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8-23-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Martha Jane Orlando, Author of "The Glade Series" and "Adventures in the Glade"

This week, please enjoy Allison's interview with author Martha Jane Orlando, who has written two unique and heartfelt trilogies, The Glade Series and Adventures in the Glade. 

The links to Martha's trilogies can be found below, as well as the link to her weekly blog and author website.

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
How did Martha get into writing? [2:44]
What was the inspiration behind Martha's first book, "A Trip, A Tryst, and a Terror"? [3:50]
What are Martha's trilogies about? [7:08]
How do Martha's trilogies intersect? [9:05]
Does Martha agree with reviews that say her books are Aesopian? [11:37]
Does Martha have a favorite book in either trilogy? [13:31]
Martha talks about her weekly blog, Meditations of My Heart [15:12]
Martha discusses the last book she wrote in her series, "Revelation" [18:14]
What has been the most rewarding aspect of writing two trilogies? [20:44]
Janie concludes the episode [23:39]

Important Links
Martha's Blog, Meditations of My Heart:
https://marthaorlando.blogspot.com/

Martha's Author Website:
https://gladetrilogy.wixsite.com/theglade

Martha's Series, "The Glade":
https://www.amazon.com/Tryst-Terror-Martha-Orlando-2012-11-13/dp/B01F9QRV8S/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gI21qkd1WmHf0B4Eum-hksjvFIYRT14wCoC_pUVtg_l0M-FzdIjzzVwWxT8bsYfnaY8IX78psIT7jrQQq1K1yhmif0on_3zO_wV3JZNFC5U.kghVDoI9b0TC9ZeYAHfxfUZeS3BjWUK0qcN65RMmNLk&dib_tag=se&qid=1724426612&refinements=p_27%3AMartha+Jane+Orlando&s=books&sr=1-3

Martha's Series, "Adventures in the Glade":
https://www.amazon.com/Revenge-Adventures-Glade-Martha-Orlando/dp/193928953X/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uoMJnUaTvAfqASjkr4rfIpDnonMuQ9PEtDzaQP3xAHLSHeDM9fP5S6hwNgO32ObN3X2XD_ti-3fm-E8yFlw5cmavc647zAzli94io4zAIW0.-TOqKHXHq1OE8_qRD0rrhhu8hRglD9kyaD3POlMJRBw&dib_tag=se&qid=1724426635&refinements=p_27%3AMartha+Jane+Orlando&s=books&sr=1-5&text=Martha+Jane+Orlando

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

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https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

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https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarked

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8-16-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Sharon Suskin, First-Time Author of "The Blue-Eyed Butterfly"

This week, we have a very special interview with a first-time author, Sharon Suskin. Sharon's novel, The Blue-Eyed Butterfly, is available for pre-order now.

The link to pre-order Sharon's novel can be found below, as well as Sharon's email address!

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Allison begins the interview [1:38]
What is "The Blue-Eyed Butterfly" about? [2:44]
What inspired Sharon to write this story? [3:38]
What kind of research did Sharon have to do into Appalachian history or the lives of women in the early 1900s to write the book? [6:47]
Was it healing or therapeutic for Sharon to write a book about women's resilience and survival? [8:20]
What impact does Sharon hope the novel has on people, particularly women? [10:05]
How is Sharon feeling about her novel's upcoming release? [11:59]
What was Sharon's writing process like? [13:13]
What's next for Sharon? [14:16]
How can women contact Sharon for upcoming projects? [15:55]
Sharon talks about her upcoming book signings [16:13]
Janie concludes the episode [18:30]

Important Links
Sharon's Email:
[email protected]

"The Blue-Eyed Butterfly":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=234#15

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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8-09-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Julia Russo, Author of Maggie the Cat Series

This week, we have a returning guest! Draco interviews bestselling children's author Julia Russo about the anticipated sequel to her book, Maggie the Cat Who Came Home for Christmas, which is titled Maggie the Cat Loves Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise and is scheduled to release this fall.

Watch the following locations for upcoming events with Julia.

