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The HYBRID Author
by Joanne
What is a HYBRID Author you ask. It's not conforming to uniform in your writing and publishing endeavours. It's writing across genres, mixing writing styles, publishing all ways and getting comfortable pushing boundaries promoting you and your books. Join host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors for weekly episodes campaigning to encourage authors to have a hybrid author career — because life truly is too short to wait.
Episodes
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An Almost Merry Christmas Mashup in 2025 With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
We've hit 199 episodes of The HYBRID Author Podcast! And to celebrate, here's a mashup of all the guests who have appeared since June this year.
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Giving Stories Many Lives, Bel Vidal on Writing Bipolar Type 2 into Fiction
Bel Vidal is the pen name of an Australian-Bolivian writer based in Sydney. Her fiction, non-fiction and poetry have been published in English and Spanish under her pen name, her real name and other pseudonyms. Soon after arriving in Sydney, she received an Australia Council (now Creative...
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Writing Pulse-Pounding Thrillers With Michael Wendroff
Michael Wendroff is a marketing consultant, and now a debut author with his thriller, ‘What Goes Around.’ It was published by Bloomsbury in the Uk, USA, and Australia, and foreign translation rights were sold in Japanese, Hungarian, and Italian. It is available in hardcover, audiobook, and ebook,...
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Kindness Begins Within, Annie Kwan on Writing 'The Finch Who Lost Her Wing'
Annie Kwan is a lawyer who runs a construction company with her husband. She is passionate about teaching kids and volunteers at her daughter’s Primary Ethics Program. Annie believes that being kind to others can only start when one is kind to themself first. The Finch Who Lost her Wing is her...
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Searching for Home, Writing Untold Stories with Debut Author Rose Lane
Rose Lane’s writing is inspired by the untold stories of people and places. She has travelled to both London and Nepal as a nurse and has written for multiple publications on topics ranging from anti-war activism to music and disability awareness. 'The Last Tibetan Kingdom' is Rose’s first book…
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From Idea to Book Bible in Minutes, Visual Story Planning with Cameron Sutter of Plottr
Cameron Sutter is a YA sci-fi/fantasy author, software developer and the inventor of Plottr – the popular visual planning software for books and stories of all kinds. An avid reader who is endlessly learning how things work, his life’s mission is to help writers write more powerful stories (and…
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'Finding Lady Baltimore’ Family, Resilience and Weaving Narratives with Mila Maxwell
Mila Maxwell is an author from Clare, Nova Scotia, Canada, with a deep-rooted passion for storytelling and a love of the outdoors. A proud French Acadian, Mila draws inspiration from both her cultural heritage and her adventurous lifestyle, which includes being a volunteer firefighter. She lives…
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Awards, Substack, Storytelling and a Hybrid Career With Julia Lawrinson
Julia Lawrinson has published more than fifteen books for children and young people, from a picture book to books for older teenagers, and in 2024 published a memoir called How to Avoid a Happy Life. Her books have been recognised in the Children’s Book Council Awards, the WA Premier’s Book…
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Self-Publishing Burnout, How to Stay in the Game Without Losing Your Spark With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
Burnout. It’s the word no self-published author wants to say out loud, but almost every one of us has felt it. Maybe you’ve been there: staring at your manuscript, feeling resentful instead of inspired. Or pushing out content on social media, but dreading every post. Or just wondering if this...
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'There Is Always Love' Writing Through Adversity and Building Purpose-Driven Work with Vanessa Maiorano
Vanessa Maiorano is a passionate children’s author, a mum of two, and a fierce advocate for families navigating hard times. After her own experience facing cancer as a young mother, she was inspired to create gentle, supportive books that help children understand the big feelings that come with...
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Writing Kids Books Inspired by The Natural World With Kasey Whitelaw
Kasey is a marine biologist, educator and children’s author with a passion for connecting children to science and nature through storytelling and education. Growing up on the coast of Victoria, Kasey spent her days beachcombing, surfing and exploring the rocky shores. As a child (and still as an...
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'When Only Today Matters' Writing Truth, Emotion and Short Fiction with Johan du Toit
Johan du Toit grew up in a remote community eight hours drive from Cape Town in South Africa. He immigrated to Australia with his family in 1994. Through membership of a writers’ group Johan found an opportunity to write short fiction. His two collections, ‘Meandering Road’ and ‘When Only Today...
