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 272 - Camouflaged Sisters with Lila Holley
Mark interviews Lila Holley, a US Army combat Veteran, and the multiple award-winning author behind the Camouflaged Sisters brand.
Prior to the main segment, Mark shares comments from recent episodes…
EP 271 - Story Nerd Podcast with Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill
Mark interviews Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill of the Story Nerd Podcast. The Story Nerd Podcast demystifies story theory so writers spend less time studying and more time writing. Literary editors…
EP 270 - Reflections from the NINC 2022 Conference
This year's NINC (Novelist's Inc) Conference was themed "Work Smarter." Mark shares reflections based on the notes he took when at NINC the previous week (Sept 19 thru 25).
Prior to the main segment,…
EP 269 - Dreaming a Writer's Reality Straight on Until Morning with Gama Ray Martinez
Mark interviews Gama Ray Martinez about his recent novel GOD OF NEVERLAND, his writing life, and more.
Prior to the main segment, Mark shares an extremely brief personal update, and a word about this…
EP 268 - Neurodivergence and the Creative Process with October K. Santerelli
Mark interviews October K. Santerelli about neurodivergence as it relates to the writing life.
Prior to the main segment, Mark shares a personal update, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor…
EP 267 - Why Publishing Needs a Makeover with Rebecca Eckler
Mark interviews Rebecca Eckler, journalist, bestselling author and the founder of RE: Books.
Prior to the main segment, Mark shares a personal update, reads listener comments, and announces the patro…
EP 266 - "Let's Talk Dialogue with Jeff Elkins," He Said Reflectively
Mark has a conversation with Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor.
Prior to the main segment, Mark explains his goof-up that led to releasing this particular episode and then shares a few words about thi…
EP 265 - Elizabeth Ann West and Randall Wood of Scribecount
Mark has a chat with Elizabeth Ann West and Randall Wood.
Elizabeth Ann West is not only the public face of ScribeCount but is also an author whose books have hit the bestseller lists on all major ve…
EP 264 - Hank Phillippi Ryan & Edward Willett - When Words Collide Keynotes (Part 2)
Mark shares the keynotes given by Hank Phillippi Ryan and Edward Willett from an event he hosted on August 12, 2022 for the virtual When Words Collide 2022 annual conference.
Prior to the main segmen…
EP 263 - Terry Brooks & Susanna Kearsley - When Words Collide Keynotes (Part 1)
Mark shares the keynotes given by Terry Brooks and Susanna Kearsley from an event he hosted on August 12, 2022 for the virtual When Words Collide 2022 annual conference.
Prior to the main segment, Ma…
EP 262 - Rambling Hometown Reflections
In this solo episode Mark reflects on a few things related to the regular returns back to his hometown of Levack, Ontario, and how those things have influenced his writing life.
Prior to the main seg…
EP 261 - How to Write Brilliant Beginnings with S.W. Millar
Mark interviews S.W. Millar about his new book - How to Write Brilliant Beginnings: Crafting Your Novel’s Opening Chapters Made Easy.
Prior to the main segment, Mark shares a brief personal update, c…
EP 260 - Mood, Atmosphere, and Worldbuilding with Joshua Essoe
Mark interviews editor Joshua Essoe about the elements of atmosphere, mood, and world-building.
Prior to the main segment, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word abo…
EP 259 - Do You Hear What I Hear? The Sound of Opportunity
In this solo episode where Mark shares some examples of ways that authors can leverage some of the audio and audiobook options available to them.
Prior to the main segment and clips, Mark shares a pe…
EP 258 - June 2022 Reflective Hangout Highlights
This week's episode is a series of highlighted clips from the nearly 3 hours of Reflective Hangout sessions that took place in June 2022 with Mark and a few patrons of the podcast:
EP 257 - Naima Simone on Writing with Heart, Humor, and Heat
Mark interviews USA Today Bestselling author Naima Simone about writing sizzling romances with heart, a touch of humor and snark.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, reads recent c…
EP 256 - Knowing Your Worth and Value as an Author
Mark shares an excerpt about calculating your worth as an author from the book ACCOUNTING FOR AUTHORS which he co-authored with D.F. Hart.
Prior to the interview, Mark welcomes new patron Jenny Simar…
EP 255 - Overcoming Obstacles and Just Doing It with Jenny S. LaBranche
Mark interviews Jenny S. LaBranche about not letting anything stand in the way of pursuing her dream of becoming a writer.
Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, reads comments, and s…
EP 254 - Best Pages, Ads, and Newsletters with Bryan Cohen
Mark interviews Bryan Cohen who runs Author Ad School, Best Page Forward, and co-hosts The Sell More Books Show.
Prior to the interview, Mark thanks his patrons, reads comments, offers a personal upd…
EP 253 - Survival, Resilience, Grace, and Persistence with Lizbeth Meredith
Mark interviews Lizbeth Meredith an award-winning author, speaker, and online teacher living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her memoir Pieces of Me has been adapted as Stolen By Their Father for Lifetime…