In this solo episode Mark talks about the experience of hiking two different mountainscapes in the Canadian west. The first, Grouse Mountain in Vancouver, British Columbia. And the other, the foothills of Fairview Mountain at Lake Louise, Alberta. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about… Continue reading Episode 427 – A Tale of Two Mountains: An Uphill Climb, Rain, Exhaustion, And Rainbows
Mark interviews Tony Binns, an award-winning stand-up comedian and screenwriter whose feature #ROXY was nominated for 3 Canadian screen awards, 3 Canadian Comedy Awards, and took home Best Feature at the Ampia awards as well as Best Feature for Teens at the Kidscreen awards. Tony is also the man behind the parody profile on Facebook… Continue reading Episode 408 – Definitely A Chat With Definitely The Real Alex Lifeson (AKA Tony Binns)
Mark has a virtual beer with Kevin J. Anderson while they talk through various aspects about writing and publishing. This episode is from a live chat that was hosted on the evening of Sunday March 16, 2025. This episode is sponsored by Superstars Writing Seminars: Teaching you the business of being a writer which takes… Continue reading Episode 407 – An Evening With A Drink And A Friend with Kevin J. Anderson
In this solo episode, Mark talks openly about the anxiety, frustration, and darkness that took over as he was trying to prepare for this week's episode. It's an unscripted talk through the things circling his mind, and how he is trying to deal with them. Prior to his introspective rambling, he pauses to share a… Continue reading Episode 197 – Rambling Reflections Through The Darkness Within
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 ยฉ 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
