Interview

Episode 407 – An Evening With A Drink And A Friend with Kevin J. Anderson

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

Solo

Episode 405 – Ask Not What Your Bookstore Can Do For You

In this solo episode Mark shares an excerpt from his forthcoming book A BOOK IN HAND: Strategies for Optimizing Print Book Sales via Signings and Other In Person Events. This episode is sponsored by Superstars Writing Seminars: Teaching you the business of being a writer which takes place in early Feb 2026 in Colorado Springs,… Continue reading Episode 405 – Ask Not What Your Bookstore Can Do For You

Solo

Episode 401 – Rambling Reflections From the Road: Superstars Writing Seminars 2025

Mark reflects on the power and importance of Superstars Writing Seminars and why it's one of the most important annual in person sessions he attends and participates in. He also reflects on the rule of "no politics/no religion" in writing groups focused on supporting one another and helping to learn and grow, a new way… Continue reading Episode 401 – Rambling Reflections From the Road: Superstars Writing Seminars 2025

Interview

Episode 397 – In It For The Creativity and Compassion with Ron Vitale

Mark interviews Ron Vitale about his writing, and his recent unflinching and honest looks at his writing income versus expenses. Prior to the interview, Mark talks about wanting to hear from listeners on THEIR reflections via an online form or via a few Zoom hangouts (see more info here) for forthcoming Episode 400. Mark also… Continue reading Episode 397 – In It For The Creativity and Compassion with Ron Vitale

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