Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing
356 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsPerspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a writer, bookseller, digital publishing advocate, professional speaker, and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews, discussions, and reflections about the industry. (Mark's personal website is www.markleslie.ca)
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EP 349 - Edward Willett of Shadow Paw Press
March 01, 2024 01:26 - 56 minutes - 53.4 MBMark interviews author, podcaster, and publisher Edward Willett about his writing, his podcast, Kickstarter campaigns, and some bold new ventures he is pursuing with his publishing company Shadow Paw Press. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount (affiliate link). Spend less time logging in to multiple platforms and crunching numbers, and more time writing ...
EP 348 - Amanda Byrd on Direct Sales and AuthorsGoDirect
February 22, 2024 23:07 - 44 minutes - 42.3 MBMark interviews Amanda Byrd about her writing, direct sales, and the new platform she has launched called AuthorsGoDirect. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, welcomes new patrons Rob Johnson, Jennifer Brinn, and Rasana Atreya and then shares a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount (affiliate link). Spend less time logging in to multiple platforms and crunching numbers, and more time writing and marketing your books thank...
EP 347 - Library Advocacy Support with John Chrastka of EveryLibrary
February 16, 2024 02:25 - 56 minutes - 54.4 MBMark interviews John Chrastka, the executive director of EveryLibrary, the first nationwide political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute, a nonprofit research and training organization focused on the future of library funding. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, reads comments from recent episodes, and says a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores. You can ...
EP 346 - 4 More Publishing Pitfalls for Authors
February 09, 2024 02:22 - 28 minutes - 30 MBA solo episode where Mark shares an excerpt from four elements from his book PUBLISHING PITFALLS FOR AUTHORS. PAST PATRIARCHY PAUSE PAYING The main content (those four points) are read by Mark's AI voice via Eleven Labs. Links of Interest: EP 246 - Four of The Pitfalls of Publishing An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries Smashwords Link (eBook 57% Off until end of Feb 2024) Mark's YouTube Channel Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections...
EP 345 - The Art of Libromancy with Josh Cook
February 02, 2024 00:08 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBMark interviews Josh Cook, Josh Cook, an author, bookseller and the co-owner at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2004 about his writing, his book The Art of Libromancy and his life as a reader and writer. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, welcomes new patron Jennifer Brinn, thanks Buy Mark a Coffee patron Nikki Guerlain, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by...
EP 344 - Eric T. Knight on Fair Pay with StoryFair
January 26, 2024 00:34 - 56 minutes - 46.4 MBMark interviews author Eric T. Knight about his writing and about the origin of StoryFair. net a platform that seeks to pay authors the highest royalty of any other third party platform for their audiobook sales. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, welcomes new patron Rob Johnson, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount (affiliate link). Spend less time logging in to multiple platforms and crunching numbers, an...
EP 343 - Self-Publishing Lesbian Fiction (or Something Equally Non-Threatening) with Elizabeth Andre
January 19, 2024 14:49 - 56 minutes - 47.4 MBMark interviews Elizabeth Andre (AKA Karen and Victoria) about her/their journey through writing, collaboration, and the new book SELF-PUBLISHING LESBIAN FICTION. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount (affiliate link). Spend less time logging in to multiple platforms and crunching numbers, and more time writing and marketing your books thanks to ScribeCount's handy all-in-on...
EP 342 - Publishing Trend Reflections for 2024
January 16, 2024 16:16 - 25 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this special bonus solo episode, Mark shares some reflections about recent publishing trends. Prior to the main content, Mark welcomes new patron Donn King, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor, the patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Links of Interest: Written Word Media Publishing Trends Posts 2024 2023 2022 2020 How to Write a Howling Good Story Smashwords link Patron Coupon for 75% off EP 340 - Personality, Passion, Presentation, and Persistence wit...
EP 341 - Howling It Forward With Wulf Moon
January 12, 2024 02:20 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBMark interviews bestselling writer, editor, and writing instructor, Wulf Moon, who won the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards at the age of fifteen, and followed that with winning the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Contest, and Writers of the Future. He leads the Wulf Pack Writers group and is the author of The Illustrated Super Secrets of Writing and How to Write a Howling Good Story. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from previous episodes, shares a personal update, and t...
