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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing
Perspectives 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)
Episodes
- Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing
Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 140 - Rachael Herron on Writing Your Memoir
In this episode Mark interviews Rachael Herron about her writing, her multiple pseudonyms, being a hybrid author, and writing memoirs. Prior to the interview…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 139 - Dreaming, Singing, and Moving People with Ashley Joanisse
Mark interviews Ashley Joanisse, a Canadian Country Singer-Songwriter who writes songs about politics, love, and life. Prior to the interview, Mark shares…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 138 - Cash Flow for Creators with Michael W. Lucas
In this episode, Mark interviews Michael W. Lucas about he books he has written which range range from crime and SF thrillers to arcane tomes on how to build…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 137 - Action Sequences & Sex Scenes with Joshua Essoe
Mark interviews editor Joshua Essoe who has edited for bestsellers, Piers Anthony and David Farland, for Dean Lorey, lead writer of Arrested Development, as…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 136 - Great Sales at Google with Brian Rathbone
In this episode Mark interviews Brian Rathbone who is an international #1 Bestselling author on Google Play with both audiobooks and eBooks. Brian talks about…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 135 - Creative Collaborations in FerroCity with Joe Scacciaferro
In this episode Mark interviews Joe Scacciaferro who has been in the media and entertainment business for over 30 years, has founded and run several successful…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 134 - Pitching Your Book To Different Media with Melissa Dalton Martinez
In this episode, Mark interviews Melissa Dalton Martinez, a publishing industry PR and marketing manager, marketing consultant, and media professional. Prior…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 133 - Anatomy of a Rebel with Sacha Black
Mark interviews Sacha Black about her role and brand as a Rebel Author, about her writing, her podcast, and about her books for writers on crafting heroes…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 132 - Lauding the Art of Music with Martin Popoff
Mark interviews Martin Popoff about his latest book ANTHEM: Rush in the 70's as well as a lifetime of passion writing about music. Prior to the interview, Mark…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 131 - Thanks for the Inspriation Todd Anderson
In this solo "thanks for the inspiration" episode, Mark reflects on how Todd Anderson was an important colleague whose influence, mentorship, and leadership…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 130 - Writing Through Change, Tragedy, & Trauma with Kevin J. Anderson
In this episode Mark interviews author Kevin J. Anderson about dictating his first drafts, about adapting to change in the publishing industry and about…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 129 - Bonus Episode - Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting
In this additional "between episodes" addition, Mark shares a Medium article with the following important message. "From one citizen to another, I beg of you…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 128 - Healthy Home Workspaces with Roland Denzel
In this episode Mark shares a live chat with Roland Denzel, AKA the Indestructable Author, from April 2, 2020 about Strategies for a Healthy Home Workspace…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 127 - Consistency in Word Count & Publishing with Blaze Ward
In this episode, Mark has an in depth conversation with author Blaze Ward. Blaze Ward writes science fiction in multiple universes. He also writes odd bits of…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 126 - Thanks for the Inspiration and the Laughs
Thanks for the Inspiration is a type of show that appears from time to time in the regular schedule for this podcast. As writers, we often absorb elements from…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 125 - Simplifying, Streamlining, & Organizing with Janice Savage
In this episode, Mark interviews Janice Savage, Savvy Concierge about strategies that enable work-life balance which translates into more personal time and…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 124 - Lindsay Flanagan on Working with an Editor
In this episode, Mark interviews Lindsay Flanagan, an editor that he had the privilege of working with. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a public service…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 123 - Three Story Method with J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon
Storytelling doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode, Mark chats with J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon about their new book THREE STORY METHOD which proves…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 122 - Evan Gow on StoryOrigin
In this episode Mark interviews Evan Gow, founder of StoryOrigin, about the platform and the many tools and offerings it has for authors. Prior to the…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 121 - Reinventing Yourself and Currency for Everyone with Sir John Hargrave
