Bookmarked

By Jan-Carol Publishing, INC.

Jan-Carol Publishing, a small book press, brings book publishing tips, changes in the book publishing industry, introduction to authors, books, and working behind the scenes in the book publishing ind... more

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August 08, 2026 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” by Kevin L. Schewe [11:19]
Conclusions [19:51]
Important Links
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Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing
Voice Magazine for Women
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22min
July 31, 2026 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]
Important Links
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Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing
Voice Magazine for Women
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19min
July 24, 2026 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 Heights for Northern Lights" by Madelyn and Rebecca Spindler [4:30]
Talking about JCP's winter and Christmas-themed anthologies [5:33]
"Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Birthday Drone" by Wayne and Ralphine Major [9:08]
"The Everlasting Snowman" by Hunter D. Darden [10:48]
"Snooping Can Be Un-Merry" by Linda Hudson Hoagland [11:48]
"Reclaiming Christmas" by Melissa Sneed Wilson [13:17]
Conclusions [14:27]
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The Adventures of Little Dooey: Santa's Helper
Nutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern Lights
Snowy Trails: A Collection of Short Stories
Christmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales
Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Birthday Drone
The Everlasting Snowman
Snooping Can Be Un-Merry
Reclaiming Christmas
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17min
July 17, 2026 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 Cat" series by Julia Russo [7:00]
"Sunshine Becomes a Service Dog" by Joe and Regina Kralick [9:57]
"The Adventures of Louie" series by G. S. Craft [11:46]
"Monkey's New Friend" by Dale Rhodes Sr. [13:34]
"Live Like Grunt" by Nikki and Miles Burdine [14:38]
Conclusions [17:02]
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The Joy of Being You
Daisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of Weather
Sweet Sofie Sue series
Maggie the Cat series
Sunshine Becomes a Service Dog
The Adventures of Louie series
Monkey's New Friend
Live Like Grunt
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20min
July 10, 2026 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 Student Investigators [1:06]
"The Blood of the Wine" by Daryll Simcox [4:53]
"The Harlot of Gloucester: A Novel of the American Revolution" by John H. Hilton [6:46]
"The Dead" by Kristen Johnson [8:36]
"The Secret of the Heart-Shaped Shell and Pearls...and Mermaids" by JeanAnn Taylor [11:43]
"Estey Grey Plays Her Own Way" by Eliette Olivia [13:00]
"The Adventures of Louie: Best Friends, Louie and Buddy, Go to School" by G. S. Craft [14:40]
JCP's upcoming anthologies [15:56]
Reminder about Tapestry Journal's July/August issue [18:40]
Conclusions [20:12]
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Driven by Rage, Fueled by Diesel: The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway Hunters
The Blood of the Wine
The Harlot of Gloucester: A Novel of the American Revolution
The Dead (Coming Soon!)
The Secret of the Heart-Shaped Shell and Pearls...and Mermaids
Estey Grey Plays Her Own Way
The Adventures of Louie: Best Friends, Louie and Buddy, Go to School (Coming Soon!)
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23min
July 03, 2026 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 Pringle" by Rebecca Elswick [2:47]
Conclusions [25:02]
Important Links
Scattered Flowers
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26min
June 26, 2026 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 decide to write a children's book? [4:36]
What was the most difficult part of bringing the book to life, and the most rewarding? [6:51]
What is Eliette most excited for, now that her book is out? [10:34]
What have early responses to Eliette's book been like? [11:47]
What's Eliette working on next? [14:03]
How can readers connect with Eliette and support her journey? [16:25]
Conclusions with Janie [20:08]
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Estey Grey Plays Her Own Way
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23min
June 19, 2026 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 Magazine for Women
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33min
June 12, 2026 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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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Interview begins / Alex shares what the book is about [2:18]
What inspired Alex to assign this research as part of his classwork? [4:39]
Alex talks about when he realized the classroom project had turned into something more [6:15]
What does Alex hope readers take away from this book? [11:20]
What has the reception of the book been like so far? [17:52]
Alex talks about a potential follow-up book [24:42]
Conclusions with Janie [27:08]
Important Links
Driven by Rage Fueled by Diesel: The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway Hunters
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Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing
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30min
June 05, 2026 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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Introductions [0:00]
Interview begins / John talks all about his new book, "The Harlot of Gloucester" [1:11]
How did writing a historical fiction novel differ from John's previous two novels? [4:30]
What was John's biggest challenge in writing his new novel? [8:10]
How did John approach writing for a female protagonist? [9:05]
What is John's favorite thing about being an author? [10:55]
What feedback did John receive from friends or family on his manuscript? [12:30]
How is John planning to celebrate his book's release? [13:56]
What's next for John? [17:20]
Conclusions [22:29]
Important Links
The Harlot of Gloucester: Pre-Order Link Coming Soon!
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FAQs about Bookmarked:

How many episodes does Bookmarked have?

The podcast currently has 149 episodes available.