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 392 - Pillars of Author Success with Emma Dhesi
Mark interviews Emma Dhesi, a bestselling author and certified book coach who educates and inspires first-time authors to fulfil a calling and write their debut novel.
Prior to the interview, Mark sh…
EP 391 - Networking for Authors with Dale L. Roberts
Mark interviews Dale L. Roberts about his new book NETWORKING FOR AUTHORS.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, reads comments from recent episodes, and shares a word about this epi…
EP 390 - Author Accounting Made Simple with D.F. Hart
Mark interviews author D.F. Hart about 2 of Harts Business Services, a company she founded with her sister by empowering indie authors and small businesses through bookkeeping services that not only …
EP 389 - "Now You've Gone" with Cathy Rankin and Ken K. Mary
Mark interviews Cathy Rankin and Ken Mary about Cathy's new single "Now You've Gone."
On October 29, 2024, Cathy Rankin released her debut single “Now You’ve Gone,” featuring renowned musicians David…
EP 388 - Unconditional Boundaries with Andy Lidstone
Mark interviews Andy Lidstone about the unconditional boundaries he talks about in his life coaching as the Uncondictional Coach.
This episode is sponsored by the patrons who support this podcast at …
EP 387 - Rambling Reflections From The Disappointing Aftermath
In this solo episode Mark reflects on how disappointed he is with the recent US election, and the importance of creators, artists, and writers to continue to do their work as storytellers and improvi…
EP 386 - Inside Every Poem, a Raging Sea of Writerly Advice with Liz Worth
Mark interviews Liz Worth about her new poetry book Inside Every Poem, A Raging Sea.
Mark skips the regular introductory matter to skip right to the interview.
In their interview Mark and Liz talk ab…
EP 385 - Rambling Reflections From The Road: Go West Not So Young Man
In this solo episode, Mark shares a few thoughts from his hotel room in Victoria, British Columbia, on Canada's West Coast.
This episode is sponsored by the patrons who support this podcast at https:…
EP 384 - Rambling Reflections From The Road: World Fantasy Con 2024
In this solo episode, Mark shares a few thoughts from the hotel room at World Fantasy Con 2024 in Niagara Falls, New York.
This episode is sponsored by the patrons who support this podcast at https:/…
EP 383 - 20 Haunting Years
In this solo episode Mark talks through the logic and reasoning behind a recent book launch by sharing a little of his own experience and publication history.
This episode is sponsored by the patrons…
EP 382 - From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker
Mark interviews Matty Dalrymple and Michael La Ronn about their new co-authored book From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker.
Prior to the interview Mark shares comments from recen…
EP 381 - Showcasing Independent Bookstores, Publishers, And Authors with Andrew Snook
Mark interviews Andrew Snook about his writing and editing work as well as Canadian Independent Publishers magazine, which is celebrating its first anniversary.
Prior to the interview Mark welcomes n…
EP 380 - Passion Project Publishing with Brianna Wodabek
Mark interviews Brianna Wodabek, Assistant Manager of Digital Marketing at HarperCollins about her lifelong love of reading, books, and writing, and her evolution in the book industry.
Prior to the i…
EP 379 - Simplifying Your Life & Work with Dre Baldwin
Mark interviews Dre Baldwin the CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc. about his books and his experience helping others in finding their own paths to success.
Prior to the interview Mark shares c…
EP 378 - Multimedia Storytelling with Dominician Gennari
Mark interviews Dominician Gennari, a writer, storyteller, composer, and musician about his multimedia book and novella opus, The War for Ascension.
Prior to the interview Mark shares comments from r…
EP 377 - Pivoting Your Publishing Dreams with Denise Massar
Mark interviews Denise Massar, a writer, an adoptee, and a mom via birth and adoption about her new memoir MATCHED and the ten-year journey she took getting it published.
Prior to the main content,…
EP 376 - Dianne Scott on Writing Historical Mysteries
Mark interviews bestselling and award-winning author Dianne Scott about her Christine Lane Mystery series which is set on Toronto Island in the 1960s.
Prior to the main content, Mark shares comment…
EP 375 - One Hand Kickstarting
Mark shares some behind-the-scenes insights and helpful tips offered to him for his forthcoming Kickstarter.
He also loses it briefly after discovering that 40 minutes of in depth and detailed record…
EP 374 - WMG Publishing Editor Round Table
In this episode Mark has a round-table discussion with the seven other editors in the August 2024 WMG Publishing Anthology Workshop.
Prior to the main content, Mark shares a word from this episode's …
EP 373 - Musings on Getting a Masters and Getting Married
In this solo episode, Mark reflects and muses on the past couple of weeks where we got his Masters in Creative Writing with a concentration on Publishing (July 26th in Gunnison, CO) and got married t…