Ink Blots: Author Interviews
Ink Blots: Author Interviews
Podcast Description
Step inside the minds of storytellers with Ink Blots: Author Interviews — the podcast where books meet personality. Host Rob Southgate chats with authors across genres — from mystery to sci-fi, romance to non-fiction — diving deep into their creative process, personal journeys, and favorite reads.
Each episode blends practical writing tips for aspiring authors with candid conversations about life, inspiration, and the stories that shaped them. Expect surprises, laughter, and the kind of insights only a great storyteller can provide.
Whether you're an avid reader, a budding writer, or just love a good behind-the-scenes conversation, Ink Blots is your weekly dose of literary inspiration and creative fuel.
Keywords: author interviews, writing tips, book lovers, fiction writing, storytelling, creative process, aspiring writers, writing advice, author life, Rob Southgate, reader community, genre fiction, behind the scenes, favorite books
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Content Themes
The show focuses on themes such as the creative process, writing tips, and authorial journeys, with episodes exploring topics like horror fiction, character development in speculative storytelling, and the influence of personal experiences on writing. Examples include conversations with horror authors discussing body horror, dystopian narratives, and the blending of humor with terror.
Step inside the minds of storytellers with Ink Blots: Author Interviews — the podcast where books meet personality. Host Rob Southgate chats with authors across genres — from mystery to sci-fi, romance to non-fiction — diving deep into their creative process, personal journeys, and favorite reads.
Each episode blends practical writing tips for aspiring authors with candid conversations about life, inspiration, and the stories that shaped them. Expect surprises, laughter, and the kind of insights only a great storyteller can provide.
Whether you’re an avid reader, a budding writer, or just love a good behind-the-scenes conversation, Ink Blots is your weekly dose of literary inspiration and creative fuel.
Keywords: author interviews, writing tips, book lovers, fiction writing, storytelling, creative process, aspiring writers, writing advice, author life, Rob Southgate, reader community, genre fiction, behind the scenes, favorite books
Ink Blots: Featuring Mark Robinson — Author of Black on Madison Avenue
In this powerful episode of Ink Blots, we sit down with Mark Robinson, award-winning author and advertising industry veteran with over 40 years at the most prestigious agencies on Madison Avenue. Featured in Fortune, Black Enterprise, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and hand-selected by Spike Lee to co-found Spike/DDB, Mark brings shocking, eye-opening, and often unbelievable stories from inside one of America’s least diverse white-collar professions.
His groundbreaking book, Black on Madison Avenue, reveals the explosive reality behind the ad world’s polished façade. Mark shares gripping and often humorous tales from his decades in the industry—including confrontations with military officials during a Venezuelan coup, clashes with international dignitaries, the kidnapping of an ad legend, and the creation of the first multicultural marketing holding company.
This episode dives deep into:
How Mark broke into the Madison Avenue elite
Why the advertising industry remains one of the least diverse in America
Behind-the-scenes stories Madison Avenue would rather keep hidden
The personal experiences that shaped Black on Madison Avenue
What real diversity and inclusion in advertising should look like
How storytelling can disrupt an entire industry
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in advertising, cultural commentary, media history, or the lived experiences of Black professionals in corporate America.
📚 Order Black on Madison Avenue on Bookshop.org 👉 https://bookshop.org/a/10588/9781736621530
Mark Robinson Links
✅ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-Robinson/author/B0CSWJ7Q29
✅ Black on Madison Avenue — Official Website: https://blackonmadisonavenue.com
✅ Author Website: https://markrobinson-writing.com/
✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_robinson.author/
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091754917832
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