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October's Featured Books!
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10-02-26
Bookmarked, Season 7
October's Featured Books!
Allison and Draco highlight Jan-Carol Publishing's featured October reads, many of which are on sale this month!
Spooky October Reads - On Sale This Month:
The White Room
The Breath of Darkness
Trick-or-Treat, Noodle!
Scarily the Scarecrow
These Haunted Hills: Book 8
Non-Fiction Hidden Gems (not on sale):
Finding Peace in the Promise: A Memoir of Walking with Intention
...A Cozy Fall Reading List
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9-25-26
Bookmarked, Season 7
A Cozy Fall Reading List
Allison and Draco recommend some of Jan-Carol Publishing's cozy fall reads in honor of the first day of fall being this week!
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The Little Orange T's Great Tennessee Adventure
Seasons
Marble Town
The Purple Bird
Cloth and Dagger
The Reckoning
The Ghost Hawk
Snooping Can Be Dangerous
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Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing
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Tapestry Journal Turns One!
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9-18-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Tapestry Journal Turns One!
This week, Allison and Draco celebrate the one-year anniversary of Tapestry Journal.
Tapestry's September/October anniversary issue is out now, and you can find it online at our website.
We are so happy about this exciting milestone in Tapestry's journey, and we hope everyone listening will submit to our next issue! Guidelines can be found on our website.
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Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing
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...Enjoy This Spooky Reading from "These Haunted Hills: Book 8"
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9-11-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Enjoy This Spooky Reading from "These Haunted Hills: Book 8"
This week, Allison and Draco read from Jan-Carol Publishing's latest installment in the These Haunted Hills short story anthology, These Haunted Hills: Book 8. The story is called "The Living Homestead" by Jessica Brimer.
To check out more spooky stories from this year's collection, see the link below!
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These Haunted Hills: Book 8 - COMING SOON!
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Tapestry Journal: Indie Pu...
September's Featured Books!
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9-04-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
September's Featured Books!
This week, Draco and Allison talk about September's featured books. Some of them are on sale for this month only! Check them out below.
On Sale This Month:
Silence of the Bones by Bev Freeman
The Blood of the Wine by Daryll Simcox
Canyon of Shame by Faye Duncan
Moon Over Knoxville by Mike Grindstaff
These Haunted Hills: Book 5 by various authors
Hidden G...
A Look Ahead: New & Upcoming Books
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8-28-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
A Look Ahead: New & Upcoming Books
This week, Draco and Allison talk about new and upcoming releases from JCP—everything from fantasy novels to memoirs to children's books, and more!
Check out all the books mentioned below! And keep your eyes open for the books that are coming soon.
Out Now:
The Dead: Valaraii Rising Trilogy Book 3
Pearl the Show Pig
For the Love of Virginia Beef
Coming Soo...
Interview with Alicia Bynum, Author of New Book "Rivers and Roads"
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8-21-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Interview with Alicia Bynum, Author of New Book "Rivers and Roads"
This week, Draco interviews new author Alicia Bynum. Alicia's book, Rivers and Roads, is an emotional story about a complicated mother-daughter relationship and traveling as a woman.
Check out Alicia's website here, and find her book linked below!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Interview begins / Alicia talks all about her book, "Rivers and Roads" [0:55]
What has the reader response been l...
Interview with Cynn Chadwick, Author of the Upcoming Memoir "Witness Marks: Stories of Pissin’ Grannies, Fallin’ Ducks, and Peelin’ Carrots with Ghosts"
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8-14-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Interview with Cynn Chadwick, Author of the Upcoming Memoir "Witness Marks: Stories of Pissin’ Grannies, Fallin’ Ducks, and Peelin’ Carrots with Ghosts"
This week, Allison interviews returning guest Cynn Chadwick. Cynn is the author of nine books, including the Cat Rising series and Things That Women Do. This time, she's here to preview her upcoming memoir, Witness Marks: Stories of Pissin’ Grannies, Fallin’ Ducks, and Peelin’ Carrots with Ghosts, and talk about her accompanying column in Tapestry Journal.
