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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/

BOOKMARKED - JCP