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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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7-17-26
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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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7-10-26
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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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7-03-26
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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]

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Scattered Flowers

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6-26-26
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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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6-19-26
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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]

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6-12-26
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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]

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Driven by Rage Fueled by Diesel: The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway Hunters

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6-05-26
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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]

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5-29-26
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How to Be a Productive Writer During the Summer

This week, Allison offers some practical tips for how to be a more productive writer during the summer. 

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Introductions [0:00]

Practical tips for being a more productive writer during the summertime [2:23]

Conclusions [15:47]

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5-22-26
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"Summer Break" Reading Recommendations! 

This week, Allison and Draco talk about some summer break reading recommendations you won't want to miss! 

Check out all the books mentioned below! 

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Introductions with Janie [0:00]

A few words about Tapestry Journal's newest issue [0:50]

Summer break reading recommendations from Draco [2:48]

Summer break reading recommendations from Allison [9:00]

Conclusions [14:40]

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Sweet Sofie Sue and Her Beach Adventures

Fireflies Dancing in the Night

Great Granny and Her Yucky Old Cat

Life is Lemonade with Peaches and Cream 

The Secret of the Heart-Shaped Shell and Pearls...and Mermaids

Indian Summer

Down at the "No Gotty"

Finding Peace in the Promise: A Memoir of Walking with Intention 

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