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Reflections on Writing and Publishing

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October 16, 20261 hr 36 min

Episode 496 – Communal Storytelling with Author and Actor Jamie Flanagan

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. Prior to the interview Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episodes sponsors. This episode is sponsored in…… Continue reading Episode 496 – Communal Storytelling with Author and Actor Jamie Flanagan

October 9, 20261 hr 5 min

Episode 495 – A LIVE Chat with Juliette N. Banks

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. Banks Website A Book in Hand (Main Weblink with Kickstarter link on it - for late pledges) Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate…… Continue reading Episode 495 – A LIVE Chat with Juliette N. Banks

October 2, 2026Episode 4941 hr 7 min

Episode 494 – Whales, Comic Books, Horror, and the Power of Community with Angela Yuriko Smith

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 word about this episode's sponsors. This episode is sponsored in part by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10…… Continue reading Episode 494 – Whales, Comic Books, Horror, and the Power of Community with Angela Yuriko Smith

September 25, 202649 min

Episode 493 – Reflections on Spines, Thumbnails, and Showing Up

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 HAND. Click here to get to the Kickstarter listing and be notified when the Kickstarter for the book…… Continue reading Episode 493 – Reflections on Spines, Thumbnails, and Showing Up

September 18, 20261 hr 7 min

Episode 492 – Life in the Fast Lane with Misti Hurst

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, and a coach. Prior to the main content Mark shares…… Continue reading Episode 492 – Life in the Fast Lane with Misti Hurst

September 11, 202658 min

Episode 491 – Turning Intention Into Action with Avery Brenna Crumrine

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 update, and a word from this episode's sponsors. This episode is sponsored in part by... Mark's forthcoming book A…… Continue reading Episode 491 – Turning Intention Into Action with Avery Brenna Crumrine

September 4, 202657 min

Episode 490 – Horror, History, and Feminine Power with LCW Allingham of Speculation Publications

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 sponsored in part by... Mark's forthcoming book A BOOK IN HAND. Click here to get to the Kickstarter listing and be…… Continue reading Episode 490 – Horror, History, and Feminine Power with LCW Allingham of Speculation Publications

August 28, 202659 min

Episode 489 – The Balanced Approach To The Writer’s Life with Ann Charles

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 an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10 at checkout and save 10% off your own…… Continue reading Episode 489 – The Balanced Approach To The Writer’s Life with Ann Charles

August 21, 202622 min

Episode 488 – You Don’t Need Permission

In this solo episode leveraging Mark's voice clone from ElevenLabs, Mark shares an excerpt from his recent book STARK REALITIES: Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs To Know About The Business of Writing and Publishing. The chapter is called "You Don't Need Permission: On Passion, Authenticity, and Writing from the Nichest of Niches." Learn more about…… Continue reading Episode 488 – You Don’t Need Permission