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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!

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Introductions with Janie [0:00]

What is "Favorite Song Journeys" about? [1:33]

Background info about Dr. Briggs [7:55]

Q&A with Dr. Briggs [10:42]

Conclusions [15:50]

Janie reminds listeners about some of JCP's new releases [18:04]

Important Links
"Favorite Song Journeys: What Your Treasured Songs Can Do For You!":

https://www.amazon.com/Favorite-Song-Journeys-Treasured-Songs/dp/B0B93YXP9M

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:

https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/

Voice Magazine for Women:

https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

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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.

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Janie's introduction [0:00]

Jon talks about what inspired his book, "Some Jeeps" [1:58]

Where does Jon's love of Jeeps come from? [3:53]

What do Jon's friends think of the book? [4:46]

Jon shares one of his Jeep adventures [5:56]

How does Jon feel being able to pass along this story to other families? [8:49]

Where can people connect with Jon online? [10:47]

Conclusions with Janie [14:24]

Important Links
Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:

https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/

Bookmarked, the blog:

https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarked

Voice Magazine for Women:

https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

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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.

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Janie's introduction [0:00]
Special reading of "Misty, The Lonely Mermaid" by JeanAnn Taylor [0:56]
Discussing the author, JeanAnn Taylor [28:10]
Conclusions with Janie [31:03]

Important Links
"Misty, The Lonely Mermaid":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=54#5

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:
https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/

Bookmarked, the blog:
https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarked

Voice Magazine for Women:
https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

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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 Highlands Small Business Incubator. Be sure to go and support them!

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Introductions with Janie [0:00]

What is "Our Blood Runs Black" about? [3:39]

Marsha and Rebecca's backgrounds/author bios [5:56]

Marsha and Rebecca's blog interview [7:52]

Launch party event for "Our Blood Runs Black" on June 21st [10:47]

Reminder about JCP's Christmas anthology, "Christmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales" [12:24]

Conclusions with Janie [15:52]

Important Links
Pre-order "Our Blood Runs Black" here:

https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=281#15

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:

https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/

Bookmarked, the blog:

https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarked

Voice Magazine for Women:

https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

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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.

Kristen's Instagram: @valaraiirising

Kristen's TikTok: @kristen.johnson64

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Janie's introduction [0:00]

Kristen talks about what to expect from her second book, "The Lost" [0:53]

How did Kristen take on an entire trilogy? What was her writing process? [3:48]

How is Kristen feeling about herself as an author with this second book? [9:09]

Who is Kristen's favorite character to write? [12:09]

What does Kristen find most challenging about writing a fantasy series? [15:00]

Kristen previews her third book, "The Dead" [19:03]

Does Kristen plan on writing more books beyond the "Valaraii Rising Trilogy"? [21:35]

Conclusions with Janie [25:44]

Important Links
"The Forgotten: Valaraii Rising Trilogy":

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962561348?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_WEFS4GRQVYJ925JZWZXH&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_WEFS4GRQVYJ925JZWZXH&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_WEFS4GRQVYJ925JZWZXH&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:

https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/

Bookmarked, the blog:

https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarked

Voice Magazine for Women:

https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

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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!

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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Previewing "The Harboring & Other Stories" [1:23]
"Honeysuckle Holiday," "Betsy Blossom Brown," and "Collected Curiosities: Poems, Essays, & Opinions" [4:05]
"Marble Town," "The Puppeteer of Objects: A Lyrical Poem," "Sophie & the Bookmobile," "Fireflies Dancing in the Night," and "Please Close It!" [8:57]
Reminder about JCP's blog, Bookmarked [15:14]
Update about JCP's upcoming Christmas anthology, "Christmas All Year Long: A Collection of Holly Jolly Tales" [16:12]
Conclusions with Janie [17:20]

Important Links
"The Harboring & Other Stories":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=280#15

"Honeysuckle Holiday":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=35#5

"Betsy Blossom Brown":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=100#8

"Collected Curiosities: Poems, Essays, & Opinions":
https://www.amazon.com/Collected-Curiosities-Poems-Essays-Opinions-ebook/dp/B0759XL1LG/ref=sr_1_9?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6VujdbIWl58ZcThKUfY9piJmoQJIaO6QoAiMVNIvamjcj_tvKDtjvZ0rEfTEEaviPUH0UzaG5btFzYu_fuXABVyF6MFeKy9NGQdYhonTyzA_oOt3O0f14hZJPqe_2gU7rc1gDcuykLPMjqcm0XC6Bw.djxE4beBMAoxTx_YqVVqKWat7B7yFrEIS2rugezUXsw&dib_tag=se&qid=1716565753&refinements=p_27%3AKathleen+M+Jacobs&s=digital-text&sr=1-9&text=Kathleen+M+Jacobs

"Marble Town":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=125#13

"The Puppeteer of Objects: A Lyrical Poem":

https://www.amazon.com/Puppeteer-Objects-Lyrical-Poem/dp/1945619759

"Sophie & the Bookmobile":

https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=37#8

"Fireflies Dancing in the Night":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=38#11

"Please Close It!":
https://www.amazon.com/Please-Close-Choice-Award-Recipient/dp/194666426X

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:
https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/

Voice Magazine for Women:
https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

Bookmarked, the blog:
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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 423-926-9983 with a credit card number or mail a check to JCP at P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, TN, 37605.

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Introduction and reminders about submissions for "These Haunted Hills: Book 7" [0:00]
Writing tips for short horror fiction [3:05]
Conclusions [18:53]

Important Links
Submission Guidelines for 2025 Anthology Collections:
https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/contests.html

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:
https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/

Bookmarked, the blog:
https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarked

Voice Magazine for Women:
https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

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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.

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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 Padgett Gerler [7:53]
"Dreams of Amelia" by E. Louise Jacques [9:17]
"Monkey's New Friend," "Ricky's Desert Adventure," "Sunrise on the Porch," and "Oran, You Glad?" by Dale P. Rhodes, Sr. [11:12]
"Sweet Sofie Sue and Her Backyard Adventures" and "Sweet Sofie Sue and Her Beach Adventures" by Debbie Neal [15:11]
Final reminders/housekeeping [17:14]
Conclusions with Janie [19:56]

Important Links
"Gone Before Breakfast":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=175

"The Forgotten":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=244#14

"The Summer the Air Changed":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=126#4

"Dreams of Amelia":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=216#4

"Monkey's New Friend":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=114#4

"Ricky's Desert Adventure":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=111#4

"Sunrise on the Porch":
https://www.amazon.com/Sunrise-Porch-Dale-Rhodes-Sr/dp/1954978588

"Oran, You Glad?":
https://www.amazon.com/Oran-You-Glad-Backyard-Adventure/dp/1962561674/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jBlJE3u99G1i708Escgk5sCMLt7m77kNrpTCjStmt01OHbHsWHBTvRt3SUGo0qvoDCRARKOvqOPiLLkQk2OjihJ0N3teCVSLz4olKe0h8os.bLqN3PZx5N-U7l8R5Ey3_KZ50J1xiHbXn7ccZ1wID7s&qid=1747412099&sr=1-1

"Sweet Sofie Sue and Her Backyard Adventures":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=224#4

"Sweet Sofie Sue and Her Beach Adventures":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=86#4

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:
https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/

Bookmarked, the blog:
https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarked

Voice Magazine for Women:
https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

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