All Episodes
The HYBRID Author — 199 episodes
An Almost Merry Christmas Mashup in 2025 With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
Giving Stories Many Lives, Bel Vidal on Writing Bipolar Type 2 into Fiction
Writing Pulse-Pounding Thrillers With Michael Wendroff
Kindness Begins Within, Annie Kwan on Writing 'The Finch Who Lost Her Wing'
Searching for Home, Writing Untold Stories with Debut Author Rose Lane
From Idea to Book Bible in Minutes, Visual Story Planning with Cameron Sutter of Plottr
'Finding Lady Baltimore’ Family, Resilience and Weaving Narratives with Mila Maxwell
Awards, Substack, Storytelling and a Hybrid Career With Julia Lawrinson
Self-Publishing Burnout, How to Stay in the Game Without Losing Your Spark With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
'There Is Always Love' Writing Through Adversity and Building Purpose-Driven Work with Vanessa Maiorano
Writing Kids Books Inspired by The Natural World With Kasey Whitelaw
'When Only Today Matters' Writing Truth, Emotion and Short Fiction with Johan du Toit
Young Adult Contemporary Fiction: ‘The Lies We Tell Ourselves’ With Maura Pierlot
How to Get Your Indie or Hybrid Book into Bookstores With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
Fiction With Purpose, Apartheid, Resilience and Writing for Change With Toby Hammerschlag
Behind the Book: Why I Wrote The Writer, The Hairdresser and The Nurse With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
'Flight', Exploring Passion and Secrets in Wartime Melbourne With Anne Vines
Rescue Ready, Writing, Training and Preparing Emergency Teams with Jesse McNeilly
Memoir, Meditation and Overcoming Adversity with Sarah Susak
Writing Spooky Stories for Junior Fiction Readers With Jeanette Stampone
Science Fantasy, Kickstarter and 'Son of Osivirius': Bringing Big Stories to Life with Cathryn deVries
Hybrid Writing Craft: Blending Genres, Forms and Creative Opportunities With Joanne Morrell
Resurrecting the Past: Writing Gothic Fiction for Modern Readers With Dmetri Kakmi
Finding Your Voice: Blending Culture, Community and Heart in Contemporary Fiction With Alejandra Martinez
Bringing Epic Poetry Back and 'The Amazons’ With Peter Gunn
2025 Mid-year Mashup with Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
How to Elevate Your Life and Business to a Higher Level with Rich Kozak
Retirement Money Secrets with Steven Selengut
Embarking on Adventures: Yarn Quest and the Magic of Children's Fantasy with Brooke Scobie
HYBRID Social Media Strategies With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
Writing Good Mystery Books for Kids and Outback Noir with Rosie Schnoell
4 Years of The HYBRID Author Podcast and Turning 40! With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
Joanne Merrick on ‘empowering readers to make informed decisions’
Tackling Tough Topics: Christopher Cheng on Addressing Big Themes in Children's Literature with Sensitivity
Sandi Parsons on ‘Self-Publishing Children’s Fiction Overseas’
Reigning in Regency: DG Rampton on Crafting Timeless Romance and Thriving as a Hybrid Author
The Power of Podcasts to Connect People Through Compelling Storytelling and Meaningful Conversations With Devin Blair
Deborah Pike on ‘What to do after your first novel is published’
Stephen Whiteside on Writing Narrative Non-fiction Australian History ‘Snow, Fire and Gold’
How Poetry Serves as a Form of Healing and Self-discovery with Jessie Vong
Shane Simonsen on Self-Publishing Books vs. Blogging on Substack
Uncovering Truths in Young Adult Fiction: Karen Cunningham on Writing and Self-Publishing 'Missing Sarah Harris'
Suzi Samuel Revising a Bestseller and 'The Dark at the Threshold'
A.M Jaxon on Balancing Romance and Suspense and The Love Connection Series: Saoirse's Story
Living with Split: Maggie Walters on the Journey of Multiple Personality Disorder and the Power of Storytelling
Dana Da Silva on Writing Erotica
Relentless Pursuit: Junior Bernard on Overcoming Adversity and Turning Survival into Inspiration
Million-copy Bestselling Author Jacqueline Harvey on Creating a Thriving Career in Children's Fiction and Navigating a Changing Publishing Landscape
Overcoming the Shadows: John Walker Pattison on Triumph, Vulnerability and Inspiring Through Memoir
Lessons Learned in 2024 and How to Thrive in 2025 With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
Government-Surveillance Technology a Reality in Science Fiction Trilogy With Michael C. Bland