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Young Adult Contemporary Fiction: ‘The Lies We Tell Ourselves’ With Maura Pierlot
Maura Pierlot is the author of seven titles for children and young adults and the creator of the award-winning web series on youth mental health, Fragments. Maura holds a PhD in philosophy, specialising in ethics, and is a qualified art therapist and founder of The Book Bench Project. Drawing...
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How to Get Your Indie or Hybrid Book into Bookstores With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
Episode 186, a lonersode with your host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors, chats on: understanding bookstore priorities consignment vs wholesale creating a bookstore-ready sell sheet follow-up etiquette and building...
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Fiction With Purpose, Apartheid, Resilience and Writing for Change With Toby Hammerschlag
Toby Hammerschlag grew up in South Africa, immigrating to Australia with her husband and two daughters in 1986. She was a Special Education teacher for many years, specialising in literacy. While teaching, she would write passages and stories for her students when she couldn’t find an appropriate...
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Behind the Book: Why I Wrote The Writer, The Hairdresser and The Nurse With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
In the 184th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors, takes you behind the scenes of her latest women’s fiction novel, 'The Writer, The Hairdresser and The Nurse' published under her pen...
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'Flight', Exploring Passion and Secrets in Wartime Melbourne With Anne Vines
Anne Vines is a Melbourne-based fiction writer. Her novel, The Ship Wife was published in 2023. Her short stories have won a slew of awards including the Boroondara Award in 2014 and the Keith Carroll Award in 2020. She was also commended in the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an…
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Rescue Ready, Writing, Training and Preparing Emergency Teams with Jesse McNeilly
Jesse McNeilly is the Founder of Rescue Connect and also mentors Industrial Emergency Response departments. Having trained over 20,000 students with his work globally, Jesse is passionate about sharing knowledge so rescue teams can be safer, more capable and better prepared. Jesse holds a Medical...
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Memoir, Meditation and Overcoming Adversity with Sarah Susak
Sarah Susak is a full-time working mum. A commercial lawyer with over two decades of experience, Sarah has led the legal function of some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Coca-Cola and Colgate-Palmolive across the South Pacific and Europe. She is also a lifetime supporter of the…
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Writing Spooky Stories for Junior Fiction Readers With Jeanette Stampone
Jeanette Stampone was born in a spooky three-hundred-year-old house in the English countryside. She grew up with stories of local legends, pixies, ghosts, and fairies. These childhood experiences inspire Jeanette to write fun, imaginative and quirky stories. A country girl at heart, Jeanette now...
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Science Fantasy, Kickstarter and 'Son of Osivirius': Bringing Big Stories to Life with Cathryn deVries
Cathryn deVries is an award-winning fantasy and sci-fi author who explores themes of restorative justice, empowerment, connection with earth and spirit and finding the true self in her work—all wrapped up in an epic package of immersive world-building and sweet romance. A former Air Force…
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Hybrid Writing Craft: Blending Genres, Forms and Creative Opportunities With Joanne Morrell
In episode 178 of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell explores the art of hybrid writing craft—blending genres, forms and creative disciplines to elevate your storytelling and expand your publishing opportunities. Discover how combining fiction with nonfiction, prose with...
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Resurrecting the Past: Writing Gothic Fiction for Modern Readers With Dmetri Kakmi
Dmetri Kakmi was born to Greek parents in Turkey. He is the author of The Dictionary of a Gadfly (under the pseudonym of The Sozzled Scribbler), The Door and Other Uncanny Tales, Mother Land and When We Were Young (as editor). Mother Land was shortlisted for the New South Wales Premier’s Literary...
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Finding Your Voice: Blending Culture, Community and Heart in Contemporary Fiction With Alejandra Martinez
Alejandra Martinez is an Australian-Uruguayan writer based in the Blue Mountains of NSW. She migrated to Australia at the age of seven with her family, as a military dictatorship was about to take over the country. Her stories have been published in a range of anthologies and magazines, including...
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Bringing Epic Poetry Back and 'The Amazons’ With Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn is a U.S. Air Force vet, avid bodybuilder, coffee connoisseur and poet who strives to bring epic poetry back from the past. Peter reinvents this narrative style in his masterpiece The Amazons. In the 175th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of...
