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An Almost Merry Christmas Mashup in 2025 With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell

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Giving Stories Many Lives, Bel Vidal on Writing Bipolar Type 2 into Fiction

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Writing Pulse-Pounding Thrillers With Michael Wendroff

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Kindness Begins Within, Annie Kwan on Writing 'The Finch Who Lost Her Wing'

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Searching for Home, Writing Untold Stories with Debut Author Rose Lane

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From Idea to Book Bible in Minutes, Visual Story Planning with Cameron Sutter of Plottr

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'Finding Lady Baltimore’ Family, Resilience and Weaving Narratives with Mila Maxwell

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Awards, Substack, Storytelling and a Hybrid Career With Julia Lawrinson

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Self-Publishing Burnout, How to Stay in the Game Without Losing Your Spark With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell

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'There Is Always Love' Writing Through Adversity and Building Purpose-Driven Work with Vanessa Maiorano

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Writing Kids Books Inspired by The Natural World With Kasey Whitelaw

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'When Only Today Matters' Writing Truth, Emotion and Short Fiction with Johan du Toit

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Young Adult Contemporary Fiction: ‘The Lies We Tell Ourselves’ With Maura Pierlot

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How to Get Your Indie or Hybrid Book into Bookstores With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell

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Fiction With Purpose, Apartheid, Resilience and Writing for Change With Toby Hammerschlag

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Behind the Book: Why I Wrote The Writer, The Hairdresser and The Nurse With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell

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'Flight', Exploring Passion and Secrets in Wartime Melbourne With Anne Vines

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Rescue Ready, Writing, Training and Preparing Emergency Teams with Jesse McNeilly

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Memoir, Meditation and Overcoming Adversity with Sarah Susak

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Writing Spooky Stories for Junior Fiction Readers With Jeanette Stampone

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Science Fantasy, Kickstarter and 'Son of Osivirius': Bringing Big Stories to Life with Cathryn deVries

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Hybrid Writing Craft: Blending Genres, Forms and Creative Opportunities With Joanne Morrell

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Resurrecting the Past: Writing Gothic Fiction for Modern Readers With Dmetri Kakmi

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Finding Your Voice: Blending Culture, Community and Heart in Contemporary Fiction With Alejandra Martinez

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Bringing Epic Poetry Back and 'The Amazons’ With Peter Gunn

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2025 Mid-year Mashup with Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell

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How to Elevate Your Life and Business to a Higher Level with Rich Kozak

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Retirement Money Secrets with Steven Selengut

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Embarking on Adventures: Yarn Quest and the Magic of Children's Fantasy with Brooke Scobie

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HYBRID Social Media Strategies With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell

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Writing Good Mystery Books for Kids and Outback Noir with Rosie Schnoell

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4 Years of The HYBRID Author Podcast and Turning 40! With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell

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Joanne Merrick on ‘empowering readers to make informed decisions’

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Tackling Tough Topics: Christopher Cheng on Addressing Big Themes in Children's Literature with Sensitivity

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Sandi Parsons on ‘Self-Publishing Children’s Fiction Overseas’

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Reigning in Regency: DG Rampton on Crafting Timeless Romance and Thriving as a Hybrid Author

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The Power of Podcasts to Connect People Through Compelling Storytelling and Meaningful Conversations With Devin Blair

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Deborah Pike on ‘What to do after your first novel is published’

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Stephen Whiteside on Writing Narrative Non-fiction Australian History ‘Snow, Fire and Gold’

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How Poetry Serves as a Form of Healing and Self-discovery with Jessie Vong

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Shane Simonsen on Self-Publishing Books vs. Blogging on Substack

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Uncovering Truths in Young Adult Fiction: Karen Cunningham on Writing and Self-Publishing 'Missing Sarah Harris'

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Suzi Samuel Revising a Bestseller and 'The Dark at the Threshold'

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A.M Jaxon on Balancing Romance and Suspense and The Love Connection Series: Saoirse's Story

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Living with Split: Maggie Walters on the Journey of Multiple Personality Disorder and the Power of Storytelling

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Dana Da Silva on Writing Erotica

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Relentless Pursuit: Junior Bernard on Overcoming Adversity and Turning Survival into Inspiration

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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

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Overcoming the Shadows: John Walker Pattison on Triumph, Vulnerability and Inspiring Through Memoir

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Lessons Learned in 2024 and How to Thrive in 2025 With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell

