair at Tusculum University's Old Oak Festival on April 25-26 in Greeneville, Tennessee. Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Interview begins / Kaylin shares about her career as a prosecutor [1:13]Kaylin talks all about her novel, "The Accidental Ambassador" [5:30]Has Kaylin always wanted to write a book? [9:00]Kaylin shares about the challenges of writing her novel [12:23]Kaylin discusses her book's cover [16:00]What's Kaylin working on next? [17:26]Kaylin talks about her blog, "Kicking the Chaos with Kaylin" [21:35]What is Kaylin's advice to aspiring authors? [25:52]Conclusions with Janie [29:36]Important LinksKaylin's Blog, "Kicking the Chaos with Kaylin"The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in AustriaJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Special Reading of Raven Howell's "The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"

    Send us Fan Mail4-10-26Bookmarked, Season 6Special Reading of Raven Howell's "The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"This week, Allison and Draco spotlight the children's author Raven Howell, as well as read her latest book, The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work. Get your hands on a copy of her book by visiting the link below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]All about the children's author Raven Howell [1:03]Special reading of "The Charms of US Farms" [4:28]Conclusions [16:29]Important Links"The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Matt Newnham, Author of "Space Ranger Fred"

    Send us Fan Mail4-03-26Bookmarked, Season 6Interview with Matt Newnham, Author of "Space Ranger Fred"This week, Draco interviews Matt Newnham, author of the imaginative children's series Space Ranger Fred. Check out Matt's website below to learn more about his series and how to get your hands on his books! Find Matt on Instagram @mattnewnhamauthor, and on Facebook @Matt Newnham Author.Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Interview begins / Matt discusses "Space Ranger Fred" [1:03]How did Matt's series come about? [6:50]Matt talks about his other novels and projects [9:29]What's been some of Matt's favorite feedback? [14:38]What's next in the "Space Ranger Fred" series? [17:35]Where to connect with Matt online [21:10]What is Matt's advice to other writers? [22:30]Conclusions with Janie [27:37]Important Links"Space Ranger Fred" WebsiteMatt Newnham's WebsiteJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    All About Tapestry Journal's Upcoming May/June Issue!

    Send us Fan Mail3-27-26Bookmarked, Season 6All About Tapestry Journal's Upcoming May/June Issue!This week, Allison unveils the submission guidelines for Tapestry's Journal's upcoming May/June issue and discusses the brand-new March/April issue, which is out now. Check out the March/April issue at the link below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Discussing Tapestry Journal's March/April issue, out now [1:12]Unveiling Tapestry Journal's submission guidelines for the upcoming May/June issue [4:20]Conclusions with Janie [13:45]Important LinksTapestry Journal's March/April IssueJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Donna Snow King, Author of "Texas Rodeo & Radios: Down at the 'No Gotty'"

    Send us Fan Mail3-20-26Bookmarked, Season 5Interview with Donna Snow King, Author of "Texas Rodeo & Radios: Down at the 'No Gotty'"This week, Draco interviews returning guest Donna Snow King, author of the Snow Much Love series, and now, Texas Rodeo & Radios: Down at the "No Gotty," which is Donna's first fiction novel. Check out Snow Much Love: Books 1 and 2 at the links below! Her latest book is available through her website, donnasnowking.com. Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Beginning of interview / What is "Down at the 'No Gotty'" about? [2:00]Why did Donna want to write a fiction novel? [3:58]How did Donna's writing process differ this time? [5:35]Donna talks about her readership [8:35]Donna previews what's next in her series [11:52]Where can fans find Donna next? [17:08]Conclusions with Janie [23:11]Important LinksSnow Much Love: Book 1Snow Much Love: Book 2Down at the "No Gotty"Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Special Reading of "Merry Mary and the Strawberry Surprises" by Denise Frances DiJoseph

    Send us Fan Mail3-13-26Bookmarked, Season 5Special Reading of "Merry Mary and the Strawberry Surprises" by Denise Frances DiJoseph This week, Allison and Draco discuss the children's book Merry Mary and the Strawberry Surprises by Denise Frances DiJoseph and do a special reading of the book's first four chapters. Check out Denise's book at the link below! Chapter MarkersWelcome back to Bookmarked [0:00]Introducing "Merry Mary and the Strawberry Surprises" [0:58]Reading "Merry Mary and the Strawberry Surprises" [3:45]About the author, Denise Frances DiJoseph [25:00]A personal note from Janie / Conclusions [27:43]Important LinksMerry Mary and the Strawberry SurprisesJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Featured Books for Women's History Month and Paws for Reading Month

    Send us Fan Mail3-06-26Bookmarked, Season 5Featured Books for Women's History Month and Paws for Reading Month This week, Draco talks about what's new for Jan-Carol Publishing in March and discusses JCP's featured books for Women's History Month as well as Paws for Reading Month. All of the books mentioned are linked below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Draco talks about Voice Magazine for Women's March issue [1:02]JCP's featured books for Women's History Month [4:27]JCP's featured books for Paws for Reading Month [11:31]Upcoming new releases [18:36]JCP's anthology submission opportunities in 2026 [21:19]Conclusions with Janie [22:52]Important LinksWomen Ready to RiseThe Harboring & other stories The LocasFlying High in the Sky: Letters from a Pan Am Stewardess Sunshine Becomes a Service DogDaisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of WeatherRocky's Top Tennessee Wish The Joy of Being YouThe Adventures of Louie: Book 1The Adventures of Louie: Book 2Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Reading Two Children's Books from Author Meaghan Thomas