Make sure to visit Cynn's...
August’s Featured Young Adult Reads
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8-07-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
August’s Featured Young Adult Reads
This week, Allison and Draco talk about JCP’s featured young adult books for the month of August. These selections are older reads that deserve a spotlight and would be the perfect back-to-school books.
Check them out at the links below!
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Introductions [0:00]
“Honeysuckle Holiday” by Kathleen M. Jacobs; “Down at the No Gotty” by Donna Snow King [1:28]
“The Purple Bird” by Dylan Roche; “Bad Love Strikes” b...
Tapestry Journal's Special Anniversary Issue!
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7-31-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Tapestry Journal's Special Anniversary Issue!
This week, Allison talks all about Tapestry Journal's upcoming special anniversary issue, which will celebrate the literary magazine's one-year anniversary. Find out how you can get involved!
Check out Tapestry's website below for the full list of submission guidelines.
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
All about Tapestry Journal's upcoming anniversary issue [0:42]
Submission guidelines and opportunities for the anniversary issue [3:44]
Conclusions with Janie [15:43]
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Celebrating "Christmas in July" with Book Recommendations
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7-24-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Celebrating "Christmas in July" with Book Recommendations
This week, Allison and Draco recommend a few "Christmas in July" books in honor of the unofficial celebration. For those of you looking to get a head start on your Christmas shopping this year, these books would make the perfect gifts!
Check out all the books mentioned below!
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Introductions [0:00]
"The Adventures of Little Dooey: Santa's Helper" by Kim Rohrer [3:39]
"Nutshell & Friends: New He...
Pet-Themed Books for the Dog Days of Summer
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7-17-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Pet-Themed Books for the Dog Days of Summer
This week, Allison and Draco talk about some of Jan-Carol Publishing's pet-themed books for the Dog Days of Summer.
Check out all the books mentioned in this episode below!
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Introductions [0:00]
"The Joy of Being You" by Rick Toomey [2:04]
"Daisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of Weather" by Meaghan Thomas [3:45]
"Sweet Sofie Sue" series by Debbie Neal [4:56]
"Maggie the Ca...
New & Upcoming Releases - Thrillers, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Children's Books and More!
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7-10-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
New & Upcoming Releases - Thrillers, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Children's Books and More!
This week, Allison and Draco talk about new and upcoming releases from Jan-Carol Publishing, including thrillers, true crime nonfiction, fantasy, historical fiction, children's books, and more!
Check out all the books mentioned in this episode below.
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
"Driven by Rage, Fueled by Diesel: The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway Hunters" by Elizabethton High School St...
Summer Reading of "The Fallacious Life of Sadie Pringle" from JCP's Anthology "Scattered Flowers"
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7-03-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Summer Reading of "The Fallacious Life of Sadie Pringle" from JCP's Anthology "Scattered Flowers"
This week, Allison and Draco read a short story from JCP's summer anthology Scattered Flowers. The story is called "The Fallacious Life of Sadie Pringle," and it's written by Rebecca Elswick.
Check out Scattered Flowers for yourself at the link below!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
What is "Scattered Flowers" about? [0:49]
Reading "The Fallacious Life of Sadie Pri...
Interview with Eliette Olivia, Author of Inspiring Children's Book "Estey Grey Plays Her Own Way"
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6-26-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Interview with Eliette Olivia, Author of Inspiring Children's Book "Estey Grey Plays Her Own Way"
This week, Draco interviews new author Eliette Olivia, whose inspiring children's book Estey Grey Plays Her Own Way is available to order now.
Check it out at the link below, and follow Eliette on social media @storiesby.elietteolivia.
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
What is Eliette's book about, and what inspired the story? [1:13]
What made Eliette d...
Special Reading of Children's Book "What Ever Happened to the Smooth-Tongued Cats?"
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6-19-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Special Reading of Children's Book "What Ever Happened to the Smooth-Tongued Cats?"
