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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:
https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarked

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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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5-09-25
Bookmarked, Season 4
Discussing the Books of Carol Ann Patterson Boyles-Jernigan

This week, Draco and Allison discuss the books of author Carol Ann Patterson Boyles-Jernigan. She has three books so far: The Safety Deposit Box Shock: Your Secrets Will Find You Out; Around the Next Bend: An Adventure in Borneo; and Flying High in the Sky: Letters from a Pan Am Stewardess.

All the links to Carol Ann's books can be found below!

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Introductions [0:00]
Carol Ann's author bio [1:36]
Discussing "The Safety Deposit Box Shock: Your Secrets Will Find You Out" [4:15]
Discussing "Around the Next Bend: An Adventure in Borneo" [5:47]
Discussing "Flying High in the Sky: Letters from a Pan Am Stewardess" [7:23]
Reminders about JCP's 2025 anthology submission opportunities [11:40]
Reminders about JCP's blog, Bookmarked, and Voice Magazine for Women [15:11]
Conclusions [17:31]

Important Links
"The Safety Deposit Box Shock: Your Secrets Will Find You Out":
https://www.amazon.com/Safety-Deposit-Box-Shock-Secrets-ebook/dp/B088TVW4HT/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5NQcrpRf_a_RJqy6lP55sC2vIkZcAXvoSZCK5XeLRHnGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.xlEuljQ79w-V8Z95lwyMGouO92JdD5z-Junn6VHJqWc&dib_tag=se&qid=1745601431&refinements=p_27%3ACarol-Ann+Patterson+Boyles-Jernigan&s=books&sr=1-3&text=Carol-Ann+Patterson+Boyles-Jernigan

"Around the Next Bend: An Adventure in Borneo":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=140#13

"Flying High in the Sky: Letters from a Pan Am Stewardess":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=255#13

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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5-02-25
Bookmarked, Season 4
Interview with Daryll Simcox, Author of Thrilling Sequel "Under Watchful Eyes"

This week, Allison interviews returning guest Daryll Simcox. This time, he's here to talk all about his sequel to The Breath of Darkness, called Under Watchful Eyes.

You can purchase Under Watchful Eyes and The Breath of Darkness at the links below!

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Janie's introduction [0:00]

Daryll talks about his new book, "Under Watchful Eyes" [1:40]

How has growing up and living in Appalachia impacted Daryll's writing? [5:10]

Daryll talks about his writing process [6:20]

What was Daryll's experience writing his sequel, compared to his first book? [8:43]

What does Daryll hope readers get out of reading his new book? [10:05]

Daryll talks about public appearances he's planning [12:02]

Daryll previews his next book, plus future book ideas [13:50]

Conclusions with Janie [20:26]

Important Links
"Under Watchful Eyes":

https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=273#15

"The Breath of Darkness":

https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=233#14

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