The Greatness Together Podcast has Sarah and Simonne McVanel embark on their journey of creating Mother-Daughter Conversations that Delve into the Heart of Psychology!
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Perspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a writer, bookseller, digital publishing advocate, professional speaker, and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews, discussions, and reflections about the industry. (Mark's personal website is www.markleslie.ca)
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The mental health space is undergoing a seismic shift, not only in personal understanding, but in public engagement, clinical interventions, and scientific research. Join mental health advocate and bestselling author Mark Henick in this limited series of focused conversations with some of the leading minds on the forefront of this ongoing evolution. Modern Minds is a podcast of Hartford Healthcare.
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EP 372 - Getting Paid For Authors Interviews and Book Reviews with Rick Hipson
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Mark interviews Rick Hipson, author of the new book A REVIEWER'S GUIDE TO WRITING BOOK REVIEWS: AND HOW TO GET PAID FOR THEM. Prior to the interview, Mark thanks Patrons and Buy Me A Coffee buddies, welcomes new patron Kevin J. Anderson, shares comments from recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about…
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Can you take the most painful times in your life and use them as fuel for kindness? That is exactly what our first guest on the Greatness Together Podcast did. Quote of the Week: “It doesn’t have to be perfect. You just say, “I’m thankful because…” or “I want to recognize your greatness.” You just say it, and then you do it again and again and agai…
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EP 371 - Rambling Reflections From The Road July 2024 Edition
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In this solo episode, Mark reflects and talks his way through a several week stretch where there are many things to do and too little time to get them done. Links of Interest: EP 301 - Procrastinating Partners: Collaborating with Liz Anderson DropCap Marketplace Use coupon STARK20 to get 20% off Cruising Writers Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark …
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EP 370 - Questioning & Reflecting with Becca Syme
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Mark interviews Becca Syme, an author and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach who has been helping writers with coaching success alignment for more than a decade. Prior to the interview, Mark thanks Patrons and Buy Me A Coffee buddies, shares comments from recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about th…
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On this episode of The Greatness Together Podcast, we’re talking about recognition, healing, and helping. If you or someone you know has ever had cancer, this episode will touch your heart. Quote: “If one idea isn’t so great, that’s okay because the one that sparked the next idea, to the next idea, to the final output. So everything counts, everyth…
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EP 369 - The DIY Author With Kaye Lynn Booth
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Mark interviews Kaye Lynn Booth about her writing life and her new book The DIY Author. Prior to the interview, Mark thanks Patrons and Buy Me A Coffee buddies, as well as a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-publishing/WIDE-publishing focused cruise. In the interview Mark and Kaye Lynn talk about: Kaye having written sinc…
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EP 368 - Written Word Media with Clayton Noblit
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Mark has a chat with Clayton Noblit, a senior marketing manager at Written Word Media. Prior to the interview, Mark thanks Patrons, welcomes a few new Buy Me A Coffee buddies, shares a personal update, and shares a word from this episode's sponsor. episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-publishing/WIDE-publishing focused cruise. In the inter…
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In this episode of The Greatness Together podcast, we explore when the different roles society has assigned to us create dissonance. Quote of the Week: “The conflict can be the lack of boundary setting. We are allowed to shift roles, turning off one role and turning on another.” Sarah McVanel Greatness Together Podcast Highlights: What is role conf…
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EP 367 - Amazing Stories, Fanzines, and Community with Lloyd Penney
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Mark interviews Lloyd Penney, the editor of Amazing Stories magazine about his work on Amazing Stories, his forty years of engagement with the fanzine community, and more. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-publishing/WIDE-publishin…
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Radical Recovery - with Dr. Ahmed Hankir & Dr. Javeed Sukhera - Modern Minds ep110
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In this last episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark Henick speaks with Dr. Ahmed Hankir about his new book "Breakthrough: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery". Dr. Javeed Sukhera drops by to talk about the radical recovery movement at Hartford Healthcare. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmindspod/…
