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Send us a text4-25-25Bookmarked, Season 4Special Reading of "Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Synchronous Fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains"This week is a very special episode! Allison and Draco read Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Synchronous Fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains, by authors Wayne A. Major and Ralphine Major. To find the link to this book, as well as links to the other books in Wayne and Ralphine's charming series, see below!  Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]About Wayne A. Major and Raphine Major's children's series [1:43]Special reading of "Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Synchronous Fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains" [4:50]Reminder about JCP's 2025 anthology submission opportunities [11:33]Conclusions with Janie [15:59]Important Links"Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Synchronous Fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=104#11Other books in the "Piddle Diddle" series:https://www.majorbooksofjoy.com/Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/BOOKMARKED - JCP

Send us a text4-18-25Bookmarked, Season 4Interview with Jocelyn M. Lacey, Author of "Michael's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly"This week, please enjoy this interview with returning guest Jocelyn M. Lacey, author of many popular children's books, including Pierre the Peacock, Coral's First Sleepover, and An Angel Named Johnia. Now, she's back to promote her newest book, Michael's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly. You can purchase Jocelyn's book (and all her other children's books) below and find her on Instagram @hapigirl10. Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Jocelyn talks about her new book, "Michael's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly" [1:30]What inspired Jocelyn to write a book celebrating uniqueness? [3:43]Jocelyn talks about her book's illustrations [6:42]What has the reception of this book been like? [9:13]Jocelyn talks about her writing process [10:55]Who does Jocelyn typically get feedback from for her first drafts? [13:15]Jocelyn talks about her favorite children's books [15:40]What public appearances or book signings does Jocelyn have planned? [18:23]Where can readers find Jocelyn online? [21:25]Conclusions with Janie [22:59]Important Links"Michael's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=268#12"Pierre the Peacock":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=46#5"Coral's First Sleepover":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=47#5"What Do Police Officers Do?":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=48#5"An Angel Named Johnia":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=120#5Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/BOOKMARKED - JCP

Send us a text4-11-25Bookmarked, Season 4Interview with Patrice Wilkerson, Author of "My Favorite Season is Spring"This week, please enjoy this interview with author Patrice Wilkerson. Patrice's book, My Favorite Season is Spring, is a colorfully-illustrated children's story following little Susie as she explains why spring is her favorite season. You can purchase Patrice's book at the link below! Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Patrice talks about the inspiration behind "My Favorite Season is Spring" [1:45]Patrice discusses her book's colorful illustrations [2:54]What has the reception been like of Patrice's book? [3:26]Patrice talks about her upcoming book, "Susie's Day at the Farm" [4:17]Patrice discusses the rhythm and rhyme of her books [5:38]How did Patrice transition from poetry to children's writing? [6:10]How did Patrice get started writing, and what have been her favorite parts of being a published author? [7:16]What is Patrice looking forward to the most about "Susie's Day at the Farm"? [9:47]What does Patrice hope readers take away from her books? [11:27]What is Patrice's writing process like? [16:22]Conclusions with Janie [19:13]Important Links"My Favorite Season is Spring":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=158#11Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/BOOKMARKED - JCP

Send us a text4-04-25Bookmarked, Season 4Spring Reading Recommendations!  As we kick off season 4 of Bookmarked, co-hosts Draco and Allison recommend some spring-themed reads!  All the links to the books mentioned can be found below. Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]"Four Seasons: Gardening and Growing in Zone 7" by April Hensley [2:17]"The Forgotten" by Kristen Johnson [3:45]"Finding Peace in the Promise: A Memoir of Walking with Intention" by Aubrie Abernethy [5:52]"Appalachian Runaway: A Dog's Tale for Grown-Ups" by Rachael Bliss [7:20]"Daisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of Weather" by Meaghan Thomas [9:53]"Michael's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly" by Jocelyn M. Lacey [11:27]"Piddle Diddle the Widdle Penguin and the Synchronous Fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains" by Wayne and Ralphine Major; "Moondance of the Fireflies" by Tamela Marie Wheeler; and "Fireflies Dancing in the Night" by Kathleen M. Jacobs [13:06]Jan-Carol Publishing's spring-themed anthologies [15:58]Conclusions [14:21]Important Links"Four Seasons: Gardening and Growing in Zone 7": https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=232#11"The Forgotten":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=244#14"Finding Peace in the Promise: A Memoir of Walking with Intention":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=260#14"Appalachian Runaway: A Dog's Tale for Grown-Ups": https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=274#14"Daisy Diana Discovers the Wonders of Weather":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=258#14"Michael's Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=268#14"Piddle Diddle the Widdle Penguin and the Synchronous Fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=104#5"Moondance of the Fireflies":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=155#14"Fireflies Dancing in the Night":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=38#8JCP's Spring-Themed Anthology Bundle:https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=198#7Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/BOOKMARKED - JCP

