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Books & Buzz Magazine Cover    Promo poster for JP McLean appearing on NBC's House of Mystery with Al Warren featuring JP McLean author photo, and her Scorch Mark book cover on a turquoise background.

Barbara Vitelli interviews JP McLean on her Book Club Mom YouTube channel

Scorch Mark and JP McLean featured in the May 2024 issue of SAM Magazine

The Comox Valley Record provides press coverage for JP McLean’s Writing Deeper Dialogue workshop at the North Island Writers Conference

Ghost Mark receives an enthusiastic and thoughtful review from Scribble’s Worth Book Reviews

JP McLean and Scorch Mark are the final interview of 2023 on The South Branch Scribbler: The Story Behind the Story

Scorch Mark reviewed by Wendy Hawkin in Ottawa Review of Books. “Wickedly clever, original, suspenseful, and action-packed, McLean’s impeccable writing and razor-sharp plotting will draw you in and keep you rivetted.”

JP and Scorch Mark featured on NBC Radio’s House of Mystery with Al Warren

Schlock Webzine Publishing News covers JP McLean and Scorch Mark

Urban Lit Magazine is now the AR Critique, and they’ve just reviewed Scorch Mark “A combination of Gena Showalter and Maya Banks.”

Are women over fifty dangerous? JP McLean weighs in with Books & Buzz Magazine

Heather Weidner interviews JP on ThisorThatThursday

JP McLean and Scorch Mark are featured on Lisa Haselton’s Book Reviews and Interviews blog

Scribbles Worth reviews Scorch Mark  “Twisted, unpredictable plot with fast-changing events”

Caramel Lucas interviews JP live on the Keepin It Real Podcast

Peter Anthony Holder interviews JP on The Stuph File Episode #0744 (JP’s interview is at the 27:25 mark). Learn more about Peter and The Stuph File at www.thestuphfile.com.

JP’s short story, Scaredy Cat, and a Scorch Mark teaser are narrated by Joanna Vandervlugt on SAM Magazine

Scorch Mark featured in Connections eMagazine’s November issue

An interview with JP on The AR Critique

The Red Headed Book Lover reviews Scorch Mark

An exclusive interview with Scorch Mark author JP McLean

Readers’ Entertainment Magazine coverage of Scorch Mark’s release

A new Q&A has been published on Book Notions featuring JP and Scorch Mark.

Book Club Mom Barbara Vitelli interviews JP about Scorch Mark, the latest Dark Dreams release.

JP’s interview with Lou Sytsma on The Writers Podcast

It’s a 10/10 review for Scorch Mark from Anthony Avina, Journalist, Author, and Blogger

JP McLean interviewed for Scorch Mark on the Literary Titan “Good vs Evil with a Twist”

It’s a 5-star Gold Literary Titan editorial review for Scorch Mark!

B.R.A.G. Award for Ghost Mark featured on Diane Bator’s Escape with a Writer Blog

JP McLean is featured on Musings of an Author

Scribbles Worth reviews Blood Mark (spoiler alert: they loved it!)

Reader’s Entertainment Magazine features Ghost Mark

Lover Betrayed is reviewed by Anthony Avina, Journalist, Author, and Blogger. 10/10!

JP chats with Lou Sytsma about books and writing on The Writers podcast

Reader’s Entertainment covers announcement of Boxed Sets of The Gift Legacy

JP joins RadioRed and guests on Read My Lips Radio Imaginative Creativity Show

Wings of Prey is reviewed on Theresa Hulongbayan’s Book Blog

Ghost Mark is highlighted in an interview with The Chapter Goddess

JP featured on interview by Madi Dale on her Creative Spotlight blog

JP and Blood Mark featured on Inside the Minds of Authors with DC Gomez

Ghost Mark makes Finalist in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Deadly Deception is reviewed on Theresa Hulongbayan’s Book Blog

Ghost Mark is a hit with the Midwest Book Review

JP talks with Bob about books, publishing, and the writer’s life on the Van Buren Variety Show

Hidden Enemy wins 2022 Paranormal Book of the Year Award from Scribble’s Worth Book Awards

Author interview in Review Tales Magazine (Page 11)

JP featured on CTV News, Saskatoon, with Jeff Rogstad

Ghost Mark reviewed on J.F.Kaufmann’s Blog

Blood Mark reviewed in Top Shelf Magazine (Page 24)

JP joins Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck and Diann Floyd Boehm on USA Global TV’s The Corner Bookstore

Karen Mossman, Author, Blogger and Book Reviewer, wades in on Ghost Mark

Blood Mark reviewed on  Top Shelf Reviews: “In more than 40 years of reading, I have never, I repeat NEVER, read anything like this….”