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EP 366 - Bolts of Fiction with Daniel Willcocks and Samantha Frost
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Mark interviews Daniel Willcocks and Samantha Frost about their flash fiction anthology BOLTS OF FICTION and the unique engagement they created and managed through the month of February 2023 to inspire the writing community throughout the entire month. In February 2023, the Activated Authors community embarked on an ambitious project: to respond to…
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EP 365 - An Interview That's A Hug with Gail Carriger
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Mark interviews Gail Carriger about her writing life, her journey through publishing, analytics, the careful curation of her author brand, being a hybrid author and so much more. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-publishing/WIDE-pu…
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In this episode of The Greatness Together podcast, we build on the last episode, which focused on busyness and how to avoid its unhealthy and stressful aspects. This organically led to a question of what benefits boredom might play. Could it help combat busyness? Is being bored a good thing? Quote: “During times of boredom, it’s more valuable just …
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EP 364 - 40 Years of Rubes® Cartoons with Leigh Rubin
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Mark interviews Leigh Rubin about 40 years of his Rubes® cartoons and his latest book THINK LIKE A CARTOONIST. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-publishing/WIDE-publishing focused cruise. In the interview Mark and Leigh talk about: The fact that in 2…
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EP 363 - Greatness Together with Sarah McVanel
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Mark interviews Sarah McVanel, a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker about her books, speaking, and her the new podcast she co-hosts with her daughter. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about this sel…
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On this episode of the Greatness Together Podcast, we’re tackling the B-word. Busy. Quote: “If we are so busy and fixate on our value being output, then we miss the opportunities to experience our life.” Sarah McVanel Greatness Together Podcast Highlights: The problem with busy. 0:00 We’ve been busy! 1:00 Thank you for the suggestion, Josee. 3:00 T…
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EP 362 - The Book To Read Before Giving Up On Your Writing Dreams with Todd Fahnestock
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Mark interviews author Todd Fahnestock about his latest book for writers: Falling to Fly: The Book To Read Before Giving Up On Your Writing Dreams. This episode is sponsored by the Patrons and Coffee Buddies of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Patreon for Stark Reflections Podcast Buy Mark a Coffee In the interview Mark and Todd talk about: Who Todd …
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EP 361 - The Author Wheel with Greta Boris and Megan Haskell
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Mark interviews Greta Boris and Megan Haskell of The Author Wheel. Prior to the interview Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode’s sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount (affiliate…
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EP 360 - Foreign Rights Licensing with Roseanne Cheng of DropCap
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Mark interviews Roseanne Cheng, an award-winning author, ghostwriter, and book marketer who is passionate about educating authors and publishers about the power and opportunity of having their books elevated to the international market. They talk about her writing life, her author mentoring life, and about how DropCap Marketplace is a great bridge …
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In this episode of the Greatness Together podcast, Simonne shares some great ideas about how she copes with stress. Too often, we think that we need to teach and mentor our kids (young and adult) what our life strategies are. They have so much to teach us if we’re ready to receive it. Quote of the Week: “I love how you found so many coping strategi…
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EP 359 - Capturing the Flow with Aaron Palmer
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Mark interviews author, songwriter, musician, and podcaster Aaron Palmer. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-publishing/WIDE-publishing focused cruise. In their interview Mark and Aaron talk about: Aaron being tested at an early age…
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EP 358 - The Way of the Parable Writer with Donn King
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Mark interviews professor, pastor, speaker, and author Donn King about writing, his podcast, and his books THE WAY OF THE THREE-YEAR-OLD WHY and MEDIUM WELL. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-publishing/WIDE-publishing focused crui…
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Is it Better to be Introverted or Extroverted?
