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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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Self Publishing Insiders

Draft2Digital, Kevin Tumlinson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Dan Wood

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Brought to you from the indie author experts at Draft2Digital! Each week, Self Publishing Insiders features an interview with a new guest, covering self-publishing topics from writing and craft to marketing and promoting your books, and anything that can help you build and grow your author career. Learn about new tools, new software, new markets—and of course, all the inside information that D2D can provide! This show features interviews taken from our live D2D Spotlight, available on YouTub ...
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Lover's Moon

Mark Leslie and Julie Strauss

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He’s an alpha wolf and a beta boyfriend. She’s dated every monster in New York City. It’s time for their Meat-Cute. Michael Andrews, a Canadian living in New York, is learning to live with the side effects of lycanthropy. Other than waking up naked and bloody in Central Park once a month, he’s managing just fine. If only he could finish the book he’s supposed to be writing. If only he could find someone he trusted enough to tell the truth to. Gail Sommers may not have her love life in order, ...
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Just Joshing

Joshua Pantalleresco

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Joshua Pantalleresco interviews authors and a plethora of other creatives about life, the universe and everything. Sometimes you can watch the podcasts live at https://www.twitch.tv/justjoshingpodcast or they'll be in a location near you.
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#Interviews #amwriting #podcasts Mark Leslie and I have a tradition of meeting up and doing conversations at When Words Collide. This took place in a bar in the hotel, so there is some background noise, but in the process we have that chat. We talk publishing in how it has evolved to where it is today, Mark's own career path, and in general, we jus…
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Mark interviews Dominician Gennari, a writer, storyteller, composer, and musician about his multimedia book and novella opus, The War for Ascension. Prior to the interview Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, a word from this episode's sponsor, as well as a word about a previous episode sponsor. One Hand Screaming: 20 Haunt…
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#MTG #Podcasts #illustrations It's a war to settle the score. William Holland challenges yours truly to a two out of three commander match up with Magic the Gathering. Who will win this epic game? William Holland Facebook Services Substack - I'm on the road! I'm on substack! You can follow my journey, and if you're so inclined, can support me and f…
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If there's one lesson indie authors have learned, it's that perseverance and fortitude matter. Yet sometimes life can throw us curve balls, knock us down and leave us gasping for breath. Internationally bestselling author Elicia Hyder, with nearly a million books sold, has been on that ride and lived to tell the tale. Strap in, because this is goin…
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#SusanForest #Interviews #Booktube Susan Forest just has an amazing cool life. We catch up at the same place I interviewed Rick at (a little more conversation in the background though, touch busier.) Susan talks about going motorcycling with her husband, her current work and how her travels impact her subject matter, the problems with zoom, and in …
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Mark interviews Denise Massar, a writer, an adoptee, and a mom via birth and adoption about her new memoir MATCHED and the ten-year journey she took getting it published. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from a recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Cruising Writers. Du…
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If you've ever asked yourself, "How do successful indie authors do it?" -- this is the episode for you. Joining us is none other than Dale Roberts, the charismatic host of the wildly popular Self Publishing with Dale Podcast and YouTube Channel (@dalelroberts and @selfpubwithdale). An accomplished indie author himself, Dale has made an art form out…
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#comics # booktube #podcasts This is the secret origin of Rick Overwater. From musician to comic creator and writer, he is a jack of all trades, and a master of them. He joins the podcast recorded live at a restaurant, and we talk about what he got into, his love of comics, AI, the importance of style in storytelling, The Calgary Expo, publishing a…
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Mark interviews bestselling and award-winning author Dianne Scott about her Christine Lane Mystery series which is set on Toronto Island in the 1960s. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from a recent newsletter he sent out asking writers to share their thoughts on the collective noun for a group of editors, a personal update (including…
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No one ever said indie publishing is easy! There's the writing, the publishing, the distribution. If that wasn't hard enough, there's the marketing. Indie authors have to worry about their websites, newsletter subscriptions, beta readers, book reviews, and more. Wouldn't it be cool if there was one site to help ease the marketing burden? That's the…
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Mark shares some behind-the-scenes insights and helpful tips offered to him for his forthcoming Kickstarter. He also loses it briefly after discovering that 40 minutes of in depth and detailed recording was lost due to a tech issue with Audacity crashing. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, welcomes a new patron, a…