Ghost Mark featured on Diane Bator’s  Escape with a Writer

JP interviewed by Naomi Bolton on Many Books

The Ottawa Review of Books publishes a glowing review of Ghost Mark

Author Interview (page 98) in Connections eMagazine

JP joins Miss Liz for a cup of Bengal Spice on TEAtime.

Third time’s the charm. JP chats with Lou Sytsma on The Writers podcast

JP chats with Greg M Kelso on the Con Versation podcast

Blood Mark is a Finalist for the 2022 IAN Paranormal/Supernatural Book of the Year award

It’s a Crowned Heart editorial review for Ghost Mark in InD’Tale Magazine November 2022 issue (Page 89)

JP is featured on This or That Thursday Author interview with Heather Weidner

J.M. Northup reviews Blood Mark

JP chats with Deb Ziebarth on Read and Write podcast about writing and island life

Blood Mark’s cover is short-listed for a Page Turner Award (thanks to JD&J Book Cover Design)

Smorgasbord Bookshelf recommends Ghost Mark

JP had a blast with Jackie Russell discussing Blood Mark on the Global Girls Online book Club

Urban Lit Magazine reviews Blood Mark “Blood Mark by JP McLean is one of those addictive suspense building novels. Every page brings out more mystery, a sense of deadly foretelling, and more lure.”

Ghost Mark is reviewed on Let’s Talk Knowledge. “Delightfully well-crafted and enchantingly imaginative . . . It has some of the same ineluctable atmosphere that made JP McLean’s paranormal romance books such a popular success. Highly Recommended!”

It’s a 10/10 review for Ghost Mark from Anthony Avina, Journalist, Author, and Blogger

Ghost Mark earns a 5-Star Literary Titan Editorial Review

Blood Mark is a finalist in the Page Turner Awards

JP wins an Editor’s Choice Award of Excellence from The Reader’s House Magazine

JP talks about Blood Mark, Writing, Author Tools, and reads from Blood Mark with Stephen Schneider in 2 parts #1: Discovered Wordsmiths and #2: Here

Wings of Prey reviewed by John Kerry on The Reader

Do book covers matter? Join JP as she chats with Craig and Roland on the Hidden Gems Author Podcast

Talking about inspiration and writing with host Stephanie Larkin of Red Penguin Books on Between the Covers

Blood Mark wins Honorable Mention in the National Indie Excellence Awards

Featured on the Summer Book Fair First in Series on Smorgasbord Bookshelf

Featured author on Book Reader Magazine

JP McLean and Blood Mark featured in The Reader’s House Magazine (Page 33)

Deadly Deception reviewed by John Kerry on The Reader

JP McLean on Author Talk with Aimee, Russell, and Greg.

Global Award Coverage on Schlock Webzine Publishing News

JP McLean on the Global Book Awards panel of writers on Jot Notes

Lethal Waters reviewed by The Reader

JP McLean featured on Musings of an Author

Guest Article on Naming your Characters Wisely in Books ‘N Buzz Magazine

It’s a 10/10 for Wings of Prey on Anthony Avina, Journalist, Author, and Blogger

Blood Mark wins silver at the Global Book Awards reported by J.M. Northup

Burning Lies reviewed on The Reader

JP interviewed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast with Sarah Meckler

Roundtable with Ann Charles hosted by Armand Rosamilia and Chuck Buda on The Mando Method Podcast

Theresa Hulongbayan’s Book Blog reviews Burning Lies

Blood Mark receives 5-star Reader’s Favourite Review

Blood Mark reviewed on DD Book Reviews

Hidden Enemy reviewed on The Reader

Reader’s Entertainment Magazine reviews Lethal Waters

Read & Write Podcast features Blood Mark

It’s a 10/10 review of Lethal Waters on Anthony Avina, Journalist, Author, and Blogger

Author interview on Lurking for Legends

Burning Lies reviewed in Readers Entertainment Magazine

Hidden Enemy gets a glowing review on Scribble’s Worth Book Reviews

Hidden Enemy is reviewed on Theresa Hulongbayan’s Book Blog

Blood Mark is short listed for the 2021 Chanticleer Paranormal Book Awards for Supernatural Fiction

Secret Sky reviewed on The Reader

Anthony Avina gives Burning Lies a solid 10/10 review

Blood Mark makes Margaret Pinard’s December 2021 indie book read

Blood Mark is reviewed and earns the #3 spot on Go Indie Now’s top 2021 books

Blood Mark hits Anthony Avina’s list of top 10 best books of 2021

Secret Sky is best book of the year on The Magic of Stories

Karen Oberlaender reviews Blood Mark on My Train of Thoughts on …

JP McLean interviewed on Prachesta

Joe Compton of Go Indie Now chooses Blood Mark as his No. 4 pick for best indie book of the year (at the 1:12:20 mark).

