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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 podcasting—and that’s how Chemical Rocketeers was born. Today, Devin travels across cities and countries, pushing boundaries in the sci-fi audio space and working to leave a lasting mark through immersive, story-driven content.
In the 163rd 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 chats to Devin about:
why podcasts are such a powerful medium for connectionstorytelling techniques used to weave compelling narratives and create immersive and meaningful experiences on Chemical Rocketeersstandout podcast moments on Devin’s podcast that led to an unexpected or lasting connectionhis advice for authors and creatives looking to leverage podcasting as a storytelling tool on crafting engaging content that resonates with an audience and much more.https://open.spotify.com/show/2rBYK06wyjw8EMsm5IMkc3
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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 of Notre Dame, Sydney, and is a winner of an Australian Government Award for University Teaching. Deborah has travelled widely and lived in Paris for several years, where she held positions at Shakespeare & Company Bookstore, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, the University of Paris seven and the Paris Institute of Political Studies. She is the author of 'The Subversive Art of Zelda Fitzgerald,' which was shortlisted for the AUHE award in literary criticism. 'The Players,' published by Fremantle Press, is her first novel.
In the 162nd 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 chats to Deborah about:
her literary contemporary fiction work ‘the Players’key steps authors can take to keep momentum going once their first novel is publishedstrategies Deborah’s found most effective growing her readership after launching her debut bookstruggling with the ‘what’s next’ feeling after publicationhow authors can balance marketing their first book while working on their next project and much more.https://www.deborahpike.com/
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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 magazines or anthologies, both in Australia and overseas, or won awards.
In 2014, Walker Books published a collection of his poetry for children, "The Billy that Died with its Boots On and other Australian Verse." In 2015, the book won a Golden Gumleaf for "Book of the Year" at the Australian Bush Laureate Awards during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. In 2016 he judged the Secondary School Section of the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards. Last year he self-published his first novella, 'Snow, Fire and Gold - the story of Bill Spargo and Evelyn Piper's life in the Australian mountains.' This year he is publishing another novella, 'Pearl Bradshaw - Princess of Hotham.' Whiteside works as a GP in Melbourne.
In the 161st 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 chats to Stephen about:
the inspiration to explore particular time periods and story in Stephen’s work Australian History Snow, Fire and Goldwhat research methods he undertook to bring authenticity to his novella while keeping the narrative engagingchallenges in balancing historical fact with storytellingStephen’s advice to writers looking to craft compelling historical narratives while staying true to the past and much more.https://snowfireandgold.com.au/
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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, inspired by her deep belief that art is 'food for the soul'.
Her poetry journey began when art therapy lecturers recognised her talent and encouraged her to publish a book combining insightful verses with her personable hand-drawn illustrations. This creative endevour reflects her dedication to expressing abstract thoughts and emotions, encouraging readers to reflect, grow and discover new perspectives.
In the 160th 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, chats to Jessie about:
exploring deeply personal themes in her work The Secret Poems — what first drew her to poetry as a form of self-expression and healingpoetry as a powerful tool for self-discoverypoems helping others on their own healing journeysJessie's advice to individuals looking to use poetry as a form of self-reflection and emotional release and much more.https://feelheartscounselling.com/
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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 enormous potential for novel domestications.
Under the pen-name Haldane B. Doyle he has also released the world's first and only hard science fiction novel based purely on biological technology, called Our Vitreous Womb. He loved appearing on other people’s podcasts so much that he started two of his own- the Zero Input Agriculture podcast (launching any day now) and Sci Fi Hi Five (analysing and highlighting the best books in the fourth Self Published Science Fiction Competition).
