Jun 12, 2026
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...
Jun 4, 2026
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,...
May 29, 2026
Mark interviews grammar educator Patty McGee about her new book NOT YOUR GRANNY'S GRAMMAR as well as how grammar should be approachable rather than feared.
Prior to the interview Mark comments from recent episodes and related Stark Reflections content, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor.
May 22, 2026
Mark interviews Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor, about writing emotion and a new in person gathering he's organizing in Baltimore in late 2026.
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...
May 14, 2026
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...