In this episode Mark interviews Sir John Hargrave, the author of MIND HACKING, SIR JOHN HARGRAVE'S MISCHIEF MAKER'S MANUAL and the bestselling book BLOCKCHAIN…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 120 - Writing All The Things WIth Leah Cutter
In this episode, Mark has a chat with Leah Cutter who writes page-turning, wildly imaginative fiction set in exotic locations, such as a magical New Orleans…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 119 - Super Reflections on Superstars Writing Seminars 2020
In this episode Mark shares a few tidbits from the 2020 Superstars Writing Seminars conference held in early February in Colorado Springs. Prior to the main…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 118 - Wish I'd Known Then WIth Jami Albright and Sara Rosett
This episode features a conversation with Jami Albright and Sara Rosett. Jami is the multiple award-winning author of the Brides on the Run series–a fun, sexy…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 117 - Multi-Layered Collaboration with Kerrie Flanagan, Chuck Harrelson, and MacLeod Andrews
Mark has a conversation with Kerrie Flanagan and Chuck Harrelson who are collaborating yet again under the author name C.G. Harris, and their mutual…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 116 - Taking the Short Tack with Matty Dalrymple
Mark has a conversation with Matty Dalrymple about her new collaborative book project. Matty is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers and the Ann Kinear…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 115 - Embracing the Indie Author Mindset with Adam Croft
In this episode Mark interviews Adam Croft and talks about the important and significant change in Adam's mindset that allowed him to become a successful…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 114 - Thanks for the Inspiration: Neil Peart
Thanks for the Inspiration is a type of show that appears from time to time in the regular schedule for this podcast. As writers, we often absorb elements from…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 113 - Productivity for Authors
This episode features a live webinar panel discussion that Mark moderated with authors: M Jane Colette Tracy Cooper-Posey Andrea Pearson Talena Winters ...who…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 112 - 2019 Goals and Sales Reflections
Mark takes a look at his 2019 goals compared with his accomplishments for the year and also shares the %'s of his eBook, audio, and print sales for his indie…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 111 - Progression
In this episode, Mark shares the chapter on Progression from his book The 7 P's of Publishing Success. The introduction is very brief because, as Mark…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 110 - Working with Libraries and Bookstores
In this episode Mark shares an interview that was conducted in the Draft2Digital offices for a Facebook Live video where Dan Wood interviewed Mark about his…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 109 - 12 Takeaways from CAPS Convention 2019
In this episode, Mark talks about the importance of attending events and conference outside one's own area. In this case, since Mark normally attends…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 108 - Silver Linings with Talena Winters
Mark interviews Talena Winters about her multi-genre fiction, and the numerous other creative tasks and entrepreneurial endeavors she is involved in. Prior to…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 107 - Samantha M. Bailey, Woman on the Edge
Mark interviews Samantha M. Bailey about her debut thriller Woman on the Edge, about her lifelong writer journey, her relentless determination, and the…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 106 - Hybrid Publishing with Arthur Slade
In this episode Mark interviews Arthur Slade, the author of twenty-five novels for young readers about his writing, about his multi-layered hybrid publishing…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 105 - Location Based Storytelling with VoiceMap
In this episode, Mark interviews Gary Morris, Head of Production at the South African-based company VoiceMap. VoiceMap takes stories beyond the screen. It…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 104 - Living the Writing & Editing Life with Valerie Francis
This episode features an interview with Valerie Francis, who is is an author, a bona fide story nerd, a Certified Story Grid Editor and a podcaster. She has…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 103 - 15 Takeaways from the WMG Publishing Workshop
In this episode, Mark shares 15 different quotes and ideas that inspired him during the Fall 2019 WMG Publishing Business Master Class workshop led by Kristine…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 102 - NaNoWriMo Wisdom with Vanessa Ricci-Thode
In this episode Mark interviews Vanessa Ricci-Thode, a fantasy author, fiction editor and a NaNoWriMo veteran. Prior to the interview, Mark shares some recent…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 101 - Will Dages from Findaway Voices
