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Episode 288 – Edo van Belkom on Re-Adapting and Re-Inventing Your Writer Self

Mark interviews Canadian author Edo van Belkom about his life in writing, and the January 2023 the Paramount+ TV series adaptation of his Silver Birch Award-Winning Novel WOLF PACK by Jeff Davis and starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a brief personal update, welcomes new Patron Dharma… Continue reading Episode 288 – Edo van Belkom on Re-Adapting and Re-Inventing Your Writer Self

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Episode 179 – Emily Goodwin on Writers of the Future

In this episode Mark interviews Emily Goodwin. Emily is the Vice President Public Affairs for Author Services, Inc. based in Los Angeles, California. She has been involved with book publishing since 2007, including the international Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests. She is the producer for the Writers of the Future annual Achievement Awards… Continue reading Episode 179 – Emily Goodwin on Writers of the Future

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Episode 163 – Getting A Creative Edge with Mickey Mikkelson

In this episode Mark interviews Mickey Mikellson of Creative Edge Publicity - a boutique publicity firm specializing in arranging events such as book signings, library or school presentations, online and print media opportunities, and many other events related to the arts in general. Mickey and his firm are advocates for both the traditional and independent… Continue reading Episode 163 – Getting A Creative Edge with Mickey Mikkelson

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Episode 146 – Finding Yourself in Our Song with Meaghan Smith

In this episode Mark interviews Meaghan Smith about her life as a musician and a painter, about what it's like to win a Juno Award, about collaborating with her husband, releasing music as an indie artist, vs being signed to a label, about the origin of her "Our Story" projects and so much more. Meaghan… Continue reading Episode 146 – Finding Yourself in Our Song with Meaghan Smith

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Episode 145 – Robert J. Sawyer on Leveraging Your IP & Hybrid Publishing

In this episode Mark interviews international bestselling and award winning science-fiction author Robert J. Sawyer about his latest novel release and the multiple ways he has split his IP (Intellectual Property) to optimize his income as a writer. Long-time listeners might remember Rob from Episode 4 (January 26, 2018) of the podcast, which focused on… Continue reading Episode 145 – Robert J. Sawyer on Leveraging Your IP & Hybrid Publishing