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Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingArtist and Author Collaboration with JJ McFaullIn this episode Mark interviews Jacob from the JJ McFaull is collaboration children's book Where Pumpkins Go After Halloween. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the new book The Podcast Guest Playbook co-authored by Mark and Matty Dalrymple. Check out the book here: https://books2read.com/podcastguestplaybook In the interview, Mark and Jacob talk about: Mark and Jacob talk about: How even as a kid, Jacob was making up stories G...2025-06-1238 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingEmbracing Your Passion for Creativity with Artist and Author C L ForsIn this episode Mark interviews author and artist C L Fors about her recent award win with Writers of the Future and her life in writing and illustration. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5 at checkout and save $5.00 off your own personalized report. In the interview, Mark and Cherrie talk about: Cherrie's recent win as an illustrator for Writers and Illustrators of...2025-05-2359 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingApril Showers Bring May ReflectionsIn this solo episode Mark shares a personal update and some reflections about writing, publishing, and some marketing ideas. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5 at checkout and save $5.00 off your own personalized report. Links of Interest: Mark's BookFest Keynote One Book, One Community: Haldimand Public Library: Haunted Hamilton by Mark Leslie Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and...2025-05-0942 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingEP 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 the Ampia awards as well as Best Feature for Teens at the Kidscreen awards. Tony is also the man behind the parody profile on Facebook called Definitely The Real Alex Lifeson where he pretends to be a guy pretending to be the real guitarist from Rush. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, which includes a few engagements he'll be speaking at i...2025-03-281h 19
Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori36. Navigating Publishing in 2025 with Mark Leslie Lefebvre (part 2)Send us a textOn Friday, March 7th, 2025, Suzy sat down with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a publishing industry veteran with more than four decades of experience, in a live publishing Q&A session. Publishing has evolved from a traditional-publishing-only model to the rise of self-publishing via digital platforms.If you haven't listened to part one, you can find that HERE.In part two of this two part podcast Mark answers questions from the presentation's live participants.Resources Mentioned in the Episode: https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2025-03-1830 minShow, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori35. Navigating Publishing in 2025 with Mark Leslie Lefebvre (part 1)Send us a textOn Friday, March 7th, 2025 Suzy sat down with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a publishing industry veteran with more than four decades of experience, in a live publishing Q&A session. Publishing has evolved from a traditional-publishing-only model to the rise of self-publishing via digital platforms.In part one of this two part podcast we will share Mark's presentation and conversation with Suzy. During this discussion they delve into:The benefits of self-publishing, including creative control, higher royalties, and direct engagement with readersThe challenges indie authors often face, such...2025-03-1147 min