In this solo episode Mark talks about Public Lending Right programs. Public Lending Right (PLR) is the right of authors and other rightsholders to receive payment for the free public use of their works in libraries. PLR has been in existence since the 1940s and is currently available for authors in more than 30 countries… Continue reading Episode 239 – Public Lending Right for Authors
This solo episode features a recording of a talk Mark gave at When Words Collide 2021. Prior to the talk, Mark shares a personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Findaway Voices. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library… Continue reading Episode 207 – Library and Bookstore Strategies
Mark interviews Julie Bonser (Head of Youth Services) and Michelle Rutter (Teen Services Librarian) from Eastern Munroe Public Library in Pennsylvania. Prior to the interview is an message about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In… Continue reading Episode 177 – Author Insights from Youth Services Librarians
In this solo "thanks for the inspiration" episode, Mark reflects on how Ron Roberts from Levack, Ontario was an important mentor who inspired him in his reading and his writing life. Middle and Right photo © Greg Roberts A thank you to Ronald Roberts, librarian, teacher, mentor. Links of Interest: Tomes of TerrorLevack, Ontario (Onaping… Continue reading Episode 153 – Thanks for the Inspiration: Ron Roberts
In this episode Mark shares an interview that was conducted in the Draft2Digital offices for a Facebook Live video where Dan Wood interviewed Mark about his new book An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores. An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores This episode is sponsored by the Patrons of this… Continue reading Episode 110 – Working with Libraries and Bookstores
