Welcome to The Bookish Hour, a live-stream web series hosted by mystery authors Sarah E. Burr and J.C. Kenney. On Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00 PM EST, Sarah and J.C. chat about the writing process, their books, characters, and what's on their bookshelves with special guest authors.
The Bookish Hour is a Bookish Time Media production. Our interview schedule is listed at the bottom of this page. For more about sponsorship opportunities, please continue reading!
~NEW Opportunity~
Sponsor an episode
Bookish friends, do you have a book, product, or service (e.g., editing, blogging, cover design, audio narration, etc.) you’d like to promote among the reading and writing community? Well, we have 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!
Let’s Get Bookish!
What is A Bookish Moment? With the enthusiastic reception The Bookish Hour has had amongst the writing community, Sarah & J.C. are delighted to announce the launch of A Bookish Moment. A Bookish Moment, a companion series to The Bookish Hour, is a shorter, livestreamed broadcast dedicated to giving authors time to connect with their readers. In these 30-minute, author-driven vignettes, the featured author will have the chance to interact with readers through interview Q & A, readings, trivia, and more — perfect for celebrating a new release or highlighting/announcing other fun book news. Supported by The Bookish Hour co-hosts, Sarah & J.C., A Bookish Moment is a livestream platform authors can use to connect directly with book lovers.
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@thebookishhour.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 post-stream.
Calling all Authors, Literary Agents, Industry Experts, and Book Bloggers:
Are you interested in appearing on
Email requests@itsbookishtime.com
Dear interested guests,
We are currently booking our The Bookish Hour 2025 season. Please use the calendar below to view our episode schedule.
PLEASE NOTE: Thursdays that do not have a Bookish Hour show listed are our weeks off.
Available episodes say “The Bookish Hour” and its episode info, but do not have a guest listed.
The Bookish Hour airs at 8 PM ET every other Thursday during our regularly scheduled season, and we ask our guests to join us fifteen minutes before our show (7:45 PM ET) for a briefing and tech check. All episodes are recorded and streamed LIVE on YouTube.
A Bookish Moment episodes are scheduled at the convenience of the author and our hosts.
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 to help us better prepare for your interview.
We look forward to talking all things bookish with you.
Sarah & J.C.
Folks, we are booked through the end of 2024.
Please review dates in 2025.
~All noted times are in Eastern Time~
The Bookish Hour and A Bookish Moment are Bookish Time Media productions