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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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Andrea Barton is the author of 'The Godfather of Dance, A Jade Riley Mystery'. She also runs Brightside Story Studio, a book editing business for fiction and memoir, where she loves helping authors to make their stories shine.
In the 143rd 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 Andrea about:
plot development: plot twists, suspense and tension for a more spontaneous writing styleAndrea’s writing process for her book ‘The Godfather of Dance’Andrea's advice in developing a solid plot for works of fiction and much more.https://andreabartonauthor.com/
https://sistersincrime.org.au/
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Jeanne M Blasberg is a novelist, essayist and reviewer. Her upcoming novel, Daughter of a Promise is a modern retelling of the legend of David and Bathsheba, completing the thematic trilogy she began with Eden and The Nine. Jeanne brings strong female characters to the forefront and beautifully details her main character's self-discovery journey through a letter to her unborn son...a journey that includes the corporate world, feminism, love and loss during a time that changed the world as we know it.
In the 142nd 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 Jeanne about:
practicing reinvention through new characters and novelshow Jeanne defines this in her own works of fictiontips for authors looking to apply practicing reinvention in their new works and by creating new charactersmixing emotional story and plot driven aspects and much more.https://jeanneblasberg.com/
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Multi-award winning author John Larkin is one of Australia's most prolific authors and his new book ‘Brittany & Co Take on Paris’ is one of the funniest books you'll read this year! John's award winning books ‘The Shadow Girl’ and ‘The Pause’ were celebrated as top notch Australian literature and this one is no different.
In the 141st 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 career in fiction for children and adultsimposter syndrome, insecurities influencers on Instagram and staying relevant being human as an authorJohn's top tips after penning over 30 books for adults and kidstechnology versus nature and the novelhttps://www.penguin.com.au/authors/john-larkin
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Tim Harris is the bestselling author of several laugh-out-loud series for kids, including the 'Ratbags' series, 'Toffle Towers', 'Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables' and 'Exploding Endings'. Tim fills his stories with quirky scenarios, loveable characters and plenty of imagination. Tim’s ‘humour with heart’ writing style has seen his books receive multiple awards, including five KOALA Honour Books and a CBCA Notable. His books have been published in Australia and the USA and have been translated into numerous languages.
In the 140th 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 Tim about:
his outstanding career in the children’s genrewhat qualities make for laugh-out-loud bookstips for authors looking to make kids laugh-out-loud and much more.https://www.timharrisbooks.com/
https://events.humanitix.com/book-launch-the-writer-the-hairdresser-and-the-nurse
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Lisa Darcy is a contemporary women's fiction writer. Her eighth book The Pact has just been released by American publisher: Wings ePress. Lisa was picked up by Allen & Unwin in 2007 and has five books published under the name Lisa Heidke.
She has since had her first book published with UK publisher Bloodhound and several others relaunched in different languages under new titles, a new brand and her newest name - Lisa Darcy.
In the 139th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Lisa about:
why books with women and issues such as family dynamics, relationships and career do so wellwriter's guilt Lisa’s advice to authors just starting out and much more.https://www.instagram.com/lisadarcyauthor/?hl=en
https://events.humanitix.com/book-launch-the-writer-the-hairdresser-and-the-nurse
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Will Yeoman is CEO of Writing WA, Western Australia's peak body for the writing sector. Prior to taking up this position, Will was a journalist at The West Australian, where for nearly 20 years he was variously literary editor, senior arts writer and a travel writer. He still freelances for the same publication, as well as for Limelight and Gramophone magazines. Will is also a festival director, and has been artistic director of Perth Festival Writers Week, York Festival, York Regional Writers Weekend and New Norcia Writers Festival.
In the 138th 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 Will about:
his lengthy writing career and the advice he gives himself going back to the very beginningGenerative A.I tools and how to use them effectively and ethically Will's overall advice for writers looking to have a writing career and much more.https://www.writingwa.org/event/book-launch-the-writer-the-hairdresser-and-the-nurse/
https://medium.com/kickstarter/failure-wont-sink-me-3cb5a3282cb4
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Kylie Howarth is an award-winning, internationally published children’s book author-illustrator from Western Australia.
She recently won the Western Australian Premier’s Book Award - Writer’s Fellowship, the WAYRBA Hoffman award and KOALA Honour award. She has been shortlisted for the SCBWI Australian Picture Book Illustrators Award, CBCA Book of the year awards, WAYRBA and the YABBA awards. Her hilarious new graphic novel series for early readers is out now.
In the 137th 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 Kylie about:
her latest graphic novel for kids ‘Kev and Trev’tips for authors and illustrators looking to adapt work into graphic novel formatwhat winning the ‘Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards Writer’s Fellowship’ means for Kylie's work and much more.https://www.kyliehowarth.com/books
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Compared to her emotionally charged, fast-paced women’s fiction novels, Zara Ellen (pseudonym of Joanne Morrell) lives a quiet life, among the trees, with her loves. She can be found rugged up reading on her balcony or rolling across her laddered library, getting lost in story.
