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4-05-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Publisher Reveals Exciting New JCP Project and Answers Common Questions Regarding Copyright and ISBN

JCP's publisher, Janie C. Jessee, talks about our upcoming project -- a book sharing the stories of 20 business and/or career women in the Appalachian region -- and answers common questions regarding copyright and ISBN.

This episode is full of valuable information directly from JCP's publisher! 

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Janie talks about JCP's upcoming book about 20 business women in the Appalachian region and how you can get involved [0:00]
Janie shares a personal story of when she experienced gender discrimination [4:08]
Janie discusses copyright registration [9:28]
What is a PCN and LCCN? [11:10]
What is an ISBN and why is it important? [13:08]
Reach out to JCP if you have a manuscript you want published! [16:27]
Janie concludes the episode [19:04]

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

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

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https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarked

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3-29-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Donna Snow King, First-Time Author of "Snow Much Love: A Collection of Family Stories"

Allison chats with Donna Snow King about her very personal, first-time novel, Snow Much Love: A Collection of Family Stories, which is a collection of true stories and adventures Donna has experienced throughout her life. 

You can purchase Donna's book at the link below. 

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Janie shares how she first "met" Donna [0:00]
Allison begins the interview [2:57]
Donna talks about the inspiration behind her book and why she wrote it [3:51]
Which stories in Donna's book were her favorites to write? [5:55]
Was Donna ever nervous about writing a book that felt so personal? [6:46]
Donna talks about her experience filming "Texas Flip N Move" [8:17]
Donna discusses what it meant to grow up a third-generation house mover [11:43]
Does Donna hope other families will connect to the stories in her book? [14:38]
What has the reception been like of "Snow Much Love" so far? [17:10]
Donna talks about meeting her fans through book signings [20:10]
Donna previews her next book, "Snow Much Love: Book 2" [23:04]
Conclusions with Janie [24:31]

Important Links
"Snow Much Love: A Collection of Family Stories":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=204#14

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

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

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3-22-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Interview with Best-Selling Author Rick Toomey, Ed.D.

Draco chats with author Rick Toomey, Ed.D., about his books, The Joy of Being You and Power of Understanding: How Personality Influences Our Lives, as well as his background in psychology. 

You can purchase both of Rick's books at the links below. 

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Introductory remarks with Janie [0:00]
Draco begins interview and introduces Rick Toomey [1:06]
Rick talks about the inspiration behind "The Joy of Being You" [1:26]
Rick discusses the backstory of "Power of Understanding" [5:03]
How did Rick become interested in the field of psychology? [7:10]
Rick talks about becoming an Amazon Best Seller [9:00]
What has the reception of "Power of Understanding" been like? [13:39]
Rick talks about seeing the illustrations in "The Joy of Being You" for the first time [16:27]
How have children and families received "The Joy of Being You"? [17:54]
What's next for Rick Toomey? [20:20]
Conclusions with Janie [26:07]

Important Links
"The Joy of Being You":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=106#5

"Power of Understanding: How Personality Influences Our Lives":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=127#12

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

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

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3-15-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Children's Author Raven Howell Discusses Her Illustrious Career

Draco chats with one of JCP's children's authors, Raven Howell, about her book, Seasons, as well as her illustrious career and beginnings as an author. 

You can purchase Seasons at the link below!

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Janie gives introductory remarks / discusses upcoming book about women in business [0:00]
Draco begins interview and introduces Raven Howell [2:28]
Raven talks inspiration behind writing "Seasons" [2:55]
How did Raven begin her journey as a children's author? [6:01]
Why does Raven incorporate rhythm and rhyme into her books? [14:46]
Raven talks how she first connected with her illustrator, Ann Pilicer [20:17]
What is Raven's favorite season? [23:17]
Raven talks moments throughout her career she'll always remember [25:39]
Raven previews new book [29:13]
Conclusions with Janie [34:25]

Important Links
"Seasons":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=153#11

Raven Howell's website:
https://www.ravenhowell.com/

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

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

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3-08-24
Bookmarked, Season 2
Spring Reading Recommendations and Upcoming Spring Deals

Co-hosts Janie, Draco, and Allison talk about several of JCP's spring-themed books and anthology collections, as well as preview some upcoming spring deals and offers.

All books mentioned in this episode can be found at the links below. 