EP 340 - Personality, Passion, Presentation, and Persistence with Todd Fahnestock
January 05, 2024 03:21 - 1 hour - 60 MBMark interviews award-winning, #1 bestselling fantasy author Todd Fahnestock about his journey through both traditional publishing and indie-publishing, focusing on the moments for learning, growth, and applying passion and persistence. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. Check out the WIDE FOR THE WIN community and resources. In their conversation, Mark and Todd talk about: Todd's first venture ...
EP 339 - Romancing the Writing Life with Bobby Hutchinson
December 28, 2023 21:16 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBIn this episode Mark interviews bestselling author Bobby Hutchinson about her unique journey through traditional publishing and self-publishing. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, welcomes new Patron Skye MacKinnon and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Learn more at: https://www.patreon.com/starkreflections In their conversation, Mark and Bobby talk about: Wha...
EP 338 - An Amazing F*cking Pivot into Sh!t-Tons of Money with James Fell
December 22, 2023 01:39 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBMark interviews James Fell, the Sweary Historian, and bestselling author of ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY SH!T WENT DOWN. Prior to the interview Mark warns listeners of the adult language used in this episode, reads comments from recent episodes, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. Mark's Stark Publishing Solutions books are 50% off in the Smashwords End of Year Sale. (Ends at the end of day Dec 31, 2023). Patrons will be getting a special coupon to get the titles for only $0.99. Off...
EP 337 - Collaborative Editing with Erika Steeves
December 15, 2023 00:35 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBMark interviews editor Erika Steeves about her experiences in working with publishers and authors as an editor. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by HOW TO WRITE A HOWLING GOOD STORY by Wulf Moon You can get this book in eBook, Trade Paperback, and Hardcover editions here. Between Dec 15, 2023 and Jan 1, 2024, you can get the eBook for 50% off at Smashwords. In their interview, Mark and ...
EP 336 - Coming Out of The Writer Closet with Bradley Charbonneau
December 08, 2023 12:45 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBMark interviews Bradley Charbonneau about his new book PROCRASTINATE and his new "Book in a Weekend" program for writers. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, thanks Patrons, provides a personal update, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In the interview, Mark and Bradley talk about: Bradley's ...
EP 335 - So You Failed NaNoWriMo
December 01, 2023 02:36 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBSo it's December 1st, and NaNoWriMo is over. And everywhere around you, fellow author friends are posting on social media that they made it, they did it. They wrote 50,000 words in a single month. You're happy for them, of course. But you didn't quite make it to that 50,000 word goal yourself. So what do you do? Do you hang your head in shame and despair? I say: NO. I might be one of those "the page is half full" kind of writers, but if you're in the same boat as me, as an author...
EP 334 - Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse with Brittlestar
November 23, 2023 22:37 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBMark interviews social media funny man Brittlestar (Stewart Reynolds) about his creative work and his new book Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse: Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, welcomes a new patron, and offers a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Mark's movie trivia guides to Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Die Hard. In their conversation, Mark and Stewart talk about: Where the na...
EP 333 - 10 Things You Likely Didn't Know About Draft2Digital
November 16, 2023 21:31 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBMark shares the audio from a presentation he gave in early November 2023 at 20BooksVegas called "10 Things You Likely Didn't Know About Draft2Digital." This episode is sponsored by Mark's affiliate link to Draft2Digital. Go to https://draft2digital.com/markleslie to sign up for a free Draft2Digital account. The visuals and slides for this presentation can be downloaded here. Links of Interest: Visuals / Slides for this episode's presentation Mark's YouTube Channel Buy Mark a ...
EP 332 - The Art of Noticing with Johnny B. Truant
November 10, 2023 08:34 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBMark interviews Johnny B. Truant about his new THE ART OF NOTICING podcast. Prior to the main content, Mark leverages his digital AI voice from Eleven Labs to offer a brief introduction as well as a word about this episode's sponsor, the Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Links of Interest: Johnny B. Truant's Website Mark's YouTube Channel Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Dire...
