EP 489 - The Balanced Approach To A Writer's Life with Ann Charles

Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing · Aug 27, 2026 · 58m

In this episode Mark interviews USA Today Bestselling author Ann Charles.

Prior to the main content, Mark provides a personal update, welcomes a new patron, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor.

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In their conversation, Mark and Ann talk about:

How Ann got into writing in the first place (as a way to stop complaining about the way some stories ended and writing her own stories)

The first experience submitting her writing and the value of not…