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 372 - Getting Paid For Authors Interviews and Book Reviews with Rick Hipson
Mark interviews Rick Hipson, author of the new book A REVIEWER'S GUIDE TO WRITING BOOK REVIEWS: AND HOW TO GET PAID FOR THEM.
Prior to the interview, Mark thanks Patrons and Buy Me A Coffee buddies…
EP 371 - Rambling Reflections From The Road July 2024 Edition
In this solo episode, Mark reflects and talks his way through a several week stretch where there are many things to do and too little time to get them done.
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EP 370 - Questioning & Reflecting with Becca Syme
Mark interviews Becca Syme, an author and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach who has been helping writers with coaching success alignment for more than a decade.
Prior to the interview, Mark thanks P…
EP 369 - The DIY Author With Kaye Lynn Booth
Mark interviews Kaye Lynn Booth about her writing life and her new book The DIY Author.
Prior to the interview, Mark thanks Patrons and Buy Me A Coffee buddies, as well as a word from this episode's …
EP 368 - Written Word Media with Clayton Noblit
Mark has a chat with Clayton Noblit, a senior marketing manager at Written Word Media.
Prior to the interview, Mark thanks Patrons, welcomes a few new Buy Me A Coffee buddies, shares a personal updat…
EP 367 - Amazing Stories, Fanzines, and Community with Lloyd Penney
Mark interviews Lloyd Penney, the editor of Amazing Stories magazine about his work on Amazing Stories, his forty years of engagement with the fanzine community, and more.
Prior to the interview, M…
EP 366 - Bolts of Fiction with Daniel Willcocks and Samantha Frost
Mark interviews Daniel Willcocks and Samantha Frost about their flash fiction anthology BOLTS OF FICTION and the unique engagement they created and managed through the month of February 2023 to inspi…
EP 365 - An Interview That's A Hug with Gail Carriger
Mark interviews Gail Carriger about her writing life, her journey through publishing, analytics, the careful curation of her author brand, being a hybrid author and so much more.
Prior to the intervi…
EP 364 - 40 Years of Rubes® Cartoons with Leigh Rubin
Mark interviews Leigh Rubin about 40 years of his Rubes® cartoons and his latest book THINK LIKE A CARTOONIST.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, and a word from this …
EP 363 - Greatness Together with Sarah McVanel
Mark interviews Sarah McVanel, a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker about her books, speaking, and her the new podcast she co-hosts …
EP 362 - The Book To Read Before Giving Up On Your Writing Dreams with Todd Fahnestock
Mark interviews author Todd Fahnestock about his latest book for writers: Falling to Fly: The Book To Read Before Giving Up On Your Writing Dreams.
This episode is sponsored by the Patrons and Coffee…
EP 361 - The Author Wheel with Greta Boris and Megan Haskell
Mark interviews Greta Boris and Megan Haskell of The Author Wheel.
Prior to the interview Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor.
Prior to the interview, Mark read…
EP 360 - Foreign Rights Licensing with Roseanne Cheng of DropCap
Mark interviews Roseanne Cheng, an award-winning author, ghostwriter, and book marketer who is passionate about educating authors and publishers about the power and opportunity of having their books …
EP 359 - Capturing the Flow with Aaron Palmer
Mark interviews author, songwriter, musician, and podcaster Aaron Palmer.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor.
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EP 358 - The Way of the Parable Writer with Donn King
Mark interviews professor, pastor, speaker, and author Donn King about writing, his podcast, and his books THE WAY OF THE THREE-YEAR-OLD WHY and MEDIUM WELL.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a per…
EP 357 - 50 Years of Short Stories with Kevin J. Anderson
In this episode, Mark interviews Kevin J. Anderson about his writing and the new approach he is taking to incorporate Kickstarter into the launch strategies for some of his indie-published titles.
Pr…
EP 356 - The Midlist Indie Author Mindset with T. Thorn Coyle
Mark interviews T Thorn Coyle about writing, community, and their new book The Midlist Indie Author Mindset.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word from this episode's spons…
EP 355 - Scribbling Pen Publishing with Melanie Gilbert and Heather Karn
Mark interviews Melanie Gilbert and Heather Karn about their work writing and publishing together under the Scribbling Pen Publishing brand.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, com…
EP 354 - Lydia and David Sherrer on Power Couple Publishing
Mark interviews Lydia and David Sherrer about their company Chenoweth Press and the books and games they produce and publish collaboratively.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and…
EP 353 - Tao Wong on the Toronto Indie Author Conference
Mark interviews Tao Wong about his writing, LitRPG, entrepreneurship, and the Toronto Indie Author Conference that is coming in May 2024.
Prior to the interview, Mark forgoes the usual brief personal…