Interview

Episode 347 – Library Advocacy Support with John Chrastka of EveryLibrary

Mark interviews John Chrastka, the executive director of EveryLibrary, the first nationwide political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute, a nonprofit research and training organization focused on the future of library funding.  Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, reads comments from recent episodes, and says a word about this episode's… Continue reading Episode 347 – Library Advocacy Support with John Chrastka of EveryLibrary

Solo

Episode 346 – Four More Publishing Pitfalls for Authors

A solo episode where Mark shares an excerpt from four elements from his book PUBLISHING PITFALLS FOR AUTHORS. PAST PATRIARCHY PAUSE PAYING The main content (those four points) are read by Mark's AI voice via Eleven Labs. Links of Interest: EP 246 - Four of The Pitfalls of Publishing An Author's Guide to Working With… Continue reading Episode 346 – Four More Publishing Pitfalls for Authors

Interview

Episode 345 – The Art of Libromancy with Josh Cook

Mark interviews Josh Cook, Josh Cook, an author, bookseller and the co-owner at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2004 about his writing, his book The Art of Libromancy and his life as a reader and writer. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, welcomes new patron Jennifer… Continue reading Episode 345 – The Art of Libromancy with Josh Cook

Interview

Episode 291 – The Importance of A Hero Who Looks Like You With Alicia McCalla

Mark interviews writer, narrator, and creative Alicia McCalla about her work creating thrilling stories of courage, bravery and strength featuring kick-ass Black women leads in SciFi, Fantasy & Romance. Prior to the main segment, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, thanks new Patrons, shares a personal update, and a few words about this episode's sponsor.… Continue reading Episode 291 – The Importance of A Hero Who Looks Like You With Alicia McCalla

Interview

Episode 269 – Dreaming a Writer’s Reality Straight on Until Morning with Gama Ray Martinez

Mark interviews Gama Ray Martinez about his recent novel GOD OF NEVERLAND, his writing life, and more. Prior to the main segment, Mark shares an extremely brief personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the… Continue reading Episode 269 – Dreaming a Writer’s Reality Straight on Until Morning with Gama Ray Martinez