    Send us Fan Mail2-27-26Bookmarked, Season 5Reading Two Children's Books from Author Meaghan Thomas  This week, Allison and Draco read two children's books from author Meaghan Thomas: Heart of Hearing and Daisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of Weather.To check out Meaghan's nonprofit, The Heart of Hearing, visit theheartofhearing.org. Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]Reading "Heart of Hearing" [2:13]Reading "Daisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of Weather" [5:34]Conclusions [12:04]Important LinksHeart of HearingDaisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of WeatherJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Special Reading of "Sunshine Becomes a Service Dog" by Joe and Regina Kralick

    Send us Fan Mail2-20-26Bookmarked, Season 5Special Reading of "Sunshine Becomes a Service Dog" by Joe and Regina Kralick This week, Allison and Draco read Sunshine Becomes a Service Dog: Hope for Sunshine Series by Joe and Regina Kralick.A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to help families with special needs kids who need service dogs and medical equipment. To learn more, visit Hope4Sunshine.org to learn about the authors' foundation. Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]What is this book about? [0:53]Reading "Sunshine Becomes a Service Dog" [2:09]Conclusions [12:06]Important LinksSunshine Becomes a Service DogJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Raven Howell, Children's Author of "The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"

    Send us Fan Mail2-13-26Bookmarked, Season 5Interview with Raven Howell, Children's Author of "The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"This week, Allison interviews returning guest Raven Howell, author of the new children's book, The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work. Check out Raven's website, and follow her on Instagram @atpearthkeeper. Her latest book is linked below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Raven talks about her latest book, "The Charms of US Farms" [1:00]Raven discusses what it's like sharing her book with kids [7:50]Are the children in this book inspired by anyone Raven knows? [9:35]Raven shares about working with her illustrator, Ann Pilicer [11:50]Raven previews future books in this series, and other future projects [17:17]Raven shares where readers can find her online [23:23]Conclusions with Janie [25:14]Important LinksThe Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things WorkJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Leah Pezzetti, Author of Children's Series "She Dreamed, So She Did"

    Send us Fan Mail2-06-26Bookmarked, Season 5Interview with Leah Pezzetti, Author of Children's Series "She Dreamed, So She Did"This week, Draco interviews author Leah Pezzetti about her new children's series, She Dreamed, So She Did. The first book in the series is called Emily the Meteorologist and can be found at the link below! Follow and support Leah on social media @shedreamedseries and @leahpezzetti.Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Leah shares what inspired her to write her series [1:15]Leah talks about her book's illustrations [3:30]What has the reception been like of Leah's book? [7:17]What public appearances and events does Leah have coming up? [9:40]What about becoming a published author has surprised Leah? [10:44]Leah previews the next book in her series [14:11]Where to find Leah online [20:50]Conclusions with Janie [22:37]Important LinksEmily the Meteorologist Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    New JCP Releases and Submission Opportunities!

    Send us Fan Mail1-30-26Bookmarked, Season 5New JCP Releases and Submission Opportunities!This week, Allison and Draco share some of JCP's new releases as well as discuss all the new submission opportunities for Tapestry Journal's upcoming March/April issue. You can find all the books mentioned in this episode, as well as the full list of guidelines for Tapestry's new submission opportunities, at the links below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]Sharing a few of JCP 's newest releases [1:00]Going over Tapestry Journal's submission opportunities for the March/April issue [10:10]Conclusions with Janie [18:34]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing's Online BookstoreTapestry Journal's Submission Guidelines Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Madelyn and Rebecca Spindler, Authors of "Nutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern Lights"

    Send us Fan Mail1-23-26Bookmarked, Season 5Interview with Madelyn and Rebecca Spindler, Authors of "Nutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern Lights"This week, Draco interviews Madelyn and Rebecca Spindler, a mother-daughter duo who have written several books together, including the newly released children's book, Nutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern Lights. Check out Nutshell & Friends at the link below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Rebecca and Madelyn talk about how they started writing books together [1:20]Discussing the writing process of "Nutshell & Friends" [5:22]What have Rebecca and Madelyn learned about writing over the years? [8:50]What's next for this writing duo? [11:42]Discussing book signings and other future author events [15:23]Rebecca and Madelyn talk being able to work together and what this partnership means to them [16:20]Conclusions with Janie [21:04]Important LinksNutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern LightsJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Nikki Burdine, Co-Author of Children's Book "Live Like Grunt"

