Join mystery authors Sarah E. Burr and J.C. Kenney as they bring the book world to life with their fun, engaging shows, A Bookish Moment and The Bookish Hour. Each episode features lively interviews with authors, editors, narrators, and other bookish creatives, celebrating stories and the people behind them. With a passion for writing and a mission to promote fellow storytellers, Sarah and J.C. create a welcoming space where book lovers can connect, discover, and be inspired.

📖 Because every story deserves its moment!📖

Our interview schedule is listed at the bottom of this page. For more about sponsorship opportunities, please continue reading!

Sponsor an Episode

Do you have a book or service—like editing, blogging, cover design, or audio narration—that you’d love to share with the reading and writing community? If so, we’ve got exciting news for you!

We’re now accepting episode sponsorships for The Bookish Hour and A Bookish Moment.

What is an episode sponsorship? A sponsorship is an opportunity for your name, book, or service to reach our audience members. During a sponsored episode, Sarah and J.C. will read short blurbs to promote our sponsor. Sponsors can choose to be highlighted at the beginning, middle, and/or end of an episode (pricing model below). Full episode sponsorships of The Bookish Hour include all three blurbs.

We request our sponsorship blurbs be no longer than 15 seconds.

Sponsorship Blurb Examples

Opening

Today’s episode of The Bookish Hour is brought to you by J.C. Kenney, cozy mystery author. Panic in the Panhandle, Kenney’s latest offering, came out today. You can find Panic in the Panhandle in ebook and paperback formats wherever books are sold.

Mid-show

Today’s episode of The Bookish Hour is brought to you by J.C. Kenney. Kenney’s latest offering, Panic in the Panhandle, came out today and has been called The Glades meets Tiger King by bestselling author Sarah E. Burr. Panic in the Panhandle is available in ebook and paperback formats wherever books are sold.

End of Show

Today’s episode of The Bookish Hour was brought to you by J.C. Kenney. You can find his new release, Panic in the Panhandle, in ebook and paperback formats wherever books are sold. For the latest about J.C., check out his website at www.jckenney.com.

PRICING

A Bookish Moment Opening: $15.00 USD

The Bookish Hour Full Episode: $40.00 USD

The Bookish Hour Opening: $15.00 USD

The Bookish Hour Middle: $20.00 USD

The Bookish Hour End: $15.00 USD

TO APPLY: Please review our episode calendar at the bottom of this page or click here to jump. Available episodes to sponsor do not have a SPONSORED marker noted in their title.

Once you have reviewed our available episodes, please email sponsor@itsbookishtime.com with “Sponsorship” in the subject line. In the email, please include your top three episode dates and the blurb(s) you’d like read for your sponsorship. The producers reserve the right to edit blurbs to adhere to time constraints; however, you will have approval of the final blurb that will be read during the broadcast.

Once your sponsorship is confirmed and scheduled, you will be billed a PayPal invoice for the episode. These invoices are payable by PayPal, Venmo, or credit card. If the invoice is not paid prior to the sponsored show going live, your sponsorship will not be read. 

We look forward to sharing you and your work with our wonderful viewers!

What is A Bookish Moment? A Bookish Moment, the companion series to The Bookish Hour, is a bite-sized livestream designed to help authors connect with their readers. These engaging, 30-minute, author-focused episodes offer the perfect platform for interaction, featuring Q&A sessions, live readings, trivia, and more—ideal for celebrating new releases or sharing exciting book news. Co-hosted by mystery authors Sarah E. Burr and J.C. Kenney, A Bookish Moment provides a fun, supportive space where authors can engage directly with book lovers and spotlight their stories.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What day/time does A Bookish Moment air? A Bookish Moment episode is scheduled at the need of the author and at the availability of Sarah & J.C. To schedule, please email requests@itsbookishtime.com.

What technology do I need to “livestream” an episode? Make sure you have a microphone, webcam, and access to Google Meet. Episodes are recorded through Google Meet and livestreamed onto YouTube.

What if a reader misses the livestream? Your A Bookish Moment episode will be available on our YouTube channel after the stream.

Email requests@itsbookishtime.com

Dear interested guests,

We are currently booking our 2025-2026 A Bookish Moment season. Please use the calendar below to view our episode schedule.

PLEASE NOTE: We're making big changes to better accommodate more amazing guests! Starting with our upcoming season in September 2025, regular bookings will shift exclusively to our companion series, A Bookish Moment. The Bookish Hour will be reserved for special events, including author panels, It’s Bookish Time anniversary celebrations, and in-depth interviews.

A Bookish Moment episodes are scheduled based on the availability of both the author and our hosts. These 30-minute livestreams typically air between 3 PM and 5 PM ET on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. While we can’t guarantee availability outside this timeframe, we’re always happy to consider special requests.

In your request, please provide us with your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of dates. Episodes with a guest listed have already been filled. We’d also appreciate a short bio, headshot, and an e-ARC of your featured book (PDF or ePub) to help us better prepare for your interview.

We look forward to talking all things bookish with you.

Sarah & J.C.