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EP 328 - Reflections on A New Season with Terry Fallis
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - October 12, 2023 23:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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...
EP 327 - Writing the Shadow with Joanna Penn
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - October 10, 2023 21:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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...
EP 326 - Rebranding and Relaunching with E.L. Williams
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - October 05, 2023 23:15 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 thi...
EP 325 - Reflecting Back: 3 Things That Are Wrong With Indie Publishing
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - September 28, 2023 22:12 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 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, ...
EP 324 - The Asset of Attention with Joe Solari
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - September 21, 2023 20:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 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 ...
EP - 323 - Rambling Reflections From The Road - This Old House
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - September 15, 2023 00:06 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 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 ...
EP 322 - How to Write a Novel with Ricardo Fayet of Reedsy
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - September 07, 2023 22:18 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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. Reeds...
EP 321 - Capitalizing on the Creator Economy with Ream Stories
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - August 31, 2023 20:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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...
EP 320 - Maximizing Your Creative IP with Reenita Malhotra Hora
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - August 24, 2023 20:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 i...
EP 319 - Father and Daughter Collaborations with Ron and Brigid Collins
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - August 17, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 yo...
EP 318 - Rambling Reflections from the Road - Part 3
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - August 11, 2023 09:41 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 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: Di...
EP 317 - Rambling Reflections from the Road - Part 2
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - August 03, 2023 22:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 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. Link...
EP 316 - Free Your Inner Non-Fiction Writer with Johanna Rothman
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - July 27, 2023 20:12 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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...
EP 315 - Rambling Reflections from the Road - Part 1
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - July 21, 2023 03:09 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 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 Be...
EP 314 - Defeating Writer's Block Using Penspyre with David Olive Jr.
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - July 13, 2023 20:53 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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....
EP 313 - Pioneering In Digital Indie Publishing with Peter M. Ball
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - July 06, 2023 23:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 ...
EP 312 - The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Know With Jeff Elkins
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - June 30, 2023 14:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 ...
EP 311 - Being A Career Self-Publishing Author with Lindsay Buroker
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - June 22, 2023 22:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 sho...
EP 310 - Book Marketing and BookMARCon with Dana Claire
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - June 15, 2023 23:35 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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. ...
EP 309 - From Zero to Four Figures with Paul Austin Ardoin
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - June 08, 2023 22:53 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 ...
EP 308 - Historical Fiction Inspired by Real People with C. C. Humphreys
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - June 06, 2023 21:03 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 stark...
EP 307 - Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Divergent Realms with Ridley Odell
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - June 02, 2023 00:50 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 Neurod...
EP 306 - Finding Markets for Short Fiction with Angelique Fawns
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - May 25, 2023 22:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 librar...
EP 305 - Rising Action Publishing with Alexandria Brown
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - May 18, 2023 22:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 retail...
EP 304 - Narrative Transportation with Denise Baden
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - May 12, 2023 00:11 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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'...
EP 303 - Writing as a Second Career with Lisa M. Lilly
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - May 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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...
EP 302 - Fat Vampires, Storytelling, and Empathy with Johnny B. Truant
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - May 03, 2023 22:48 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 ...
EP 301 - Procrastinating Partners Collaborating with Liz Anderson
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - April 27, 2023 20:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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...
EP 300 - Celebrating 300 Episodes with Guest Reflections
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - April 20, 2023 23:17 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark 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 o...
EP 299 - Marketing and Promo Stacking with CraveBooks
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing - April 13, 2023 20:20 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsMark interviews Kerrie Flanagan and Cary Bergeron from CraveBooks. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update 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 st...
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