"Summer Break" Reading Recommendations!

How to Be a Productive Writer During the Summer

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213035/fan_mail/new] 5-29-26 Bookmarked, Season 6 How to Be a Productive Writer During the Summer This week, Allison offers some practical tips for how to be a more productive writer during the summer.  Chapter Markers Introductions [0:00] Practical tips for being a more productive writer during the summertime [2:23] Conclusions [15:47] Important Links Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. [https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/] Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing [https://www.tapestry-journal.com/]  Voice Magazine for Women [https://voicemagazineforwomen.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213035/support] BOOKMARKED - JCP

"Summer Break" Reading Recommendations!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213035/fan_mail/new] 5-22-26 Bookmarked, 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 Markers Introductions 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 Links Sweet Sofie Sue and Her Beach Adventures [https://a.co/d/0gW7zfX7] Fireflies Dancing in the Night [https://a.co/d/06zGzvLN] Great Granny and Her Yucky Old Cat [https://a.co/d/01HGNidZ] Life is Lemonade with Peaches and Cream [https://a.co/d/08yh40vc]  The Secret of the Heart-Shaped Shell and Pearls...and Mermaids [https://a.co/d/0a6rGGfz] Indian Summer [https://a.co/d/05gnf09F] Down at the "No Gotty" [https://donnasnowking.com/product/down-at-the-no-gotty/] Finding Peace in the Promise: A Memoir of Walking with Intention [https://a.co/d/02aikjTf]  *** Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. [https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/] Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing [https://www.tapestry-journal.com/]  Voice Magazine for Women [https://voicemagazineforwomen.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213035/support] BOOKMARKED - JCP

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213035/fan_mail/new] 5-15-26 Bookmarked, Season 6 Interview 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 [https://cindysproles.com/].  Chapter Markers Introductions 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 Links The Eyes of River [https://a.co/d/06WVFefH] *** Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. [https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/] Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing [https://www.tapestry-journal.com/]  Voice Magazine for Women [https://voicemagazineforwomen.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213035/support] BOOKMARKED - JCP

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213035/fan_mail/new] 5-08-26 Bookmarked, Season 6 Interview 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 Markers Introductions 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 Links The Blood of the Wine: Coming Soon! The Breath of Darkness [https://a.co/d/0cEy7faK] Under Watchful Eyes [https://a.co/d/0gBT1Kuj] *** Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. [https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/] Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing [https://www.tapestry-journal.com/]  Voice Magazine for Women [https://voicemagazineforwomen.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213035/support] BOOKMARKED - JCP

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213035/fan_mail/new] 5-01-26 Bookmarked, Season 6 Special Spring Reading of "Wisteria Blooms and a Hint of Cotillion" by Susan Dickenson This 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 Markers Introductions 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 Links Daffodil Dreams: An Appalachian-Inspired Short Story Collection [https://jancarolpublishing.square.site/s/order?shipping=true&item=123#7] Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. [https://www.jancarolpublishing.com/] Tapestry Journal: Indie Publishing [https://www.tapestry-journal.com/]  Voice Magazine for Women [https://voicemagazineforwomen.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213035/support] BOOKMARKED - JCP