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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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Send a text Bookmarked, Season 1 Interview with Author Jessica Brimer Enjoy a personal interview with East Tennessean author Jessica Brimer. She talks about her current Messy Bookshop Mysteries series and her short story, "Over Hill Cottage," in the Jan-Carol Publishing's anthology, These Haunted Hills: Book 5. Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
Send a text 2-27-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Reading 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 Markers Introductions [0:00] Reading "Heart of Hearing" [2:13] Reading "Daisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of Weather" [5:34] Conclusions [12:04]...
Send a text 2-20-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Special 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 Markers Introductions [0:0...
Send a text 2-13-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Interview 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 Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Raven talks about her latest book, "The...
Send a text 2-06-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Interview 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 Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Leah shares what inspired her to wr...
Send a text 1-30-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 New 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 Markers Introductions [0:00] Sharing a few of JCP 's newest re...
Send a text 1-23-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Interview 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 Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Rebecc...
Send a text 1-16-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Interview 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...
Send a text 1-09-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Writing 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 Markers Introductions [0:00] Eight writing resolutions for 2026 [1:54] Sharing some of Bookmarked's statistics from 2025 / Conclusions [12:32] Important Links Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARK...
Send a text 1-02-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Unveiling 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 Markers Introductions 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] Importan...
Send a text 12-26-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Looking Back on 2025: Publisher Recaps the Year In 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 Markers Introductions [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 Links Jan...
Send a text 12-19-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Recapping 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 Markers Introductions [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 [1...
Send a text 12-12-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Special 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 Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Introducing "Nannie's" by Lori C. Byington [1:21] A special reading of "Nannie's" ...
Send a text 12-05-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Poetry 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.&nb...
Send a text 11-28-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Special 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 Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Introducing ...
Send a text 11-21-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Black 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 Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Introducing JCP's upcoming Black Friday Sale [0:54] Discussing JCP's anthol...
Send a text 11-14-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Previewing 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 Markers Int...
Send a text 11-07-25 Bookmarked, 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 Markers Introductions 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 n...
Send a text 10-31-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 A Reading of "The Thing About Epidemics" by Draco Sage Happy 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 Markers Introductions [0:00] Reading "The Thing About Epidemics" by Draco Sage [1:24] Conclusions [20:44] Important Links These Haunted Hills: Book 5 Tapestry J...
Send a text 10-24-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Halloween 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 Sc...
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