This week, Allison and Draco read Donald Greco's children's book, What Ever Happened to the Smooth-Tongued Cats?, which is available on Amazon.
Check it out here!
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Introductions [0:00]
Reading of "What Ever Happened to the Smooth-Tongued Cats?" [2:12]
Conclusions [31:21]
Important Links
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Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing
Voice Mag...
Interview with Alex Campbell About "Driven by Rage Fueled by Diesel: The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway Hunters"
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6-12-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Interview with Alex Campbell About "Driven by Rage Fueled by Diesel: The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway Hunters"
This week, Allison interviews sociology teacher Alex Campbell, who helmed the classroom project that turned into the powerful new book, Driven by Rage Fueled by Diesel: The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway Hunters, a true crime account of Tennessee serial killers that was written by Alex's high school students.
Order the book at the link below!
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Interview with John H. Hilton, Author of New Historical Fiction, "The Harlot of Gloucester"
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6-05-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Interview with John H. Hilton, Author of New Historical Fiction, "The Harlot of Gloucester"
This week, Draco interviews returning guest John H. Hilton. This time, he's here to talk all about his new historical fiction novel, The Harlot of Gloucester, which is set during the American Revolution.
Pre-order the book at the link below! And check out John's website, johnhhiltonnovels.com.
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Interview begins / John talks all about his new book, "Th...
How to Be a Productive Writer During the Summer
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5-29-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
How to Be a Productive Writer During the Summer
This week, Allison offers some practical tips for how to be a more productive writer during the summer.
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Introductions [0:00]
Practical tips for being a more productive writer during the summertime [2:23]
Conclusions [15:47]
Important Links
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Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing
Voice Magazine for Women
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"Summer Break" Reading Recommendations!
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5-22-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
"Summer Break" Reading Recommendations!
This week, Allison and Draco talk about some summer break reading recommendations you won't want to miss!
Check out all the books mentioned below!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
A few words about Tapestry Journal's newest issue [0:50]
Summer break reading recommendations from Draco [2:48]
Summer break reading recommendations from Allison [9:00]
Conclusions [14:40]
Important Links
Sweet Sofie Sue and Her Bea...
Interview with Cindy K. Sproles, Author of New Appalachian Novel "The Eyes of River"
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5-15-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Interview with Cindy K. Sproles, Author of New Appalachian Novel "The Eyes of River"
This week, Draco interviews returning guest Cindy K. Sproles. Cindy has a brand-new novel coming out called The Eyes of River, which you can pre-order at the link below!
Check out Cindy's website here.
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Interview begins / Cindy talks all about "The Eyes of River" [1:04]
What is Cindy's writing process like? [10:03]
Cin...
Interview with Daryll Simcox, Author of New Paranormal Thriller "The Blood of the Wine"
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5-08-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Interview with Daryll Simcox, Author of New Paranormal Thriller "The Blood of the Wine"
This week, Allison interviews returning guest Daryll Simcox, author of the new paranormal thriller, The Blood of the Wine.
Get your hands on a copy below!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Interview begins / Daryll talks all about "The Blood of the Wine" [1:22]
Daryll discusses what it's been like writing three novels [2:41]
Daryll talks about featuring th...
Special Spring Reading of "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" by Susan Dickenson
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5-01-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Special Spring Reading of "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" by Susan Dickenson
This week, Allison and Draco do a special reading of Susan Dickenson's story "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" from JCP's anthology, Daffodil Dreams: An Appalachian-Inspired Short Story Collection.
Check out the collection at the link below!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Talking about JCP's short story collection, "Daffodil Dreams" [0:57]
Special reading of "Wisteria Blooms and a...
New Spring Releases from JCP!
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4-24-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
New Spring Releases from JCP!
This week, Allison and Draco unveil a few new Spring releases from Jan-Carol Publishing, as well as discuss JCP's upcoming anthology submission opportunities.
Check out all the books mentioned in this episode below!