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Among the myriad things that indie authors have to grapple with is how to fund a successful book launch without going in the red. To help us tackle this subject, we're joined by Jamie Davis, a prolific author of sci-fi and fantasy. As a nurse, retired paramedic and nationally recognized medical educator, Jamie knows a thing or two about service and…
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#Entrepreneurs #booktube #podcasts Elaine Pofeldt and I talk about success. Elaine is the author of The Million Dollar One Person business and specializes in case studies. We talk about taking chances and seeking the kind of life they want, as this trend continues. If you're interested in turning your passion into a business, take a listen. Elaine …
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In this episode Mark has a round-table discussion with the seven other editors in the August 2024 WMG Publishing Anthology Workshop. Prior to the main content, Mark shares a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Cruising Writers. The WMG Publishing Anthology workshops help authors see behind-the-scenes on how editors compil…
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Once a month we host an "Ask Us Anything" episode. Usually these episode are tied to a specific topic, like the Smashwords to D2D merger, or D2D Print, or how to work with our promotions team. This time we'd like to keep free flowing, so if you've got a burning question you're dying to asks, now's the time! //Draft2Digital is where you start your I…
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Author versus AI is the theme of this episode. Can someone write faster than AI? Alison McBain is on a mission to write a book a week this year. We talk about the conceit of the idea and the work she's doing to make it happen. AI is talked about, and what Alison has learned doing this. Take a listen and check out one of her books. Alison McBain Web…
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#comics #podcasts #interviews Coming back to the podcast, Kurt Zauer and I talk about becoming a better writer. Looking back at your work can be cringeworthy at times Why hasn't anyone pulled Spawn's cape over his head? Kurt Zauer is back and we're talking about those things. Check it out. Kurt Zauer Cagey Comics Services Substack - I'm on the road…
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In this solo episode, Mark reflects and muses on the past couple of weeks where we got his Masters in Creative Writing with a concentration on Publishing (July 26th in Gunnison, CO) and got married to his partner Liz (July 29th in New York City, NY). Prior to the interview, Mark thanks Patrons and Buy Me A Coffee buddies, welcomes new patron Jo-Ann…
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Indie authors are told that in order to be successful, "you've got to find your tribe" and "build your community." But how exactly do you do that? Where do you start? And once you gain some traction, how do you nurture your community to help it grow and thrive? Enter Amanda Traylor (also writing under June Patrick), an award-winning author of more …
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#Comics #podcasts #interview Gregory Levitre joins the podcast. We talk about the storybeats that matter to each story. We talk about properties and mediums. This talk comes back to telling stories to mediums in their fullest. Greg has his own philosophies about how to make comics, film, video games, and more. We talk about his formula, RA Salvator…
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#KTAnglehart #Booktube #Interviews KT Anglehart joins the podcast. This conversation is all about being true to ourselves. We talk about books that have that energy into it, and the diverse things we both read. We then shift and talk about Canadian cities before finally closing out talking about her latest book, Twin Flame. KT was a blast. Take a l…
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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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Eleven months Draft2Digital announced the acquisition of SelfPubBookCovers.com (SPBC), a decade-old pioneering marketplace for premade book covers. We've been hard at work rebuilding a site that's committed to helping authors find the perfect cover, and helping professional cover designers build their businesses. Today our own Nick Thacker will pro…
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#JarrettHartnell #Comics #Booktube Jarret Hartnell joins the show live from Calgary Expo. We talk about his debut Graphic Novel Shout, Kill, Revel, and we talk about stories, cool covers, covers that don't fit the story, kickstarter, learning how to do skills with comics, and so much more. This was a fun chat, and on top of that, I come to you from…
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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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Smashwords store sales keep getting bigger and better. More authors, more books, more first-time customers and more book sales! In this episode, we'll talk about how authors position their books for success in Smashwords' 16th Annual Summer/Winter Sale. It's a month-long celebration of indie authors and the readers who love them. //Draft2Digital is…
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#comics #kickstarter #booktube Steven Yu joins the podcast. We talk about his campaign, Joan. Our conversation dwells into why we create, and why we gravitate to the characters we get into. Steven and I dive into his own connection with Joan. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation. Take a listen and click the link for the campaign. Indiegogo Campaig…
