In this episode Mark interviews Jane Friedman in a discussion about the current landscape of traditional and self-publishing. Prior to the interview Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episodes sponsors. This episode is sponsored in part by The 2026 Novel Writing Storybundle. Learn more about this limited-time… Continue reading Episode 497 – A Look At The Current Publishing Landscape with Jane Friedman
Dear reflective listener. I want to hear YOUR thoughts, your reflections, and, ideally, in your voice, for inclusion in episode 500 of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Use this link for a handy form you can use. Form for Recording a Comment You can, also, if you prefer, share your thoughts and reflections right here. Thanks,… Continue reading Prompt for Episode 500: I Want to Hear YOUR Reflections
In this episode Mark interviews actor and Bram Stoker Award–winning writer Jamie Flanagan about their work on the 2026 Carrie television series, various other scriptwriting and acting projects, their short stories, novels, and editing. Prior to the interview Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episodes sponsors. This episode is sponsored in… Continue reading Episode 496 – Communal Storytelling with Author and Actor Jamie Flanagan
Mark interviews Juliette N. Banks via a chat that was livestreamed to YouTube on Thursday October 7, 2026 at 7 PM Eastern. You can watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/uGxilXgnAuw?feature=share Links of Interest: Juliette N. Banks Website A Book in Hand (Main Weblink with Kickstarter link on it - for late pledges) Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate… Continue reading Episode 495 – A LIVE Chat with Juliette N. Banks
There will be a regular audio RSS post for Episode 495 in the usual Friday spot. But on Thursday Oct 8, 2026 at 7 PM Eastern, you can catch Mark in conversation with international bestselling author Juliette N. Banks and ask your questions live. https://www.youtube.com/live/uGxilXgnAuw?si=SAPBDK07utiI0ybX The recording will still be available after the livestream is… Continue reading SPECIAL – Episode 495 – LIVE Chat with Juliette N. Banks
