VOICE Speaks

The month of August brings the anticipation of school bells ringing. There is an excitement about going back to school. As a child, I loved going to school even though it meant walking almost one-half mile. What? Yes! From the first grade through the fourth grade, the school bus route did not include our house or the nearest neighbor’s house. One bus route came from one direction and another bus route from another direction, but two houses were not included. We lived almost one-half mile from my grandparents and the bus route was by their house. Most of the time my brother and I were driven to the bus stop, but in the afternoons, many times, my brother and I would walk home. Um...I think I’m sounding like my grandparents and parents... “I remember when I had to walk to school!”

In the next few months, Jan-Carol Publishing will be planning events and preparing for the holidays with discounts and specials on JCP books. Our bookstore, Books & Gifts, opened a year ago, and while the shop is still a work in progress, we are excited about how it has grown and expanded. The shop offers new books, used books, and unique gifts. If you missed our Summertime Read event with the authors event in June, which was a big success, watch for other planned events this fall. These events are wonderful opportunities to purchase books for gifts, and many times the books are autographed. We are located in the Food City shopping center in Blountville on Hwy 394, and your support is much appreciated. See details in our ad on page 31.

Visit our websites, www.jancarolpublishing.com and www.voicemagazineforwomen.com, and be sure to sign up for our newsletter for book discounts, coupons, and giveaways!

From all of us to all of you—have a safe and happy back-toschool month!

Thought of the month: “I’m not going to continue knocking on that old door that doesn’t open for me. I’m going to create my own door and walk through that.”

— Ava DuVernay, American filmmaker and former film publicist

Verse of the month: “And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” — Deuteronomy 31:8 KJV

Janie C. Jessee, Editor-in-Chief

PUBLISHER

Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc PO Box 701 Johnson City, TN 37605

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Janie C Jessee, 423.502.6246 publisher@jancarolpublishing.com

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Savannah Bailey Communications Director/Production Editor communications@jancarolpublishing.com

GRAPHICS/PRODUCTION

Tara Sizemore Senior Graphics Designer tara@voicemagazineforwomen.com graphics@jancarolpublishing.com

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Books & Gifts: 423.212.0200

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PUBLISHED BY JAN-CAROL PUBLISHING, INC. (Volume 20, Issue 8)

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