Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing
Mark Leslie LefebvreReflections on the business of writing and publishing.
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Mating Signals on Your Bookshelf
At TriCon 2026 in Halifax, in one of those between-panel hallway conversations that regular turn out to be the best value-add of a convention, Yves Meynard tossed out a phrase that immediately captured my imagination and which I’ve been ref...
Don't Ask "Do You Want Extra Fries With That?" Just Give Them More Than They Ordered
I know it’s not new, but it’s something that’s come onto my radar lately. There’s a practice that the FIVE GUYS burger chain has been doing since they first opened in order to delight customers with a bit of a surprise.
When you get your o...
Shocking Revelations About In Person Events
Okay, admittedly, the title was really just a play on words because of the name of the event I was just at. These revelations aren’t so shocking—at least not to me—as I’ve been reflecting upon them for a long time. But you can’t blame a guy...
In Praise and Support of Indie Bookstores
I love bookstores. I always have. But there is something particular—something irreplaceable—about the spirit, the energy, and the unmistakable individuality of an independent bookstore.
Every shelf, every display, every staff pick reflects...
The Right Reader, the Right Room, and the Right Mindset
Reflections on a few tidbits from Toronto Indie Author Conference 2026
I had a most excellent time at TIAC (Toronto Indie Author Conference) this past weekend.
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Mark Leslie Lefebvre is a writer, editor, bookseller, speaker & overall book nerd. He has long been a digital publishing evangelist.
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