Interview

Episode 461 – The Power of Stories to Instill Empathy, Resilience, Joy, and Hope with Ka-Yee Essoe

In this episode Mark interviews Ka-Yee Essoe about the power of stories to instil empathy, resilience, joy, and hope, based on her experiences in the academic world, in research, in teaching, and in writing an epic fantasy novel. Prior to the interview Mark shares a brief personal update and word from this episode's sponsor. This… Continue reading Episode 461 – The Power of Stories to Instill Empathy, Resilience, Joy, and Hope with Ka-Yee Essoe

Solo

Episode 423 – Dear Writer: The World Needs Your Writing Now More Than Ever

In this solo episode Mark expresses his frustration, anger, and anxiety over what's happening in the world right now, and reminds himself, and listeners, about the power of writing and why the world NEEDS you and your writing now more than ever before. Link to video of Mark's Keynote for The BookFest Spring 2025. "Writer,… Continue reading Episode 423 – Dear Writer: The World Needs Your Writing Now More Than Ever

Interview

Episode 370 – Questioning and Reflecting with Becca Syme

Mark interviews Becca Syme, an author and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach who has been helping writers with coaching success alignment for more than a decade. Prior to the interview, Mark thanks Patrons and Buy Me A Coffee buddies, shares comments from recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more… Continue reading Episode 370 – Questioning and Reflecting with Becca Syme

Interview

Episode 302 – Fat Vampires, Storytelling, and Empathy with Johnny B. Truant

Mark interviews Johnny B. Truant, the author of the Fat Vampire novels adapted by SyFy as "Reginald the Vampire" starring Spider-Man's Jacob Batalon. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world… Continue reading Episode 302 – Fat Vampires, Storytelling, and Empathy with Johnny B. Truant