Solo

Episode 448 – When Your Writing Gets Rejected “A Gazillion” Times

In this solo episode, Mark reads from an article that he recently shared on the Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing Substack page. This will be Part 1 of a two-part series of episodes. Prior to the main content of this episode, Mark shares a personal update, a comment from a recent episode, and a… Continue reading Episode 448 – When Your Writing Gets Rejected “A Gazillion” Times

Interview

Episode 188 – A Gritty & Realistic Adoption & Publishing Journey with Denise Massar

In this episode Mark interviews Denise Massar about her memoir "Matched," about adoption, and about the work being done to find the right publisher for the manuscript. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor... You can learn more about how you can… Continue reading Episode 188 – A Gritty & Realistic Adoption & Publishing Journey with Denise Massar

Interview

Episode 107 – Samantha M. Bailey, Woman on the Edge

Mark interviews Samantha M. Bailey about her debut thriller Woman on the Edge, about her lifelong writer journey, her relentless determination, and the patience, practice, and persistence that it took to get here. WOMAN ON THE EDGE Prior to the interview, Mark gives a brief personal update about his progress on NaNoWriMo and a trip… Continue reading Episode 107 – Samantha M. Bailey, Woman on the Edge

Interview

Episode 29 – Terry Fallis on Writing with Authenticity, Humor & Passion

This episode features an interview with Canadian author Terry Fallis. who is a two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, the winner of CBC Canada Reads for "the essential novel of the decade" the winner of the CBA Libris Author of the Year Award for 2013, and someone who has had a 6-part… Continue reading Episode 29 – Terry Fallis on Writing with Authenticity, Humor & Passion