    Send us Fan Mail1-16-26Bookmarked, Season 5Interview with Nikki Burdine, Co-Author of Children's Book "Live Like Grunt" This week, Allison interviews returning guest Nikki Burdine. Previously, Nikki and her father, Miles Burdine, came on the podcast to talk about their children's book, Live Like Grunt. Now, Nikki is back to reintroduce the story to new listeners as well as share what's next for her. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook @nikkiburdine, and check out her book's page @livelikegrunt. Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]What is "Live Like Grunt" about, and what inspired the book? [1:10]What was it like for Nikki to write the book with her father? [3:22]Nikki talks life lessons found in "Live Like Grunt" [4:22]How does Nikki's daughter feel about the book? [6:14]What's it been like for Nikki to become a published author? [7:00]Nikki talks memorable interactions with readers [7:59]What's next for Nikki? [9:05]Conclusions with Janie [12:01]Important LinksLive Like GruntJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Writing Resolutions for 2026 - How to Be a Better Writer

    Send us Fan Mail1-09-26Bookmarked, Season 5Writing Resolutions for 2026 - How to Be a Better Writer This week, Allison goes over eight "resolutions" for writers in 2026 to encourage better writing habits and more successful results in the new year.Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]Eight writing resolutions for 2026 [1:54]Sharing some of Bookmarked's statistics from 2025 / Conclusions [12:32]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Unveiling JCP's 2026 Anthology Submission Opportunities

    Send us Fan Mail1-02-26Bookmarked, Season 5Unveiling JCP's 2026 Anthology Submission Opportunities Happy New Year!This week, Draco recaps some of JCP's accomplishments from 2025 and unveils our 2026 anthology submission opportunities. Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Sharing some of JCP's accomplishments from 2025 [0:54]Discussing JCP's 2026 anthology submission opportunities [8:27]Update on submitting manuscripts to JCP in 2026 [15:40]Conclusions [18:57]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Looking Back on 2025: Publisher Recaps the Year

    Send us Fan Mail12-26-25Bookmarked, Season 5Looking Back on 2025: Publisher Recaps the YearIn this week's very special episode, JCP's publisher, Janie, looks back on Jan-Carol Publishing's journey in 2025 and recaps the year. She also previews what you can expect from JCP in the new year. Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]Discussing new projects for 2026 [6:27]JCP's children's books [13:34]Submitting to Tapestry Journal and manuscripts [18:00]Conclusions [21:04]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Recapping Favorite 2025 Books and Holiday Reads!

    Send us Fan Mail12-19-25Bookmarked, Season 5Recapping Favorite 2025 Books and Holiday Reads! This week, Allison and Draco recap a few of their favorite JCP releases from 2025 as well as highlight a few favorite holiday reads.Links to all the mentioned books can be found below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]Draco's favorite holiday reads [1:05]Allison's favorite hoilday reads [4:13]Draco's favorite 2025 releases [7:33]Allison's favorite 2025 releases [10:46]Conclusions [14:43]Important LinksChristmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales Maggie the Cat Who Came Home for ChristmasMaggie the Cat Loves Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise Reclaiming ChristmasSnooping Can Be Un-Merry The Everlasting Snowman Scarily the ScarecrowMerry Mary and the Strawberry SurprisesNutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern Lights Emily the MeteorologistThese Haunted Hills: Book 7Be Brave, Alice! Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Special Reading of "Nannie's" by Lori C. Byington - A Story from "Christmas All Year Long"

    Send us Fan Mail12-12-25Bookmarked, Season 5Special Reading of "Nannie's" by Lori C. Byington - A Story from "Christmas All Year Long"This week, Allison and Draco read the holiday story "Nannie's" by Lori C. Byington, which is featured in Jan-Carol Publishing's anthology, Christmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales. The book can be purchased below! Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Introducing "Nannie's" by Lori C. Byington [1:21]A special reading of "Nannie's" [2:30]Conclusions [21:47]Important LinksChristmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales Tapestry Journal's November/December IssueJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Poetry and Short Story Writing Tips, Plus New Submission Opportunities

    Send us Fan Mail12-05-25Bookmarked, Season 5Poetry and Short Story Writing Tips, Plus New Submission Opportunities This week, Allison discusses the new submission guidelines for Tapestry Journal's upcoming January/February issue. The theme for this issue is "winter romance," and all of the guidelines can be found at this link. In addition, Allison offers some poetry and short story writing tips as they pertain to the upcoming issue ofTapestry and the new submission opportunities. Our most recent issue of Tapestry Journal (November/December) can be found below!Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Going over Tapestry Journal's new submission guidelines for the Jan/Feb issue [2:05]Poetry writing tips [5:32]Short story writing tips [9:13]More submission guidelines for Tapestry Journal's new issue [14:49]Conclusions [18:31]Important LinksTapestry Journal's November/December IssueJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Special Thanksgiving Reading of "Maggie the Cat Loves Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise"

    Send us Fan Mail11-28-25Bookmarked, Season 5Special Thanksgiving Reading of "Maggie the Cat Loves Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise" This week, Allison and Draco do a special Thanksgiving reading of Julia Russo's children's book, Maggie the Cat Loves Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise. This is a sequel to Julia's other book, Maggie the Cat Who Came Home for Christmas. To finish the story yourself, purchase the book at the link below! Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Introducing "Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise" by Julia Russo [0:54]Special reading of "Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise" [2:38]Conclusions [38:50]Important LinksMaggie the Cat Loves Pip's Thanksgiving SurpriseJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Black Friday Sale!

