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Bookmarked

Jan-Carol Publishing, INC.

119 episodes

3 days ago

Send us a text 1-09-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Writing Resolutions for 2026 - How to Be a Better Writer This week, Allison goes over eight "resolutions" for writers in 2026 to encourage better writing habits and more successful results in the new year. Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] Eight writing resolutions for 2026 [1:54] Sharing some of Bookmarked's statistics from 2025 / Conclusions [12:32] Important Links Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKM...

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Send us a text 1-09-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Writing Resolutions for 2026 - How to Be a Better Writer This week, Allison goes over eight "resolutions" for writers in 2026 to encourage better writing habits and more successful results in the new year. Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] Eight writing resolutions for 2026 [1:54] Sharing some of Bookmarked's statistics from 2025 / Conclusions [12:32] Important Links Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKM...

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Writing Resolutions for 2026 - How to Be a Better Writer

Send us a text 1-09-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Writing Resolutions for 2026 - How to Be a Better Writer This week, Allison goes over eight "resolutions" for writers in 2026 to encourage better writing habits and more successful results in the new year. Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] Eight writing resolutions for 2026 [1:54] Sharing some of Bookmarked's statistics from 2025 / Conclusions [12:32] Important Links Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Voice Magazine for Women Support the show BOOKM...

3 days ago

14 minutes

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Unveiling JCP's 2026 Anthology Submission Opportunities

Send us a text 1-02-26 Bookmarked, Season 5 Unveiling JCP's 2026 Anthology Submission Opportunities Happy New Year! This week, Draco recaps some of JCP's accomplishments from 2025 and unveils our 2026 anthology submission opportunities. Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Sharing some of JCP's accomplishments from 2025 [0:54] Discussing JCP's 2026 anthology submission opportunities [8:27] Update on submitting manuscripts to JCP in 2026 [15:40] Conclusions [18:57] Impor...

1 week ago

20 minutes

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Looking Back on 2025: Publisher Recaps the Year

Send us a text 12-26-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Looking Back on 2025: Publisher Recaps the Year In this week's very special episode, JCP's publisher, Janie, looks back on Jan-Carol Publishing's journey in 2025 and recaps the year. She also previews what you can expect from JCP in the new year. Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] Discussing new projects for 2026 [6:27] JCP's children's books [13:34] Submitting to Tapestry Journal and manuscripts [18:00] Conclusions [21:04] Important Links ...

2 weeks ago

21 minutes

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Recapping Favorite 2025 Books and Holiday Reads!

Send us a text 12-19-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Recapping Favorite 2025 Books and Holiday Reads! This week, Allison and Draco recap a few of their favorite JCP releases from 2025 as well as highlight a few favorite holiday reads. Links to all the mentioned books can be found below! Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] Draco's favorite holiday reads [1:05] Allison's favorite hoilday reads [4:13] Draco's favorite 2025 releases [7:33] Allison's favorite 2025 releases [10:46] Conclusions...

3 weeks ago

15 minutes

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Special Reading of "Nannie's" by Lori C. Byington - A Story from "Christmas All Year Long"

Send us a text 12-12-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Special Reading of "Nannie's" by Lori C. Byington - A Story from "Christmas All Year Long" This week, Allison and Draco read the holiday story "Nannie's" by Lori C. Byington, which is featured in Jan-Carol Publishing's anthology, Christmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales. The book can be purchased below! Chapter Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Introducing "Nannie's" by Lori C. Byington [1:21] A special reading of "Nannie'...

1 month ago

23 minutes

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Poetry and Short Story Writing Tips, Plus New Submission Opportunities

Send us a text 12-05-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Poetry and Short Story Writing Tips, Plus New Submission Opportunities This week, Allison discusses the new submission guidelines for Tapestry Journal's upcoming January/February issue. The theme for this issue is "winter romance," and all of the guidelines can be found at this link. In addition, Allison offers some poetry and short story writing tips as they pertain to the upcoming issue ofTapestry and the new submission opportunities....

1 month ago

20 minutes

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Special Thanksgiving Reading of "Maggie the Cat Loves Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise"

Send us a text 11-28-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Special Thanksgiving Reading of "Maggie the Cat Loves Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise" This week, Allison and Draco do a special Thanksgiving reading of Julia Russo's children's book, Maggie the Cat Loves Pip's Thanksgiving Surprise. This is a sequel to Julia's other book, Maggie the Cat Who Came Home for Christmas. To finish the story yourself, purchase the book at the link below! Chapter Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Introduci...

1 month ago

40 minutes

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Black Friday Sale!

Send us a text 11-21-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Black Friday Sale! This week, Allison and Draco discuss all the books that will be going on sale for Jan-Carol Publishing's upcoming Black Friday event. This sale will take place from Friday, November 28th to Monday, December 1st. You can find all the books mentioned in this video on JCP's website, jancarolpublishing.com. Chapter Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Introducing JCP's upcoming Black Friday Sale [0:54] Discussing JCP's ant...

1 month ago

24 minutes

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Previewing Tapestry Journal's November/December Issue!

Send us a text 11-14-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Previewing Tapestry Journal's November/December Issue! This week, Allison discusses the upcoming issue of Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing, which is Jan-Carol Publishing's brand-new literary magazine. In this holiday-themed issue, you'll find short stories, poetry, photography and art, and more focusing on the start of wintertime and the Christmas season. The books mentioned at the end of the episode are linked below! Chapter Markers ...

1 month ago

16 minutes

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"Christmas All Year Long" - Our New Holiday Anthology!

