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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...

Send us Fan Mail 12-08-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 Justin Shepherd, Author of "Boundaries.," Talks New Book Talented author Justin Shepherd talks about his first-ever book, Boundaries., and discusses why it is important to teach children about setting healthy boundaries within families. Visit our website or check out the link below to purchase Justin's book! If you want a signed copy of...

Send us Fan Mail 12-01-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 Interview with First-Time Author, Julia Hurley  Julia Hurley, who is a very talented first-time author, talks about her new children's book, called The Very Contrary Fairy . Visit our website or check out the link below to pre-order Julia's book! Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Julia talks the inspiration behind her story [4:...

Send us Fan Mail 11-24-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 "Reclaiming Christmas" Author, Melissa Sneed Wilson, Talks Holiday Romance Melissa Sneed Wilson talks her newest book, Reclaiming Christmas , and discusses the story behind the story. Make sure to go to JCP's website for our annual BLACK FRIDAY SALE to buy Melissa's book, as well as browse our entire collection. The code is BLACKFR...

Send us Fan Mail 11-17-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 How to Write a Short Story  Janie and Allison discuss JCP's short story collections, and Allison gives some advice for how to craft a successful short story. We are still accepting submissions for Steamy Creek: A Cozy Romance Anthology until the end of December. This romance short story collection will come out in time for Valentine's Day 20...

Send us Fan Mail 11-10-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 "Maggie the Cat" Author, Julia Russo, Shares the Story Behind the Story  Julia Russo, author of "Maggie the Cat Who Came Home for Christmas," talks with Draco and shares the story behind her lovely children's book. Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] Julia Russo gives a synopsis of "Maggie the Cat" [1:15] Julia talk...

Send us Fan Mail 11-03-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 Previewing New Books for Black Friday  Co-hosts Janie, Draco, and Allison discuss book recommendations of all genres that would make the perfect holiday gift for someone special. Chapter Markers Introductions / Submissions for Steamy Creek: A Cozy Romance Anthology [0:00] Snow Much Love: A Collection of Family Stories, by Donna Snow King [1:50] The Br...

Send us Fan Mail 10-27-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 Appalachian Book Publisher Shares Her Story  Business owner, Janie C. Jessee, shares the inside story of her company's history in starting and publishing a local women's monthly magazine. In addition, she shares the disappointments and the accomplishments in achieving success in magazine and book publishing. She offers suggestions on how to...

Send us Fan Mail 10-20-23 Bookmarked, Season 1 Let's Talk Editing!  Allison, Jan-Carol Publishing's in-house editor, shares her career choice as an editor and tips for manuscript editing. Jan-Carol Publishing's owner, Janie Jessee, shares the importance of having manuscripts edited before submitting them to a book publisher. Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] Allison talks her exp...

Send us Fan Mail 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 us Fan Mail Bookmarked, Season 1 Introductions Jan-Carol Publishing, a small book publisher located in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, brings their first podcast to the listeners with an introduction to the company and their team players behind the scenes. Interviews of two team members share the stories of working for a small book publisher. JCP introduces a collection of short s...