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2025 Mid-year Mashup with Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
Can you believe we are mid-way through 2025! Where does the time go. But as always, we'll celebrate with a mashup of the fabulous guests we've had on The HYBRID Author Podcast since January! Episode 151 Overcoming the Shadows: John Walker Pattison on Triumph, Vulnerability and Inspiring Through...
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How to Elevate Your Life and Business to a Higher Level with Rich Kozak
Rich Kozak is The Voice of Impact Driven Branding. After decades languaging and launching brands, he founded RichBrands specifically to serve heart-centered entrepreneurs and professionals. At RichBrands, Rich guides individuals in elevating their unique gifts so their Brand makes higher level...
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Retirement Money Secrets with Steven Selengut
Steve Selengut is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of ‘Retirement Money Secrets’ (2023). He is an income independence coach with over 40 years of experience in the financial industry. As a retired private investment portfolio manager, Steve managed over 300 different portfolios at a time before...
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Embarking on Adventures: Yarn Quest and the Magic of Children's Fantasy with Brooke Scobie
Brooke Scobie is a queer, auDHD, First Nations mum, author and poet that lives on Darkinyung land. Ever since she was very little, Brooke has loved books and stories. Which, of course, makes sense since they grew up with a mum whose favourite thing was her overflowing bookcase and reading before...
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HYBRID Social Media Strategies With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
We've hit 170 episodes of The HYBRID Author Podcast, and to celebrate, join host and author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell chatting HYBRID social media strategies via: content stratregy (organic growth) paid promotion (boosting...
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Writing Good Mystery Books for Kids and Outback Noir with Rosie Schnoell
Rosie Schonell is the author of her debut novel: Middle Grade Mystery, ‘Breaking School Rules is Easy … The hardest part is not getting caught.’ She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Special Education and has taught English at all levels in schools and specialised in teaching students with...
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4 Years of The HYBRID Author Podcast and Turning 40! With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
The HYBRID Author podcast is 4! And your host turns 40 today! Join Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell for Episode 168 chatting all things hybrid, including why the podcast started and how it's changed over the years, lessons learned, personal and professional growth, what the next 4 years of the podcast...
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Joanne Merrick on ‘empowering readers to make informed decisions’
Joanne Merrick offers over 25 years of global experience in helping individuals and organisations thrive. She has delivered transformative leadership programs across five continents and 22 countries, combining her expertise in neuroscience with a passion for building management and leadership...
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Tackling Tough Topics: Christopher Cheng on Addressing Big Themes in Children's Literature with Sensitivity
Christopher Cheng dwells in an inner-city Sydney terrace and writes fiction and non-fiction for children full time. He taught in city and outback schools for a number of years and at Taronga Zoo. He is Co-Chair of the International Advisory Board for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and...
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Sandi Parsons on ‘Self-Publishing Children’s Fiction Overseas’
Sandi Parsons lives and breathes stories, as a reader, writer and storyteller. Sandi's creative nonfiction has been published in MiNDFOOD, Frankie, Chicken Soup and the Growing Up Disabled in Australia anthology. She currently lives in Western Australia with her favourite husband, some problem...
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Reigning in Regency: DG Rampton on Crafting Timeless Romance and Thriving as a Hybrid Author
Bestselling author DG Rampton loves to create feelgood romantic comedy, featuring intelligent heroines, dashing men and sparkling banter. An engineer by training but a romantic by nature, she left her corporate career to follow the call of her artistic inclinations and write stories that bring…
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The Power of Podcasts to Connect People Through Compelling Storytelling and Meaningful Conversations With Devin Blair
Devin Blair is a graduate in Chemical Engineering Technology and a proud member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. After a few life-changing experiences, he made the leap into the entertainment world. The journey wasn’t linear, but through trial and error, he found his way into...
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Deborah Pike on ‘What to do after your first novel is published’
Deborah Pike is a writer and academic based in Sydney. She grew up in Northam and Perth, Western Australia. She has an Honours degree in English from the University of Western Australia, and a PhD from the University of Sydney. She is an associate professor of English Literature at the University...