Merry Christmas Mashup of All Guests Since July 2024
Creative Storytelling as an Experience With Lee Lehner
Ari Rosenschien on 'Reusing Skills From a Music Career in Publishing and Republishing a Book From Traditional to Self-Published'
Spooky Stories, Publishing Paths and Crafting Middle-Grade Thrills as a Hybrid Author With Fionna Cosgrove
Crossing Oceans: Layla Moon on Book Signings in America and Connecting with Dark Romance Readers
Mystery Author Andrea Barton on Plot Development: Plot Twists, Suspense and Tension for a More Spontaneous Writing Style
Practicing Reinvention Through New Characters and Novels With Novelist, Essayist and Reviewer Jeanne M Blasberg
Multi-award Winning Author John Larkin on Chasing The Writerly Dream
Writing Laugh-out-loud Books for Kids with Best-selling Children's Author Tim Harris
Becoming an Internationally Accomplished Author of 8 Books with Lisa Heidke (Darcy)
CEO of Writing WA Will Yeoman on 'Writing as a Career'
Children's Author and Illustrator Kylie Howarth on New Geographic Areas in a Graphic Novel Format and Winning the Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards Writer’s Fellowship
Tips on Writing Emotionally Charged, Fast-paced, Contemporary, Women’s Fiction With Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell
The Importance of Finding a Writing Community With Children's Author Laura Holloway
Kickstarter Campaigns for Authors With Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell
Generative AI for Authors With Fiction Author Amina Al Sherif
A Mid-year Mashup of all the Rest of the Guests From the Beginning of 2024
What to do and Not to do Hybrid Publishing With Non-Fiction Christian Author Noah Asher
‘Right Way Down Collating a Work of Children’s Poetry for Traditional Publication’ With Rebecca Newman and Sally Murphy
TikTok Tips for Authors with Fantasy Author Renee Hayes
An Almost Mid-year Mashup of Some of The Guests in 2024
Setting up as a Micropublisher Through Print on Demand (POD) With Author and Screenwriter Les Zig
Just Write For Kids Picture Book 'Our Australian HeART' With Front Cover Illustrator and Picture Book Author and Artist Rachael Robertson
Navigating Life’s Complexities and Applying Them in Writing with Non-Fiction Author Liz Long
How a Book Succeeds in Making the Reader ‘The Fourth Character’ via Immersive Writing in Travel Memoir
Using Your Experiences to Connect With Your Audience With Children's Author and Autistic/ADHDer Psychologist Chelsea Luker
Actionable Strategies and Tips for Authors Marketing and Selling Books with Smart Author Media Book Marketing Expert Chris Benetti
Twenty Years of Publishing and Book Consultancy in New York City With Malka Margolies
Built-in Book Marketing with Nonfiction Author Anna Featherstone
Collaging a Hybrid Memoir Through Unearthing Stories Within Your Family with Award Winning Author and Playwright Zack Rogow
Creative Freedom, the Ability to Create Without Barriers, the Fear of Judgment or any Preconceived Ideas About the Creative Process and Artistic "Rules" with Joanne Morrell
Balancing Energy and Focus to Write a Full Manuscript While Raising a Family With Children's Author Calum Greenall
Publishing to a Professional Standard with Publisher and Editor Bernadette Foley
How to Chair a Panel With Children's Author and Award-winning Short Story Writer Nadia L King
The Author Launchpad Helping Authors of Non-fiction Earn an Income From Their Books with Chris Trammell
Writing Graphic Novels for Kids With Joel McKerrow
The Seven Figure Marketing Mindset for Novelists With Jody J Sperling
Will You or Won't You AI? With Joanne Morrell
Mel Torrefranca on What Motivates Young Authors to Write
Making Money with Emotion With Award Winning Author of Speculative and Contemporary Fiction Zena Shapter
Atmosphere Press, Taking Charge of Your Destiny as a Creator, Ignore the Haters or Lower Your Standards? With Dr Nick Coutright
Lessons Learned in 2023 and What's in Store for 2024
A Merry Xmas Mashup of 2023 HYBRID Author Guests Since September
From Manuscript to Bestseller: The Transformative Power of Professional Guidance’ With Author and Visionary Entrepreneur Andrea Puting
Mental Health in Writers With Memoir Prose Poet Cynthia Marie Hoffman
An Almost Merry Xmas Mashup for 2023
Producing Indie Audiobooks For Kids with Julie Anne Grasso
Writing Through Difficult Times With Children's Co-Author Lauren Hackney
Lessons Learned Hitting 100 Episodes of The HYBRID Author Podcast!
