Episode 171 – Reflections on 2020
In this episode Mark shares a look at his 2020 goals and accomplishments, as well as a look at the publishing industry.
Prior to the main content, Mark shares a word from this episode’s sponsor.
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Mark’s goals for 2020 included:
Audio – Author’s Guide to Working with Libraries and BookstoresAudio – Killing it on KoboAudio – Canadian Werewolf in New YorkAudio – Stowe AwayeBook edition – Stowe AwayPrint – Stowe AwayFear and Longing in Los AngelesAudio – I, DeathAudio – One Hand ScreamingToo Macabre for Montreal – eBookScreaming Skulls and Other Haunted ObjectsWeird WaterlooOther Non-Fiction Paranormal Ghost Story ProjectNew Short Story Collection – Nocturnal Saves -(turned into Nobody’s Hero)Exclusive Audio Project Consider the v iability of Indie Publishing Insider Secrets
* Items marked in bold were the ones completed/achieved
A list of Books Published in 2020
Nobody’s Hero (Story Collection) – Jan 14, 2020Taking the Short Tack (Dalrymple) – Jan 31, 2020Stowe Away (Cdn Werewolf 1.5) – Aug 15, 2020Unexpected Strangers (Nocturnal Screams #5 – WIDE) – Sept 8, 2020Thriller Sampler (Tumlinson & Leslie) – Sept 30, 2020Z is for Zombie (Noctunral Screams #6 – WIDE) – Oct 10, 2020Too Macabre for Monteral – (Krishnasamy) – Oct 16, 2020*Strange Sudbury Stories – (Costello, Leslie, Overton) – Oct 20, 2020Something Wicked (Nocturnal Screams #7 – WIDE) – Oct 26, 2020Phantom Itch (Nocturnal Screams #8 – WIDE) – Nov 9, 2020*Beyond Obsessions (Exclusive Kickstarter anthology)*Obsessions (anthology – editor) – Nov 24, 2020Nocturnal Screams (All 8 Volumes) – Nov 26, 2020*Rude Awakenings from Sleeping Rough (Peter Mitchell) – December 1, 2020
Mark also shares the rough calculation of percentages of his eBook earnings as well as a look at the industry in general and his thoughts on what’s coming soon for authors.
Links of Interest
Findaway VoicesWide Writer SurveyWide for the Win Submission FormBooks MentionedCanadian Werewolf SeriesThis Time Around (Prequel Story)A Canadian Werewolf in New York (Book 1)Stowe Away (Book 1.5)Fear and Longing in Los Angeles (Book 2)Books for WritersThe 7 P’s of Publishing SuccessKilling it on KoboAn Author’s Guide to Working with Libraries & BookstoresWide for the WinTaking the Short Tack (with Matty Dalrymple)Nobody’s HeroNocturnal Screams (All 8 Volumes)Too Macabre for Montreal (with Shayna Krishnasamy)Strange Sudbury Stories (with Sean Costello & Scott Overton)Rude Awakenings from Sleeping Rough (Peter C. Mitchell)ParodysStuck in this House Here with You (Music)Isolation Parody Songs – K-Tel (Medley Parody)You Call Me Fever (Music)There Is No Monster Mash (Music)A Christmas Howl (Christmas Carol Dad Joke)Dramatic Exit (Stupid Dad Joke Short)You Better Knock First (Stupid Dad Joke Short)Mark’s Tavern (Cheers Parody)A Pandemic Christmas (K-Tel Medley Parody)Sharing Broadband Streams – Collaborative Parody ProjectThe 2020 Aurora Awards CeremonyPatreon for Stark Reflections
The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
