Covered
COVERED is a literary interview show hosted by Harry Marks about writers and their books. Whether it’s fiction or non, short stories or long, sweeping epics, Harry digs down in each episode to learn the stories behind the stories, the whys and hows of their creation, and what readers and aspiring au… read more
S3E4 – Ben LeRoy of Tyrus Books
Synopsis: Ben Leroy, founder of Bleak House Publishing and Tyrus Books, discusses the trials and tribulations of starting a small publisher in the midst of a recession, the difficulty of publishing 12 books a year out of hundreds of submissions, the print vs. digital divide, and the ever increasing incidents of mob outrage on social media.
Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Short Stories Community Book Hub in Madison, NJ. Support your local independent bookseller today!
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Duration: 65:04
Present: Harry C. Marks, Ben LeRoy
Episode Links- Episode S3E4: Ben LeRoy of Tyrus Books (mp3)
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