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 industry. Listen, learn, and enjoy the interviews with different authors.
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October 16, 2026Episode 420 min
If You Like That, Read This: Halloween Edition
Send us Fan Mail 10-16-26 Bookmarked, Season 7 If You Like That, Read This: Halloween Edition Allison and Draco compare some of Jan-Carol Publishing's spooky Halloween books with popular movies and shows. If you like that...read this! Books Mentioned: Trick-or-Treat Noodle Scarily the Scarecrow These Haunted Hills Snooping Can Be Scary The Blood of the Wine Mama's Boys *** Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
October 9, 2026Episode 323 min
Halloween Storytime: "The Man in the Black Hoodie"
Send us Fan Mail 10-09-26 Bookmarked, Season 7 Halloween Storytime: "The Man in the Black Hoodie" Allison and Draco read Jeff Geiger Jr.'s spooky short story "The Man in the Black Hoodie" from These Haunted Hills: Book 7 to get everyone in the Halloween spirit! Important Links These Haunted Hills: Book 7 These Haunted Hills: Book 8 *** Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
October 2, 2026Episode 214 min
October's Featured Books!
Send us Fan Mail 10-02-26 Bookmarked, Season 7 October's Featured Books! Allison and Draco highlight Jan-Carol Publishing's featured October reads, many of which are on sale this month! Spooky October Reads - On Sale This Month: The White Room The Breath of Darkness Trick-or-Treat, Noodle! Scarily the Scarecrow These Haunted Hills: Book 8 Non-Fiction Hidden Gems (not on sale): Finding Peace in the Promise: A Memoir of Walking with Intention Clinch Mountain Girls My Appalachian Trail Ancestral Travels: Learning My German Heritage *** Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
September 25, 2026Episode 116 min
A Cozy Fall Reading List
Send us Fan Mail 9-25-26 Bookmarked, Season 7 A Cozy Fall Reading List Allison and Draco recommend some of Jan-Carol Publishing's cozy fall reads in honor of the first day of fall being this week! Important Links: The Little Orange T's Great Tennessee Adventure Seasons Marble Town The Purple Bird Cloth and Dagger The Reckoning The Ghost Hawk Snooping Can Be Dangerous *** Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
September 18, 2026Episode 2519 min
Tapestry Journal Turns One!
Send us Fan Mail 9-18-26 Bookmarked, Season 6 Tapestry Journal Turns One! This week, Allison and Draco celebrate the one-year anniversary of Tapestry Journal. Tapestry's September/October anniversary issue is out now, and you can find it online at our website . We are so happy about this exciting milestone in Tapestry's journey, and we hope everyone listening will submit to our next issue! Guidelines can be found on our website. Important Links: Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
September 11, 2026Episode 2425 min
Enjoy This Spooky Reading from "These Haunted Hills: Book 8"
Send us Fan Mail 9-11-26 Bookmarked, Season 6 Enjoy This Spooky Reading from "These Haunted Hills: Book 8" This week, Allison and Draco read from Jan-Carol Publishing's latest installment in the These Haunted Hills short story anthology, These Haunted Hills: Book 8 . The story is called "The Living Homestead" by Jessica Brimer. To check out more spooky stories from this year's collection, see the link below! Important Links: These Haunted Hills: Book 8 - COMING SOON! Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
September 4, 2026Episode 2318 min
September's Featured Books!
Send us Fan Mail 9-04-26 Bookmarked, Season 6 September's Featured Books! This week, Draco and Allison talk about September's featured books. Some of them are on sale for this month only! Check them out below. On Sale This Month: Silence of the Bones by Bev Freeman The Blood of the Wine by Daryll Simcox Canyon of Shame by Faye Duncan Moon Over Knoxville by Mike Grindstaff These Haunted Hills: Book 5 by various authors Hidden Gems (not on sale): The Best Doctor in Town by Amelia Townsend Elizabeth Bromwell and the Case of the Chinese Leopard by Kathryn Raaker & Robert Taggart Death Watch by Dale Crotts Carla by Michael Gryboski Important Links: Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
August 28, 2026Episode 2218 min
A Look Ahead: New & Upcoming Books
Send us Fan Mail 8-28-26 Bookmarked, Season 6 A Look Ahead: New & Upcoming Books This week, Draco and Allison talk about new and upcoming releases from JCP—everything from fantasy novels to memoirs to children's books, and more! Check out all the books mentioned below! And keep your eyes open for the books that are coming soon. Out Now: The Dead: Valaraii Rising Trilogy Book 3 Pearl the Show Pig For the Love of Virginia Beef Coming Soon: The Adventures of Louie: Best Friends, Louie and Buddy, Go to School I Bleed Orange Notes on the State of Southwest Virginia—Reflections on the Biodiversity of Our Region Important Links: Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
August 21, 2026Episode 2120 min
Interview with Alicia Bynum, Author of New Book "Rivers and Roads"
Send us Fan Mail 8-21-26 Bookmarked, Season 6 Interview with Alicia Bynum, Author of New Book "Rivers and Roads" This week, Draco interviews new author Alicia Bynum. Alicia's book, Rivers and Roads , is an emotional story about a complicated mother-daughter relationship and traveling as a woman. Check out Alicia's website here , and find her book linked below! Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Interview begins / Alicia talks all about her book, "Rivers and Roads" [0:55] What has the reader response been like so far? [3:24] What surprised Alicia the most about the process of publishing her book? [6:00] What does Alicia hope readers take away from her book? [9:24] Alicia previews what's next for her [11:15] Conclusions with Janie [18:12] Important Links Rivers and Roads Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
August 14, 2026Episode 2031 min
Interview with Cynn Chadwick, Author of the Upcoming Memoir "Witness Marks: Stories of Pissin’ Grannies, Fallin’ Ducks, and Peelin’ Carrots with Ghosts"
Send us Fan Mail 8-14-26 Bookmarked, Season 6 Interview with Cynn Chadwick, Author of the Upcoming Memoir "Witness Marks: Stories of Pissin’ Grannies, Fallin’ Ducks, and Peelin’ Carrots with Ghosts" This week, Allison interviews returning guest Cynn Chadwick. Cynn is the author of nine books, including the Cat Rising series and Things That Women Do . This time, she's here to preview her upcoming memoir, Witness Marks: Stories of Pissin’ Grannies, Fallin’ Ducks, and Peelin’ Carrots with Ghosts , and talk about her accompanying column in Tapestry Journal . Make sure to visit Cynn's website and follow her on Instagram @cynnchadwickauthorartist and on Facebook at Cynn Chadwick. She also has a few upcoming events, such as a salon on October 12th through Lenoir-Rhyne University in Asheville dedicated to the ideas of Witness Marks , and a planned women's retreat projected for next year (more to come on that). Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Kicking off the interview; Cynn talks about her upcoming memoir, "Witness Marks" [1:03] Cynn discusses the differences between writing a memoir and writing a fiction novel [6:01] What does Cynn hope readers take away from her memoir? [12:00] Cynn shares about her new "Witness Marks" column in Tapestry Journal [18:54] Upcoming events with Cynn [25:35] Conclusions with Janie [29:12] Important Links Things That Women Do Cat Rising series Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKMARKED - JCP
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