In the 159th 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, chats to Shane on:
what the biggest contrasts Shane’s found between self-publishing and substack, particularly when it comes to building a readership and maintaining engagementthe differences between self-publishing and Substack and how they impact creative process and the way one might structure writing projectsShane's advice to authors on what factors they should weigh in terms of long-term financial sustainability and audience growthhow writers can strategically use both platforms to create a well-rounded and sustainable hybrid author model and much more.https://zeroinputagriculture.substack.com/
https://www.amazon.com.au/Kindle-Store-Shane-Simonsen/s?rh=n%3A2490359051%2Cp_27%3AShane%2BSimonsen
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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 illustrator of Jenny Spaghetti (writing as KarenMargaret), a 2001 independently-published picture book. She was awarded a mentorship from the Australian Society of Authors for her YA manuscript, Missing Sarah Harris, which was independently published in 2024 and is now available in WA book stores and libraries Australia-wide.
Karen is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and Writing WA. She has a manuscript in progress for YA readers which won the inaugural Buzz Words Page Turner Writing Competition, along with more picture book texts, and plenty of other stories to keep her awake at night.
In the 158th 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 chats to Karen about:
tackling themes that resonate deeply with young adult readers, such as identity and belonging.the inspiration behind ’Missing Sarah Harris’Karen’s self-publishing author adventureher advice to aspiring young adult authors and much more.https://www.karenmcunningham.com.au/
https://authorspublish.com/lessons-from-my-most-prolific-year-of-writing-and-getting-published/
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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 large part of her life in Wimbledon where she worked as a French tutor and translator. After the death of her beloved Grandmother, her first husband and an old clairvoyant lady, Mrs Butterfield, she started to get very bizarre but accurate messages from the other side and thus commenced her pyschic work which spans almost forty years.
In 1997 she married her Australian husband David and they later moved to Sydney where she still practices her work as a medium and clairvoyant.
In the 157th 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 chats to Suzi on
the challenges and triumphs of releasing a revised edition of a bestsellerher captivating new book The Dark at the Threshold, and how Suzi's own experiences guided her fictionSuzi's advice to writers looking to revise their published works and write in the supernatural thriller genres and much more. -
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, Rotterdam and the UK, and also on Australia’s Gold Coast and Perth.
In 2014, Allison decided to leave her pharmacy career, and has written six novels since. She lives with her husband and wily Westie Terrier in Perth, Western Australia.
In the 156th 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 chats to A.M Jaxon (Allison) on
the romance suspense genrebalancing high stakes action and deep emotional connectiontechniques used to maintain a fast-paced, gripping narrativewriting a trilogypacing to keep readers engaged and much more.https://www.amjaxon.com/
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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 long-held love of the written word.
Expression through words has become a driving passion in Maggie's life, a tool for healing her own abusive past. Maggie is an active member of Byron Writers Festival and a member of several writing groups that meet regularly and continue to nurture her craft. As a trauma survivor, she shares her courageous commitment to wholeness, while confronting stereotypes surrounding Multiple Personality Disorder also known as Dissociative Identity Disorder. She educates and encourages others to break down the barriers and stigma around mental health.
In the 155th 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, chats to Maggie about:
what motivated Maggie to write 'Split' and share her story: a very intimate look at living with Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD)how she approached writing about such a personal and complex experiencebalancing being open about her struggles and crafting a narrative that would also educate readers about the realities of this conditionfeedback she's received from readers who may be dealing with similar experiences and how sharing her story has impacted her own healing journey and much more.https://www.maggie-walters.com/
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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 aspiring indie author with big dreams. Creative writing, including poetry, is her elixir of joy. She considers putting pen to paper to be an exquisite art, free therapy, and a form of meditation. The Shift is her debut book.
