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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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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

June 5, 2026Episode 1024 min

Interview with John H. Hilton, Author of New Historical Fiction, "The Harlot of Gloucester"

Send us Fan Mail6-05-26Bookmarked, Season 6Interview 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.Chapter MarkersIntroductions [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]Important LinksThe Harlot of Gloucester: Pre-Order Link Coming Soon!Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

May 29, 2026Episode 917 min

How to Be a Productive Writer During the Summer

Send us Fan Mail5-29-26Bookmarked, Season 6How to Be a Productive Writer During the SummerThis week, Allison offers some practical tips for how to be a more productive writer during the summer. Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]Practical tips for being a more productive writer during the summertime [2:23]Conclusions [15:47]Important LinksJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

May 22, 2026Episode 816 min

"Summer Break" Reading Recommendations!

Send us Fan Mail5-22-26Bookmarked, Season 6"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! Chapter MarkersIntroductions 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]Important LinksSweet Sofie Sue and Her Beach AdventuresFireflies Dancing in the NightGreat Granny and Her Yucky Old CatLife is Lemonade with Peaches and Cream The Secret of the Heart-Shaped Shell and Pearls...and MermaidsIndian SummerDown at the "No Gotty"Finding Peace in the Promise: A Memoir of Walking with Intention ***Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

May 15, 2026Episode 726 min

Interview with Cindy K. Sproles, Author of New Appalachian Novel "The Eyes of River"

Send us Fan Mail5-15-26Bookmarked, Season 6Interview with Cindy K. Sproles, Author of New Appalachian Novel "The Eyes of River" This week, Draco interviews returning guest Cindy K. Sproles. Cindy has a brand-new novel coming out called The Eyes of River, which you can pre-order at the link below! Check out Cindy's website here. Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Interview begins / Cindy talks all about "The Eyes of River" [1:04]What is Cindy's writing process like? [10:03]Cindy talks about her blog [12:44]Cindy discusses reader response to her novels versus her blog [15:03]What's Cindy's next novel going to be about? [16:29]Cindy talks about upcoming public appearances and conferences [19:29]What is Cindy's advice for new writers? [21:30]Conclusions with Janie [24:32]Important LinksThe Eyes of River***Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

May 8, 2026Episode 622 min

Interview with Daryll Simcox, Author of New Paranormal Thriller "The Blood of the Wine"

Send us Fan Mail5-08-26Bookmarked, Season 6Interview with Daryll Simcox, Author of New Paranormal Thriller "The Blood of the Wine"This week, Allison interviews returning guest Daryll Simcox, author of the new paranormal thriller, The Blood of the Wine. Get your hands on a copy below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Interview begins / Daryll talks all about "The Blood of the Wine" [1:22]Daryll discusses what it's been like writing three novels [2:41]Daryll talks about featuring the Appalachian region and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in his new novel [4:30]Does Daryll consider all of his novels to be connected? [7:00]What's Daryll working on next? [8:30]Daryll talks about potential future author appearances and signings [11:44]What do Daryll's friends and family think about his novels? [15:50]Conclusions [20:31]Important LinksThe Blood of the Wine: Coming Soon!The Breath of DarknessUnder Watchful Eyes***Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

May 1, 2026Episode 519 min

Special Spring Reading of "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" by Susan Dickenson

Send us Fan Mail5-01-26Bookmarked, Season 6Special Spring Reading of "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" by Susan DickensonThis week, Allison and Draco do a special reading of Susan Dickenson's story "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" from JCP's anthology, Daffodil Dreams: An Appalachian-Inspired Short Story Collection. Check out the collection at the link below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Talking about JCP's short story collection, "Daffodil Dreams" [0:57]Special reading of "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" by Susan Dickenson [3:32]Conclusions [17:54]Important LinksDaffodil Dreams: An Appalachian-Inspired Short Story CollectionJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

April 24, 2026Episode 420 min

New Spring Releases from JCP!

Send us Fan Mail4-24-26Bookmarked, Season 6New Spring Releases from JCP! This week, Allison and Draco unveil a few new Spring releases from Jan-Carol Publishing, as well as discuss JCP's upcoming anthology submission opportunities.Check out all the books mentioned in this episode below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]"Holy Land Journal 2016" / "Fessenden: Looking Back on a Small-Town North Dakota Life" [1:01]"Rivers and Roads" [3:49]"The Blood of the Wine" [5:04]"No Order" [6:37]"There's a Little Crabby Crab" [9:10]"Chippy the Chipmunk Goes to Camp" [10:15]"She Dreamed, So She Did: Brenna the Firefighter" [11:33]JCP's upcoming anthology submission opportunities [13:47]Conclusions [18:54]Important LinksHoly Land Journal 2016Fessenden: Looking Back on a Small-Town North Dakota LifeRivers and RoadsThe Blood of the Wine: Coming SoonNo OrderThere's a Little Crabby CrabChippy the Chipmunk Goes to CampShe Dreamed, So She Did: Brenna the Firefighter***Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

April 17, 2026Episode 330 min

Interview with Kaylin Render, Author of "The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in Austria"

Send us Fan Mail4-17-26Bookmarked, Season 6Interview with Kaylin Render, Author of "The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in Austria"This week, Allison interviews Kaylin Render, author of The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in Austria. This is Kaylin's debut novel. Check out Kaylin's blog and novel at the links below! And be sure to support her at her first book fair at Tusculum University's Old Oak Festival on April 25-26 in Greeneville, Tennessee. Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]Interview begins / Kaylin shares about her career as a prosecutor [1:13]Kaylin talks all about her novel, "The Accidental Ambassador" [5:30]Has Kaylin always wanted to write a book? [9:00]Kaylin shares about the challenges of writing her novel [12:23]Kaylin discusses her book's cover [16:00]What's Kaylin working on next? [17:26]Kaylin talks about her blog, "Kicking the Chaos with Kaylin" [21:35]What is Kaylin's advice to aspiring authors? [25:52]Conclusions with Janie [29:36]Important LinksKaylin's Blog, "Kicking the Chaos with Kaylin"The Accidental Ambassador: There Are No Kangaroos in AustriaJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

April 10, 2026Episode 318 min

Special Reading of Raven Howell's "The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"

Send us Fan Mail4-10-26Bookmarked, Season 6Special Reading of Raven Howell's "The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"This week, Allison and Draco spotlight the children's author Raven Howell, as well as read her latest book, The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work. Get your hands on a copy of her book by visiting the link below! Chapter MarkersIntroductions with Janie [0:00]All about the children's author Raven Howell [1:03]Special reading of "The Charms of US Farms" [4:28]Conclusions [16:29]Important Links"The Charms of US Farms: Finding Out How Things Work"Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.Voice Magazine for WomenSupport the showBOOKMARKED - JCP

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