Interview

Episode 205 – From Bookseller To Author With Simon Lowe

Mark interviews Simon Lowe, an author with a number of stories published in various magazines, who, after a decade working in book stores, released his first novel (The World is at War, Again) in June 2021 and now writes part time while also performing the role of a stay at home dad. Prior to the… Continue reading Episode 205 – From Bookseller To Author With Simon Lowe

Interview

Episode 193 – Showcasing Indie Authors in an Indie Bookstore with Susan Faw

In this episode Mark interviews author Susan Faw who is also the owner and founder of Dragon's Lair Artist Emporium, a physical bookstore in Norther Ontario that showcases books from indie authors. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is… Continue reading Episode 193 – Showcasing Indie Authors in an Indie Bookstore with Susan Faw

Interview

Episode 191 – Insights from the Immersive Media & Books 2020 Consumer Survey

Mark interviews Dr. Rachel Noorda and Dr. Kathi Inman Berens about the Immersive Media & Books 2020 Consumer Survey conducted by the Panorama Project and Portland State University. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word from this episode's sponsor (which includes a sample from the first narrator that Mark ever used through Findaway Voices).… Continue reading Episode 191 – Insights from the Immersive Media & Books 2020 Consumer Survey

Interview

Episode 167 – Author, Author Give Me The News. Bookseller Insights with Laura Hayden

In this episode, Mark interviews author and bookseller Laura Hayden, who is the co-founder and owner of Author-Author an experimental retail bookshop that deals in online sales, special events, books for writers and books for authors. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word from this episode's sponsor . . . You can learn more… Continue reading Episode 167 – Author, Author Give Me The News. Bookseller Insights with Laura Hayden

Solo

Episode 165 – Rude Awakenings from Sleeping Rough

In this special shorter episode of the podcast, Mark talks about a book that he has published via his Stark Publishing imprint written by a friend who found himself homeless in London, England. Mark shares the origin of the book and why he is publishing it, as well as some of the mechanics and logistics… Continue reading Episode 165 – Rude Awakenings from Sleeping Rough