EP 331 - Self Publishing Made Simple with April M. Cox
November 02, 2023 21:26 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBMark interviews author, coach & CEO/Founder of Little Labradoodle Publishing April Cox. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal updates and a word about this episode's sponsor, the Authorpreneur Summit 2023. Transform your passion to profit! Unveil the business behind the book and elevate your business acumen with 35+ industry-leading authorpreneurs at the Authorpreneur Summit. During their interview Mark and April talk about: April's background as a former IT consulti...
EP 330 - Book Indexing with Stephen Ullstrom
October 26, 2023 22:47 - 1 hour - 85 MBMark interviews writer and indexer Stephen Ullstrom about book indexing and his recent release BOOK INDEXING: A Step-by-Step Guide. Prior to the main content, Mark shares a personal update about a skeleton and license plate theft, as well as word about this episode's sponsor, the Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. In their conversation, Mark and Stephen talk about: Stephen's long-time interest in writing How his role working at UBC Press when he was attending university was ...
EP 329 - Laws of Tenacity with Eriq La Salle
October 19, 2023 23:50 - 1 hour - 90 MBMark interviews actor/director/producer/writer Eriq La Salle about his latest novel LAWS OF ANNIHILATION and his life-long passion for storytelling. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, thanks Patrons, provides a personal update, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their conversation, Mar...
EP 328 - Reflections on A New Season with Terry Fallis
October 12, 2023 23:13 - 1 hour - 106 MBMark interviews Terry Fallis about his latest novel, A New Season. A two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, Terry Fallis is the author of nine novels, all of them national bestsellers—including six #1 bestsellers—and all published by McClelland & Stewart/Penguin Random House. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, welcomes new Patron Nikki Guerlain, and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audi...
EP 327 - Writing the Shadow with Joanna Penn
October 10, 2023 21:22 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBMark interviews Joanna Penn about her new book Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words, then associated Kickstarter she launched for it, plans she has to window its release, and much more. Prior to the main content, Mark thanks Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. In their conversation, Mark and Joanna talk about: How it has been a while since Joanna has been on Mark's podcast (she was in episode 212) The number of years Joanna has been podcasting under The Cr...
EP 326 - Rebranding and Relaunching with E.L. Williams
October 05, 2023 23:15 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBMark interviews author E.L. Williams about her writing life, about her books, about rebranding one of the books in her series, and more. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes a brief personal update, welcomes new patron T. Thorn Coyle, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. In their conversation, Mark and Emma talk about: How it took Emma about ten years to write her f...
EP 325 - Reflecting Back: 3 Things That Are Wrong With Indie Publishing
September 28, 2023 22:12 - 50 minutes - 69 MBIn this episode Mark reflects back to Episode 6 of this podcast, which was released on Feb 6, 2018. He shares clips from that episode, in which he outlined three of the things that bothered him about the indie publishing world. Reflecting back, he comments on a few things that have changed, and what is consistent more than 5 years after the initial broadcast. This episode is sponsored by the Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Links of Interest: Episode 6 - What's Wrong with I...
EP 324 - The Asset of Attention with Joe Solari
September 21, 2023 20:04 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn this solo episode, Mark interviews Joe Solari about his new book May I Have a Moment of Your Attention? Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes and then reflects on the reasons why he canceled a trip he was supposed to take to Florida to attend NINC (Novelist's Inc.) This episode is sponsored by the Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. In their conversation, Mark and Joe talk about: Joe's winding experience path, the long journey he has been on,...
EP - 323 - Rambling Reflections From The Road - This Old House
September 15, 2023 00:06 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this solo episode, Mark reflects on his last few days in his old childhood home which has been in his family for three generations. This episode is sponsored by the Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Links of Interest: Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide fo...
EP 322 - How to Write a Novel with Ricardo Fayet of Reedsy
September 07, 2023 22:18 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBMark interviews Ricardo Fayet of Reedsy about their new online course on How to Write a Novel. Prior to the interview, Mark shares and reflects on a brief industry update related to Amazon's recent AI-related change, comments from recent episodes, and word about this episode's sponsor. Reedsy contains an online listing of vetted professionals from across the industry, including editors, cover designers, and marketing experts. Get $20 off hiring a pro through Reedsy using Mark's Reedsy af...