In the 154th 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 chats to Dana about:
her brave, powerful and raw memoir ‘The Shift’coping with writing erotic and intense love affairs in the bookher tips for authors lookiing to write erotic scenes and much more.https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0CVFQBJD8
https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/self-care-for-writers-balancing-productivity-with-mental-well-being?utm_medium=email&utm_source=WDG+-+NL+-+Newsletter&oly_enc_id=0273D2156645J6O
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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 the prestigious Alvernia University’s Four Under Forty Achievement Award, a testament to his philanthropic leadership and the impact he is igniting to boost economic growth in Haiti and inspire individuals from diverse backgrounds.In the 153rd episode of The HYBRID Author podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors chats to Junior about:
what kept him moving forward in the face of such overwhelming challenges, and how writing his book helped him reflect on that persistencehow he approached the task of weaving these incredible events into a cohesive narrative that would both inspire and engage readers on a personal levelhis advice for aspiring writers who are facing their own struggles and doubtsthe importance of persistence not just in life, but in writing and publishing a bookhow his story is resonating with readers today and what message he hopes readers will take away from his experiences, particularly when it comes to chasing their own dreams.https://juniorpersist.com/
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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 also released picture books such as 'That Cat, Gloria the Great and Kevin the Sheep', illustrated by one of her former students, Kate Isobel Scott. Jacqueline lives between Sydney, Australia, and Queenstown, New Zealand, and is currently working on several picture book projects and an exciting new middle-grade story.
In the 152nd episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short-nonfiction for authors chats to Jacqueline about:
creating characters and stories that resonate so deeply with young audiencessetting books apart in such a competitive marketgenerative A.Ikey elements children's authors should focus on building a sustainable careerhow important balancing creativity with understanding market trends isadvantages and challenges of working with a tradtional publisher as opposed to exploring hybrid or self-publishing routes, especially for children's literature and much more.https://jacquelineharvey.com.au/
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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 multiple awards. Despite facing new health battles, John continues to write, travel, and enjoy the peace of fly-fishing and photography, all while cherishing family as his greatest treasure.
In the 151st 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, chats to John about:
his writing career in particular 'Me and My Shadow' a deeply personal and emotional journey of his battle with cancerthe inspiration to write this memoir, and how the writing process helped John reflect on and process his experiencesbalancing being open and honest about stuggles while crafting narrativeJohn's advice to authors looking to write and share personal hardships in a way that both heals and inspires and much more.https://johnwpattison.co.uk/
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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 2025.
https://faculty.vt.edu/faculty-development/mentoring-and-support/faculty-writing/articles-for-faculty-writers/a-fresh-take-on-the-pomodoro-technique.html
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Michael C. Bland is an accomplished author and editor and Secretary and founding member of Bookpod, an invitation-only, online support group of award-winning writers, filmmakers, journalists, and bestselling authors.
Michael has received numerous awards for the first two books of his futuristic trilogy, The Price of Safety (an Amazon Top 10 bestseller that reached #7 for Dystopian Fiction) and The Price of Rebellion. The series follows a father as he tries to protect his family from the high-surveillance society he helped create.
His trilogy explores the potential—and likely—future of an increasingly overbearing and controlling government. The theme and narrative—along with Michael’s exciting writing style—have captivated science fiction lovers across the globe.
In the 149th 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 chats to Michael about:
the government-surveillance technology featured in Michael’s trilogy becoming a realitygovernment surveillance technology definitions and impacts in the author worldsMichael’s advice to authors around current and future technology and applying it to author business and much more.https://www.mcbland.com/
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Merry Christmas! And to celebrate episode 148, here's a mashup of 2024 guests of The HYBRID Author Podcast since July, including:
EPISODE 133 - Generative AI for Authors With Fiction Author Amina Al SherifEPISODE 135 - The Importance of Finding a Writing Community With Children’s Author Laura HollowayEPISODE 137 - 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 FellowshipEPISODE – 138 CEO of Writing WA Will Yeoman on ‘Writing as a Career’EPISODE 139 - Becoming an Internationally Accomplished Author of 8 Books with Lisa Heidke (Darcy)EPISODE 140 - Writing Laugh-out-loud Books for Kids with Best-selling Children’s Author Tim HarrisEPISODE 141 - Multi-award Winning Author John Larkin on Chasing The Writerly DreamEPISODE 142 Practicing Reinvention Through New Characters and Novels With Novelist, Essayist and Reviewer Jeanne M BlasbergEPISODE 143 - Mystery Author Andrea Barton on Plot Development: Plot Twists, Suspense and Tension for a More Spontaneous Writing StyleEPISODE 144 - Crossing Oceans: Layla Moon on Book Signings in America and Connecting with Dark Romance ReadersEPISODE 145 - Spooky Stories, Publishing Paths and Crafting Middle-Grade Thrills as a Hybrid Author With Fionna CosgroveEPISODE 146 - Ari Rosenschien on Reusing Skills From a Music Career in Publishing and Republishing a Book From Traditional to Self-PublishedEPISODE 147 - Creative Storytelling as an Experience With Lee Lehner -
Lee Lehner is the author of fantasy series Anithia. Lee’s storytelling draws attention to estoric worlds, female mythology, her love of the plant kingdom, finished off with a sprinkle of magic. Today Lee is a well regarded self-published author in the writing and publishing community.
