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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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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 Mail8-14-26Bookmarked, Season 6Interview 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 MarkersIntroductions 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 LinksThings That Women DoCat Rising seriesJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

August 8, 2026Episode 1921 min

August’s Featured Young Adult Reads

Send us Fan Mail8-07-26Bookmarked, Season 6August’s Featured Young Adult ReadsThis week, Allison and Draco talk about JCP’s featured young adult books for the month of August. These selections are older reads that deserve a spotlight and would be the perfect back-to-school books.Check them out at the links below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]“Honeysuckle Holiday” by Kathleen M. Jacobs; “Down at the No Gotty” by Donna Snow King [1:28]“The Purple Bird” by Dylan Roche; “Bad Love Strikes” by Kevin L. Schewe [11:19]Conclusions [19:51]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

July 31, 2026Episode 1818 min

Tapestry Journal's Special Anniversary Issue!

Send us Fan Mail7-31-26Bookmarked, Season 6Tapestry Journal's Special Anniversary Issue!This week, Allison talks all about Tapestry Journal's upcoming special anniversary issue, which will celebrate the literary magazine's one-year anniversary. Find out how you can get involved! Check out Tapestry's website below for the full list of submission guidelines. Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]All about Tapestry Journal's upcoming anniversary issue [0:42]Submission guidelines and opportunities for the anniversary issue [3:44]Conclusions with Janie [15:43]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

July 24, 2026Episode 1716 min

Celebrating "Christmas in July" with Book Recommendations

Send us Fan Mail7-24-26Bookmarked, Season 6Celebrating "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!Chapter MarkersIntroductions [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]Important LinksThe Adventures of Little Dooey: Santa's HelperNutshell & Friends: New Heights for Northern LightsSnowy Trails: A Collection of Short StoriesChristmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Birthday DroneThe Everlasting SnowmanSnooping Can Be Un-MerryReclaiming Christmas***Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

July 17, 2026Episode 1619 min

Pet-Themed Books for the Dog Days of Summer

Send us Fan Mail7-17-26Bookmarked, Season 6Pet-Themed Books for the Dog Days of SummerThis 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!Chapter MarkersIntroductions [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]Important LinksThe Joy of Being YouDaisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of WeatherSweet Sofie Sue seriesMaggie the Cat seriesSunshine Becomes a Service DogThe Adventures of Louie seriesMonkey's New FriendLive Like Grunt***Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

July 10, 2026Episode 1522 min

New & Upcoming Releases - Thrillers, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Children's Books and More!

Send us Fan Mail7-10-26Bookmarked, Season 6New & 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. Chapter MarkersIntroductions 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]Important LinksDriven by Rage, Fueled by Diesel: The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway HuntersThe Blood of the WineThe Harlot of Gloucester: A Novel of the American RevolutionThe Dead (Coming Soon!)The Secret of the Heart-Shaped Shell and Pearls...and MermaidsEstey Grey Plays Her Own WayThe Adventures of Louie: Best Friends, Louie and Buddy, Go to School (Coming Soon!)***Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

July 3, 2026Episode 1425 min

Summer Reading of "The Fallacious Life of Sadie Pringle" from JCP's Anthology "Scattered Flowers"

Send us Fan Mail7-03-26Bookmarked, Season 6Summer 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! Chapter MarkersIntroductions 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]Important LinksScattered FlowersJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

June 26, 2026Episode 1322 min

Interview with Eliette Olivia, Author of Inspiring Children's Book "Estey Grey Plays Her Own Way"

Send us Fan Mail6-26-26Bookmarked, Season 6Interview 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.Chapter MarkersIntroductions 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]Important LinksEstey Grey Plays Her Own WayJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

June 19, 2026Episode 1232 min

Special Reading of Children's Book "What Ever Happened to the Smooth-Tongued Cats?"

Send us Fan Mail6-19-26Bookmarked, Season 6Special 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! Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]Reading of "What Ever Happened to the Smooth-Tongued Cats?" [2:12]Conclusions [31:21]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

June 12, 2026Episode 1129 min

Interview with Alex Campbell About "Driven by Rage Fueled by Diesel: The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway Hunters"

Send us Fan Mail6-12-26Bookmarked, Season 6Interview 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!Chapter MarkersIntroductions 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]Important LinksDriven by Rage Fueled by Diesel: The Forgotten Victims of the Tennessee Highway HuntersJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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