    Send us Fan Mail11-21-25Bookmarked, Season 5Black Friday Sale! This week, Allison and Draco discuss all the books that will be going on sale for Jan-Carol Publishing's upcoming Black Friday event. This sale will take place from Friday, November 28th to Monday, December 1st. You can find all the books mentioned in this video on JCP's website, jancarolpublishing.com.Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Introducing JCP's upcoming Black Friday Sale [0:54]Discussing JCP's anthologies [2:10]Children's books on sale for Black Friday [4:06]Novels on sale for Black Friday [16:00]Conclusions [22:17]Important LinksFind our Black Friday Sale below:Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Previewing Tapestry Journal's November/December Issue!

    Send us Fan Mail11-14-25Bookmarked, Season 5Previewing Tapestry Journal's November/December Issue! This week, Allison discusses the upcoming issue of Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing, which is Jan-Carol Publishing's brand-new literary magazine. In this holiday-themed issue, you'll find short stories, poetry, photography and art, and more focusing on the start of wintertime and the Christmas season.The books mentioned at the end of the episode are linked below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Allison previews Tapestry Journal's upcoming issue [1:37]Allison discusses a few of JCP's new releases [7:47]Conclusions with Janie [13:38]Important LinksNutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern Lights Life Through Poetry: Thoughts from a Divided MindVolition: A Gothic TaleTapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Issue #1Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    "Christmas All Year Long" - Our New Holiday Anthology!

    Send us Fan Mail11-07-25Bookmarked, Season 5"Christmas All Year Long" - Our New Holiday Anthology! This week, Allison and Draco discuss Jan-Carol Publishing's brand-new holiday anthology collection, Christmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales. You can purchase the short story collection at the link below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Discussing "Christmas All Year Long" [0:55]Reading from "The Man in the Red Suit" by Jan Howery [3:40]A few new releases from JCP [9:19]Conclusions [14:25]Important LinksChristmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Issue #1Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    A Reading of "The Thing About Epidemics" by Draco Sage

    Send us Fan Mail10-31-25Bookmarked, Season 5A Reading of "The Thing About Epidemics" by Draco SageHappy Halloween! This week, Allison and Draco read a spooky short story from These Haunted Hills: Book 5, called "The Thing About Epidemics" by Draco Sage.You can purchase These Haunted Hills: Book 5 at the link below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]Reading "The Thing About Epidemics" by Draco Sage [1:24]Conclusions [20:44]Important LinksThese Haunted Hills: Book 5Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Issue #1Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Halloween Reading Recommendations, and New JCP Releases!

    Send us Fan Mail10-24-25Bookmarked, Season 5Halloween Reading Recommendations, and New JCP Releases! This week, Allison and Draco share some Halloween reading recommendations, as well as a few of JCP's brand-new releases. Book Links"Silence of the Bones" by Bev Freeman "The White Room" and "Mama's Boys" by Jeff Geiger Jr. "Trick-or-Treat, Noodle" by Monica Riley Kohler "These Haunted Hills: Book 7" "Under Watchful Eyes" by Daryll Simcox "Scarily the Scarecrow" by Seldon V. Johnson "Susie's Day at the Farm" by Patrice Wilkerson "Merry Mary and the Strawberry Surprises" by Denise DiJoseph "Emily the Meteorologist" by Leah Pezzetti "The Last Thing I Remember" by Jan Howery Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    A Reading of "Scarily the Scarecrow" by Seldon V. Johnson Jr.

    Send us Fan Mail10-17-25Bookmarked, Season 5A Reading of "Scarily the Scarecrow" by Seldon V. Johnson Jr. This week, Allison and Draco read Seldon V. Johnson Jr.'s children's book, Scarily the Scarecrow. The author unfortunately passed away before the book's release, but all the proceeds from the purchase of this book go to his daughter, Skylar. You can purchase Scarily the Scarecrow at the link below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Reading "Scarily the Scarecrow" by Seldon V. Johnson Jr. [1:35]Sharing Seldon's author bio [22:03]Conclusions [23:05]Important LinksScarily the ScarecrowTapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Issue #1Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    A Reading of "Susie's Day at the Farm," Plus Tapestry Journal's New Submission Guidelines

    Send us Fan Mail10-10-25Bookmarked, Season 5A Reading of "Susie's Day at the Farm," Plus Tapestry Journal's New Submission GuidelinesThis week, Allison and Draco read Patrice Wilkerson's new children's book, Susie's Day at the Farm. Then, they reveal the new submission guidelines for Tapestry Journal's upcoming November/December issue. You can purchase Patrice's book at the link below! Also, the inaugural issue of Tapestry Journal is available at the link below. Be sure to check it out! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Reading "Susie's Day at the Farm" [1:14]Discussing Tapestry Journal's Nov/Dec Submission Guidelines [6:55]Conclusions with Janie [17:32]Important LinksSusie's Day at the FarmTapestry Journal's Nov/Dec Submission GuidelinesTapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Issue #1Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Tips on "Submission Etiquette" from an Editor

