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 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
This bonus episode of the Stark Reflections Podcast is a recording of a Nov 10, 2025 live chat that Mark did with Matty Dalrymple and Angelique Fawns talking about strategies for short fiction. The conversation was based on content from Mark and Matty's 2nd Edition release of Taking the Short Tack: Creating Income & Connecting… Continue reading Episode 443 – Strategies for Short Fiction
In this episode Mark reflects on friend, mentor, and fellow author Nancy Kilpatrick. Nancy Kilpatrick (May 6, 1946 – March 31, 2025) was a Canadian author who wrote stories in the genres of dark fantasy, horror, mystery, erotic horror, and gothic subculture and was perhaps best known for her vampire novels and stories. Nancy and… Continue reading Episode 414 – Thanks for the Inspiration Nancy Kilpatrick
In this special additional solo episode, Mark reflects on the term "Elbows up!" and recent events in Canada/US relations and the tariffs being needlessly opposed based on completely fabricated issues. He also discusses the disease of division that is so prominent today, and shares a clip of Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau from a press… Continue reading Episode 404 – Elbows Up, Canada!