Episode 147 of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors, chats to Lee about:
her series ‘Anithia’, and how she's created an experience with these books through creative storytellingLee's tips for authors looking to provide their readers with an experience extending beyond their book and much more.https://leelehner.com/
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Ari Rosenschien is a Seattle-based author. Books and records were a source of childhood solace, leading Ari to a teaching career and decades of writing, recording, and performing music. Along the way, he earned a Grammy shortlist spot, landed film and TV placements, and co-wrote the 2006 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Song of the Year.
Ari holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch Los Angeles, and his work appears in Short Beasts, Drunk Monkeys, Noisey, Observer, PopMatters, The Big Takeover, KEXP, and elsewhere. He is Global Editorial Content Manager for Roland, helming the legendary musical instrument company's article platforms. Ari lives with his wife and dogs and enjoys the woods, rain, and coffee of his region.
In the 146th 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 chats to Ari about:
his music career and how he has utilised the skills from one industry and applied them to his publishing endeavoursrepublishing his tradtional book to self-publishing Ari's tips for authors self-publishing and looking to utilise skills they already possess and much more. -
Born and bred in Perth, Western Australia, Fionna was raised on a far too paranormal diet of X-files, Are you Afraid of the Dark, Fact or Fiction and a plethora of other completely age-inappropriate TV shows. This has led to not only a peculiar open mind, but also a taste for the delightfully mysterious and macarb.
After studying marine science and working for several years within the commercial fishing industry, Fionna finally decided to test run those voices that had taken up space in her head for far too long.
When Fionna is not sitting in front of the computer screen trudging through painstaking first drafts, hanging out with her two kids, an oversized pooch and one amusingly logical husband. You can usually find her listening to podcasts, baking cakes, following that black line in the pool, or with her head in an array of books.
In the 145th 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, chats to Fionna about:
her inspiration to write spooky stories for young readershow she strikes the right balance between fun and frightbeing a hybrid author navigating both traditional and self-publishing avenuesadvantages and challenges of being a hybrid author in today’s publishing landscapehow she incorporates elements of suspense and mystery in her storytelling while ensuring themes remain age-appropriate and relatableFionna's advise for aspiring authors in the middle grade genre interested in hybrid pubishing and much more.https://www.fionnacosgrovewriter.com/
https://hybridauthor.com.au/books/
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TRIGGER WARNING: EPISODE CONTAINS SOME BAD LANGUAGE AND TALK ON TABOO SUBJECTS SUCH AS SEX, INCEST and MURDER.
Layla Moon is an International Bestselling Indie Author. She resides in the Swan Valley, Western Australia with her morally grey husband and children.
Layla's writing style is nothing short of dark and naughty. Where the darkness is always thrilling, the men are forever stupidly sexy (for what other reason than uhh hello, why not) the women are absolute weapons and the spice is always spicing.
In the 144th 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, chats to Layla about:
how the American atmosphere and readerships differ from Australiachallenges and triumphs travelling internationally for book signingspreparations made before and after the tripLayla’s advice for authors looking to attend overseas book signing eventsher taboo work and much more.https://www.laylamoonauthor.com/
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