Mark Leslie Lefebvre – Stark Reflections

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Jun 2026

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Reflections on Writing and Publishing

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June 12, 202627 min

Episode 478 – STARK REALITIES Book Excerpt: The Pinocchio Problem

This episode features an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Mark's book STARK REALITIES: Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs To Know About The Business of Writing and Publishing. The chapter is called "The Pinocchio Problem." Prior to the main content Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is…… Continue reading Episode 478 – STARK REALITIES Book Excerpt: The Pinocchio Problem

June 5, 202647 min

Episode 477 – Rambling Reflections From The Road To StokerCon

In this solo episode recorded while driving between Waterloo, Ontario and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on his way to attending StokerCon, a horror writer conference, Mark shares some reflections on his dual life as an author-supporting industry representative and a horror author. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov 13 through…… Continue reading Episode 477 – Rambling Reflections From The Road To StokerCon

May 15, 202658 min

Episode 474 – Horror and Speculative Fiction and Poetry with Colleen Anderson

In this episode Mark interviews Canadian writer Colleen Anderson about writing horror and speculative fiction and poetry as well as non-fiction articles. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov…… Continue reading Episode 474 – Horror and Speculative Fiction and Poetry with Colleen Anderson

May 8, 20261 hr 22 min

Episode 473 – Creativity and Devotionals for Caregivers Who Don’t Need Another Inspirational Slogan with Donn King

Mark interviews Donn King about his new book ANCHORED FOR THE STORM, about caregiving, and about creativity. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov 13 through 14, 2026 Learn…… Continue reading Episode 473 – Creativity and Devotionals for Caregivers Who Don’t Need Another Inspirational Slogan with Donn King

May 1, 20261 hr 4 min

Episode 472 – Going All In On Substack with Orna Ross

Mark interviews Orna Ross, an award-winning novelist, poet, creative catalyst, and founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors about her recent move towards focusing all her social media energy on Substack. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored…… Continue reading Episode 472 – Going All In On Substack with Orna Ross

April 24, 20261 hr 1 min

Episode 471 – Fear in Storytelling with Becca Puglisi

Mark interviews Becca Puglisi about the new book THE FEAR THESAURUS which she co-authored with Angelea Ackerman. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the Show, Don't Tell Writing Podcast with Suzy Vadori. In this weekly show,…… Continue reading Episode 471 – Fear in Storytelling with Becca Puglisi

April 17, 202640 min

Episode 470 – Build Your Author Brand with Isabelle Knight

Mark interviews former publicist to the stars Isabelle Knight who is the founder of Build Your Author Brand, an online consultancy helping fiction and non-fiction authors to grow your readership, raise your profile and give your books the best chance of success. Prior to the interview Mark shares that he is on the road at…… Continue reading Episode 470 – Build Your Author Brand with Isabelle Knight

April 10, 20261 hr 5 min

Episode 469 – Small-Town Canadian Superheroes with Matthew del Papa and Andy Taylor

Mark interviews Matthew del Papa and Andy Taylor, editors of SUPERCANUCKS: An Anthology of Small Town Canadian Superheroes. Prior to the interview Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10 at checkout and save 10% off…… Continue reading Episode 469 – Small-Town Canadian Superheroes with Matthew del Papa and Andy Taylor