Bookmarked
Business og økonomiFor unge lyttereJan-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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- Publisher and Marketing Director Discuss Realities of Publishing (00:17:18)
Send us a text 9-26-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Publisher 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 Markers Introductions [0:00] A q...
- A Spooky Reading of "The Ringing of the Bell" by Jan Howery (00:23:00)
Send us a text 9-19-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 A Spooky Reading of "The Ringing of the Bell" by Jan Howery This 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 Markers Janie'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 Lin...
- Latest JCP Releases, Perfect for Gift-Giving Season! (00:16:37)
Send us a text 9-12-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Latest 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 Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] "The Lost" by Kristen Johnson [1:19] "Things That Women Do" by Cynn Chadwick [3:53] "The Harboring & other st...
- Celebrating 100 Episodes of Bookmarked! (00:18:09)
Send us a text 9-05-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Celebrating 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 Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Draco's favorite episodes [1:19] Allison shares her favorite episodes [7:02] Previewing our first issue o...
- Interview with Mary Ellen Miller, Author of "Fill the Dam Thing Up!" (00:27:19)
Send us a text 8-29-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview 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 Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Wh...
- Interview with Mary Woodside, Writer and Historian Featured in "These Haunted Hills: Book 7" (00:17:44)
Send us a text 8-22-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview 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 mary.woodside@gmail.com. Chapter Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] What is Mary's background with writing? [1:12] Mary tal...
- Recap of "These Haunted Hills" Over the Years, Plus Several Spooky Readings (00:22:39)
Send us a text 8-15-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Recap 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 t...
- Reading "Some Jeeps" by Jon Arnold, Plus New Submission Opportunities for "Tapestry Journal" (00:17:51)
Send us a text 8-08-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Reading "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://jancarolpub...
- Interview with Jessica Brimer, Author of "Messy Bookshop Mysteries" (00:22:02)
Send us a text 8-01-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview 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. Ins...
- Interview with George Bove, Author of "The Little Orange T" and "Rocky's Top Tennessee Wish" (00:29:18)
Send us a text 7-25-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview 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 Mar...
- Announcing "Tapestry Journal," Our New Literary Magazine! (00:18:42)
Send us a text 7-18-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Announcing "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 submissions@jancarolpublishing.com, and if you have questions about ...
- Special Summerween Reading of "Trick-or-Treat, Noodle" by Monica Riley Kohler (00:15:32)
Send us a text 7-11-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Special 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-...
- Discussing Dr. Guy V. Briggs' Book, "Favorite Song Journeys: What Your Treasured Songs Can Do For You!" (00:22:12)
Send us a text 7-04-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Discussing 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 Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] What is "Favorite Song Journeys" about? [1:33] Background info about Dr. Briggs [7:55] Q&A with Dr. Brig...
- Interview with Jon Arnold, New Author of Children's Book "Some Jeeps" (00:16:15)
Send us a text 6-27-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview 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 Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Jon talks about what inspired his book, "So...
- Special Reading of "Misty, The Lonely Mermaid" by JeanAnn Taylor (00:31:39)
Send us a text 6-20-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Special Reading of "Misty, The Lonely Mermaid" by JeanAnn Taylor This 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 Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Special reading of "Misty, The Lonely Mermaid" by Jean...
- Discussing New Book "Our Blood Runs Black" by Marsha Self and Rebecca White (00:17:31)
Send us a text 6-13-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Discussing 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 Highlan...
- Interview with Kristen Johnson, Author of the "Valaraii Rising" Fantasy Trilogy (00:26:43)
Send us a text 6-06-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview 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. ...
- Chatting About Kathleen M. Jacobs' Books (00:19:49)
Send us a text 5-30-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Chatting 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 Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Previewing "The Harboring & Other Stories" [1:23] "Honeysuckle ...
- Writing Tips for "These Haunted Hills: Book 7" Submissions (00:19:51)
Send us a text 5-23-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Writing Tips for "These Haunted Hills: Book 7" Submissions This week, Allison goes over some writing tips for those of you still wanting to submit a short story to Jan-Carol Publishing's Halloween anthology, These Haunted Hills: Book 7. To submit a short story this year to either of our upcoming anthologies, including our brand-new Christmas anthology, Christmas All Year Long: A Collection of Holly Jolly Tales, you may call the office at 423-...
- Summer Reading Recommendations! (00:20:54)
Send us a text 5-16-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Summer Reading Recommendations! In this special episode, co-hosts Allison and Draco recommend some summer reading recommendations from Jan-Carol Publishing's library! All the links to the books mentioned can be found below. Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] "Gone Before Breakfast" and "The Last Thing I Remember" by Jan Howery [1:22] "The Forgotten" and "The Lost" by Kristen Johnson [5:05] "The Summer the Air Changed" by Padg...
- Discussing the Books of Carol Ann Patterson Boyles-Jernigan (00:19:00)
Send us a text 5-09-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Discussing the Books of Carol Ann Patterson Boyles-Jernigan This week, Draco and Allison discuss the books of author Carol Ann Patterson Boyles-Jernigan. She has three books so far: The Safety Deposit Box Shock: Your Secrets Will Find You Out; Around the Next Bend: An Adventure in Borneo; and Flying High in the Sky: Letters from a Pan Am Stewardess. All the links to Carol Ann's books can be found below! Chapter Markers Introduction...
- Interview with Daryll Simcox, Author of Thrilling Sequel "Under Watchful Eyes" (00:21:52)
Send us a text 5-02-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview with Daryll Simcox, Author of Thrilling Sequel "Under Watchful Eyes" This week, Allison interviews returning guest Daryll Simcox. This time, he's here to talk all about his sequel to The Breath of Darkness, called Under Watchful Eyes. You can purchase Under Watchful Eyes and The Breath of Darkness at the links below! Chapter Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Daryll talks about his new book, "Under Watchful Eyes" [1:40] Ho...
- Special Reading of "Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Synchronous Fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains" (00:18:34)
Send us a text 4-25-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Special Reading of "Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Synchronous Fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains" This week is a very special episode! Allison and Draco read Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Synchronous Fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains, by authors Wayne A. Major and Ralphine Major. To find the link to this book, as well as links to the other books in Wayne and Ralphine's charming series, see below! Chapte...
- Interview with Jocelyn M. Lacey, Author of "Michael's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly" (00:24:59)
Send us a text 4-18-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview with Jocelyn M. Lacey, Author of "Michael's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly" This week, please enjoy this interview with returning guest Jocelyn M. Lacey, author of many popular children's books, including Pierre the Peacock, Coral's First Sleepover, and An Angel Named Johnia. Now, she's back to promote her newest book, Michael's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly. You can purchase Jocelyn's book (and all her other children'...
- Interview with Patrice Wilkerson, Author of "My Favorite Season is Spring" (00:20:55)
Send us a text 4-11-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview with Patrice Wilkerson, Author of "My Favorite Season is Spring" This week, please enjoy this interview with author Patrice Wilkerson. Patrice's book, My Favorite Season is Spring, is a colorfully-illustrated children's story following little Susie as she explains why spring is her favorite season. You can purchase Patrice's book at the link below! Chapter Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Patrice talks about the inspiration ...