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by Mark Leslie Lefebvre
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  • EP 497 - A Look At The Current Publishing Landscape with Jane Friedman

    October 24, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    In this episode Mark interviews Jane Friedman in a discussion about the current landscape of traditional and self-publishing. Prior to the interview Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this…

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  • Prompt for Episode 500: I Want to Hear YOUR Reflections

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    This is a special betweenisode (and yes, I borrowed that term from Joanna Penn) to let you know that I want to hear YOUR thoughts, your reflections, and, ideally, in your voice, for inclusion in episode 500 of the Stark Reflections…

  • Communal Storytelling with Author and Actor Jamie Flanagan

    October 16, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

    In this episode Mark interviews actor and Bram Stoker Award–winning writer Jamie Flanagan about their work on the 2026 Carrie television series, various other scriptwriting and acting projects, their short stories, novels, and editing…

  • A Live Chat with Juliette N. Banks

    October 9, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    Mark interviews Juliette N. Banks via a chat that was livestreamed to YouTube on Thursday October 7, 2026 at 7 PM Eastern. You can watch the video here: https://youtube.com/live/uGxilXgnAuw?feature=share Links of Interest: Juliette N…

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  • Whales, Comic Books, Horror, and the Power of Community with Angela Yuriko Smith

    October 2, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

    Mark interviews Angela Yuriko Smith, a two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author, editor, educator, and publisher. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, welcomes a new patron, and offers a…

  • Reflections on Spines, Thumbnails, and Showing Up

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    In this solo episode Mark shares a couple of recent articles that share perspectives of the logistics related to "spine marketing" and "thumbnail marketing." This episode is sponsored in part by... Mark's forthcoming book A BOOK IN…

  • Life in the Fast Lane with Misti Hurst

    September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

    Mark interviews Misti Hurst, a racer, a writer, a coach, and a mom. She is the author of LIFE IN THE FAST LANE: Discovering the Art of Cornering which is part manual, part memoir and compiles her decades of experience as a rider, a racer…

  • Turning Intention Into Action with Avery Crumrine

    September 10, 2026 · 59 min

    Mark interviews author and entrepreneur Avery Crumrine about her business helping authors get their books into the world and her book INTENTION INTO ACTION. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal…

  • Horror, History, and Feminine Power with LCW Allingham of Speculation Publications

    September 3, 2026 · 57 min

    Mark interviews author, artist, and editor LCW Allingham of Speculation Publications. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsors. This episode is…

  • The Balanced Approach To A Writer's Life with Ann Charles

    August 27, 2026 · 59 min

    In this episode Mark interviews USA Today Bestselling author Ann Charles. Prior to the main content, Mark provides a personal update, welcomes a new patron, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by…

  • You Don't Need Permission

    August 21, 2026 · 22 min

    In this solo episode Mark shares anexcerpt from his recent book STARK REALITIES: Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs To Know About The Business of Writing and Publishing.  Learn more about this book at markleslie.ca/starkrealities…

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About the show

Perspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a writer, bookseller, digital publishing advocate, professional speaker, and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews, discussions, and reflections about the industry. (Mark's personal website is www.markleslie.ca)