On Oct 17, 2019, Mark Lefebvre and Kevin Tumlinson from Draft2Digital hosted a live webinar "Ask Us Anything" Q&A about audiobooks, relaying questions from…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 100 - Another Publishing Industry First with Mark Dawson
Mark interviews international bestselling author Mark Dawson about his journey through publishing, his author support business and the ground-breaking…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 099 - Getting Your Book Into Libraries
In this solo episode Mark talks about how authors can get their books into libraries in print, eBook and audiobook format. He covers the topic by discussing…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 098 - You Can Handle It with Laurie Wright
In this episode Mark interviews bestselling children's author Laurie Wright who is on a mission to empower people one book at a time through her books and the…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 097 - 10 Tips for Marketing and Making Money Off Your Short Fiction
In this episode, Mark shares ten tips on how authors can leverage their short fiction to earn more money as well as for various marketing activities. This…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 096 - Focusing on and Delivering to your Audience with Dale L. Roberts
This episode features an interview with Dale L. Roberts, a fitness author, self-publishing advocate and video content creator extraordinaire. The interview is…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 095 - Pamela Brookes on Helping Learners with Dyslexia
Mark interviews author Pamela Brookes about the DOG ON A LOG series of books she writes that help kids learning to read with phonics, especially learners with…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 094 - Thanks for the Inspiration: Laurie Blake
Thanks for the Inspiration is a new type of show that will appear from time to time in the regular schedule. As writers, we often absorb elements from the…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 093 - Draft2Digital Ask Us Anything August 2019
Mark shares a slightly abridged audio version of the Draft2Digital "Ask Us Anything" Webinar which was held in the Draft2Digital offices in Oklahoma City on…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 092 - Strong Authors and the IP Legacies They Deserve with ML Buchman
Mark interviews M. L. "Matt" Buchman about his writing journey and the importance of ensuring that an author's legacy and earning potential can be maintained…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 091 - Booklover Stacey Kondla on Becoming a Literary Agent
In this episode, Mark interviews Stacey Kondla about her life as a book lover and about the recent transition into the role of literary agent. Prior to the…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 090 - Craig Martelle on Successful Indie Author Release Strategies
Mark interviews bestselling science-fiction author Craig Martelle about his journey into and through writing, the 20Booksto50K™ group and conferences, and his…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 089 - Why You Can't Have Mass Market POD
In this solo episode Mark explains why you can't have Mass Market POD books; how the very definition of the term makes it impossible. Prior to the main…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 088 - Indie Publishing, Not Self-Publishing with David Wind
Mark interviews David Wind about his forthcoming book THE INDIE WRITER'S HANDBOOK, which is coming in September 2019. Prior to the interview Mark shares a…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 087 - You, Your Book, And Bookstores
In this solo episode, Mark offers a perspective on bookstores, booksellers, and bookselling, and shares ideas on how authors can best get their books into…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 086 - Draft2Digital Ask Us Anything: Marketing Questions - July 2019
In this episode, Mark shares audio from the July 19, 2019 Draft2Digital ASK US ANYTHING episode in which Kevin Tumlinson, Dan Wood and Mark answer marketing…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 085 - Annette Spratte on German Translations
In this episode Mark interviews Annette Spratte a bilingual author living in Germany who has published books in various genres and languages, including a…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 084 - From The Academy To The Street With Patrick O'Donnell
In this episode Mark interviews Patrick O'Donnell who has been with a larger metropolitan police department for the past three decades, about his new book COPS…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 083 - Draft2Digital ASK US ANYTHING June 2019 - Part 02
In this episode Mark shares the second half of a Draft2Digital "Ask Us Anything" Live Chat that was recorded on Thursday June 27, 2019. The chat was composed…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 082 - Draft2Digital ASK US ANYTHING June 2019 - Part 01
In this episode Mark shares the first half of a Draft2Digital "Ask Us Anything" Live Chat that was recorded on Thursday June 27, 2019. The chat was composed of…
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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing EP 081 - Becoming Unskippable™ with Jim F. Kukral
In this episode Mark interviews Jim F. Kukral, author of Your Journey to Becoming Unskippable™: (in your business, life & career). Prior to the interview Mark…