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6-14-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Appalachian Author Cindy K. Sproles

Check out this fantastic interview with Appalachian author, conference speaker, and Voice Magazine for Women contributor, Cindy K. Sproles.

Cindy's latest novel, Coal Black Lies, is available to order now!

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Allison begins the interview [2:10]
Cindy talks about the importance of writing Appalachian historical fiction [3:56]
Discussing the religious themes in Cindy's novels [5:41]
Cindy talks about "Mercy's Rain" [7:31]
The inspiration behind "Liar's Winter" [8:50]
What is the premise of "Coal Black Lies," Cindy's latest book? [11:32]
How long has Cindy been contributing articles to Voice Magazine, and what topics does she write about? [15:32]
Does Cindy prefer writing novels or articles for magazines? [16:54]
What has Cindy learned about herself through being a published author? [18:42]
What events does Cindy have coming up? [20:41]
Janie concludes the episode [23:11]

Important Links
Cindy's website:
https://cindysproles.com/

Pre-order "Coal Black Lies" here:
www.amazon.com/Coal-Black-Lies-Appalachian-Novel/dp/0825448239/ref

"Mercy's Rain":
https://www.amazon.sg/Mercy%60s-Rain-Appalachian-Cindy-Sproles/dp/082544361X/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._23Al17Kgk6wjxtRieKPY9hJj7GZMNVpULB7qYgsv1U_il3M01UEoTKzOAAYr03s.K5w12j8Tup4EKdshKf7q9wkQxrCB1gjjU16gd1g5bmY&dib_tag=se&qid=1718386233&refinements=p_27%3ACindy+Sproles&rnid=6314388051&s=books&sr=1-4

"Liar's Winter":
https://www.amazon.sg/Liar%60s-Winter-Appalachian-Cindy-Sproles/dp/0825444535/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._23Al17Kgk6wjxtRieKPY9hJj7GZMNVpULB7qYgsv1U_il3M01UEoTKzOAAYr03s.K5w12j8Tup4EKdshKf7q9wkQxrCB1gjjU16gd1g5bmY&dib_tag=se&qid=1718386233&refinements=p_27%3ACindy+Sproles&rnid=6314388051&s=books&sr=1-3

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6-07-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Discussing the Publications of Patrice Wilkerson, Author of "My Favorite Season is Spring"

Janie and Allison talk all about Patrice Wilkerson, author of the children's book My Favorite Season is Spring, as well as the poetry collection Through it All, I'm Going to Make It.

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Allison discusses "My Favorite Season is Spring" [2:01]
A reading of "My Favorite Season is Spring" [3:50]
Previewing Patrice's blog interview [6:16]
Discussing Patrice's poetry collection, "Through it All, I'm Going to Make It" [9:28]
Talking about "Seasons" by Raven Howell and "Buddy" by Jacqueline Krafft [12:15]
Janie concludes the episode [15:56}

Important Links
"My Favorite Season is Spring":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=158#5

"Through it All, I'm Going to Make It":
https://www.amazon.com/Through-All-Im-Going-Make/dp/1729638252

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

Voice Magazine for Women:
https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

Bookmarked, the blog:
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5-31-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Publisher Discusses AI and Answers FAQ about Publishing 

Janie C. Jessee, JCP's publisher, answers FAQ from authors regarding finding the right publisher for you, timelines for getting a book published, marketing, and the pros and cons of using AI in publishing.

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
How to find the right publisher for you [1:20]
How much will publishing a book cost? [3:14]
What is the timeline for getting a book published? [6:12]
Why does publishing a book take so long? [9:17]
Does your publisher handle the marketing for your book? [10:30]
What are the pros and cons of using AI in book publishing? [19:48]
Three AI generators that protect ownership [23:04]

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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5-24-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Discussing the Books of Kathleen M. Jacobs 

Janie, Draco, and Allison discuss the vast publications of author Kathleen M. Jacobs.

Be sure to check out Kathy's blog interview at the link below, as well as links to all of Kathy's books discussed in this episode! 

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Janie talks about Kathy's history with JCP [0:00]
Allison shares a piece of advice from Kathy's blog interview [2:10]
Draco discusses a few of Kathy's children's books, including "Sophie & the Bookmobile," "Fireflies Dancing in the Night," and "Please Close It" [4:36]
Allison discusses several of Kathy's young adult novels, including "Marble Town," "Honeysuckle Holiday," and "Betsy Blossom Brown" [8:07]
Important update on submission deadline for "These Haunted Hills: Book 6" [13:11]
Janie talks about Kathy's "eloquent" writing style, reviews of Kathy's books [15:58]
Janie discusses "Collected Curiosities: Poems, Essays, & Opinions" [19:39]
Conclusions [21:23]

Important Links
"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

"Marble Town":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=125#13

"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

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

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https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/

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5-17-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Meteorologist, Advocate, and Author Meaghan Thomas about Her Book, "Heart of Hearing"

Draco interviews meteorologist, advocate, and author Meaghan Thomas about her non-profit organization, The Heart of Hearing, Inc., and book, Heart of Hearing.

You can check out Meaghan's website at the link below to learn more about her non-profit organization, as well as her book! 