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Janie gives introductory remarks and previews new book about women in business [0:00]
Allison and Draco introduce themselves [3:20]
"Buddy," by Jacqueline Krafft [4:30]
"My Favorite Season is Spring," by Patrice Wilkerson [6:00]
"Seasons," by Raven Howell [7:37]
JCP's spring anthology collections [9:57]
Submissions for "These Haunted Hills: Book 6" [13:00]
Purchase our Spring Anthology Bundle [13:28]
Previewing our special Spring Festival Sale [13:50]
Check out our weekly blog, Bookmarked [15:00]
Conclusions with Janie [17:33]

Important Links
"Buddy":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=152#5

"My Favorite Season is Spring":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=158#11

"Seasons":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=153#11

JCP's Spring Anthology Bundle:
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=198#7

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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3-01-24
Bookmarked, Season 1
Interview with Co-Authors of "Live Like Grunt," Nikki and Miles Burdine  

Co-authors of the heartwarming children’s book, Live Like Grunt, chat with Draco about the story behind their charming book and the yellow Labrador that taught their family many valuable life lessons.

To purchase Live Like Grunt, please click on the link below!

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Important Links
“Live Like Grunt”:
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/product/live-like-grunt/148?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true

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

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

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2-23-24
Bookmarked, Season 1
Publisher Talks Realistic Expectations for Getting Your Book Published 

Janie C. Jessee, owner and publisher of Jan-Carol Publishing, goes over some realistic expectations regarding getting your manuscript published and the importance of maintaining these expectations. 

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Janie gives introductory remarks and previews new book about women in business [0:00]
Expectations for a published author and why it's important [2:07]
Two main things to keep in mind when publishing a book [5:43]
Do's and Don't's of expectations [6:45]
Expectations for authors making public appearances to promote their book [13:21]
Expectations regarding costs and sales [17:30]
What should you expect from your publisher? [22:54]
Send us your questions / Conclusions [29:43]

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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2-16-24
Bookmarked, Season 1
Frechia Collins, Author of "Great Granny and Her Yucky Old Cat," Talks Story Inspiration

Allison chats with JCP author Frechia Collins about her book, Great Granny and Her Yucky Old Cat, as well as her planned sequel. The book can be purchased at the link below! 

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Janie gives introductory remarks [0:00]
Frechia talks story synopsis and inspiration behind her book [2:15]
The story behind the "yucky old cat" [5:53]
Frechia explains why her book features themes of nostalgia and a technology-free lifestyle [8:32]
Frechia's favorite moments to write in "Great Granny and Her Yucky Old Cat" [10:05]
Frechia talks reception of her first book [11:37]
Frechia talks her upcoming sequel [16:55]
Allison and Frechia talk book recommendations [17:48]
Conclusions with Janie [21:01]

Important Links
"Great Granny and Her Yucky Old Cat":
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=83#8

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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2-09-24
Bookmarked, Season 1
Voice Magazine for Women Celebrates its 20th Anniversary!

Janie, Draco, and Allison discuss favorite issues of Voice Magazine for Women over the years as well as favorite memories and moments in celebration of its 20th Anniversary!

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Celebrating the magazine's 20th anniversary [0:00]
How did the magazine get started? [2:07]
What does Janie find most rewarding about the magazine? [4:08]
Allison talks her favorite issues [5:13]
Draco talks his favorite issues [8:15]
Janie tells a story about some of her favorite issues [9:30]
Favorite stories throughout the years [11:33]
Favorite and most rewarding moments/memories [13:25]
Janie talks how "Hot Hunk of the Month" got started [17:07]
Upcoming book about women in business [21:00]
Steamy Creek: A Cozy Romance Anthology + These Haunted Hills: Book 6 [24:12]
Conclusions [25:03]

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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2-02-24
Bookmarked, Season 1
Interview with Inspiring Author of "Petals of Distinction," Rosie Hartwig-Benson 

Draco has the opportunity to sit down with inspiring person and author Rosie Hartwig-Benson about her memoir, Petals of Distinction. This book can be purchased at the link below! 

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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Rosie talks her background and how her memoir got started [1:13]
Rosie discusses her book's joyous reception [5:39]
Rosie's favorite book signings and events she's attended  / Favorite memories associated with her book [7:50]
The most rewarding aspects of publishing Rosie's book [15:00]
Rosie talks moments in her book that fans/supporters have connected with [19:30]
The most difficult part of publishing "Petals of Distinction" [21:12]
Advice for anyone wanting to write their own memoir [23:34]
Janie concludes the episode and talks where to purchase Rosie's memoir [28:11]

Important Links
Petals of Distinction:
https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=88#8

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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