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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...

Send us Fan Mail 2-16-24 Bookmarked, Season 1 Frechia Collins, Author of "Great Granny and Her Yucky Old Cat," Talks Story Inspiration Allison chats with JCP author Frechia Collins about her book, Great Granny and Her Yucky Old Cat , as well as her planned sequel. The book can be purchased at the link below!  Chapter Markers Janie gives introductory remarks [0:00] Frechia talks story syn...

Send us Fan Mail 2-09-24 Bookmarked, Season 1 Voice Magazine for Women Celebrates its 20th Anniversary! Janie, Draco, and Allison discuss favorite issues of Voice Magazine for Women over the years as well as favorite memories and moments in celebration of its 20th Anniversary! Chapter Markers Celebrating the magazine's 20th anniversary [0:00] How did the magazine get started? [2:07] What does...

Send us Fan Mail 2-02-24 Bookmarked, Season 1 Interview with Inspiring Author of "Petals of Distinction," Rosie Hartwig-Benson  Draco has the opportunity to sit down with inspiring person and author Rosie Hartwig-Benson about her memoir, Petals of Distinction . This book can be purchased at the link below!  Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Rosie talks her background and ho...

Send us Fan Mail 1-26-24 Bookmarked, Season 1 Upcoming Book Releases, Submission Requirements, and Author Interviews  Allison and Draco preview upcoming releases, discuss submission requirements for our manuscripts and anthologies, and give an update on future author interviews. Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Draco talks "Steamy Creek: A Cozy Romance Anthology" and submi...

Send us Fan Mail 1-19-24 Bookmarked, Season 1 Publisher Explains Different Types of Publishing Models  JCP's owner and publisher, Janie C. Jessee, discusses the different types of publishing models in depth as well as answers questions regarding costs and production timeline.  Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] How many types of book publishers are out there? [1:33] What is an author publis...

Send us Fan Mail 1-12-24 Bookmarked, Season 1 Interview with "A Heart Never Dies" Author, Karen G. Bruce  Allison interviews very talented JCP author Karen G. Bruce about her two previously published novels, as well as writing advice and book recommendations. You can find both of Karen's novels in the links below, and be sure to look for Karen's short story in our upcoming roma...

Send us Fan Mail 1-05-24 Bookmarked, Season 1 Writing Resolutions from a Fellow Writer JCP's in-house writer and editor, Allison, talks about writing resolutions for 2024. If you're wanting to get more into writing this year, or even read more, this podcast episode is perfect for you!  Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Allison introduces the topic of writing resolutions [2:...

Send us Fan Mail 12-29-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 Exciting New Happenings in 2024 Bookmarked's Allison and Draco preview some exciting new happenings to look forward to in 2024, from anticipated book releases to Voice Magazine's 20th anniversary celebration. Allison and Draco also offer a few simple writing and marketing tips for those wanting to improve upon their skills in the new year. ...

Send us Fan Mail 12-22-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 A Recap of 2023  Bookmarked's co-hosts (Janie, Draco, and Allison) recap 2023 and give some glimpses into the new year and what that looks like for Jan-Carol Publishing.  Please check out our blog, Bookmarked, at the link below. It serves as a partner with our podcast and often includes extra information pertaining to that week's topic. Chap...

Send us Fan Mail 12-15-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 Publisher Answers Burning Questions From Our Listeners  Jan-Carol Publishing's owner, Janie C. Jessee, answers questions from our listeners about the publishing industry.  Please check out our blog, Bookmarked, at the link below. It serves as a partner with our podcast and often includes extra information pertaining to that week's topic. Cha...