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)
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 433
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
EP 412 - Books, Bookstores, and Community
In this solo episode, Mark talks about the importance of indie bookstores to the local community and what he is doing as an author to help support/promote indie bookstores on April 26, 2025, Independ…
EP 411 - Small Acts of Kindness in Every Little Thing With Janice Landry
Mark has a conversation with award winning writer and veteran journalist Janice Landryabout her seventh book, Every Little Thing: How Small Acts of Kindness Make a Big Impact, her 2023 diagnosis of L…
EP 410 - Writer Reflections at Lucifers Pizza with Robert J. Sawyer and Kevin J. Anderson
On Wednesday April 9, 2025, Mark had a pizza lunch at Lucifers Pizza on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It was a place recommended by friend of the podcast Nikki Guerlain.
In addition to…
EP 409 - Show, Don't Tell With Suzy Vadori
Mark interviews Suzy Vadori, Calgary Bestselling author of The Fountain Series, the founder of the Inspired Writing Community, a Resident Writing Coach for Writers Helping Writers, and the host of th…
EP 408 - Definitely A Chat With Definitely The Real Alex Lifeson (AKA Tony Binns)
Mark interviews Tony Binns, an award-winning stand-up comedian and screenwriter whose feature #ROXY was nominated for 3 Canadian screen awards, 3 Canadian Comedy Awards, and took home Best Feature at…
EP 407 - An Evening With A Drink And A Friend With Kevin J. Anderson
Mark has a virtual beer with Kevin J. Anderson while they talk through various aspects about writing and publishing. This episode is from a live chat that was hosted on the evening of Sunday March 16…
EP 406 - How Authors Can Engage With Their Library
In this solo episode Mark shares an excerpt from his forthcoming book A BOOK IN HAND: Strategies for Optimizing Print Book Sales via Signings and Other In Person Events.
Prior to the main content, Ma…
EP 405 - Ask Not What Your Bookstore Can Do For You
In this solo episode Mark shares an excerpt from his forthcoming book A BOOK IN HAND: Strategies for Optimizing Print Book Sales via Signings and Other In Person Events.
This episode is sponsored by …
EP 404 - Elbows Up, Canada!
In this special additional solo episode, Mark reflects on the term "Elbows up!" and recent events in Canada/US relations and the tariffs being needlessly opposed based on completely fabricated issues…
EP 403 - The Magic of Combining Poetry and Playwriting with Richard Marsh
Mark interviews writer, actor and poet, Richard Marsh, the genius behind YIPPEE KI YAY the one-man poetry stage parody of Die Hard.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, …
EP 402 - The Visible Author Method of Marketing with Laurie Cooper
Mark interviews Laurie Cooper, an award-winning speaker, and an author coach and marketing expert, who helps fiction authors go from struggling, feeling invisible and not knowing what to do next, to …
EP 401 - Reflections From the Road: Superstars Writing Seminars 2025
Mark reflects on the power and importance of Superstars Writing Seminars and why it's one of the most important annual in person sessions he attends and participates in.
He also reflects on the rule …
EP 400 - Community Reflections
In this special 400th Episode, Mark shares comments from the Stark Reflections Community.
This episode's sponsor:
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EP 399 - Post Publishing Marketing with Deborah Kevin
Mark interviews Deborah Kevin, the visionary founder and chief inspiration officer at Highlander Press, about her new book SHELF LIFE: A Field Guide to Long-Term Author Success.
Prior to the intervie…
EP 398 - Multiple Outlets For Storytelling with Denise Baden
Mark interviews Denise Baden about the novel/book version of Murder in the Climate Assembly as well as the various incarnations and adaptions she had created for the stage and television.
Prior to th…
EP 397 - In It For The Creativity and Compassion with Ron Vitale
Mark interviews Ron Vitale about his writing, and his recent unflinching and honest looks at his writing income versus expenses.
Prior to the interview, Mark talks about wanting to hear from listener…
EP 396 - Waubgeshig Rice on Community, Publishing, and The Creative Journey
Mark interviews Waubgeshig Rice, an author and journalist from Wasauksing First Nation, and the author of four books, most notably the bestselling novels Moon of the Crusted Snow and Moon of the Turn…
EP 395 - Rants and Reflections From The Road
Mark shares reflections on his 2024 sales, as well as a bit of a rant about people sharing their 2024 sales without disclaimers about how much they spent, or the other costs involved in achieving tho…
EP 394 - Centerfold Stories with Charlotte Kemp
Mark interviews author and former Playboy Playmate Charlotte Kemp about her book CENTERFOLDS.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and word from this episode's sponsor.
This episode…
EP 393 - Book Adjacent Strategies with Jody Swannell
Mark interviews author Jody Swannell about her writing and the book ajacent activities and strategies she has employed.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and word from this episod…