Sarah Epstein 'A Year in The Life of an Indie Author'
Larrikin House Publishers Dani Vee and James Layton on Submissions and The HYBRID Business Model
Picture Book Author Ky Garvey on Making Time to Write Being a Creative Carer to Children with Special Needs
Writing The Shadow With Non-fiction Award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Thriller Author Joanna Penn
Workshopping in Libraries with Children's Indie Author Kristy Nita Brown
Writing Authentic Historical Fiction with S. J. Butler
Tess Woods on The Little Red Street Library
Preparing For Podcast Appearances With Joanne Morrell
Signing Your Second Book Deal With Children's Picture Book Author Jevita Nilson
Your HYBRID Author Profile and How to Build Balance Sustaining a HYBRID Author Career
Presenting to Kids with Nat Amoore and Cathie Tasker
Breaking into Screenwriting with Children's Author and Screenwriter Kathryn Lefroy
Small Press Author Process with Children's Author Jen Sherrington and Wild Eyed Press Publisher Leanne White
A Body of Work With Award Winning Young Adult Author AJ Betts
Intuitive Somatic Mentor and Award Winning Non-Fiction Author Stacey Webb on Limiting Beliefs in Authorship
Writing Metaphor With Children's Author Molly Fernandes
Dr. Aparna Baruah on Women Leading the Way
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) in Writers with Award Winning Children's Author Meg McKinlay
Chenee Marrapodi 'The Dos and Don'ts of a Debut Author'
Brock Swinson on 'Ink by The Barrel, Secrets From Prolific Writers'
Marketing Advertising for Authors with Prolific Crime Thriller Writer Phillip Strang
2023 Mid-year Mashup!
It's Never Too Late To Turn Lifelong Dreams Into Reality with Bestselling Romantic Suspense and Alpine Crime Author Lee Christine
Keeping Writing and Publishing Momentum as an Indie Author With Award Winning Children's and Young Adult Author Lisa Van Der Wielen
An Almost Mid-year Mashup of 2023 Guests
Fantasy and Sci-Fi Secret Ingredients for 'Primary' with Author Alex Holland
Writing Cozy Mysteries With Award Winning Author and Publisher at Gumnut Press Polly Holmes
Adult Contemporary, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade and Paranormal Young Adult Author Sasha Wasley on Managing Multiple Pseudonyms
New York Times-Bestselling and Multi-Award-Winning Crime Author Ellie Marney on HYBRID Authorship and Writing Crime
Editing for Authors With Jess Gately
Facing Your Fears With New Adult Sweet Romance Author Tiffany Noelle Chacon
5 Things an Authorship Career Brings Other Than Money With Joanne Morrell
Everything You Need to Know About HYBRID Publishing With P.L Stuart
Hardie Grant Publisher Emily Hart on Non-Fiction and Gaps in The Market
You'll Make a Wonderful Parent, Advice and Encouragement for Rainbow Families of All Kinds with Jasper Peach
Therese Tarlington SWAP Marketing Without Money
Award Winning Children's and Young Adult Author Pip Harry on HYBRID Writing Styles
Rachael Johns on The Romance Writers of Australia (RWA)
Natalie Normann on 'Writing Norwegian and Contemporary Romance'
5 Tips to Help you Prepare Your Print Book for Production Through Ingram Spark With Joanne Morrell
How The Marketing Power of a Bestseller Will Take You From a Best-kept Secret to a go-to Expert' With Steve Kidd
An Ly-Tampere on 'Setting Up a Writing Coaching Business to Sustain Your Creative Dream as a Writer'
'Plan Your Books The Way You Think' with Plottr's Education Lead Troy Lambert
Award Winning Children's and Young Adult Author Dianne Wolfer on 'Writing Across Genres'
Lessons Learned in 2022 and What's to be in 2023
Merry Christmas Mashup of 2022 End of Year Guests