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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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Navigating foreign language rights and finding great translators is tricky business, even for the most experienced indie authors. That's why we're super excited to welcome Lindsay Jones, a co-founder and the CEO of DropCap, a global rights marketplace for indie authors that’s revolutionizing the way agents and editors discover exceptional books. //…
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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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Draft2Digital is known for its innovative publishing and distribution tools for indie authors. But do you know about all the cool things we're doing to promote your books to retailers and libraries? Or the free tools we offer to help you get more visibility for your titles? We're guessing you may not. Tune in so we can fix that! //Draft2Digital is …
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#Illustrations #Podcasts #comics Paul Gomez is back! In the midst of Drawing Spiderman and Spy X Family, we get to talking about Imposter Syndrome and making time for what matters. Paul and I talk about managing our time for what's important and talking about his books and his beliefs. Paul has been drawing for twelve hours a day and his improvemen…
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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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Indie Author Magazine (IAM) is on a mission to inform, educate, and inspire authors at every stage of their careers. Flip through the pages of any issue and you'll see thoroughly researched, unbiased content dedicated to helping authors build their businesses. But there's more to IAM than the magazine. Join us as publisher Chelle Honiker takes us o…
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#music #interviews #podcasts Musician and Grammy nominee Glenda Benevides joins the podcast. We talk about music and making a career as a professional. We talk both about our journey's, where we at, where we're going, and good music to boot, plus her book Courage. Glenda is amazing and there's no other word to describe it. Beyond that, you can list…
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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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If you're reading this, you already know that best practices are what separates the publishing amateurs from the pros. But did you know there are a multitude of best practices when it comes to getting, and leveraging, book reviews to boost sales? Join us as Booksprout's Virginie Carmichael and Rossana Corniel walk us through an optimized book revie…
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#comics #booktube #onlyfans Cory DLG joins the podcast! We talk comics a lot, but we also talk about Cory joining Onlyfans and the opportunities Onlyfans provide to creators right now. This is a fascinating look at a spot few travel to. Cory is also an awesome dude and it was a pleasure to chat with him about stuff. Cory DLG Kickstarter Onlyfans Se…
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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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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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Better. Stronger. Faster. It's what many of us strive for in our author careers. But how do we move the needle forward when life has other plans? Enter Becca Syme. Becca is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has been coaching success alignment for more than a decade. Join us as we analyze a Strengths test in real time and discuss how success al…
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#RodneyFyke #Drawingshows #Podcasts Rodney Fyke is back and this time we are talking about his brand new show. The Throwdown is an extension of Hazzum and we talk about that. Then we talk about everything else. One of the things I like most about Rodney is he's shrewd, sharp, speaks his mind and is very wise. He's someone I wished I talked to more.…
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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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#acting #podcasts #shakespeare Passion is the heart of this conversation I had with Sarah Nearing, who met me when I saw Riverona, which is the source material of many of the topics here. Sarah and I talk about making your passion a living, her take on Mercutio in Riverona, bad writing, good writing, singing, and much more. Easily one of the most t…
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When D2D announced the acquisition of Smashwords in March 2022, we knew the integration of the two companies would be a huge, long-haul effort. But totally worth it!! We're now in the final phase of our multi-phase integration project, which now involves moving Smashwords author accounts onto D2D. Join us to learn about progress made, what's coming…
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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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Julie Broad is a four-time author and the Founder of Book Launchers, a professional self-publishing services company that helps non-fiction authors write, publish, and promote non-fiction books. Today we'll talk about how to set your book up for success before you even begin to write. We'll discuss typical author misconceptions, we'll chat about ho…
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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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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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D2D just announced a new retail partnership with Fable, the popular online bookstore and social reading app that powers 25,000+ online book clubs. Joining us today is Kim Marsh Allee, Head of Operations & Community at Fable, as we discuss what this partnership means to you, your books, and your readers! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie…
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