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Government-Surveillance Technology a Reality in Science Fiction Trilogy With Michael C. Bland

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Merry Christmas Mashup of All Guests Since July 2024

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Creative Storytelling as an Experience With Lee Lehner

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Ari Rosenschien on 'Reusing Skills From a Music Career in Publishing and Republishing a Book From Traditional to Self-Published'

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Spooky Stories, Publishing Paths and Crafting Middle-Grade Thrills as a Hybrid Author With Fionna Cosgrove

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Crossing Oceans: Layla Moon on Book Signings in America and Connecting with Dark Romance Readers

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Mystery Author Andrea Barton on Plot Development: Plot Twists, Suspense and Tension for a More Spontaneous Writing Style

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Practicing Reinvention Through New Characters and Novels With Novelist, Essayist and Reviewer Jeanne M Blasberg

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Multi-award Winning Author John Larkin on Chasing The Writerly Dream

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Writing Laugh-out-loud Books for Kids with Best-selling Children's Author Tim Harris

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Becoming an Internationally Accomplished Author of 8 Books with Lisa Heidke (Darcy)

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CEO of Writing WA Will Yeoman on 'Writing as a Career'

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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

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Tips on Writing Emotionally Charged, Fast-paced, Contemporary, Women’s Fiction With Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell

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The Importance of Finding a Writing Community With Children's Author Laura Holloway

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Kickstarter Campaigns for Authors With Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell

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Generative AI for Authors With Fiction Author Amina Al Sherif

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A Mid-year Mashup of all the Rest of the Guests From the Beginning of 2024

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What to do and Not to do Hybrid Publishing With Non-Fiction Christian Author Noah Asher

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‘Right Way Down Collating a Work of Children’s Poetry for Traditional Publication’ With Rebecca Newman and Sally Murphy

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TikTok Tips for Authors with Fantasy Author Renee Hayes

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An Almost Mid-year Mashup of Some of The Guests in 2024

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Setting up as a Micropublisher Through Print on Demand (POD) With Author and Screenwriter Les Zig

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Just Write For Kids Picture Book 'Our Australian HeART' With Front Cover Illustrator and Picture Book Author and Artist Rachael Robertson

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Navigating Life’s Complexities and Applying Them in Writing with Non-Fiction Author Liz Long

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How a Book Succeeds in Making the Reader ‘The Fourth Character’ via Immersive Writing in Travel Memoir

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Using Your Experiences to Connect With Your Audience With Children's Author and Autistic/ADHDer Psychologist Chelsea Luker

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Actionable Strategies and Tips for Authors Marketing and Selling Books with Smart Author Media Book Marketing Expert Chris Benetti

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Twenty Years of Publishing and Book Consultancy in New York City With Malka Margolies

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Built-in Book Marketing with Nonfiction Author Anna Featherstone

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Collaging a Hybrid Memoir Through Unearthing Stories Within Your Family with Award Winning Author and Playwright Zack Rogow

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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

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Balancing Energy and Focus to Write a Full Manuscript While Raising a Family With Children's Author Calum Greenall

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Publishing to a Professional Standard with Publisher and Editor Bernadette Foley

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How to Chair a Panel With Children's Author and Award-winning Short Story Writer Nadia L King

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The Author Launchpad Helping Authors of Non-fiction Earn an Income From Their Books with Chris Trammell

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Writing Graphic Novels for Kids With Joel McKerrow

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The Seven Figure Marketing Mindset for Novelists With Jody J Sperling

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Will You or Won't You AI? With Joanne Morrell

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Mel Torrefranca on What Motivates Young Authors to Write

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Making Money with Emotion With Award Winning Author of Speculative and Contemporary Fiction Zena Shapter

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Atmosphere Press, Taking Charge of Your Destiny as a Creator, Ignore the Haters or Lower Your Standards? With Dr Nick Coutright

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Lessons Learned in 2023 and What's in Store for 2024

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A Merry Xmas Mashup of 2023 HYBRID Author Guests Since September

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From Manuscript to Bestseller: The Transformative Power of Professional Guidance’ With Author and Visionary Entrepreneur Andrea Puting

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Mental Health in Writers With Memoir Prose Poet Cynthia Marie Hoffman

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An Almost Merry Xmas Mashup for 2023

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Producing Indie Audiobooks For Kids with Julie Anne Grasso

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Writing Through Difficult Times With Children's Co-Author Lauren Hackney

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Lessons Learned Hitting 100 Episodes of The HYBRID Author Podcast!