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Mark Leslie Lefebvre – Stark Reflections

Mark Leslie Lefebvre – Stark Reflections

Hosted by Mark Leslie Lefebvre

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10

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN-US

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Reflections on Writing and Publishing

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August 14, 202658 min

Episode 487 – 2026 Aurora Awards Post Mortem with Liz May Anderson

Mark chats with his partner Liz Anderson after the livestream broadcast of the 2026 Aurora Awards which they co-hosted. They have this reflective dicussion on a back-yard deck in front of a gas table fire. Prior to the main content, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsors. This episode…… Continue reading Episode 487 – 2026 Aurora Awards Post Mortem with Liz May Anderson

August 7, 202658 min

Episode 486 – Seeing The World Metaphorically with Melissa Heathers

In this solo episode Mark reads Chapter 5 (The Beautiful Mess: On Failure, Mistakes, and the Gift of Getting It Wrong) from his book STARK REALITIES: Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs to Know About the Business of Writing and Publishing. Prior to the main content, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this…… Continue reading Episode 486 – Seeing The World Metaphorically with Melissa Heathers

July 31, 2026

Episode 485 – On Failure, Mistakes, and the Gift of Getting It Wrong

In this solo episode Mark reads Chapter 5 (The Beautiful Mess: On Failure, Mistakes, and the Gift of Getting It Wrong) from his book STARK REALITIES: Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs to Know About the Business of Writing and Publishing. Prior to the main content, Mark welcomes new patrons, and shares a word about this…… Continue reading Episode 485 – On Failure, Mistakes, and the Gift of Getting It Wrong

July 24, 20261 hr 18 min

Episode 484 – Serializing a Novel on Substack with Matty Dalrymple

In this episode Mark talks to Matty Dalrymple about her recent experience serializing a never-before-published new novel on Substack. Prior to the main content, Mark welcomes new patrons, shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use…… Continue reading Episode 484 – Serializing a Novel on Substack with Matty Dalrymple

July 17, 20261 hr 5 min

Episode 483 – Author Branding with Jessica Sorentino

Mark interviews Jessica Sorentino, an author brand strategist with more than a decade of experience helping writers and thought leaders connect with their audiences in meaningful, lasting ways. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an…… Continue reading Episode 483 – Author Branding with Jessica Sorentino

July 10, 20261 hr 8 min

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

July 3, 20261 hr 17 min

Episode 481 – Becoming A Creative Luminary with Voice Actor Laura Holley

In this episode Mark interviews Laura Holley, a Utah-based voice actor and speculative fiction writer whose passion for storytelling began with her first stage performance at seven years old. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by…… Continue reading Episode 481 – Becoming A Creative Luminary with Voice Actor Laura Holley

June 26, 202635 min

Episode 480 – Rambling Reflections From The Road: Returning From Camping & Vitamin N

In this episode Mark shares a solo reflection recording pm his return from a couple of nights spent camping on the shores of Lake Huron at Point Farms Provincial Park. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update (which includes a segment from Joanna Penn's latest episode of The Creative Penn Podcast) and…… Continue reading Episode 480 – Rambling Reflections From The Road: Returning From Camping & Vitamin N

June 19, 20261 hr 8 min

Episode 479 – The Keyboard Is My Favorite Fidget Toy with Premee Mohamed

In this episode Mark interviews Premee Mohamed, a Nebula, World Fantasy, Ignyte, Locus, and Aurora award-winning Indo-Caribbean scientist and speculative fiction author based in Edmonton, Alberta. 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…… Continue reading Episode 479 – The Keyboard Is My Favorite Fidget Toy with Premee Mohamed

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

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