Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing

Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing


Latest Episodes

EP 340 - Personality, Passion, Presentation, and Persistence with Todd Fahnestock
January 04, 2024

Mark interviews award-winning, #1 bestselling fantasy author Todd Fahnestock about his journey through both traditional publishing and indie-publishing, focusing on the moments for learning, growth, a

EP 339 - Romancing the Writing Life with Bobby Hutchinson
December 28, 2023

In this episode Mark interviews bestselling author Bobby Hutchinson about her unique journey through traditional publishing and self-publishing. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recen

EP 338 - An Amazing F*cking Pivot into Sh!t-Tons of Money with James Fell
December 21, 2023

Mark interviews James Fell, the Sweary Historian, and bestselling author of ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY SH!T WENT DOWN. Prior to the interview Mark warns listeners of the adult language used in this episod

EP 337 - Collaborative Editing with Erika Steeves
December 14, 2023

Mark interviews editor Erika Steeves about her experiences in working with publishers and authors as an editor. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word about this episod

EP 336 - Coming Out of The Writer Closet with Bradley Charbonneau
December 08, 2023

Mark interviews Bradley Charbonneau about his new book PROCRASTINATE and his new "Book in a Weekend" program for writers. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, thanks Patr

EP 335 - So You Failed NaNoWriMo
November 30, 2023

So it's December 1st, and NaNoWriMo is over. And everywhere around you, fellow author friends are posting on social media that they made it, they did it. They wrote 50,000 words in a single month. You

EP 334 - Welcome to the Stupidpocalypse with Brittlestar
November 23, 2023

Mark interviews social media funny man Brittlestar (Stewart Reynolds) about his creative work and his new bookWelcome to the Stupidpocalypse:Survival Tips for the Dumbageddon. Prior to the main c

EP 333 - 10 Things You Likely Didn't Know About Draft2Digital
November 16, 2023

Mark shares the audio from a presentation he gave in early November 2023 at 20BooksVegas called "10 Things You Likely Didn't Know About Draft2Digital." This episode is sponsored by Mark's affiliate li

EP 332 - The Art of Noticing with Johnny B. Truant
November 10, 2023

Mark interviews Johnny B. Truant about his new THE ART OF NOTICING podcast. Prior to the main content, Mark leverages his digital AI voice from Eleven Labs to offer a brief introduction as well as a w

EP 331 - Self Publishing Made Simple with April M. Cox
November 02, 2023

Mark interviews author, coach & CEO/Founder of Little Labradoodle Publishing April Cox. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal updates and a word about this episode's sponsor, the Author