Pottery Barn Kids in the Lenox Square Mall
Atlanta, Georgia

Willow Ranch Farmhouse
Young Harris, Georgia

Book Bound Bookstore
Blairsville, Georgia

Sunrise on Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, Georgia

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Draco begins the interview [1:27]
Julia previews her anticipated sequel [2:21]
Did Julia always want to turn "Maggie the Cat" into a series? [3:17]
Does Julia have plans for future books in her series? [5:15]
What kind of feedback has Julia received from fans? [6:08]
Julia talks about her books' charming illustrations [10:01]
What events does Julia have coming up? [14:32]
Janie concludes the episode [19:02]

Important Links
"Maggie the Cat Who Came Home for Christmas":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=171#12

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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8-02-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Jocelyn M. Lacey, Author of Pierre the Peacock and An Angel Named Johnia

This week, Draco interviews children's author Jocelyn M. Lacey about her many books, including Pierre the Peacock, Coral's First Sleepover, What Do Police Officers Do?, and An Angel Named Johnia.

Links to Jocelyn's books can be found below!

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Draco begins the interview [1:17]
Jocelyn talks about what it's like to look back on her many books [2:10]
Jocelyn talks about her books' beautiful illustrations [3:00]
Discussing "Pierre the Peacock" [4:28]
Discussing "Coral's First Sleepover" [7:40]
Discussing "What Do Police Officers Do?" [8:37]
Discussing "An Angel Named Johnia" [11:30]
Jocelyn previews her next book [14:10]
What has Jocelyn learned about writing over the years? [16:30]
Does Jocelyn have any upcoming events scheduled? [18:44]
Is there any feedback from fans that has stuck with Jocelyn over the years? [20:30]
Where can listeners find Jocelyn online? [23:16]
Janie concludes the episode [25:30]

Important Links
Jocelyn's Instagram:
@hapigirl10

"Pierre the Peacock":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=46#5

"Coral's First Sleepover":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=47#5

"What Do Police Officers Do?":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=48#5

"An Angel Named Johnia":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=120#5

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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7-26-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Padgett Gerler, Author of The Summer the Air Changed and She's the Same

This week, Allison interviews author Padgett Gerler about her novels, The Summer the Air Changed, The Girl Who Feared Trains, and her latest release, She's the Same.

Links to Padgett's novels can be found below!

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Allison begins the interview [1:20]
How does Padgett's Southern background and upbringing inspire her novels? [2:00]
Padgett talks about the story inspiration for "The Summer the Air Changed" [4:03]
Did Padgett enjoy including mystery elements in "The Summer the Air Changed"? [5:41]
Padgett discusses "The Girl Who Feared Trains" and what it was like to write a story inspired by her family [6:53]
What kind of historical research did Padgett have to do for "The Girl Who Feared Trains"? [10:02]
Padgett discusses the gorgeous cover of "The Girl Who Feared Trains" [11:15]
What's the story behind Padgett's latest release, "She's the Same"? [12:43]
What has the reception been like of "She's the Same" so far? [15:00]
What is Padgett working on now? [16:44]
Janie concludes the episode [19:26]

Important Links
"The Summer the Air Changed":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=126#13

"The Girl Who Feared Trains":
https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Who-Feared-Trains-ebook/dp/B0BBYWZHQN/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=9uEmf&content-id=amzn1.sym.f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_p=f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_r=143-5526920-0319164&pd_rd_wg=Kep5t&pd_rd_r=57c731c3-d87c-4ac8-a044-12b709cab1e0&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

"She's the Same":
https://www.amazon.com/Shes-Same-Padgett-Gerler/dp/B0CNCYWMWG/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=9uEmf&content-id=amzn1.sym.f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_p=f76d456a-cb0d-44de-b7b0-670c26ce80ba&pf_rd_r=143-5526920-0319164&pd_rd_wg=Kep5t&pd_rd_r=57c731c3-d87c-4ac8-a044-12b709cab1e0&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

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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7-19-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Our JCP Team Answers Your FAQs!

Please enjoy this very special episode where Janie, Draco, and Allison answer your FAQs about publishing, marketing, and editing. 

