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 312 - The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Know With Jeff Elkins
Mark interviews Jeff Elkins about his writing, about dialogue and character voice, about his new book The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now, and more . . .
Prior to the interview, Mark shares the winn…
EP 311 - Being A Career Self-Publishing Author with Lindsay Buroker
Mark interviews Lindsay Buroker, a full-time independent fantasy and science fiction author who has written over a hundred novels, appeared on the USA Today bestseller list, and has been twice nomina…
EP 310 - Book Marketing and BookMARCon with Dana Claire
Mark interviews Dana Claire, an award-winning author and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Book Brush about her writing, about Book Brush, and about the virtual BookMARCon conference.
Prior to the…
EP 309 - From Zero to Four Figures with Paul Austin Ardoin
Mark interviews Paul Austin Ardoin about his new book From Zero to Four Figures: Making $1,000 a Month Self-Publishing Fiction.
Prior to the interview, Mark welcomes new patrons, shares comments from…
EP 308 - Historical Fiction Inspired by Real People with C. C. Humphreys
Mark interviews, actor and writer C. C. Humphreys about his new novel Some Day I'll Find You.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word from this episode's sponsor.
You can learn more about how you…
EP 307 - Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Divergent Realms with Ridley Odell
Mark interviews Riley Odell, an autistic writer of horror, humor, and bizarro stories. As an autism/neurodiversity advocate, Riley is working on a speculative fiction anthology about neurodiverse cha…
EP 306 - Finding Markets for Short Fiction with Angelique Fawns
Mark interviews Angelique Fawns about her writing as well as the intel she provides on short fiction markets for other writers.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor…
EP 305 - Rising Action Publishing with Alexandria Brown
Mark interviews Alexandria Brown from Rising Action Publishing about her role in acquisitions and works with sub-agents on subsidiary rights.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word about this epi…
EP 304 - Narrative Transportation with Denise Baden
Mark interviews Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice at the University of Southampton, UK, about her eco-themed writing, and the Green Writing Project which she initially set up in 2018.
P…
EP 303 - Writing as a Second Career with Lisa M. Lilly
Mark interviews Lisa M. Lilly, writer, attorney, and podcaster about story structure and the idea that writers don't need to make full time writing a priority or goal.
Prior to the interview, Mark sh…
EP 302 - Fat Vampires, Storytelling, and Empathy with Johnny B. Truant
Mark interviews Johnny B. Truant, the author of the Fat Vampire novels adapted by SyFy as "Reginald the Vampire" starring Spider-Man's Jacob Batalon.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word about …
EP 301 - Procrastinating Partners Collaborating with Liz Anderson
Mark interviews his partner Liz Anderson about her work as a Principal within education, as the better half of a writer, and also as a fellow procrastinator and creative collaborator.
This episode is…
EP 300 - Celebrating 300 Episodes with Guest Reflections
Mark celebrates the 300th episode by sharing reflections from listeners, past guests, and other podcast hosts.
The guest reflections, in order and with links:
- Edwin Downward
- Stanl…
EP 299 - Marketing and Promo Stacking with CraveBooks
Mark interviews Kerrie Flanagan and Cary Bergeron from CraveBooks.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor.
You can learn more about how yo…
EP 298 - Honesty, Humor, Poetry, Essays, and Disability with Matthew Del Papa and Vera Constantineau
Mark interviews Sudbury area writers Matthew Del Papa and Vera Constantineau.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a few listener comments reminds listeners about sending THEIR reflections for forthc…
EP 297 - Enthusiasm, Encouragement and Alchemy for Authors with Jo Buer
Mark interviews Jo Buer, a gothic suspense and literary fiction author from New Zealand who describes herself as a sucker for the supernatural, time travel, and all things woo-woo.
Prior to the inte…
EP 296 - Powerful in Person Print Book Marketing with Richard H. Stephens
Mark interviews Canadian Epic Fantasy author Richard H. Stephens about finally realizing a life-long dream of writing, about how his fourteen book fantasy series was inspired by hearing an Iron Maide…
EP 295 - Body Brokers, Vital Organs, and Selling Direct with Dharma Kelleher
Mark chats with Dharma Kelleher who writes action-driven thrillers that explore the complexities of social and criminal justice in a world that favors the privileged. She is one of the only openly tr…
EP 294 - Content for Everyone with Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini
Mark interviews Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini about their new book, CONTENT FOR EVERYONE: A Practical Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs to Produce Accessible and Usable Web Content.
Prior to the int…
EP 293 - The Capacity to Unlearn and Relearn with Diane Devenyi
In this episode Mark interviews Diane Devenyi, a former tax lawyer who shifted her focus to education reform, and her new book Dear Genius, Harness the Hidden Power in your ABCs.
Prior to the main se…