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Introductions [0:00]
"Holy Land Journal 2016" / "Fessenden: Looking Back on a Small-Town North Dakota Life" [1:01]
"Rivers and Roads" [3:49]
"The Blood of the Wine" [5:04]
"No Order" [6:37]
"There's a Li...
Interview with Kaylin Render, Author of "The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in Austria"
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4-17-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Interview with Kaylin Render, Author of "The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in Austria"
This week, Allison interviews Kaylin Render, author of The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in Austria. This is Kaylin's debut novel.
Check out Kaylin's blog and novel at the links below! And be sure to support her at her first book fair at Tusculum University's Old Oak Festival on April 25-26 in Greeneville, Tennessee.
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...Special Reading of Raven Howell's "The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"
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4-10-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Special Reading of Raven Howell's "The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"
This week, Allison and Draco spotlight the children's author Raven Howell, as well as read her latest book, The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work.
Get your hands on a copy of her book by visiting the link below!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
All about the children's author Raven Howell [1:03]
Special reading of...
Interview with Matt Newnham, Author of "Space Ranger Fred"
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4-03-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
Interview with Matt Newnham, Author of "Space Ranger Fred"
This week, Draco interviews Matt Newnham, author of the imaginative children's series Space Ranger Fred.
Check out Matt's website below to learn more about his series and how to get your hands on his books! Find Matt on Instagram @mattnewnhamauthor, and on Facebook @Matt Newnham Author.
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Interview begins / Matt discusses "Space Ranger Fred" [1:03]
How did Matt's s...
All About Tapestry Journal's Upcoming May/June Issue!
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3-27-26
Bookmarked, Season 6
All About Tapestry Journal's Upcoming May/June Issue!
This week, Allison unveils the submission guidelines for Tapestry's Journal's upcoming May/June issue and discusses the brand-new March/April issue, which is out now.
Check out the March/April issue at the link below!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Discussing Tapestry Journal's March/April issue, out now [1:12]
Unveiling Tapestry Journal's submission guidelines for the upcoming May/June issue [4:20]
Conclusions wi...
Interview with Donna Snow King, Author of "Texas Rodeo & Radios: Down at the 'No Gotty'"
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3-20-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Interview with Donna Snow King, Author of "Texas Rodeo & Radios: Down at the 'No Gotty'"
This week, Draco interviews returning guest Donna Snow King, author of the Snow Much Love series, and now, Texas Rodeo & Radios: Down at the "No Gotty," which is Donna's first fiction novel.
Check out Snow Much Love: Books 1 and 2 at the links below! Her latest book is available through her website, donnasnowking.com.
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Special Reading of "Merry Mary and the Strawberry Surprises" by Denise Frances DiJoseph
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3-13-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Special Reading of "Merry Mary and the Strawberry Surprises" by Denise Frances DiJoseph
This week, Allison and Draco discuss the children's book Merry Mary and the Strawberry Surprises by Denise Frances DiJoseph and do a special reading of the book's first four chapters.
Check out Denise's book at the link below!
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Welcome back to Bookmarked [0:00]
Introducing "Merry Mary and the Strawberry Surprises" [0:58]
Reading "Merry Mary and the Strawberry Sur...
Featured Books for Women's History Month and Paws for Reading Month
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3-06-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Featured Books for Women's History Month and Paws for Reading Month
This week, Draco talks about what's new for Jan-Carol Publishing in March and discusses JCP's featured books for Women's History Month as well as Paws for Reading Month.
All of the books mentioned are linked below!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Draco talks about Voice Magazine for Women's March issue [1:02]
JCP's featured books for Women's History Month [4:27]
JCP...
Reading Two Children's Books from Author Meaghan Thomas
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2-27-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Reading Two Children's Books from Author Meaghan Thomas
This week, Allison and Draco read two children's books from author Meaghan Thomas: Heart of Hearing and Daisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of Weather.
To check out Meaghan's nonprofit, The Heart of Hearing, visit theheartofhearing.org.
