Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing

Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing


Latest Episodes

EP 360 - Foreign Rights Licensing with Roseanne Cheng of DropCap
May 16, 2024

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 e

EP 359 - Capturing the Flow with Aaron Palmer
May 09, 2024

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.

EP 358 - The Way of the Parable Writer with Donn King
May 02, 2024

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 pers

EP 357 - 50 Years of Short Stories with Kevin J. Anderson
April 26, 2024

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. Pri

EP 356 - The Midlist Indie Author Mindset with T. Thorn Coyle
April 18, 2024

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 s

EP 355 - Scribbling Pen Publishing with Melanie Gilbert and Heather Karn
April 11, 2024

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, comm

EP 354 - Lydia and David Sherrer on Power Couple Publishing
April 04, 2024

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
March 28, 2024

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

EP 352 - Being The Hero of Your Own Story With No Margins Agency
March 22, 2024

Mark interviews Katie Nelson, Mari Dietz, and Brandon Winn about No Margins Agency, which offers stock photography of underrepresented and marginalized people. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a br

EP 351 - Feverish Sore Throat Reflections
March 15, 2024

In this brief solo episode Mark reflections on the importance of maintaining a streak - which is something he has done since first launching this podcast in January 2017. Links of Interest: (Mark'