Interview

Episode 459 – Creating Experiences in Art and Story with Tanya Hales

In this episode Mark interviews author and artist Tanya Hales. 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 459 – Creating Experiences in Art and Story with Tanya Hales

Interview

Episode 446 – Exercising Multiple Creative Outlets with Artist, Author, and Musician Meaghan Smith

Mark interviews Meaghan Smith about the new children's book IT SNOWED that she wrote and illustrated, which was inspired by her popular holiday song of the same name. This Juno-Award winning singer-songwriter shares her many creative passions for music, writing, and art. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about… Continue reading Episode 446 – Exercising Multiple Creative Outlets with Artist, Author, and Musician Meaghan Smith

Interview

Episode 441 – A Bookstore for Indie Authors with Donovan Scherer

Mark interviews artist, author, and indie bookstore owner Donovan Scherer about his writing, his art, and his store in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin. Prior to the interview, Mark welcomes new patrons, shares recent comments, a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use… Continue reading Episode 441 – A Bookstore for Indie Authors with Donovan Scherer

Solo

Episode 439 – Rambling Reflections From The Road to Can-Con

On his drive to Ottawa, Ontario for the annual Can-Con (Ottawa's Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Literature Convention), Mark reflects on his experience with that conference from it's initial inception in the early 1990s along with its evolution. He also reflects on the importance of CanCon in general (Canadian Content regulations) and how it has played… Continue reading Episode 439 – Rambling Reflections From The Road to Can-Con

Interview

Episode 419 – Seeing The Beauty with Artist, Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Music Aficionado Stephan Gaydos

Mark has a conversation with his life-long best buddy Steve Gaydos about art, beauty, photography, music, and so much more in a conversation recorded on their recent Canadian East Coast road trip. Links of Interest: Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on… Continue reading Episode 419 – Seeing The Beauty with Artist, Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Music Aficionado Stephan Gaydos