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In this episode of the Greatness Together Podcast, we explore the introversion-extroversion continuum. Is one better than the other? What are the differences, and which one are you? Quote: "I like meeting people. Being more introverted, I'd be satisfied if I met three people. My goal is not to connect with every single human at the function." Simon…
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EP 357 - 50 Years of Short Stories with Kevin J. Anderson
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In this episode, Mark interviews Kevin J. Anderson about his writing and the new approach he is taking to incorporate Kickstarter into the launch strategies for some of his indie-published titles. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-…
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"For your own good": Involuntary hospitalization - with Dr. Awais Aftab and Dr. Paul Puri - e109
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On this episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark speaks with Dr. Awais Aftab and Dr. Paul Puri about the process, history, and ethics of involuntary hospitalization in psychiatry.Dr. Aftab is a psychiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. He is a member of the Psychiatric Times editorial b…
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EP 356 - The Midlist Indie Author Mindset with T. Thorn Coyle
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Mark interviews T Thorn Coyle about writing, community, and their new book The Midlist Indie Author Mindset. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. Cruising Writers - 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise - Feb 22 to Mar 1, 2025 Featured Guest Speakers: Erin Wright and Mark Leslie Lefebvre More detail…
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In this episode of the Greatness Together Podcast, we discuss guilt. What is guilt? Why do we feel guilt? What can we do to feel less guilty? How can young women learn from their moms, leaders, and others who have gone before them to evict unnecessary guilt from their mental landscape before it becomes normalized? Table Of Contents: Do You Feel Gui…
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EP 355 - Scribbling Pen Publishing with Melanie Gilbert and Heather Karn
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Mark interviews Melanie Gilbert and Heather Karn about their work writing and publishing together under the Scribbling Pen Publishing brand. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments from recent episodes, and a word from this episode's sponsor. Cruising Writers - 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise - Feb 22 to Mar 1, 2025 Featured …
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EP 354 - Lydia and David Sherrer on Power Couple Publishing
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Mark interviews Lydia and David Sherrer about their company Chenoweth Press and the books and games they produce and publish collaboratively. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the awesome supporters of this podcast who provide their supprt via Patreon and Buy …
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In this episode of the Greatness Together Podcast, we discuss why we compare ourselves to others and what we should consider to ensure we’re not being unrealistic in our expectations. Quote: “I feel like we really make up stories of people in our head when it could be completely wrong. Just because that’s how we want ourselves to be…we see ourselve…
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EP 353 - Tao Wong on the Toronto Indie Author Conference
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Mark interviews Tao Wong about his writing, LitRPG, entrepreneurship, and the Toronto Indie Author Conference that is coming in May 2024. Prior to the interview, Mark forgoes the usual brief personal update, or comments, and skips right to this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the Toronto Indie Author Conference. The Toronto Indie Au…
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EP 352 - Being The Hero of Your Own Story With No Margins Agency
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Mark interviews Katie Nelson, Mari Dietz, and Brandon Winn about No Margins Agency, which offers stock photography of underrepresented and marginalized people. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update, and then plays a few words about this episode's sponsor. No Margins Agency offers stock photography of underrepresented and margi…
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In this episode of the Greatness Together Podcast, we’re talking about how being a perfectionist can have detrimental effects and some ways that you can combat the never-ending battle between being perfect and feeling like a failure if you’re not. Quote: “I like to say that I am a recovering perfectionist because I work, really, really hard at not …
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EP 351 - Feverish Sore Throat Reflections
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In this brief solo episode Mark reflections on the importance of maintaining a streak - which is something he has done since first launching this podcast in January 2017. Links of Interest: ScribeCount (Mark's Affiliate Link) Mark's YouTube Channel Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections How to Access Patreon RSS Feeds An Author's Guide to …
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EP 350 - Infinite Resources with Jeff Krehmer
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Mark interviews engineer and author Jeff Krehmer about his new book Infinite Resources: How to Sustainably Develop the Arctic, by Supplying Green Hydrogen, Fresh Water, and Healthy Food to the World. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. Imagine a gender …
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In this episode of the Greatness Together Podcast, we have a delicious conversation about how high expectations can affect you and those around you, and we’re serving up a side order of coping mechanisms! Quote: “So much in life does not go according to plan!” Sarah McVanel Greatness Moments: High Expectations. 0:00 A family of high achievers. 2:30…
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EP 349 - Edward Willett of Shadow Paw Press