    Send us Fan Mail10-03-25Bookmarked, Season 5Tips on "Submission Etiquette" from an Editor This week, Allison sits down to talk all about "submission etiquette." Our inaugural issue of Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing is now available at the link below. Be sure to check it out! Also, the new submission guidelines for our upcoming November/December issue can be found at this link. Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]The "do's" of submission etiquette [2:45]The "don'ts" of submission etiquette [11:45]Some words about "Tapestry Journal" [17:25]Conclusions with Janie [19:00]Important LinksTapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Issue #1Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Publisher and Marketing Director Discuss Realities of Publishing

    Send us Fan Mail9-26-25Bookmarked, Season 5Publisher and Marketing Director Discuss Realities of Publishing To kick off season 5 of Bookmarked, Janie (JCP's publisher) and Draco (JCP's marketing/communications director) sit down for a very special episode to talk all about the realities of book publishing. Also, our inaugural issue of Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing is now available at the link below, so be sure to check that out! Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]A quick anecdote about publishing books [1:35]Important facts about publishing [6:56]Sharing quotes from authors [8:40]Closing remarks from Janie and Draco [12:15]Reminder about recent releases and pre-orders [14:45]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie PublishingVoice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    A Spooky Reading of "The Ringing of the Bell" by Jan Howery

    Send us Fan Mail9-19-25Bookmarked, Season 4A Spooky Reading of "The Ringing of the Bell" by Jan HoweryThis week, Allison and Draco read the spooky short story "The Ringing of the Bell" by Jan Howery from These Haunted Hills: Book 6.You can purchase These Haunted Hills: Books 6 and 7 at the links below! Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Reading "The Ringing of the Bell" [1:20]Reminder about Tapestry Journal's first issue [18:55]Conclusions with Janie [20:53]Important LinksThese Haunted Hills: Book 6These Haunted Hills: Book 7Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Latest JCP Releases, Perfect for Gift-Giving Season!

    Send us Fan Mail9-12-25Bookmarked, Season 4Latest JCP Releases, Perfect for Gift-Giving Season! This week, Draco and Allison discuss the latest releases from Jan-Carol Publishing. These books would make perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season! It's never too early to start shopping for the holidays!Links can be found below.Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]"The Lost" by Kristen Johnson [1:19]"Things That Women Do" by Cynn Chadwick [3:53]"The Harboring & other stories" by Kathleen M. Jacobs [5:05]"Our Blood Runs Black" by Marsha Sutherland Self and Rebecca Riner White [6:45]"Ancestral Travels: Volume 2: Exploring My German Food Culture" by Joye Cantrell [9:05]"Rocky's Top Tennessee Wish" by George Bove [10:25]"Life Through Poetry: Thoughts from a Divided Mind" by Corey Gibson [12:08]Reminder about Tapestry Journal's first issue [13:37]Conclusions with Janie [15:18]Important Links"The Lost" by Kristen Johnson"Things That Women Do" by Cynn Chadwick"The Harboring & other stories" by Kathleen M. Jacobs"Our Blood Runs Black" by Marsha Sutherland Self and Rebecca Riner White"Ancestral Travels: Volume 2: Exploring My German Food Culture" by Joye Cantrell"Rocky's Top Tennessee Wish" by George Bove"Life Through Poetry: Thoughts from a Divided Mind" by Corey GibsonJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Celebrating 100 Episodes of Bookmarked!

    Send us Fan Mail9-05-25Bookmarked, Season 4Celebrating 100 Episodes of Bookmarked! This week, Allison and Draco celebrate the exciting milestone of publishing 100 episodes of Bookmarked by discussing their favorite episodes throughout the years. They also preview JCP's upcoming first issue of Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing. Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Draco's favorite episodes [1:19]Allison shares her favorite episodes [7:02]Previewing our first issue of Tapestry Journal [10:55]Conclusions with Janie [16:20]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Voice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Mary Ellen Miller, Author of "Fill the Dam Thing Up!"

    Send us Fan Mail8-29-25Bookmarked, Season 4Interview with Mary Ellen Miller, Author of "Fill the Dam Thing Up!" This week, Draco interviews author Mary Ellen Miller about her book, Fill the Dam Thing Up!: Building Connections: Communicating Throughout the Lifecycle of Infrastructure Projects. You can find the link to Mary Ellen's book below, and be sure to follow her on social media @marketingmel. Her website can be found here. Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]What inspired Mary Ellen's book? [2:02]What feedback has Mary Ellen received? [9:59]What is Mary Ellen's background in writing? [13:10]What advice does Mary Ellen have for women hoping to excel in their industries? [14:55]Mary Ellen talks about running a 10K with her husband [17:53]Discussing reading recommendations [19:55]Where to find Mary Ellen's book [21:34]Future public appearances [23:01]Conclusions with Janie [25:26]Important Links"Fill the Dam Thing Up!" Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Mary Woodside, Writer and Historian Featured in "These Haunted Hills: Book 7"