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
What types of editing does JCP provide? [1:50]
What to do once JCP has your manuscript / Should I start marketing before my book is released? [4:03]
How long does it take from manuscript submission to release day? [6:33]
Will I be able to see the edits that are made to my manuscript? [9:42]
How is JCP's Book of the Week chosen? [11:42]
How long does shipping usually take? [14:14]
What if I disagree with an edit? [17:38]
What does it mean if my book is chosen for the Book of the Week? [19:57]
When should I order books for the holiday season? [22:28]
What should I do if I have changes while my book is being edited? [24:58]
What does it mean when my book shows out of stock on Amazon? [26:28]
Where to find the full list of FAQs online [30:48]
Where to find a Q&A with our graphic designer, Tara [31:34]

Important Links
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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7-12-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with John H. Hilton, Author of New Thriller, "Cloth and Dagger"

Check out this awesome interview with author John H. Hilton, whose suspense/thriller novel, Cloth and Dagger, is celebrating its recent release.

The link to John's novel can be found below! His website is johnhhiltonnovels.com.

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Allison begins the interview [1:15]
John tells listeners about his new book, "Cloth and Dagger" [2:15]
John shares the inspiration behind his novel [3:40]
How much did John's past as a seminary student inform the novel and the character of Rev. Michael Brandon? [6:10]
What inspired John to explore writing after his seminary career? [7:09]
John discusses the mystery/suspense elements of his novel [11:17]
What has been the most rewarding part of writing "Cloth and Dagger" for John? [14:00]
What's the reception of "Cloth and Dagger" been like so far? [16:00]
What events/public appearances does John have planned for the future? [18:04]
Janie concludes the episode [20:56]

Important Links
"Cloth and Dagger":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=228#11

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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7-05-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Justin Shepherd, Author of "Surprises Are Okay, Secrets Are Not"

Draco interviews author Justin Shepherd about his newest children's book, Surprises Are Okay, Secrets Are Not, as well as the impact of his previous release, Boundaries. 

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Draco begins the interview [0:56]
Justin talks about "Boundaries." [2:15]
Justin talks about "Surprises Are Okay, Secrets Are Not" [6:45]
What Justin hopes to achieve with his books [11:05]
Previewing the next two books in Justin's children's series [14:35]
Justin talks about his daughter's feelings toward his books [21:40]
What's been the most surreal part of Justin's success so far? [26:38]
Janie concludes the episode [29:48]

Important Links
"Surprises Are Okay, Secrets Are Not":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=225#14

"Boundaries.":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=207#12

Justin's TikTok page:
https://www.tiktok.com/@justinontikt0k?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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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6-28-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Discussing the Publications of Charles H. Norman, Author of "Remembrances"

Allison and Draco discuss the publications of Charles H. Norman. Links to all of Charlie's books can be found below! 

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Updates on "These Haunted Hills: Book 6" and JCP's "Christmas in July" sale [1:18]
Discussing "Road to Reconciliation... and Beyond: Unlikely Friends Become Brothers" [3:46]
Discussing "Remembrances" and "Remembrances II" [6:46]
Discussing Charlie's Daytime Tri-Cities interviews and Charlie's blog interview with Bookmarked [12:14]
Janie talks more about "Road to Reconciliation" and concludes the episode [15:50]

Important Links
"Road to Reconciliation... and Beyond: Unlikely Friends Become Brothers":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=142#11

"Remembrances" :
https://www.amazon.com/Remembrances-Charles-H-Norman/dp/1954978049

"Remembrances II":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=214#14

Charlie's Daytime Tri-Cities Interview for "Remembrances II":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp7RjwJBpG4&ab_channel=WJHL

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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6-21-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Cynn Chadwick, Author of the "Cat Rising Series" and "Things That Women Do"

Check out this great interview with Cynn Chadwick! Cynn is the author of the Cat Rising Series, the JCP-published novel Things That Women Do, the historical fiction novel The Incorrigible Rogue, and more!
 
Links to Cynn's website, as well as her recent interview in the Great Smokies Review, can be found below. 

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Draco begins the interview [1:22]
Cynn introduces herself and talks about her background [1:50]
Cynn talks about writing her first historical fiction novel, "The Incorrigible Rogue" [5:48]
How has the reception been for "The Incorrigible Rogue"? [12:44]
Cynn discusses her JCP-published novel, "Things That Women Do" [14:55]
What can readers expect from Cynn in the future? [25:22]
Janie concludes the episode [32:35]

Important Links
Cynn Chadwick's website:
https://www.nappingporchpress.com/home

The Great Smokies Review interview:
https://thegreatsmokiesreview.org/2012/profile/cynn-chadwick/

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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