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Introductions [0:00]
Reading "Heart of Hearing" [2:13]
Reading "Daisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of Weather" [5:34]
Conclusions [12:04]
Important Links
He...
Special Reading of "Sunshine Becomes a Service Dog" by Joe and Regina Kralick
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2-20-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Special Reading of "Sunshine Becomes a Service Dog" by Joe and Regina Kralick
This week, Allison and Draco read Sunshine Becomes a Service Dog: Hope for Sunshine Series by Joe and Regina Kralick.
A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to help families with special needs kids who need service dogs and medical equipment. To learn more, visit Hope4Sunshine.org to learn about the authors' foundation.
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Interview with Raven Howell, Children's Author of "The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"
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2-13-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Interview with Raven Howell, Children's Author of "The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"
This week, Allison interviews returning guest Raven Howell, author of the new children's book, The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work.
Check out Raven's website, and follow her on Instagram @atpearthkeeper. Her latest book is linked below!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Raven talks about her latest book, "The Charms of US Fa...
Interview with Leah Pezzetti, Author of Children's Series "She Dreamed, So She Did"
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2-06-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Interview with Leah Pezzetti, Author of Children's Series "She Dreamed, So She Did"
This week, Draco interviews author Leah Pezzetti about her new children's series, She Dreamed, So She Did. The first book in the series is called Emily the Meteorologist and can be found at the link below!
Follow and support Leah on social media @shedreamedseries and @leahpezzetti.
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Leah shares what inspired her to write her s...
New JCP Releases and Submission Opportunities!
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1-30-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
New JCP Releases and Submission Opportunities!
This week, Allison and Draco share some of JCP's new releases as well as discuss all the new submission opportunities for Tapestry Journal's upcoming March/April issue.
You can find all the books mentioned in this episode, as well as the full list of guidelines for Tapestry's new submission opportunities, at the links below!
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Introductions [0:00]
Sharing a few of JCP 's newest releases [1:00]
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Interview with Madelyn and Rebecca Spindler, Authors of "Nutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern Lights"
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1-23-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Interview with Madelyn and Rebecca Spindler, Authors of "Nutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern Lights"
This week, Draco interviews Madelyn and Rebecca Spindler, a mother-daughter duo who have written several books together, including the newly released children's book, Nutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern Lights.
Check out Nutshell & Friends at the link below!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Rebecca and Madelyn talk about how they started writing books together [1:20]
Discussing th...
Interview with Nikki Burdine, Co-Author of Children's Book "Live Like Grunt"
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1-16-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Interview with Nikki Burdine, Co-Author of Children's Book "Live Like Grunt"
This week, Allison interviews returning guest Nikki Burdine.
Previously, Nikki and her father, Miles Burdine, came on the podcast to talk about their children's book, Live Like Grunt. Now, Nikki is back to reintroduce the story to new listeners as well as share what's next for her.
Follow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook @nikkiburdine, and check out her book's page @livelikegrunt.
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Writing Resolutions for 2026 - How to Be a Better Writer
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1-09-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Writing Resolutions for 2026 - How to Be a Better Writer
This week, Allison goes over eight "resolutions" for writers in 2026 to encourage better writing habits and more successful results in the new year.
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Introductions [0:00]
Eight writing resolutions for 2026 [1:54]
Sharing some of Bookmarked's statistics from 2025 / Conclusions [12:32]
Important Links
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Voice Magazine for Women
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Unveiling JCP's 2026 Anthology Submission Opportunities
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1-02-26
Bookmarked, Season 5
Unveiling JCP's 2026 Anthology Submission Opportunities
Happy New Year!
This week, Draco recaps some of JCP's accomplishments from 2025 and unveils our 2026 anthology submission opportunities.
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Sharing some of JCP's accomplishments from 2025 [0:54]
Discussing JCP's 2026 anthology submission opportunities [8:27]
Update on submitting manuscripts to JCP in 2026 [15:40]
Conclusions [18:57]
Important Links
Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.
Voice Magazine for Women
Su...