    Send us Fan Mail8-22-25Bookmarked, Season 4Interview with Mary Woodside, Writer and Historian Featured in "These Haunted Hills: Book 7"This week, Allison interviews Mary Woodside, a talented writer and historian who is featured in Jan-Carol Publishing's These Haunted Hills: Book 7.If you want to connect with Mary and chat about her stories, you can reach her at [email protected]. Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]What is Mary's background with writing? [1:12]Mary talks about being a historian and bringing the past to life [2:53]How does being a historian inspire Mary's writing? [4:40]What is Mary's newest short story, "Wanted," about? [5:55]Does Mary enjoy the horror/suspense genre? [7:40]What is Mary's writing process like? [8:23]What's next for Mary? [9:47]Mary talks reading recommendations [10:37]Conclusions with Janie [14:11]Important Links"These Haunted Hills: Book 7"Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Recap of "These Haunted Hills" Over the Years, Plus Several Spooky Readings

    Send us Fan Mail8-15-25Bookmarked, Season 4Recap of "These Haunted Hills" Over the Years, Plus Several Spooky Readings This week, Allison and Draco recap the seven installments of Jan-Carol Publishing's fall-themed short story collection, These Haunted Hills. They also read from several of the spooky short stories featured in the series. You can find links to the entire anthology below, and stay tuned for the release date of These Haunted Hills: Book 7, which will come out this fall. Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Discussing our first ever "These Haunted Hills" book [1:30]A reading from "The Devil Behind the Barn" by Jan Howery [5:27]Discussing last year's installment [8:42]Previewing this year's brand-new "These Haunted Hills" [11:23]A reading from "Witchcraft and Devilry" by Draco Sage [13:08]A reading from "The Caller on Maple Lane" by Allison G. Lawson [15:07]Reminder about Tapestry Journal's submission opportunities [17:40]Conclusions with Janie [19:50]Important Links"These Haunted Hills: Book 1":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=59#13"These Haunted Hills: Book 6":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=241#7"These Haunted Hills" 6-Book Bundle:https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=197#7Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Voice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Reading "Some Jeeps" by Jon Arnold, Plus New Submission Opportunities for "Tapestry Journal"

    Send us Fan Mail8-08-25Bookmarked, Season 4Reading "Some Jeeps" by Jon Arnold, Plus New Submission Opportunities for "Tapestry Journal" This week, Allison and Draco read a new children's book, Some Jeeps, by Jon Arnold. Plus, they announce some brand-new submission opportunities for Tapestry Journal's upcoming September issue. Check out Some Jeeps at the link below! To see the full list of Tapestry Journal's submission opportunities and guidelines, visit https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/tapestry-journal-indie-publishingChapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Some information about author Jon Arnold [1:02]A reading of "Some Jeeps" [4:11]New submission opportunities for "Tapestry Journal" [6:44]Conclusions with Janie [15:16]Important LinksPre-order "Some Jeeps" below:https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=VXW4WCFGWQYIWIQWHRC7UD6C#15Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Voice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

  41. 96

    Interview with Jessica Brimer, Author of "Messy Bookshop Mysteries"

    Send us Fan Mail8-01-25Bookmarked, Season 4Interview with Jessica Brimer, Author of "Messy Bookshop Mysteries"This week, Allison interviews a returning guest, mystery author Jessica Brimer. Jessica is behind the best-selling series Messy Bookshop Mysteries, and she has also been featured in several installments of Jan-Carol Publishing's Halloween anthology, These Haunted Hills. Check out Jessica's mystery novels at the links below, as well as last year's These Haunted Hills. Instagram: @jbrimerFacebook: Jessica Brimer AuthorChapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]What does Jessica love about the mystery genre? [1:12]Does Jessica have any advice for other mystery writers? [4:02]What is Jessica's series, "Messy Bookshop Mysteries," about? [6:33]What's next for Jessica? [9:00]What's Jessica's story in this year's "These Haunted Hills" about? [10:47]Jessica talks writing short stories vs. writing novels [12:44]Where can fans find Jessica online? [17:22]Conclusions with Janie [19:08]Important LinksCheck out Jessica's "Messy Bookshop Mysteries" below:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B098HD6M38?ccs_id=8cf83b43-f5b4-4d1f-9404-44d031e63ba2"These Haunted Hills: Book 6":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=241#7Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Voice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with George Bove, Author of "The Little Orange T" and "Rocky's Top Tennessee Wish"