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Stephen Whiteside on Writing Narrative Non-fiction Australian History ‘Snow, Fire and Gold’
Stephen Whiteside has been walking and skiing through the Australian mountains for most of his life. He has also been writing for many years - mostly rhyming verse, but also short stories, and articles about Australia's history and natural environment. Many of his poems have been published in...
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How Poetry Serves as a Form of Healing and Self-discovery with Jessie Vong
Jessie Vong is an emerging artist and poet, currently pursuing Art Therapy studies at the College of Complementary Medicine in NSW, Australia, a journey she began in October 2024. With a passion for creativity and mental health advocacy, Jessie's work bridges the worlds of art and healing…
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Shane Simonsen on Self-Publishing Books vs. Blogging on Substack
Shane is a biochemist turned teacher turned experimental farmer who decided to add author to the list. He writes weekly non-fiction essays about his passion for transformative agriculture on Substack (at Zero Input Agriculture) and released a short non-fiction book, “Taming the Apocalypse” on the...
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Uncovering Truths in Young Adult Fiction: Karen Cunningham on Writing and Self-Publishing 'Missing Sarah Harris'
Karen Cunningham is a graphic designer by day, and a closet writer at all other times. An overthinker from way back, she always has a story in her head and is known to become quite panicky when she doesn’t have at least a small stack of books waiting to be read. Karen is the author and…
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Suzi Samuel Revising a Bestseller and 'The Dark at the Threshold'
Suzi Samuel is the author of The Unintentional Medium and the soon to be published An Unintentional Journey. The Dark at The Threshold is her first foray into fiction and draws largely on her knowledge of France and her own personal experience of the spirit world. Born in England, Suzi spent a...
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A.M Jaxon on Balancing Romance and Suspense and The Love Connection Series: Saoirse's Story
A.M. Jaxon is a romantic suspense writer who grew from tropical Queensland small town wild child to become a pharmacist in Brisbane before attaining a PhD in Business from the University of Western Australia. Her passion for women’s hockey led her to coaching internationally in Barcelona…
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Living with Split: Maggie Walters on the Journey of Multiple Personality Disorder and the Power of Storytelling
Maggie Walters lives in the Northern Rivers of NSW, where she spends her days developing her writing skills and raising three teenagers. After meeting her husband, she immigrated to Australia from the US, and spent the bulk of her career in various marketing roles before returning to her…
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Dana Da Silva on Writing Erotica
Dana Da Silva is a single mum of two based in Sydney, Australia. Having completed her journalism degree in 2011, she’s spent the past decade working in PR across both the public and private sectors. These days, Dana’s a part-time media adviser, and, on her days off from the corporate world, an...
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Relentless Pursuit: Junior Bernard on Overcoming Adversity and Turning Survival into Inspiration
Junior was born and raised in Haiti and moved to the United States in 2010 following the devastating earthquake that claimed the lives of over 100,000 people. He earned his degree from Alvernia University in December 2014 on a full scholarship. His commitment to making a difference has earned him...
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Million-copy Bestselling Author Jacqueline Harvey on Creating a Thriving Career in Children's Fiction and Navigating a Changing Publishing Landscape
Jacqueline Harvey worked in schools for many years but has had a passion for storytelling since she was a child. She is the author of the popular 'Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Kensy and Max and Willa and Woof' series, which have sold almost two million copies in Australia alone. Jacqueline has...
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Overcoming the Shadows: John Walker Pattison on Triumph, Vulnerability and Inspiring Through Memoir
John Walker Pattison, a cancer survivor and award-winning author, calls himself a dreamer. After a tumultuous early life, he defied doctors' expectations by surviving cancer and later pursued a successful nursing career. His memoir, Me and My Shadow – memoirs of a cancer survivor, has won…
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Lessons Learned in 2024 and How to Thrive in 2025 With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
It's the first episode of a brand new year, and we've hit 150! To celebrate, host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fiction for authors, shares her trials and triumphs from lessons learned in 2024, her personal journey and how to thrive in…
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What is a HYBRID Author you ask. It's not conforming to uniform in your writing and publishing endeavours. It's writing across genres, mixing writing styles, publishing all ways and getting comfortable pushing boundaries promoting you and your books. Join host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors for weekly episodes campaigning to encourage authors to have a hybrid author career — because life truly is too short to wait.
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