JP McLean guest posts on Boshra Writes

Blood Mark recommended by award-winning author, Marie Powell in Readers Entertainment Magazine

It’s a 5-star review for Blood Mark in the holiday double issue of InD’tale Magazine (Page 103)

Review of Crimson Frost on The Red Cliffs Chronicles

In conversation with Kim Lengling on Let Fear Bounce

Blood Mark: Best Fantasy Novels by Female Authors on Hidden Gems

JP McLean on Sue Roven’s Author Meet and Greet

Marina Raydun interviews JP McLean on the Author Interview Series

Author interview on Don’s World of Horror and Exploitation

Talking Books with Bridgetti on Amazon Live

Guest post Naming Characters on The Horror Tree

Blood Mark long listed for the 2021 Chanticleer Paranormal Book Awards for Supernatural Fiction

Naming Characters guest post on Cats Luv Coffee

Blood Mark reviewed on The Red Cliffs Chronicles

Dennis Rimmer interviews JP on Talking Books and Stuff

JP interviewed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast with Sarah Meckler

Blood Mark reviewed in the Ottawa Review of Books

In conversation with Beth Worsdell on The Witty Writers’ Show

JP drops in for a drink at Joe Bar on Go Indies Now

Blood Mark announcement in Schlock Webzine

In conversation with Peter Anthony Holder on the Stuph Files (at the 28:28 mark)

A conversation with Caramel Lucas on Keeping it Real

A 5-star review of Blood Mark by the Reviewer Review

Blood Mark announcement in Reader’s Entertainment Magazine

Blood Mark announcement on JM Northup Book Blog

Review and discussion of Blood Mark by Julio Carlos Talks (A Lot)

Blood Mark announcement on Escape with a Writer hosted by Diane Bator

Blood Mark reviewed by top reviewer, Anthony Avina, Journalist, Author, and Blogger

Author interview and Blood Mark excerpt on The South Branch Scribbler with host Allan Hudson

Writings on the Wall live reading from Blood Mark by Alexandro Botelho

With Matt Nappo on Minddog TV

Dark Between Pages live interview with host Nichi

Author interview on The Stephen King Podcast with host Lou Sytsma

Author appearance on The Douglas Coleman Show

JP McLean interviewed on The Author Library Network

Blood Mark featured on The Magic of Stories

Writings on the Wall live reading from Lover Betrayed by Alexandro Botelho

Blood Mark reviewed on Scribble’s Worth Reviews

In conversation with LA Talk Radio and The Writers Block

Author Update on Book Club Mom with host Barbara Vitelli

Blood Mark reviewed by The Reviewer

Author interview on This or That Thursday Author with Heather Weidner

Writings on the Wall live reading from Wings of Prey by Alexandro Botelho

Gold medalist and author interview on Literary Titan

Blood Mark reviewed and recommended by Smorgasbord Book Reviews

Let Your Dreams be Your Wings guest article on Books and Buzz Magazine

Writings on the Wall live reading from Deadly Deception by Alexandro Botelho

Writings on the Wall live reading from Lethal Waters by Alexandro Botelho

Blood Mark earns a 5-star editorial review from Literary Titan

JP McLean guest post on The Secret to Writer’s Block hosted by Heather L. Barksdale

