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!

✨Season 5 Update (2025-2026)✨

We are currently booking December 2025 and beyond.

We’re turning the page on a brand-new chapter for our programming lineup to better accommodate our growing community of fabulous guests and readers. Beginning with our next season in September 2025, regular author features will move exclusively to our companion series, A Bookish Moment—a cozier, more flexible space perfect for solo authors and smaller conversations.

The Bookish Hour will now be reserved for special events only. This includes:

• Multi-author panels

• It’s Bookish Time anniversaries

• Exclusive in-depth interviews

• Themed group discussions or seasonal celebrations

If you're part of a group of three or more bookish guests—authors, bloggers, or literary creators—who'd love to join us for a panel-style event, we’d be thrilled to hear from you! Please reach out to requests@itsbookishtime.com to inquire about available Bookish Hour offerings.

We can’t wait to continue bringing you engaging conversations, just with a few new bookmarks in place!

What is A Bookish Moment? A Bookish Moment 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.

Because every story deserves its moment.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What day/time does A Bookish Moment air? A Bookish Moment episodes are scheduled based on the author’s needs and the availability of hosts Sarah and J.C. Because each episode is thoughtfully produced with care and creativity, we limit recordings to one or two per week. To inquire about scheduling, please email us at requests@itsbookishtime.com.

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

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

Email requests@itsbookishtime.com

Dear interested guests,

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

BIG NEWS: We are booked until December 2025. Please review December 2025 and beyond when selecting times. We only schedule one to two shows a week. If a week already has two shows, we are fully booked.

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. Because each episode is thoughtfully produced with care and creativity, we limit recordings to one or two per week.

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, an author headshot, and an e-ARC of your featured book (in PDF or ePub format) to help us better prepare for your interview.

Email requests@itsbookishtime.com

We look forward to talking all things bookish with you.

Sarah & J.C.

✨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 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. We request that our sponsorship blurbs be no longer than 15 seconds in length.

Sponsorship Blurb Examples

Opening of Show

Today’s episode of A Bookish Moment 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.

End of Show

Today’s episode of A Bookish Moment 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 Episode: $25.00 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.

Please email sponsor@itsbookishtime.com

Once you have reviewed our available episodes, reach out to our sponsorship email (noted above and below) 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.

Please email sponsor@itsbookishtime.com with your sponsorship requests.

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!