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Send us Fan Mail 8-09-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Julia Russo, Author of Maggie the Cat Series This week, we have a returning guest! Draco interviews bestselling children's author Julia Russo about the anticipated sequel to her book, Maggie the Cat Who Came Home for Christmas, which is titled Maggie the Cat Loves Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise and is scheduled to release this fal...

Send us Fan Mail 8-02-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Jocelyn M. Lacey, Author of Pierre the Peacock and An Angel Named Johnia This week, Draco interviews children's author Jocelyn M. Lacey about her many books, including Pierre the Peacock , Coral's First Sleepover , What Do Police Officers Do? , and An Angel Named Johnia . Links to Jocelyn's books can be found below! Chapte...

Send us Fan Mail 7-26-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Padgett Gerler, Author of The Summer the Air Changed and She's the Same This week, Allison interviews author Padgett Gerler about her novels, The Summer the Air Changed , The Girl Who Feared Trains , and her latest release, She's the Same . Links to Padgett's novels can be found below! Chapter Markers Janie introduces the...

Send us Fan Mail 7-19-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Our JCP Team Answers Your FAQs! Please enjoy this very special episode where Janie, Draco, and Allison answer your FAQs about publishing, marketing, and editing.  Chapter Markers Janie introduces the episode [0:00] What types of editing does JCP provide? [1:50] What to do once JCP has your manuscript / Should I start marketing before my book is release...

Send us Fan Mail 7-12-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with John H. Hilton, Author of New Thriller, "Cloth and Dagger" Check out this awesome interview with author John H. Hilton, whose suspense/thriller novel, Cloth and Dagger , is celebrating its recent release. The link to John's novel can be found below! His website is johnhhiltonnovels.com . Chapter Markers Janie introduces th...

Send us Fan Mail 7-05-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Justin Shepherd, Author of "Surprises Are Okay, Secrets Are Not" Draco interviews author Justin Shepherd about his newest children's book, Surprises Are Okay, Secrets Are Not , as well as the impact of his previous release, Boundaries .  Chapter Markers Janie introduces the episode [0:00] Draco begins the interview [0:56]...

Send us Fan Mail 6-28-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Discussing the Publications of Charles H. Norman, Author of "Remembrances" Allison and Draco discuss the publications of Charles H. Norman. Links to all of Charlie's books can be found below!  Chapter Markers Janie introduces the episode [0:00] Updates on "These Haunted Hills: Book 6" and JCP's "Christmas in July&quot...

Send us Fan Mail 6-21-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Cynn Chadwick, Author of the "Cat Rising Series" and "Things That Women Do" Check out this great interview with Cynn Chadwick! Cynn is the author of the Cat Rising S eries, the JCP-published novel Things That Women Do, the historical fiction novel The Incorrigible Rogue , and more!   Links to Cynn's website, as w...

Send us Fan Mail 6-14-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Appalachian Author Cindy K. Sproles Check out this fantastic interview with Appalachian author, conference speaker, and Voice Magazine for Women contributor, Cindy K. Sproles. Cindy's latest novel, Coal Black Lies , is available to order now! Chapter Markers Janie introduces the episode [0:00] Allison begins the interview [2:10] Cin...

Send us Fan Mail 6-07-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Discussing the Publications of Patrice Wilkerson, Author of "My Favorite Season is Spring" Janie and Allison talk all about Patrice Wilkerson, author of the children's book My Favorite Season is Spring, as well as the poetry collection  Through it All, I'm Going to Make It . Chapter Markers Janie introduces the episode [0:00] Alliso...

Send us Fan Mail 5-31-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Publisher Discusses AI and Answers FAQ about Publishing  Janie C. Jessee, JCP's publisher, answers FAQ from authors regarding finding the right publisher for you, timelines for getting a book published, marketing, and the pros and cons of using AI in publishing. Chapter Markers Janie introduces the episode [0:00] How to find the right publisher fo...

Send us Fan Mail 5-24-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Discussing the Books of Kathleen M. Jacobs  Janie, Draco, and Allison discuss the vast publications of author Kathleen M. Jacobs. Be sure to check out Kathy's blog interview at the link below, as well as links to all of Kathy's books discussed in this episode!  Chapter Markers Janie talks about Kathy's history with JCP [0:00] Allison sha...

