Interview

Episode 482 – Outlining For Novelists Who Don’t Outline with Paul Austin Ardoin

In this episode Mark interviews Paul Austin Ardoin about his new book OUTLINING FOR NOVELISTS WHO DON'T OUTLINE. Prior to the interview Mark shares a person update and a word from this episode's sponsors. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov 13 through 14, 2026 Learn more about Author… Continue reading Episode 482 – Outlining For Novelists Who Don’t Outline with Paul Austin Ardoin

Solo

Episode 466 – Publishing Wide But Shallow

In this solo episode, Mark shares an article he posted on Substack earlier in March called "Publishing Wide But Shallow." Prior to the main content (the article), Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Toronto Indie Author Conference, taking place in Toronto, ON in April 2026. Links of Interest:… Continue reading Episode 466 – Publishing Wide But Shallow

Interview

Episode 398 – Multiple Outlets For Storytelling with Denise Baden

Mark interviews Denise Baden about the novel/book version of Murder in the Climate Assembly as well as the various incarnations and adaptions she had created for the stage and television. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, and a word about this episodeโ€™s sponsor. This episode is sponsored… Continue reading Episode 398 – Multiple Outlets For Storytelling with Denise Baden

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 390 – Author Accounting Made Simple with D.F. Hart

Mark interviews author D.F. Hart about 2 of Harts Business Services, a company she founded with her sister by empowering indie authors and small businesses through bookkeeping services that not only track the โ€˜in and outโ€™ but also provide tailored product analysis reporting to assist authors in growing their business. Prior to the interview, Mark… Continue reading Episode 390 – Author Accounting Made Simple with D.F. Hart