Bookmarked
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.
Episodes
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.
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Introductions [0:00]
Discussing new projects for 2026 [6:27]
JCP's children's books [13:34]
Sub...
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!
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Introductions [0:00]
Draco's favorite holiday reads [1:05]
Allison's favorite hoilday reads [4:13]
Draco's favorite 2...
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!
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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 pertai...
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, purc...
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.
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Janie's introduction [0:0...
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...
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!
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Introductions with Janie [0:00]
Discussing "Christmas All Year Lon...
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!
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Introductions [0:00]
Reading "The Thing About Epidemics" by D...
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.
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 bel...
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 ...
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.
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Int...
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 sur...
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!
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Janie's introduction [0:00]
Reading "The Ringing of the Bell" [1:20]
R...
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.
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Janie's introduction [0:00]
"The Lost" by Kristen Johnson...
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.
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Janie's introduction [0:00]
Draco's favorite episodes [1:19]
All...
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...
8-22-25
Bookmarked, Season 4
Interview with Mary Woodside, Writer and Historian Featured in "These Haunted Hills: Book 7"
This week, Allison interviews Mary Woodside, a talented writer and historian who is featured in Jan-Carol Publishing's These Haunted Hills: Book 7.
If you want to connect with Mary and chat about her stories, you can reach her at mary.woodside@gmail.com.
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Jan...
8-15-25
Bookmarked, Season 4
Recap of "These Haunted Hills" Over the Years, Plus Several Spooky Readings
This week, Allison and Draco recap the seven installments of Jan-Carol Publishing's fall-themed short story collection, These Haunted Hills. They also read from several of the spooky short stories featured in the series.
You can find links to the entire anthology below, and stay tuned for the...
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