Send us a text3-28-25Bookmarked, Season 3Celebrating a Podcast Milestone, Plus Revealing New Pre-Orders!This week, Allison talks all about the podcast's journey so far in 2025 and reveals an exciting milestone. She also discusses a couple of JCP's pre-orders that you will want to check out! The links to all the books mentioned in this episode can be found below! Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Allison talks about a few books available for pre-order now [1:00]Revealing Bookmarked's exciting milestone and recapping recent guest interviews [8:07]Conclusions [13:11]Important Links"Led Zepagain: Led by Zeppelin" by R. T. Bond:https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=267#15"Under Watchful Eyes" by Daryll Simcox:https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=273#15"Tommy the Quarterback" by Donald Greco:https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=275#15Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/BOOKMARKED - JCP

Send us a text3-21-25Bookmarked, Season 3Interview with Neil Wollman, Co-Author of the Children's Book "The Tooth Fairy Has a Problem" This week, Draco chats with author Neil Wollman about his children's book, The Tooth Fairy Has a Problem. Check out this lovely story full of colorful illustrations at the link below! You can also reach out to Neil at his email address, neiljwollman@gmail.com.Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Neil talks about his book's story and his hope with this book [1:38]How did Neil's career as an author get started? [3:35]Where did Neil get the idea for "The Tooth Fairy Has a Problem"? [6:19]Neil talks about his book's colorful illustrations [8:24]What is Neil's next book about? [10:08]What has the reception been like of "The Tooth Fairy Has a Problem"? [13:41] Where can readers find Neil online? [15:55]                                                 Conclusions with Janie [18:03]Important Links"The Tooth Fairy Has a Problem":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=270#14Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/BOOKMARKED - JCP

Send us a text3-14-25Bookmarked, Season 3Author Sharon Suskin Returns to Discuss Her Book, "The Blue-Eyed Butterfly"This week, enjoy an interview with a returning guest, author Sharon Suskin. Sharon is back to discuss how her life has been since becoming a published author, and talk even more about her emotional novel, The Blue-Eyed Butterfly. You can purchase Sharon's book at the link below! Chapter MarkersSharon talks about her book's story [0:00]What's the reception been like since Sharon's book was released? [3:00]What has Sharon learned that she enjoys the most about being an author? [5:18]Sharon discusses her recent book signings [8:13]What has surprised Sharon the most about being an author? [10:01]What's been some of Sharon's favorite feedback from readers? [11:55]Sharon talks about some future events [13:00]What new projects is Sharon working on? [14:31]What is Sharon reading right now? [17:10]Final remarks from Sharon and Draco [18:07]Important Links"The Blue-Eyed Butterfly":https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Eyed-Butterfly-Sharon-Suskin/dp/1962561321/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7ZT3KTVV086X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sefOCs4aZh1s9zLyVdFiVlwhNhH-Hw7TrmftJoOEDR1D2z5GWsG1yABRxyDmuEi00-BRLXBQNjBgAZqQFZDVixjuAqFmDavVPkC_2AQig08y-MnGDE9HVd9DIGd4_Z0oQkqdsflD9wSHQ1xjmRbjkunjuNHYlgpeVz72I66k18ZgJay_kWo5fyS2HcqZD7NDrUxr_LMKThgs8rYgFwIO2JhbTiBKTluO12Gfclhaleg.n7z7TMXBaCGrhUSK609AcZpEHsm_dzrSDdUQ6J2VqrA&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+blue+eyed+butterfly&qid=1729175867&sprefix=%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/BOOKMARKED - JCP