EP 321 - Capitalizing on the Creator Economy with Ream Stories
August 31, 2023 20:12 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBMark interviews Emilia Rose and Michael Evans of Ream Stories, a subscription platform built by authors for authors. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update, comments from recent episodes, and word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In the interview, Mark, Emilia, and Michael talk about: Emilia's Wattpad experience which ...
EP 320 - Maximizing Your Creative IP with Reenita Malhotra Hora
August 24, 2023 20:44 - 1 hour - 89 MBMark interviews Reenita Malhotra Hora, an award-winning screenwriter, novelist and audio producer. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. Learn more about SciFidea and the awesome Dyson Sphere Sci-Fi Writing Contest. In the interview, Mark and Reenita talk about: How Reenita has been writing her entire life and her love of storytelling in varous forms The manner in which life can be more fun when we are creating and wh...
EP 319 - Father and Daughter Collaborations with Ron and Brigid Collins
August 17, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBMark interviews the creative daughter/father team of Brigid Collins and Ron Collins about their collaborative writing. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update, comments from recent episodes, and word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In the interview, Mark, Brigid and Ron talk about: The last time they saw one another (F...
EP 318 - Rambling Reflections from the Road - Part 3
August 11, 2023 09:41 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this solo episode Mark reflects on the value authors can have for libraries, exhaustion of being on the road for several weeks in a row and too many commitments, and the feeling of "coming home." This episode is sponsored by patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Links of Interest: Digipalooza Mark Leslie's Books via OverDrive Mark Leslie Lefebvre's Books via OverDrive Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Rela...
EP 317 - Rambling Reflections from the Road - Part 2
August 03, 2023 22:30 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this solo episode Mark reflects on a few of the things he has learned from a couple of the craft talks given at his intense residency week in the Masters in Creative Writing program at Western Colorado University. This episode is sponsored by patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Links of Interest: Graduate Program in Creative Writing at WCU Steve Coughlin (Professor of English) Maya Jewel Zeller (Nature Writing and Poetry Faculty) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Refl...
EP 316 - Free Your Inner Non-Fiction Writer with Johanna Rothman
July 27, 2023 20:12 - 49 minutes - 68 MBMark interviews Johanna Rothman about her latest book FREE YOUR INNER NON-FICTION WRITER. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor This episode is sponsored by Mark's new book Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard. In the interview, Mark and Johanna talk about: Why Johanna is often called The Pragmatic Manager The thirty-years of consulting that Johanna has experience with The fact that she is not a "natural writ...
EP 315 - Rambling Reflections from the Road - Part 1
July 21, 2023 03:09 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBIn this solo episode Mark reflects on being overly stressed about having too much on his plate, and what seemed to have helped him deal with that. This episode is sponsored by patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Links of Interest: Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores ...
EP 314 - Defeating Writer's Block Using Penspyre with David Olive Jr.
July 13, 2023 20:53 - 50 minutes - 70 MBMark interviews David Olive, Jr (AKA David Grimdark) author and one of the engineers behind Penspyre a tool to help writers tackle writer's block and productivity. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update, comments from recent episodes, and word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In the interview, Mark and David talk about:...
EP 313 - Pioneering In Digital Indie Publishing with Peter M. Ball
July 06, 2023 23:07 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBMark interviews author, publisher and RPG gamer Peter M. Ball who has been engaged in experimental and digital publishing since the very beginning of its appearance in the book industry. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In the interview, Mark and Peter talk about: Peter being a night owl who is mo...
EP 312 - The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Know With Jeff Elkins
June 30, 2023 14:17 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBMark interviews Jeff Elkins about his writing, about dialogue and character voice, about his new book The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now, and more . . . Prior to the interview, Mark shares the winners of the complimentary tickets to BookMARCon, the surprise winners of complimentary pizza, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/...
EP 311 - Being A Career Self-Publishing Author with Lindsay Buroker
June 22, 2023 22:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBMark interviews Lindsay Buroker, a full-time independent fantasy and science fiction author who has written over a hundred novels, appeared on the USA Today bestseller list, and has been twice nominated for a Goodreads Readers' Choice Award. Prior to the interview, Mark shares an extremely short personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections....
