Mark shares insights from his experiences in the publishing world, going through struggles such as divorce and the lessons that have benefited him the most through life.  

Mark is the owner of Stark Publishing, a writer, an editor, professional speaker and self proclaimed book nerd with a passion for craft beer. With more than 25 years experience in publishing and bookselling, Mark is an industry expert having spent time as the Director of Self Publishing and Author Release with Kobo, as President of the Canadian Booksellers Association, Board Member of BookNet Canada and Director of Business Development for Draft2Digital among others. Mark has is also a professional speaker and has authored over 25 books himself. 

www.markleslie.ca