Send us a text3-07-25Bookmarked, Season 3Interview with G. S. Craft, Author of "The Adventures of Louie: From a Playful Great Dane Puppy to a Gentle Giant"This week, enjoy an interview with first-time author G. S. Craft, as she talks about her book, The Adventures of Louie: From a Playful Great Dane Puppy to a Gentle Giant. You can purchase the book at the link below! Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]G.S. Craft talks about her story's inspiration [2:05]Discussing the book's illustrator, Emily Land [8:50]What does G.S. Craft hope readers take away from her book? [12:45]Are there other books about Louie planned? [17:30]What kind of feedback has G.S. received from readers? [21:50]Conclusions with Janie [27:57]Important Links"The Adventures of Louie: From a Playful Great Dane Puppy to a Gentle Giant":https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Louie-Playful-Great-Gentle/dp/1962561577/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w3C80vzgrO6MahOs1W_IsXBShkrGcLvx36MltNt51Nb471AQzZXqcv1JZSVIFKgPAbXXuTMNFm8L7WZW3YRHy_AlPcJNuppXQZjSs4jB-62kefxPNdHS9TxoAzHccKxx2fgGoonjVDfAMdT6zXxq8NThwRGEdzSGnL4siGjhxFbfXCknFU599SlRL5d0EI3I9LDkjnYiSdtfbTGqtW4RhLWHz0_BkY0jikXWkXD7yJk.SDJtM6yH7zM390jYPvXinFMq5a3cStHjEfZWVFlWZmA&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Adventures+of+Louie&qid=1734632678&sr=8-1Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/BOOKMARKED - JCP

Send us a text2-28-25Bookmarked, Season 3Short Story Writing Tips and New Releases This week, Allison discusses JCP's 2025 anthology collections and goes over submission guidelines, offers a few writing tips for JCP's horror anthology, and discusses some new releases that are available for pre-order. To submit a short story this year to either of our upcoming anthologies, you may call the office at 423-926-9983 with a credit card number or mail a check to JCP at P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, TN, 37605. Chapter MarkersIntroductions [0:00]Discussing JCP's 2025 anthology collections/submission opportunities [1:26]Writing tips for submitting to "These Haunted Hills: Book 7" [6:43]Unveiling a few new JCP releases [15:40]Conclusions [23:09]Important LinksSubmission Guidelines for 2025 Anthology Collections:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/contests.htmlPre-Order "Zepagain: Led by Zeppelin":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=267#15Pre-Order "The Butterfly Man":https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=271#15Pre-Order "Under Watchful Eyes":Link to come soon"Moe, The Traveling Fish" by Audrey Jane:Link to come soonJan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/BOOKMARKED - JCP

Send us a text2-21-25Bookmarked, Season 3Interview with Patricia Hitchcock, New Author of "The Adventures of Allie & Molly"This week, we chat with Patricia Hitchcock, a brand-new author of the children's book, The Adventures of Allie & Molly. In this episode, Patricia talks all about her book and what it's like being a published author. She also gives some writing advice for children's book authors.  You can connect with Patricia on Facebook (@Patricia Hitchcock) or her email, phitchcock@galligannewmanlaw.com. Chapter MarkersJanie's introduction [0:00]Patricia talks about her book and the story's inspiration [2:07]What was Patricia's journey like of writing this book? [4:09]Patricia talks about her book's very personal illustrations [5:28]How does it feel being a published author, and did Patricia see this coming? [7:01]What's the reception of Patricia's book been like so far? [8:57]What are some of the key elements to writing a children's book? [10:09]What is Patricia working on next? [11:15] Conclusions with Janie [14:22]Important Links"The Adventures of Allie & Molly":https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Allie-Molly-Stories-about/dp/1962561550Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.:https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/Bookmarked, the blog:https://jancarolpublishing.wixsite.com/bookmarkedVoice Magazine for Women:https://www.voicemagazineforwomen.com/BOOKMARKED - JCP