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Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing

Jan 30, 2026

In this episode Mark interviews author and artist Tanya Hales.

Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and 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...


Jan 28, 2026

In this brief bonus episode Mark shares an annual "Push for Better" Push-Up challenge he has joined for the third Feb in a row and the fact he has created a team that others can join.

The Push-Up Challenge is one that combines fun physical activity (2000 pushups between Feb 5 and Feb 27, 2026) with support for Mental...


Jan 25, 2026

Mark interviews Scott from The Patrick Scott Patterson Project Podcast.

Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and 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...


Jan 23, 2026

In this solo episode, Mark reads a new article entitled:

The Published Novelist Saves Schrödinger’s Cat! How to Improve the Odds Before You Open the Box—OR—What Writers Can Control While Their Book's Fate Remains Uncertain

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Jan 16, 2026

Mark interviews Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life about Kobo, Kobo Plus, and the self-publishing platform Kobo Writing Life (KWL).

Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor.

This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code...