Bonus, Panel Discussion

Episode 443 – Strategies for Short Fiction

This bonus episode of the Stark Reflections Podcast is a recording of a Nov 10, 2025 live chat that Mark did with Matty Dalrymple and Angelique Fawns talking about strategies for short fiction. The conversation was based on content from Mark and Matty's 2nd Edition release of Taking the Short Tack: Creating Income & Connecting… Continue reading Episode 443 – Strategies for Short Fiction

Interview

Episode 440 – Behind the Scenes of The Podcast Guest Playbook with Matty Dalrymple

In this episode Mark talks with Matty Dalrymple, co-author of the book The Podcast Guest Playbook which was released earlier in 2025. Prior to the interview, Mark shares recent comments, a brief personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5… Continue reading Episode 440 – Behind the Scenes of The Podcast Guest Playbook with Matty Dalrymple

Solo

Episode 439 – Rambling Reflections From The Road to Can-Con

On his drive to Ottawa, Ontario for the annual Can-Con (Ottawa's Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Literature Convention), Mark reflects on his experience with that conference from it's initial inception in the early 1990s along with its evolution. He also reflects on the importance of CanCon in general (Canadian Content regulations) and how it has played… Continue reading Episode 439 – Rambling Reflections From The Road to Can-Con

Interview

Episode 122 – Evan Gow on StoryOrigin

In this episode Mark interviews Evan Gow, founder of StoryOrigin, about the platform and the many tools and offerings it has for authors. Prior to the interview, Mark shares the two winners of the book TAKING THE SHORT TACK: Creating Income and Connecting with Readers Using Short Fiction written by Mark and Matty Dalrymple. One… Continue reading Episode 122 – Evan Gow on StoryOrigin

Interview

Episode 116 – Taking the Short Tack with Matty Dalrymple

Mark has a conversation with Matty Dalrymple about her new collaborative book project. Matty is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers and the Ann Kinear Suspense Novels. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and the Brandywine Valley Writers Group. She lives with her husband Wade… Continue reading Episode 116 – Taking the Short Tack with Matty Dalrymple