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Draco begins the interview [1:01]
Meaghan talks about the story and message behind her book, "Heart of Hearing" [1:20]
How did Meaghan get into writing, and what's next? [4:00]
What has the reception been like of Meaghan's book? [6:29]
Meaghan talks about speaking engagements and book signings [8:09]
What was the experience like of starting a non-profit organization and publishing a book at the same time? [9:39]
What are the goals of The Heart of Hearing, Inc.? [11:17]
Meaghan discusses several events coming up that will benefit The Heart of Hearing, Inc. [14:10]
How can you get involved in The Heart of Hearing organization? [14:52]
Draco and Meaghan conclude the interview [16:35]
Janie closes out the episode [18:10]

Important Links
The Heart of Hearing website:
https://www.theheartofhearing.org/

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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5-10-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Mother's Day Book Recommendations and Gift Ideas

Bookmarked's special Mother's Day episode!

Allison and Draco discuss book recommendations and gift ideas pertaining to Mother's Day, including everything from novels to children's books to anthology collections. 

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Allison and Draco introduce themselves [0:40]
"The Summer the Air Changed" by Padgett Gerler [1:30]
"Welcome Home" by Rita Rumgay [3:37]
"The Goddess of Promised Land" series, by Rachael Bliss [5:43]
"Collin's Chicken Adventures on the Farm"  by Collin Reese Ball [7:00]
"When the Sun Shines Through" by Mary Edwards-Olson [8:28]
"Tiny Learns to Listen" by Stacey Lynn Schlegl [9:46]
"MerMountain" and "Surviving Monster Middle School"  by Stacey Lynn Schlegl and Abigail Schlegl  [10:28]
"These Haunted Hills" 5-Book Bundle [12:11]
JCP's Spring Anthology 5-Book Bundle [13:37]
JCP offers gift cards [16:39]
Janie concludes the episode [17:36]

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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5-03-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Recapping April, Looking Ahead to May

Allison and Draco recap their favorite podcast episodes from the month of April, including a few special author interviews. They also preview several new book releases that will be coming out in 2024, as well as touch base on submissions for These Haunted Hills: Book 6 and JCP's relocation to Johnson City.

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Draco previews the books "Surprises are Okay, Secrets are Not," as well as the Spanish version of "Boundaries," both by Justin Shepherd [2:11]
Allison previews "Ancestral Travels: Learning My German Heritage, Vol. 1 and 2," by Joye Cantrell [5:01]
Previewing "Life is Lemonade with Peaches and Cream," by Frechia Collins [6:43]
Previewing "Four Seasons: Gardening and Growing in Zone 7," by April Hensley [7:47]
Draco recaps two special author interviews from the month of April [10:02]
Allison discusses her conversation and blog interview with author Linda Hudson Hoagland [12:23]
Touching base on submissions for "These Haunted Hills: Book 6" [14:45]
JCP's office is relocating to Johnson City [16:39]
Janie concludes the episode [19:20]

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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4-26-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Discussing the Books of Linda Hudson Hoagland, Author of the "Lindsay Harris Murder Mystery Series"

Janie and Allison discuss the wide variety of publications from author Linda Hudson Hoagland as well as share Linda's writing advice regarding how to craft a successful mystery novel. 

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Janie talks about purchasing Mountain Girl Press and how she came to know Linda Hudson Hoagland [0:00]
Allison discusses Linda's writing background and mystery novels [2:28]
What does Linda think are the key ingredients to writing a mystery novel? [6:19]
Previewing Linda's next novel in her acclaimed "Lindsay Harris Murder Mystery Series" [8:00]
Discussing Linda's first book in the series, "Snooping Can Be Dangerous" [9:35]
Janie talks about Linda's writing workshops and ghostwriting services [13:33]

Important Links
Linda's Website:
https://lindasbooksandangels.com/index.html

"Snooping Can Be Dangerous":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=184#2

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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4-19-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Micki Bare, Author of "Thurston T. Turtle" and "Zahra of the Uwharries" Series 

 Draco chats with author Micki Bare about her illustrious career, including her Thurston T. Turtle series as well as her magical realism series, Zahra of the Uwharries.

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Draco begins the interview with Micki Bare [1:52]
When did Micki first start writing? [2:26]
What was Micki's first publication? [4:04]
How did Micki get the inspiration to write children's books? [5:03]
Micki talks all about her "Thurston T. Turtle" series [7:33]
Micki talks about her online readings [10:28]
Micki discusses her magical realism series, "Zahra of the Uwharries" [12:05]
What upcoming author events does Micki have planned? [14:00]
What have been some of Micki's favorite interactions with readers? [16:42]
Does Micki ever ask for feedback from young readers? [19:36]
Where to find Micki's books for yourself [22:18]
Janie concludes the episode [23:14]

Important Links
Micki's Website:
https://www.mickibareauthor.com/

Micki's Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/MickiBareAuthor

Micki's X Page:
https://twitter.com/TurtleAuthor

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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4-12-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with YWCA's Mary Massarueh About the Association's Programs and Annual Tribute to Women

Please enjoy this insightful interview with YWCA's Mary Massarueh as she explains what YWCA represents and aims to achieve, as well as YWCA's annual Tribute to Women event.

To learn more about YWCA, you can find the link to their website below! 

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Janie introduces the episode [0:00]
Mary explains her role at YWCA and programs offered by the association [1:54]
What is Mary's background, and what inspired Mary to join YWCA? [7:21]
Discussing YWCA's Tribute to Women [9:06]
What is the process like to nominate a woman for Tribute to Women? [15:06]
How can people get involved in YWCA or similar associations and programs? [18:26]
What upcoming events will YWCA offer? [20:39]
Draco concludes the interview [26:22]

Important Links
YWCA's Website:
https://www.ywcatnva.org/

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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