Send us a text 11-07-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 "Christmas All Year Long" - Our New Holiday Anthology! This week, Allison and Draco discuss Jan-Carol Publishing's brand-new holiday anthology collection, Christmas All Year Long: An Anthology of Holly Jolly Tales. You can purchase the short story collection at the link below! Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Discussing "Christmas All Year Long" [0:55] Reading from "The Man in the Red Suit" by Jan Howery [3:40] A fe...

2 months ago

16 minutes

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A Reading of "The Thing About Epidemics" by Draco Sage

Send us a text 10-31-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 A Reading of "The Thing About Epidemics" by Draco Sage Happy Halloween! This week, Allison and Draco read a spooky short story from These Haunted Hills: Book 5, called "The Thing About Epidemics" by Draco Sage. You can purchase These Haunted Hills: Book 5 at the link below! Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] Reading "The Thing About Epidemics" by Draco Sage [1:24] Conclusions [20:44] Important Links These Haunted Hills: Book 5 Tapestr...

2 months ago

23 minutes

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Halloween Reading Recommendations, and New JCP Releases!

Send us a text 10-24-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Halloween Reading Recommendations, and New JCP Releases! This week, Allison and Draco share some Halloween reading recommendations, as well as a few of JCP's brand-new releases. Book Links "Silence of the Bones" by Bev Freeman "The White Room" and "Mama's Boys" by Jeff Geiger Jr. "Trick-or-Treat, Noodle" by Monica Riley Kohler "These Haunted Hills: Book 7" "Under Watchful Eyes" by Daryll Simcox "Scarily the...

2 months ago

21 minutes

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A Reading of "Scarily the Scarecrow" by Seldon V. Johnson Jr.

Send us a text 10-17-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 A Reading of "Scarily the Scarecrow" by Seldon V. Johnson Jr. This week, Allison and Draco read Seldon V. Johnson Jr.'s children's book, Scarily the Scarecrow. The author unfortunately passed away before the book's release, but all the proceeds from the purchase of this book go to his daughter, Skylar. You can purchase Scarily the Scarecrow at the link below! Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] Reading "Scarily the Sca...

2 months ago

26 minutes

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A Reading of "Susie's Day at the Farm," Plus Tapestry Journal's New Submission Guidelines

Send us a text 10-10-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 A Reading of "Susie's Day at the Farm," Plus Tapestry Journal's New Submission Guidelines This week, Allison and Draco read Patrice Wilkerson's new children's book, Susie's Day at the Farm. Then, they reveal the new submission guidelines for Tapestry Journal's upcoming November/December issue. You can purchase Patrice's book at the link below! Also, the inaugural issue of Tapestry Journal is available at the link below. Be sure to check...

3 months ago

20 minutes

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Tips on "Submission Etiquette" from an Editor

Send us a text 10-03-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Tips on "Submission Etiquette" from an Editor This week, Allison sits down to talk all about "submission etiquette." Our inaugural issue of Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing is now available at the link below. Be sure to check it out! Also, the new submission guidelines for our upcoming November/December issue can be found at this link. Chapter Markers Introductions with Janie [0:00] The "do's" of submission etiquette [2:45] The ...

3 months ago

21 minutes

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Publisher and Marketing Director Discuss Realities of Publishing

Send us a text 9-26-25 Bookmarked, Season 5 Publisher and Marketing Director Discuss Realities of Publishing To kick off season 5 of Bookmarked, Janie (JCP's publisher) and Draco (JCP's marketing/communications director) sit down for a very special episode to talk all about the realities of book publishing. Also, our inaugural issue of Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing is now available at the link below, so be sure to check that out! Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] A q...

3 months ago

17 minutes

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A Spooky Reading of "The Ringing of the Bell" by Jan Howery

Send us a text 9-19-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 A Spooky Reading of "The Ringing of the Bell" by Jan Howery This week, Allison and Draco read the spooky short story "The Ringing of the Bell" by Jan Howery from These Haunted Hills: Book 6. You can purchase These Haunted Hills: Books 6 and 7 at the links below! Chapter Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Reading "The Ringing of the Bell" [1:20] Reminder about Tapestry Journal's first issue [18:55] Conclusions with Janie [20:53] Important Lin...

3 months ago

23 minutes

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Latest JCP Releases, Perfect for Gift-Giving Season!

Send us a text 9-12-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Latest JCP Releases, Perfect for Gift-Giving Season! This week, Draco and Allison discuss the latest releases from Jan-Carol Publishing. These books would make perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season! It's never too early to start shopping for the holidays! Links can be found below. Chapter Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] "The Lost" by Kristen Johnson [1:19] "Things That Women Do" by Cynn Chadwick [3:53] "The Harboring & other st...

4 months ago

16 minutes

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Celebrating 100 Episodes of Bookmarked!

Send us a text 9-05-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Celebrating 100 Episodes of Bookmarked! This week, Allison and Draco celebrate the exciting milestone of publishing 100 episodes of Bookmarked by discussing their favorite episodes throughout the years. They also preview JCP's upcoming first issue of Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing. Chapter Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Draco's favorite episodes [1:19] Allison shares her favorite episodes [7:02] Previewing our first issue o...

4 months ago

18 minutes

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Interview with Mary Ellen Miller, Author of "Fill the Dam Thing Up!"

Send us a text 8-29-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview with Mary Ellen Miller, Author of "Fill the Dam Thing Up!" This week, Draco interviews author Mary Ellen Miller about her book, Fill the Dam Thing Up!: Building Connections: Communicating Throughout the Lifecycle of Infrastructure Projects. You can find the link to Mary Ellen's book below, and be sure to follow her on social media @marketingmel. Her website can be found here. Chapter Markers Janie's introduction [0:00] Wh...

4 months ago

27 minutes