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The HYBRID Author

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.

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

21 mins; September 08, 2025

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

30 mins; September 08, 2025

Writing Pulse-Pounding Thrillers With Michael Wendroff

36 mins; September 08, 2025

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

28 mins; September 08, 2025

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

29 mins; September 08, 2025

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

35 mins; September 08, 2025

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

29 mins; August 24, 2025

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

29 mins; August 24, 2025

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

17 mins; August 20, 2025

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

30 mins; July 27, 2025

Writing Kids Books Inspired by The Natural World With Kasey Whitelaw

31 mins; July 27, 2025

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

42 mins; July 27, 2025

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

42 mins; July 27, 2025

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

26 mins; July 20, 2025

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

27 mins; July 13, 2025

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

26 mins; July 13, 2025

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

26 mins; July 06, 2025

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

32 mins; July 06, 2025

Memoir, Meditation and Overcoming Adversity with Sarah Susak

25 mins; June 21, 2025

Writing Spooky Stories for Junior Fiction Readers With Jeanette Stampone

40 mins; June 21, 2025

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

33 mins; June 21, 2025

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

21 mins; June 10, 2025

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

52 mins; June 08, 2025

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

27 mins; June 06, 2025

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

32 mins; May 26, 2025

2025 Mid-year Mashup with Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell

26 mins; May 22, 2025

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

52 mins; May 22, 2025

Retirement Money Secrets with Steven Selengut

43 mins; May 22, 2025

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

35 mins; May 18, 2025

HYBRID Social Media Strategies With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell

22 mins; May 12, 2025

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

32 mins; May 12, 2025

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

29 mins; May 12, 2025

Joanne Merrick on ‘empowering readers to make informed decisions’

34 mins; May 06, 2025

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

28 mins; May 06, 2025

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

34 mins; April 30, 2025

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

31 mins; April 23, 2025

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

23 mins; April 16, 2025

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

30 mins; April 10, 2025

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

55 mins; April 08, 2025

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

27 mins; April 01, 2025

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

47 mins; March 25, 2025

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

35 mins; March 18, 2025

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

36 mins; March 13, 2025

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

23 mins; March 10, 2025

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

35 mins; March 05, 2025

Dana Da Silva on Writing Erotica

33 mins; March 03, 2025

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

27 mins; February 15, 2025

Million-copy Bestselling Author Jacqueline Harvey on Creating a Thriving Career in Children's Fiction and Navigating a Changing Publishing Landscape

42 mins; January 18, 2025

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

38 mins; January 11, 2025

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

32 mins; January 05, 2025

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

30 mins; December 29, 2024

Merry Christmas Mashup of All Guests Since July 2024

18 mins; December 26, 2024

Creative Storytelling as an Experience With Lee Lehner

38 mins; November 30, 2024

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

42 mins; November 15, 2024

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

35 mins; November 01, 2024

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

39 mins; October 24, 2024

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

34 mins; October 10, 2024

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

28 mins; September 19, 2024

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

39 mins; September 11, 2024

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

31 mins; August 28, 2024

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

34 mins; August 23, 2024

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

39 mins; August 08, 2024

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

29 mins; July 31, 2024

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

27 mins; July 27, 2024

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

27 mins; July 18, 2024

Kickstarter Campaigns for Authors With Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell

20 mins; July 06, 2024

Generative AI for Authors With Fiction Author Amina Al Sherif

39 mins; June 26, 2024

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

30 mins; June 20, 2024

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

31 mins; June 14, 2024

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

35 mins; June 07, 2024

TikTok Tips for Authors with Fantasy Author Renee Hayes

41 mins; May 31, 2024

TikTok Tips for Authors with Fantasy Author Renee Hayes

41 mins; May 30, 2024

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

27 mins; May 24, 2024

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

45 mins; May 16, 2024

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

34 mins; May 08, 2024

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

32 mins; May 01, 2024

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

38 mins; April 25, 2024

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

29 mins; April 17, 2024

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

42 mins; April 08, 2024

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

37 mins; April 04, 2024

Built-in Book Marketing with Nonfiction Author Anna Featherstone

37 mins; March 27, 2024

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

32 mins; March 22, 2024

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

24 mins; March 15, 2024

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

34 mins; March 07, 2024

Publishing to a Professional Standard with Publisher and Editor Bernadette Foley

32 mins; February 29, 2024

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

34 mins; February 22, 2024

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

56 mins; February 16, 2024

Writing Graphic Novels for Kids With Joel McKerrow

32 mins; February 08, 2024

The Seven Figure Marketing Mindset for Novelists With Jody J Sperling

40 mins; February 01, 2024

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

43 mins; January 26, 2024

Mel Torrefranca on What Motivates Young Authors to Write

36 mins; January 18, 2024

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

36 mins; January 11, 2024

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

45 mins; January 04, 2024

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

24 mins; December 29, 2023

A Merry Xmas Mashup of 2023 HYBRID Author Guests Since September

32 mins; December 21, 2023

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

35 mins; December 13, 2023

Mental Health in Writers With Memoir Prose Poet Cynthia Marie Hoffman

41 mins; December 07, 2023

An Almost Merry Xmas Mashup for 2023

28 mins; November 30, 2023

Producing Indie Audiobooks For Kids with Julie Anne Grasso

33 mins; November 23, 2023

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

37 mins; November 16, 2023

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