Send us Fan Mail 5-17-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Meteorologist, Advocate, and Author Meaghan Thomas about Her Book, "Heart of Hearing" Draco interviews meteorologist, advocate, and author Meaghan Thomas about her non-profit organization, The Heart of Hearing, Inc., and book, Heart of Hearing . You can check out Meaghan's website at the link below to learn more about her...

Send us Fan Mail 5-10-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Mother's Day Book Recommendations and Gift Ideas Bookmarked's special Mother's Day episode! Allison and Draco discuss book recommendations and gift ideas pertaining to Mother's Day, including everything from novels to children's books to anthology collections.  Chapter Markers Janie introduces the episode [0:00] Allison and Dra...

Send us Fan Mail 5-03-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Recapping April, Looking Ahead to May Allison and Draco recap their favorite podcast episodes from the month of April, including a few special author interviews. They also preview several new book releases that will be coming out in 2024, as well as touch base on submissions for These Haunted Hills: Book 6 and JCP's relocation to Johnson City. Cha...

Send us Fan Mail 4-26-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Discussing the Books of Linda Hudson Hoagland, Author of the "Lindsay Harris Murder Mystery Series" Janie and Allison discuss the wide variety of publications from author Linda Hudson Hoagland as well as share Linda's writing advice regarding how to craft a successful mystery novel.  Chapter Markers Janie talks about purchasing Mountain...

Send us Fan Mail 4-19-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Micki Bare, Author of "Thurston T. Turtle" and "Zahra of the Uwharries" Series   Draco chats with author Micki Bare about her illustrious career, including her Thurston T. Turtle series as well as her magical realism series, Zahra of the Uwharries . Chapter Markers Janie introduces the episode [0:00] Draco begins the...

Send us Fan Mail 4-12-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with YWCA's Mary Massarueh About the Association's Programs and Annual Tribute to Women Please enjoy this insightful interview with YWCA's Mary Massarueh as she explains what YWCA represents and aims to achieve, as well as YWCA's annual Tribute to Women event. To learn more about YWCA, you can find the link to their websit...

Send us Fan Mail 4-05-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Publisher Reveals Exciting New JCP Project and Answers Common Questions Regarding Copyright and ISBN JCP's publisher, Janie C. Jessee, talks about our upcoming project -- a book sharing the stories of 20 business and/or career women in the Appalachian region -- and answers common questions regarding copyright and ISBN. This episode is full of valu...

Send us Fan Mail 3-29-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Donna Snow King, First-Time Author of "Snow Much Love: A Collection of Family Stories" Allison chats with Donna Snow King about her very personal, first-time novel, S now Much Love: A Collection of Family Stories, which is a collection of true stories and adventures Donna has experienced throughout her life.  You can purchase D...

Send us Fan Mail 3-22-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Best-Selling Author Rick Toomey, Ed. D. Draco chats with author Rick Toomey, Ed. D., about his books, The Joy of Being You and Power of Understanding: How Personality Influences Our Lives , as well as his background in psychology.  You can purchase both of Rick's books at the links below.  Chapter Markers Introductory remarks with J...

Send us Fan Mail 3-15-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Children's Author Raven Howell Discusses Her Illustrious Career Draco chats with one of JCP's children's authors, Raven Howell, about her book, Seasons, as well as her illustrious career and beginnings as an author.  You can purchase Seasons at the link below! Chapter Markers Janie gives introductory remarks / discusses upcoming book abo...

Send us Fan Mail 3-08-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Spring Reading Recommendations and Upcoming Spring Deals Co-hosts Janie, Draco, and Allison talk about several of JCP's spring-themed books and anthology collections, as well as preview some upcoming spring deals and offers. All books mentioned in this episode can be found at the links below.  Chapter Markers Janie gives introductory remarks and p...

Send us Fan Mail 3-01-24 Bookmarked, Season 1 Interview with Co-Authors of "Live Like Grunt," Nikki and Miles Burdine   Co-authors of the heartwarming children’s book, Live Like Grunt , chat with Draco about the story behind their charming book and the yellow Labrador that taught their family many valuable life lessons. To purchase Live Like Grunt , please click on the link below! Chapte...

Send us Fan Mail 2-23-24 Bookmarked, Season 1 Publisher Talks Realistic Expectations for Getting Your Book Published  Janie C. Jessee, owner and publisher of Jan-Carol Publishing, goes over some realistic expectations regarding getting your manuscript published and the importance of maintaining these expectations.  Chapter Markers Janie gives introductory remarks and previews new book about women...