Writings on the Wall live reading from Burning Lies by Alexandro Botelho

Writings on the Wall live reading from Hidden Enemy by Alexandro Botelho

Uncaged Magazine guest column “What is Fantasy” by JP McLean

Writings on the Wall live reading from Secret Sky by Alexandro Botelho

Blood Mark featured on Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore

Review of Wings of Prey on The Magic of Stories

Review of Deadly Deception on The Magic of Stories

Review of Lethal Waters on The Magic of Stories

JP Interview by Shaz Goodwin on Jera’s Jamboree

Author chat on Connecting with Jennifer Filzen

JP McLean interviewed by JD Estrada on For Writing out Loud Writer Wednesdays

Review of Burning Lies on The Magic of Stories

Review of Hidden Enemy on The Magic of Stories

Author interview on Awesome Gang

JP McLean interviewed by Jennifer Lieberman on Make Your Own Break VLOG

NFReads features an interview with JP McLean

JP McLean is the featured author on Book Reader Magazine

The Horror Tree Presents an interview with JP McLean

Review of Secret Sky on The Magic of Stories

Secret Sky featured on About a Book

JP McLean featured in the Kearney Hub Newspaper

Author interview with Brook on She Blurbs

Julio Carlos Talks (A Lot) about Secret Sky

Secret Sky reviewed on Scribble’s Worth Reviews

Author interview on This or That Thursday with Heather Weidner

JP McLean on W.A.R.G. The Guild podcast with host Christopher Marry Hultman

Author interview on Jean the Book Nerd

JP McLean on The Writer’s Block with Jim Christina on LA Talk Radio

Live interview with Nico Pengin on Matthew Harm’s Pen for Hire Podcast

Exclusive Interview with JP McLean on TopShelf Magazine

Secret Sky Reviewed by Mary Cowper on Midwest Book Review

JP McLean on The Douglas Coleman Show

Author Interview with Mandy Eve-Barnett

Scaredy Cat guest post on The Horror Tree: Trembling With Fear

JP McLean featured on The Douglas Coleman Show

Interview with JP McLean on Lisa Haselton Book Reviews and Interviews

Do You Dream You Can Fly Guest Post on The Nerd Daily

Anthony Avina, Journalist, Author, and Blogger, interviews JP McLean

Guest Post Writing from a Small Island on Writers, After Dark

Author interview on The Stephen King Podcast with Lou Sytsma

Konn Lavery interviews JP McLean

JP McLean on Chat and Spin Radio in the UK with host Ron Clark (at the 48:32 mark)

JP McLean interview in Uncaged Magazine

Secret Sky Reviewed by Anthony Avina, Journalist, Author, and Blogger

Character Interview with Emelynn Taylor hosted by J.M. Northrup

Siren Radio from Lincoln University, UK

JP McLean on Minddog TV hosted by Matt Nappo

Secret Sky Reviewed on Urban Lit Magazine

Author Interview on Urban Lit Magazine

Secret Sky Featured on The Magic of Stories

Secret Sky Featured on Readers’ Entertainment Magazine

Featured Book: Secret Sky hosted by author Sahara Foley

Boone Park wins Honourable Mention from Victoria Writers’ Society

Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing hosted by Susan Toy

Denman Island Readers’ and Writers’ Virtual Mini-fest

Local authors featured at 2020 North Island Writers Conference sneak preview | Comox Valley Record

Books: Publishing, Reading, Writing hosted by Susan Toy

Review of Wings of Prey on My Train of Thoughts on … by Karen Oberlaender

Review of Deadly Deception on My Train of Thoughts on … by Karen Oberlaender

10 Captivating Paranormal Mystery Series by Sheila O’Neill, Editor, Wiki Ezvid.com

Tuesday’s Book Blog hosted by Olga Núñez Miret

Writing and Wellness hosted by Collen M. Story

The Red Cliffs Chronicles hosted by J.F.Kaufmann

Secret Sky places second overall in 2018 Best Cover hosted by Kobo Writing Life

Secret Sky wins best Fantasy/Sci-fi Cover 2018 hosted by Kobo Writing Life

Indie Author Update hosted by Barbara Vitelli

A Rebrand By Any Other Name on The South Branch Scribbler hosted by Allan Hudson

The Red Cliffs Chronicles hosted by J.F.Kaufmann

Rebranding of Awakening on My Train of Thoughts on … hosted by Karen Oberlaender

Review for Betrayal My Train of Thoughts on … hosted by Karen Oberlaender

Who’s That Blogger features JP on Book Club Mom

JP McLean talks Author Branding with Crystal Stranaghan Hosted by The Creative Academy

Legacy Mentions

Reading Recommendations hosted by Susan Toy, Island Editions

Book Club Mom, Who’s that Indie Author hosted by Barbara Vitelli

Review for Penance on My train of Thoughts on … hosted by Karen Oberlaender

Review for Redemption on My train of thoughts on … hosted by Karen Oberlaender

10 Statements hosted by Karen Oberlaender

20 Questions hosted by Don Massenzio

Whistler Independent Book Awards hosted by Tidewater

Review for Revelation on My train of thoughts on … hosted by Karen Oberlaender

Relating to Books hosted by Giselle Roedner

Romance, Fantasy, Adventure hosted by J.F. Kaufmann

Romance, Fantasy, Adventure hosted by J.F. Kaufmann

Wellness and Writing hosted by Colleen M. Story

Romance, Fantasy, Adventure hosted by J.F. Kaufmann

AuthorTranslatorOlga hosted by Olga Núñez Miret

Reading Recommendations hosted by Susan Toy

Review for Awakening on My train of thoughts on … hosted by Karen Oberlaender

Reading Recommendations Revisited hosted by Susan Toy, Island Editions

Local Author JP McLean to Sign Book | Comox Valley Record

Just Olga hosted by Olga Núñez Miret

South Branch Scribbler hosted by Allan Hudson

The Story Reading Ape’s Blog hosted by Chris Graham

Just Olga hosted by Olga Núñez Miret

Reading Recommendations hosted by Susan Toy, Island Editions

Local Author Going Indie |Comox Valley Record

 

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