EP 310 - Book Marketing and BookMARCon with Dana Claire
June 15, 2023 23:35 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBMark interviews Dana Claire, an award-winning author and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Book Brush about her writing, about Book Brush, and about the virtual BookMARCon conference. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes and a word from this episode's sponsor. You can find out more about BookMARCon at https://bookbrush.com/bookmarcon/ During their conversation, Mark and Dana talk about: Dana's background as a creative person as a writer, including th...
EP 309 - From Zero to Four Figures with Paul Austin Ardoin
June 08, 2023 22:53 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBMark interviews Paul Austin Ardoin about his new book From Zero to Four Figures: Making $1,000 a Month Self-Publishing Fiction. Prior to the interview, Mark welcomes new patrons, shares comments from recent episodes and a word from this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During their conversation Mark and Paul talk about: How Paul has wanted to be a no...
EP 308 - Historical Fiction Inspired by Real People with C. C. Humphreys
June 06, 2023 21:03 - 53 minutes - 74 MBMark interviews, actor and writer C. C. Humphreys about his new novel Some Day I'll Find You. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word from this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During the interview Mark and Chris talk about: Chris's new epic romance saga novel Some Day I'll Find You and how it's partly based on his own parents Having to imagine ...
EP 307 - Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Divergent Realms with Ridley Odell
June 02, 2023 00:50 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBMark interviews Riley Odell, an autistic writer of horror, humor, and bizarro stories. As an autism/neurodiversity advocate, Riley is working on a speculative fiction anthology about neurodiverse characters written by neurodiverse writers called Divergent Realms: Speculative Stories About Neurodiversity. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library...
EP 306 - Finding Markets for Short Fiction with Angelique Fawns
May 25, 2023 22:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBMark interviews Angelique Fawns about her writing as well as the intel she provides on short fiction markets for other writers. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During their discussion, Mark and Angelique talk about: Angelique's background in freelance writing, journalism and her 25 years working ...
EP 305 - Rising Action Publishing with Alexandria Brown
May 18, 2023 22:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBMark interviews Alexandria Brown from Rising Action Publishing about her role in acquisitions and works with sub-agents on subsidiary rights. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During their discussion, Mark and Alex talk about: Alexandria starting off doing lifestyle and other non-fiction publicatio...
EP 304 - Narrative Transportation with Denise Baden
May 12, 2023 00:11 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBMark interviews Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice at the University of Southampton, UK, about her eco-themed writing, and the Green Writing Project which she initially set up in 2018. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During their conversation, Mark an...
EP 303 - Writing as a Second Career with Lisa M. Lilly
May 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBMark interviews Lisa M. Lilly, writer, attorney, and podcaster about story structure and the idea that writers don't need to make full time writing a priority or goal. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes and a thank you to those who support this podcast at patreon.com/starkreflections During their conversation, Mark and Lisa talk about: The mysteries and supernatural thrillers that Lisa writes, the non-fiction books for authors, and the podcast that she host...
EP 302 - Fat Vampires, Storytelling, and Empathy with Johnny B. Truant
May 03, 2023 22:48 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBMark interviews Johnny B. Truant, the author of the Fat Vampire novels adapted by SyFy as "Reginald the Vampire" starring Spider-Man's Jacob Batalon. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During the interview Mark and Johnny talk about: How Mark and Johnny have known one another for more than 10 years...
EP 301 - Procrastinating Partners Collaborating with Liz Anderson
April 27, 2023 20:20 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBMark interviews his partner Liz Anderson about her work as a Principal within education, as the better half of a writer, and also as a fellow procrastinator and creative collaborator. This episode is sponsored by the awesome Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast who support this podcast and receive additional audio, video, and text content. During the interview, Mark and Liz talk about: The elements of procrastination that bond the two of them together How Liz has learned to emb...
EP 300 - Celebrating 300 Episodes with Guest Reflections
April 20, 2023 23:17 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBMark celebrates the 300th episode by sharing reflections from listeners, past guests, and other podcast hosts. The guest reflections, in order and with links: Edwin Downward Edwin's website Stanley B. Trice Stanley's website Sacha Black The Rebel Author Podcast EP 133 - Anatomy of a Rebel EP 155 - Rebellious Reflections with Guest Host Sacha Black Johnny B Truant Sean Platt Sterling and Stone Reginald the Vampire (Fat Vampire) Honoree Corder Honoree's Website ...