Making Decisions to Make Things Happen With Robyne Young
Annual Planning for Creatives with Orna Ross
Katie Montinaro on Writing a 'Christmas-themed Rom Com'
'Your Author Business Plan' with Joanna Penn
Steven Herrick on Being a HYBRID Author of Cycling Travel Books for Adults and Children's and Young Adult Fiction
An Almost Merry Christmas Mash up of 2022 Guests
Peter Quarry on 'Making Peace With the Past and Re-energising for the Future'
Pauline Yates on 'Writing Horror'
Valerie Khoo on Building the Creative Business of Your Dreams
Digital Lending Right (DLR) Payments for Authors With Joanne Morrell
The Reluctant Book Marketer Jody J Sperling
Helen Scheuerer on How to Write a Successful Series
Amy Calautti on 'How to Hire an Illustrator'
So You Want to be a Writer How to Get Started While You Still Have a Day Job with Allison Tait
Mariam El Houli On Why The Best Time to Chase your Dreams is Right Now
Speaking at Writers Festivals with Award Winning Children's Author and Illustrator Kylie Howarth
Children's Author Oliver Phommavanh on 'Writing Funny'
How to Self Publish Junior Fiction with Award Winning Indie Author Kristy Nita Brown
Adult and Children's Author Michelle 'Ellie' Royce on 'Going HYBRID'
The Role of a Public Librarian and How The Library System Works in Australia with Emily Paull
Sci Fi and Fantasy Author Phil Asmundson on 'Writing Character Perspective'
The Scriptpreneur Tammy Gross on Converting an Award Winning Screen Play into a Best Selling Novel
Children's Author Sian Turner on Juggling Writing and Kids
2022 Mid Year Mash up
How to be an Author The Business of Being a Writer in Australia with Author, Academic and Fremantle Press Publisher Georgia Richter
Western Australian Premier's Book Award Winner for Writing for Children Shirley Marr On 'Character Voice'
Young Adult Fiction Author Sarah Epstein on Writing Suspense and Hybrid Authorship
Monique Mulligan on The Publishing Collective
Award Winning Young Adult Author Holden Sheppard On Social Media for Authors
All Things Publishing in 2022 with Publishing Powerhouse Karen Mc Dermott
How to Start Getting Book Reviews with Children's Author Sharon Giltrow
Author Mentorships with Jodie Spiteri-James from The Australian Society of Authors
Lorraine Horsley on 'Writing Non Fiction'
What Publishing Looks Like to Bad Apple Press in 2022
Co-writing Middle Grade Fantasy Fiction with Denis Knight and Cristy Burne
Educational and Public Lending Rights (ELR) and (PLR) With Joanne Morrell
All The Ways To Make An Author Income with Children's Author and Illustrator Frané Lessac
Co-creating Picture Books with Family with Disha Patwardhan and Paridhi P Apte
Merry Christmas Mash Up 2021 HYBRID Author Guests
Teachers Notes with Picture Book Author Rebecca J Palmer
School Visits with Children's and Young Adult Fiction Author Deb Fitzpatrick
Creating Online Courses For Kids With Josh Langley
Submitting to Traditional Publishing Houses with Jeanette Stampone
Freelance Writing Business Quick Tips For Fast Success With Joanne Morrell
Tips on Being a HYBRID Children's Author with Steve Heron
Independently Publishing and Promoting Picture Books and Middle Grade Series with Stacy C Bauer
Publishing Productively with Romantic Suspense and Fantasy Author Claire Boston
Performance for Authors with Storyteller Extraordinaire Glenn B Swift
Author Fears and How to Overcome Them with Joanne Morrell
Plot Storming with Y.A. Science Fiction and Fantasy Author Rebecca Laffar-Smith
Tips on Having a Career as a HYBRID Author with Teena Raffa-Mulligan
Story and Editing Tips with A. R. Levett (The Story Mentor)
Tips on Judging Writing Competitions with Nadia L King