    Send us Fan Mail7-25-25Bookmarked, Season 4Interview with George Bove, Author of "The Little Orange T" and "Rocky's Top Tennessee Wish"This week, Draco interviews children's book author George Bove about his series, The Little Orange T, as well as his upcoming release, Rocky's Top Tennessee Wish. Check out George's first two books at the links below, and keep your eyes open for his upcoming book, Rocky's Top Tennessee Wish. It will become available to pre-order soon! Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]George talks about his "Little Orange T" book series [1:08]George talks about his upcoming release, "Rocky's Top Tennessee Wish" [4:14]What inspired George to be a children's book author? [6:47]How has George's perspective on writing changed over time? [8:51]What is most challenging about being an author? [12:17]George's marketing advice for other authors [15:35]What's next for George? [22:53]Conclusions with Janie [28:46]Important Links"The Little Orange T":https://www.amazon.com/Little-Orange-T-George-Bove/dp/1631775367"The little orange t's Great Tennessee Adventure":https://www.amazon.com/little-orange-Great-Tennessee-Adventure/dp/195497874X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.O_Q3NQ7lR6Q9oMGib5npdZY23ZUXl0WQ1RLNAhVLh4cdtxRIWJ0DbM-Zypx7zcRuH8NdFQERi8QmBEyUz-h7M5EqKOVgbst7_YHDb5XmqUk.nS5vkA2ohnHvC22a4yvWiEnUo4xBsS25SrYiTXFc_FI&dib_tag=se&qid=1753457131&refinements=p_27%3AGeorge+Bove&s=books&sr=1-1&text=George+BoveJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Voice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Announcing "Tapestry Journal," Our New Literary Magazine!

    Send us Fan Mail7-18-25Bookmarked, Season 4Announcing "Tapestry Journal," Our New Literary Magazine!This week, we are talking all about our new literary magazine, Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing. We are so excited to finally give some details about our upcoming project! The first issue will come out in September, and there are lots of submission opportunities for writers. For now, send any submissions you have to [email protected], and if you have questions about how you can get involved with the new magazine, you can contact [email protected] are so excited about this new magazine and hope everyone will continue to support us on this new adventure! Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Announcing "Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing" [0:56]Our mission statement [3:01]Submission guidelines for short fiction [3:47]Submission guidelines for poetry [8:15]Sponsorship/advertising opportunities [10:40]Conclusions with Janie [13:58]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Voice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

  44. 93

    Special Summerween Reading of "Trick-or-Treat, Noodle" by Monica Riley Kohler

    Send us Fan Mail7-11-25Bookmarked, Season 4Special Summerween Reading of "Trick-or-Treat, Noodle" by Monica Riley Kohler This week, we have a special episode in honor of Summerween! Allison and Draco read Trick-or-Treat, Noodle, a children's book by Monica Riley Kohler and illustrated by Deborah Riley Bocklage. Monica and Deborah are a niece and aunt duo, and they've created two books together so far, with their third book releasing later this year.  To find the link to Trick-or-Treat, Noodle, see below! Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Discussion about the author, Monica, and illustrator, Deborah [1:13]Previewing Monica's next book, "Time for Bed, Noodle" [4:48]Special reading of "Trick-or-Treat, Noodle" [6:05]Conclusions with Janie [10:51]Important Links"Trick-or-Treat, Noodle":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=132#11Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Voice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Discussing Dr. Guy V. Briggs' Book, "Favorite Song Journeys: What Your Treasured Songs Can Do For You!"

    Send us Fan Mail7-04-25Bookmarked, Season 4Discussing Dr. Guy V. Briggs' Book, "Favorite Song Journeys: What Your Treasured Songs Can Do For You!"This week, Allison and Draco discuss author Dr. Guy V. Briggs and his book, Favorite Song Journeys: What Your Treasured Songs Can Do For You!You can order Dr. Briggs' book at the link below!Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]What is "Favorite Song Journeys" about? [1:33]Background info about Dr. Briggs [7:55]Q&A with Dr. Briggs [10:42]Conclusions [15:50]Janie reminds listeners about some of JCP's new releases [18:04]Important Links"Favorite Song Journeys: What Your Treasured Songs Can Do For You!": https://www.amazon.com/Favorite-Song-Journeys-Treasured-Songs/dp/B0B93YXP9MJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Voice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Jon Arnold, New Author of Children's Book "Some Jeeps"

    Send us Fan Mail6-27-25Bookmarked, Season 4Interview with Jon Arnold, New Author of Children's Book "Some Jeeps" This week, Draco interviews brand-new author Jon Arnold. Jon's children's book, Some Jeeps, is an entertaining read that teaches kids all about Jeeps.Jon's book is available to pre-order through his website, somejeeps.com. You can also follow Jon's journey on Instagram @somejeeps. Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Jon talks about what inspired his book, "Some Jeeps" [1:58]Where does Jon's love of Jeeps come from? [3:53]What do Jon's friends think of the book? [4:46]Jon shares one of his Jeep adventures [5:56]How does Jon feel being able to pass along this story to other families? [8:49]Where can people connect with Jon online? [10:47]Conclusions with Janie [14:24]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Special Reading of "Misty, The Lonely Mermaid" by JeanAnn Taylor

    Send us Fan Mail6-20-25Bookmarked, Season 4Special Reading of "Misty, The Lonely Mermaid" by JeanAnn TaylorThis week is a very special episode! Allison and Draco read Misty, The Lonely Mermaid, a chapter book from JeanAnn Taylor. To find the link to this book and buy it for yourself, see below! This is a wonderful chapter book with beautiful illustrations about adolescence and friendship. Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Special reading of "Misty, The Lonely Mermaid" by JeanAnn Taylor [0:56]Discussing the author, JeanAnn Taylor [28:10]Conclusions with Janie [31:03]Important Links"Misty, The Lonely Mermaid":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=54#5Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Discussing New Book "Our Blood Runs Black" by Marsha Self and Rebecca White

