Author: Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Writer, editor and bookseller who haunts Southern Ontario. Craft beer enthusiast. Author of thrillers and horror novels such as A CANADIAN WEREWOLF IN NEW YORK, EVASION and I, DEATH. Also writes a series of stand-alone non-fiction titles exploring ghosts and the paranormal which include HAUNTED HAMILTON, SPOOKY SUDBURY, CREEPY CAPITAL, TOMES OF TERROR, HAUNTED HOSPITALS, and MACABRE MONTREAL. Editor of the anthologies CAMPUS CHILLS, TESSERACTS SIXTEEN, FICTION RIVER: EDITOR'S CHOICE and FICTION RIVER: FEEL THE FEAR.

Bonus, Solo

Episode 458 – Push For Better

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Mark Leslie Lefebvre

In this brief bonus episode Mark shares an annual "Push for Better" Push-Up challenge he has joined for the third Feb in a row and the fact he has created a team that others can join. The Push-Up Challenge is one that combines fun physical activity (2000 pushups between Feb 5 and Feb 27, 2026)… Continue reading Episode 458 – Push For Better

Interview

Episode 457 – A Show That Makes You Smile with The Patrick Scott Patterson Project

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Mark interviews Scott from The Patrick Scott Patterson Project Podcast. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10 at checkout and save 10% off your own personalized report. In… Continue reading Episode 457 – A Show That Makes You Smile with The Patrick Scott Patterson Project

Solo

Episode 456 – The Published Novelist Saves Schrödinger’s Cat!

January 22, 2026January 24, 2026 Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Episode Description In this solo episode, Mark reads a new article entitled: The Published Novelist Saves Schrödinger’s Cat! How to Improve the Odds Before You Open the Box—OR—What Writers Can Control While Their Book's Fate Remains Uncertain Links of Interest: Substack Article Link The Dialogue Doctor Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to… Continue reading Episode 456 – The Published Novelist Saves Schrödinger’s Cat!

Interview

Episode 455 – Kobo Insights with Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Mark interviews Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life about Kobo, Kobo Plus, and the self-publishing platform Kobo Writing Life (KWL). Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10 at checkout and save… Continue reading Episode 455 – Kobo Insights with Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life

Interview

Episode 454 – Finding Surprising Success Publishing Kids’ Books with Darcy Pattison

January 9, 2026January 8, 2026 Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Mark interviews award-winning author Darcy Pattison about publishing childrens' books. In their conversation, Mark and Darcy talk about: Darcy's background on getting into being an author of children's book The 70 books Darcy has written in the past 13 years The number of different illustrators Darcy has worked with over the years The Moments in… Continue reading Episode 454 – Finding Surprising Success Publishing Kids’ Books with Darcy Pattison