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Mark interviews author, podcaster, and publisher Edward Willett about his writing, his podcast, Kickstarter campaigns, and some bold new ventures he is pursuing with his publishing company Shadow Paw Press. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episo…
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EP 348 - Amanda Byrd on Direct Sales and AuthorsGoDirect
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Mark interviews Amanda Byrd about her writing, direct sales, and the new platform she has launched called AuthorsGoDirect. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, welcomes new patrons Rob Johnson, Jennifer Brinn, and Rasana Atreya and then shares a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount…
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In this episode of the Greatness Together Podcast. We ask the question, “Is it possible we are bad feminists?” When Simonne came home from a Sociology lecture earlier this month talking about third-wave feminism, it was like a record scratch. Wait, hold up, what?! Yep, turns out there are three waves. Quote: “Educate yourself and look at the world …
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EP 347 - Library Advocacy Support with John Chrastka of EveryLibrary
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Mark interviews John Chrastka, the executive director of EveryLibrary, the first nationwide political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute, a nonprofit research and training organization focused on the future of library funding. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, reads comments from recent episodes, and…
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Helping the helpers: Healthcare worker burnout - with Dr. Anna Schaffner and Sarah McVanel - e108
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On this episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark speaks with Dr. Anna Schaffner and author Sarah McVanel about burnout among healthcare workers. They cover the personal and organizational aspects of this matter of vital concern. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/modernmindspod/message…
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EP 346 - 4 More Publishing Pitfalls for Authors
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A solo episode where Mark shares an excerpt from four elements from his book PUBLISHING PITFALLS FOR AUTHORS. PAST PATRIARCHY PAUSE PAYING The main content (those four points) are read by Mark's AI voice via Eleven Labs. Links of Interest: EP 246 - Four of The Pitfalls of Publishing An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries Smashwo…
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In this episode of the Greatness Together Podcast, we explore the societal, economic and personal implications of side hustle - good and bad - and why they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. Quote: “We have been talking about how to embrace the concept of a “career lifejacket” through your side hustle.” Sarah McVanel Greatness Moments: What is the…
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EP 345 - The Art of Libromancy with Josh Cook
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Mark interviews Josh Cook, Josh Cook, an author, bookseller and the co-owner at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2004 about his writing, his book The Art of Libromancy and his life as a reader and writer. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, welcomes new patron Jennifer Brinn, t…
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EP 344 - Eric T. Knight on Fair Pay with StoryFair
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Mark interviews author Eric T. Knight about his writing and about the origin of StoryFair. net a platform that seeks to pay authors the highest royalty of any other third party platform for their audiobook sales. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, welcomes new patron Rob Johnson, and shares a word about this episode's…
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Is it Luck or is it Fortune and Does it Matter?
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In this episode of the Greatness Together Podcast, we ponder the question, are we lucky or fortunate, and what do we have control over? Quote: “Yes, we are lucky to have our relationship, though it’s because we’re both voluntarily putting in the work.” Simonne McVanel Imagine yourself outside on a beautiful summer day at a pool party. What would yo…
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EP 343 - Self-Publishing Lesbian Fiction (or Something Equally Non-Threatening) with Elizabeth Andre
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Mark interviews Elizabeth Andre (AKA Karen and Victoria) about her/their journey through writing, collaboration, and the new book SELF-PUBLISHING LESBIAN FICTION. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes and shares a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount (affiliate link). Spend less time…
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EP 342 - Publishing Trend Reflections for 2024
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In this special bonus solo episode, Mark shares some reflections about recent publishing trends. Prior to the main content, Mark welcomes new patron Donn King, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor, the patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Links of Interest: Written Word Media Publishing Trends Posts 2024 2023 2022 2020 How to Write a…
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EP 341 - Howling It Forward With Wulf Moon
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Mark interviews bestselling writer, editor, and writing instructor, Wulf Moon, who won the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards at the age of fifteen, and followed that with winning the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Contest, and Writers of the Future. He leads the Wulf Pack Writers group and is the author of The Illustrated Super Secrets of Wri…
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In the very first episode of the Greatness Together Podcast, Sarah and Simonne embark on their journey of creating Mother-Daughter Conversations that Delve into the Heart of Psychology! Let’s talk about which side of the procrastination/precrastination fence you live on. Quote: “There’s precrastination and procrastination, but also there’s a health…
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