    Send us Fan Mail6-13-25Bookmarked, Season 4Discussing New Book "Our Blood Runs Black" by Marsha Self and Rebecca White This week, Allison discusses the upcoming release Our Blood Runs Black by authors Marsha Sutherland Self and Rebecca Riner White. This book is a true story about the McClure #1 Mine Explosion.  You can pre-order the book at the link below. Also, Marsha and Rebecca are having a "launch party" event on Saturday, June 21, from 1-3 p.m. at the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator. Be sure to go and support them! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]What is "Our Blood Runs Black" about? [3:39]Marsha and Rebecca's backgrounds/author bios [5:56]Marsha and Rebecca's blog interview [7:52]Launch party event for "Our Blood Runs Black" on June 21st [10:47]Reminder about JCP's Christmas anthology, "Christmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales" [12:24]Conclusions with Janie [15:52]Important LinksPre-order "Our Blood Runs Black" here:https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=281#15Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Interview with Kristen Johnson, Author of the "Valaraii Rising" Fantasy Trilogy

    Send us Fan Mail6-06-25Bookmarked, Season 4Interview with Kristen Johnson, Author of the "Valaraii Rising" Fantasy Trilogy This week, Allison interviews a returning guest, author Kristen Johnson. She's here to talk all about the second novel in her fantasy trilogy, Valaraii Rising, which is called The Lost. This book will become available to pre-order very soon, so stay tuned for more info!  You can check out Kristen's first book in the series, The Forgotten, at the link below.Kristen's Instagram: @valaraiirisingKristen's TikTok: @kristen.johnson64Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Kristen talks about what to expect from her second book, "The Lost" [0:53]How did Kristen take on an entire trilogy? What was her writing process? [3:48]How is Kristen feeling about herself as an author with this second book? [9:09]Who is Kristen's favorite character to write? [12:09]What does Kristen find most challenging about writing a fantasy series? [15:00]Kristen previews her third book, "The Dead" [19:03]Does Kristen plan on writing more books beyond the "Valaraii Rising Trilogy"? [21:35]Conclusions with Janie [25:44]Important Links"The Forgotten: Valaraii Rising Trilogy":https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962561348?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_WEFS4GRQVYJ925JZWZXH&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_WEFS4GRQVYJ925JZWZXH&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_WEFS4GRQVYJ925JZWZXH&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Support the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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    Chatting About Kathleen M. Jacobs' Books

    Send us Fan Mail5-30-25Bookmarked, Season 4Chatting About Kathleen M. Jacobs' Books  This week, Allison and Draco discuss the vast publications of author Kathleen M. Jacobs, including her new release, The Harboring & Other Stories, which is Kathleen's first short story collection.  The links to all of Kathy's books can be found below in the description area! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Previewing "The Harboring & Other Stories" [1:23]"Honeysuckle Holiday," "Betsy Blossom Brown," and "Collected Curiosities: Poems, Essays, & Opinions" [4:05]"Marble Town," "The Puppeteer of Objects: A Lyrical Poem," "Sophie & the Bookmobile," "Fireflies Dancing in the Night," and "Please Close It!" [8:57]Reminder about JCP's blog, Bookmarked [15:14]Update about JCP's upcoming Christmas anthology, "Christmas All Year Long: A Collection of Holly Jolly Tales" [16:12]Conclusions with Janie [17:20]Important Links"The Harboring & Other Stories":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=280#15"Honeysuckle Holiday":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=35#5"Betsy Blossom Brown":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=100#8"Collected Curiosities: Poems, Essays, & Opinions":https://www.amazon.com/Collected-Curiosities-Poems-Essays-Opinions-ebook/dp/B0759XL1LG/ref=sr_1_9?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6VujdbIWl58ZcThKUfY9piJmoQJIaO6QoAiMVNIvamjcj_tvKDtjvZ0rEfTEEaviPUH0UzaG5btFzYu_fuXABVyF6MFeKy9NGQdYhonTyzA_oOt3O0f14hZJPqe_2gU7rc1gDcuykLPMjqcm0XC6Bw.djxE4beBMAoxTx_YqVVqKWat7B7yFrEIS2rugezUXsw&dib_tag=se&qid=1716565753&refinements=p_27%3AKathleen+M+Jacobs&s=digital-text&sr=1-9&text=Kathleen+M+Jacobs"Marble Town":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=125#13"The Puppeteer of Objects: A Lyrical Poem": https://www.amazon.com/Puppeteer-Objects-Lyrical-Poem/dp/1945619759"Sophie & the Bookmobile":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=37#8"Fireflies Dancing in the Night":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=38#11"Please Close It!":https://www.amazon.com/Please-Close-Choice-Award-Recipient/dp/194666426XJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Voice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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