Send us a text 11-01-24 Bookmarked, Season 3 Interview with H. Dale Hall, Author of "My Appalachian Trail" and "Compelled" This week, Draco interviews author H. Dale Hall about his two books, My Appalachian Trail and Compelled: From the Yazoo Pumps to Polar Bears and Back: The Evolution of Natural Resource Conservation and Law. You can find the lin…

Send us a text 10-25-24 Bookmarked, Season 3 Interview with Jeff Geiger Jr., Author of "The White Room" and "Mama's Boys" This week in a very special Halloween episode, Allison interviews Jeff Geiger Jr., author of the spooky horror novels, The White Room and Mama's Boys. You can find both of Jeff's books at the links below, as well as his social m…

Send us a text 10-18-24 Bookmarked, Season 3 Interview with Faye Duncan, Author of "The Bungalow Heaven Mystery Series" This week, Allison interviews Faye Duncan, author of The Bungalow Heaven Mystery Series and several short stories and screenplays, including the short story "Phantom Submission" from These Haunted Hills: Book 6. You can find both …

Send us a text 10-11-24 Bookmarked, Season 3 Interview with George R. Justice, Author of "Greezy Creek" and "Edenfield" Please enjoy this interview with George R. Justice, author of the JCP-published novel, Greezy Creek, as well as Edenfield, his newest release. You can find both novels at the links below! You can also check out George's website, h…

Send us a text 10-4-24 Bookmarked, Season 3 Interview with Kristen Johnson About Her New Fantasy Novel, "The Forgotten" Enjoy this exciting interview with first-time author Kristen Johnson about her fantasy novel, The Forgotten, which is the first book in a planned trilogy titled Valaraii Rising. You can purchase The Forgotten at the link below! Ch…

Send us a text 9-27-24 Bookmarked, Season 3 Interview with Author Daryll Simcox About His Mysterious Thriller, "The Breath of Darkness" Please enjoy this exciting interview with first-time author Daryll Simcox as he discusses his debut novel, the mysterious thriller, The Breath of Darkness. You can purchase The Breath of Darkness at the link below!…

Send us a text 9-20-24 Bookmarked, Season 3 Three Contributing Authors Talk Their Short Stories in "These Haunted Hills: Book 6" Kick off the fall season, as well as Bookmarked's third season, with this very special episode. Three contributing authors -- Jan Howery, Draco Sage, and Allison G. Lawson -- talk about their short stories that are featur…

Send us a text 9-13-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Niles Reddick, Author of Over 500 Short Stories, Novels, and Novellas This week, Draco interviews author Niles Reddick, who has over 500 publications under his belt. Niles's most recent collection is titled Who's Going to Pray for Me Now?, and his most recent novel is titled Forgiven. Both …

Send us a text 9-06-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Karen G. Bruce, Author of "Carly: A Story of Redemption" This week, Allison interviews a returning guest: Karen G. Bruce, author of Josie: A Story of Forgiveness and A Heart Never Dies. Today, she is here to talk all about her newest release, Carly: A Story of Redemption. The links to all o…

Send us a text 8-30-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Taylor Burke, Author of the Comical and Disturbing "The Goods are Odd" This week, Draco interviews author Taylor Burke about her comical and revealing book, which discusses the horror of online dating apps, titledThe Goods are Odd. The link to Taylor's book can be found below! Chapter Marke…

Send us a text 8-23-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Martha Jane Orlando, Author of "The Glade Series" and "Adventures in the Glade" This week, please enjoy Allison's interview with author Martha Jane Orlando, who has written two unique and heartfelt trilogies, The Glade Series and Adventures in the Glade. The links to Martha's trilogies can …

Send us a text 8-16-24 Bookmarked, Season 2 Interview with Sharon Suskin, First-Time Author of "The Blue-Eyed Butterfly" This week, we have a very special interview with a first-time author, Sharon Suskin. Sharon's novel, The Blue-Eyed Butterfly, is available for pre-order now. The link to pre-order Sharon's novel can be found below, as well as Sha…

Send us a text 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 Surpris…

Send us a text 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 boo…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 / Sho…

Send us a text 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! Chapter Markers Janie introduces the episo…

Send us a text 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] Drac…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 Series, the JCP-published novel Things That Women Do, the historical fiction novel The Incorrigible Rogue, and more! Links to C…

Send us a text 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 [0:0…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 hist…

Send us a text 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 lin…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 f…

Send us a text 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 copyr…

Send us a text 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, Snow Much Love: A Collection of Family Stories, which is a collection of true stories and adventures Donna has experienced thr…

Send us a text 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. Chapt…

Send us a text 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 remar…

Send us a text 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 Mark…

Send us a text 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, plea…

Send us a text 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 introduct…

Send us a text 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 re…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 o…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 improv…

Send us a text 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 p…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 b…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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 coll…