Interview

Episode 463 – How to Bring Your Book Alive at an Author Event with Julie Hiner

Mark interviews author Julie Hiner about creating an unforgettable book event for a book launch. Prior to the interview Mark shares a brief personal update a word from 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.… Continue reading Episode 463 – How to Bring Your Book Alive at an Author Event with Julie Hiner

Solo

Episode 406 – How Authors Can Engage With Their Library

In this solo episode Mark shares an excerpt from his forthcoming book A BOOK IN HAND: Strategies for Optimizing Print Book Sales via Signings and Other In Person Events. Prior to the main content, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. Learn more about Toronto Indie Author Conference 2025 here.… Continue reading Episode 406 – How Authors Can Engage With Their Library

Interview

Episode 355 – Scribbling Pen Publishing with Melanie Gilbert and Heather Karn

Mark interviews Melanie Gilbert and Heather Karn about their work writing and publishing together under the Scribbling Pen Publishing brand. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Cruising Writers - 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise - Feb 22 to Mar 1, 2025… Continue reading Episode 355 – Scribbling Pen Publishing with Melanie Gilbert and Heather Karn

Interview

Episode 296 – Powerful in Person Print Book Marketing with Richard H. Stephens

Mark interviews Canadian Epic Fantasy author Richard H. Stephens about finally realizing a life-long dream of writing, about how his fourteen book fantasy series was inspired by hearing an Iron Maiden song in 1982, and about selling print books at in person events. Prior to the interview, Mark reminds listeners about sending THEIR reflections for forthcoming… Continue reading Episode 296 – Powerful in Person Print Book Marketing with Richard H. Stephens

Reflective Round Table

Episode 245 – Reflective Round Table March 2022

Mark chats with patrons Matty Dalrymple and Roland Denzel from the March 2022 "Reflective Round-Table." Prior to the main content, Mark shares a personal update (that includes the release of the co-authored book Accounting for Authors) and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast… Continue reading Episode 245 – Reflective Round Table March 2022