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The Catholic Bard Wants to Interview You!

The Catholic Bard Wants to Interview You!

Last updated on: March 26, 2026 at 6:03 pm by Mark Wilson

The Catholic Bard Wants to Interview You! 2026-03-26T18:03:26-05:00 Mark Wilson

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Being a writer takes a lot of time, energy and effort. Sometimes the thoughts flow like a river sweet and yummy like in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and other times it’s like a dried-up lake with dead plants and birds and rocks and things. But when you do find the words to say, you can create a beautiful masterpiece worth writing and worth sharing. With all the writers trying to get your attention sometimes your work gets overlooked. You want to talk about your work and get others to read it. I want to help with that process.

I would like to interview you about your work. Because this is a Catholic blog, I want to profile Catholic writers who use their skills to communicate their Catholic or Christian faith. I’m open to all people of good will who love Christ and love people. Bloggers, Story Writers, Youtubers, Podcasters, Social Media posters.

This is a win/win situation as sometimes it’s tough for me to come up with new material.

Interested?

Please read everything below.

If you’re interested, please answer the following questions and send them to

[email protected]

in a Word Document. You can also FB me and let me know you sent it as I sometimes neglect to read my emails but will usually check my Facebook profile.

If you have an idea for a guest article, I’m also taking submissions for those as well. Details below.

Please include a picture of yourself or your book I can use for the featured picture. 1200 x 628

Tell something interesting about yourself.
What makes a good Catholic writer?
What do you like about being a Catholic/Christian Writer?
What is the Main focus of your particular Writing or what do you like to write about?
How does your Catholic Faith influence your writing?
What’s your favorite article/Post/book/story you have written?
What is your favorite topic/subject to write about?
Favorite scripture verse.
What Are you currently working on?
Name a favorite saint or Catholic or some other figure who inspires you in your life.
Who is your favorite Living Writer?
If you could have lunch with any deceased writer who would it be, what would you eat and what would you talk about?
Name a favorite movie/tv show or music you find worth sharing with others.
Can you see one of your books being made into a movie or tv series? Who would you want to star or direct?
Favorite Historical event.
What else do you want people to know about anything.

If you think of any questions related directly to your writing that I didn’t ask and you want to include one of your own, feel free.

If you’re a Singer, Youtuber or Podcaster substitute the word writer for podcast or video or song.

Because of so many submissions it will most likely be published a month after submission. I will publish about 2 – 3 per week among my other articles I do publish. I will make this a priority in my blog posting. The Response has been good so far.

This is a list of everyone who has contributed so far and those who will be published over the coming weeks. As of March 27, There will have been 11 Published Interviews with 12 more left to go. Making it a total of 23 so far. Others have expressed interest as well. There are a few more links to some older interviews and guest articles. I have a Jimmy Akin article he did years ago that are not like the others. The response has been good. The following blog post will let you know what others have written and maybe give you some ideas for your own questions. Some links to guest articles. I will publish all most any interview providing it follows the general rules of Catholic decency and charity described below.

Meet The Catholic Writers |
A Link List To The Catholic Bard’s Meet The Writer Series

Paul the Apostle depicted in Saint Paul Writing His Epistles, a c. 1619 portrait by Valentin de Boulogne

Most of the folks who have submitted me interviews are fiction writers. Their books (as well as everyone else’s) are listed in this list. Your book is listed in here.

A List Of Catholic Fiction Authors |
A List Of Catholic Authors Who Write Fiction With A Few Exceptions.

If interested just look at the interview questions, fill them out and send them back. The other two posts are for you to see what your fellow writers have written.

Some Guidelines

No slamming others.
No slamming church documents or councils.
Stay away from hot political issues only because those issues tend to cause heat and not light. I sometimes post political things but only if I can do it charitably, civilly and reasonably.
Stay from negativity.
Try not to be super long but not super short.
Be creative, unique, and yourself.
Have fun and enjoy yourself.

Keep this in mind when writing.

Never let evil talk pass your lips; say only the good things men need to hear, things that will really help them. Do nothing that will sadden the Holy Spirit with whom you were sealed against the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, all passion and anger, harsh words, slander, and malice of every kind. In place of these, be kind to one another, compassionate, and mutually forgiving, just as God has forgiven you in Christ. -Ephesians 4:29-32

If your writing is in continuity with the vision of the Catholic Bard, I will publish your interview. If not I would let you know. For example, I won’t publish something critiquing the pope and how terrible Vatican 2 Catholics or TLM Catholics are and that they are just awful terrible people whom I need to ridicule. I will edit responses and check for grammar and flow of continuity and clarity but will not change the context of anything you say. You are free to use this interview in your own blog and I’m free to use it on my blog or whatever else I want to do with it.

I will also alert you when it is posted so you can tell others about it.

Befriend me on Facebook and subscribe to the Catholic Bard.

I’m also trying to start a Substack.

https://substack.com/@fom4life

Here are some examples of some other interviews I have done.

Getting to Know Patheos Writers Part 1
Sunday June 28, 2020
13ᵗʰ Sunday in Ordinary Time

Getting to Know Patheos Writers Part 2

Tuesday June 30, 2020
The First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

Patheos Catholics Favorite Living Writers
Wednesday July 1, 2020

Patheos Catholics Favorite Deceased Writers
Thursday July 2, 2020

I would like to do other interview like this

Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious Interview | Mark Wilson

A Conversation With Singer Katie Curtis | Mark Wilson

Guest Articles

If you have a great idea for an article you want to share on my blog you can submit one if you want for review.

I look for things that talk about the truth, beauty and goodness of the Catholic faith, culture, history and entertainment.

See rules for interviews above to see what I don’t want in an article.

Examples of Guest Articles

Gaining Faith In College | Guest Contributor

A Non-Practicing Catholic Reviews The Exorcist

The Lion Guard VS DC Superheros

The Keys Of Doing The Father’s Will

Getting Ready For The Birth Of The King

From Critic To Defender Of Pope Francis |
Fr Matthew Mary Bartow’s Testimony Of How He Went From Critic To Defender Of Pope Francis.

It’s Healthy To Experience Grief |
How Experiencing Grief Is A Healthy Part Of Life

If you want to know what I believe as a Catholic
Regarding Faith and Morals

And learn about me as a person
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Reflections On 55 Years Of Life |

I hope to hear from you.

If not interested, you can always offer some prayers for me.

If you want to interview me or use one of the Catholic Bard articles, please let me know and will talk about it.

Thanks.

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