In the 136th episode of The HYBRID Podcast host Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors, touches upon:
character developmentpacing and plotemotional depthwriting stylethemes and messagesrevision and feedback in relation to her soon to be launched contemporary, women’s fiction book The Writer, The Hairdresser and The Nurse written under Joanne's pseudonym Zara Ellen.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1366101145/the-writer-the-hairdresser-and-the-nurse?ref=discovery
www.hybridauthor.com.au/podcast/
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Laura Holloway is a children’s author and teacher. She writes stories that inspire children to play, explore and imagine. Laura’s debut picture book 'Peek A Boo Lottie' has been published by Five Mile Press and is out now.
In the 135th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of women's contemporary fiction, young adult fiction and short non-fiction for authors, chats to Laura about:
the benefits of finding and being a part of writing communitieswhen writers should consider joining groups within the writing communityLaura's tips for authors looking to find their tribeher picture book and more.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1366101145/the-writer-the-hairdresser-and-the-nurse?ref=discovery
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Kickstarter is a platform helping bring creative projects to life. In the 134th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's contemporary fiction and short non-fiction for authors, chats on:
what Kickstarter iscurrent Kickstarter campaignswhy authors are using this siteher campaign and author fears before launching it, and much more!Back Joanne's Kickstarter project here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1366101145/the-writer-the-hairdresser-and-the-nurse?ref=user_menu
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Amina Al Sherif is the author of the Nadiri fiction series. Originally from Cairo Egypt, she immigrated to the United States in 2010 as a first generation Arab-American and African American. Amina is a member of the LGBTQ+ community as well as a BIPOC writer.
Amina has worked with the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOCK) for over ten years as a United States Army officer. She has deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, Northern Syria, Turkey, Israel, as well as Afghanistan supporting the Special Operations Community.
Amina regularly blogs on Medium documenting her self-taught technical career, and maintains a literary blog on her website. In January 2020, she published her first book An Approach to Machine Learning in Cyber Defense for the Department of Defense.
In the 133rd 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 Amina about:
what a Generative AI Engineer isthe benefits and threats author’s face now and in the future via using or not using Generative AIAmina’s tips for authors looking to implement Generative AI within their business, assets and author identitiesAmina’s fiction series and so much more.https://aminaalsherif.camp/
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We've hit 132 episodes of The HYBRID Author Podcast! And to celebrate, here's a mashup of the rest of the guests who have appeared on the podcast since March:
Episode 120 Built-in Book Marketing with Non-Fiction Author Anna Featherstone
Episode 121 Twenty Years of Publishing and Book Consultancy in New York City With Malka Margolies
Episode 122 Actionable Strategies and Tips for Authors Marketing and Selling Books with Smart Author Media Book Marketing Expert Chris Benetti
Episode 123 Using Your Experiences to Connect With Your Audience With Children’s Author and Autistic/ADHDer Psychologist Chelsea Luker
Epispde 124 How a Book Succeeds in Making the Reader ‘The Fourth Character’ via Immersive Writing in Travel Memoir
Episode 125 Navigating Life’s Complexities and Applying Them in Writing with Non-Fiction Author Liz Long
Episode 126 Just Write For Kids Picture Book ‘Our Australian HeART’ With Front Cover Illustrator and Picture Book Author and Artist Rachael Robertson
Episode 127 Setting up as a Micropublisher Through Print on Demand (POD) With Author and Screenwriter Les Zig
Episode 129 TikTok Tips for Authors with Fantasy Author Renee Hayes
Episode 130 ‘Right Way Down Collating a Work of Children’s Poetry for Traditional Publication With Rebecca Newman and Sally Murphy
Episode 131 What to do and Not to do Hybrid Publishing With Non-Fiction Christian Author Noah Asher
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Noah Asher is an award winnning author of non-fiction Christian book Chaos: Overcoming The Overwhelming. An important book, carrying a big message and purpose where every book sold, a copy will be donated to a prison library or rehab centre across America.
In the 131st episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of women's fiction under pseaudonym Zara Ellen and short non fiction for authors, chats to Noah about:
his experiences publishing through a one-stop-shop hybrid publisherdos and don'ts hybrid publishing tipshow to incorporate a big message via your book and use it in your marketing strategy to sell booksNoah's book and much more.This episode is brought to you by Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publisher helping authors publish books their readers will love.
https://www.thenoahasher.com/
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Rebecca Newman is a children’s poet and flash fiction author. Her poetry has been published in The School Magazine (NSW Department of Education), a children’s poetry anthology (Bloomsbury, UK) and exhibited at Paper Bird Books and Art in Fremantle, Western Australia. Her flash fiction for adults has been shortlisted in competitions, and published in anthologies (Night Parrot Press) in Western Australia.
Sally Murphy, an Australian author of over 50 children's books. She writes fiction, poetry and nonfiction for children, and articles, educational materials and resources for adults. Sally gives motivational speechs and writing workshops for all ages and conference presentations about literacy, reading and more.
In the 130th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Rebecca and Sally about:
the complete Anthology process from start to finished product best and trying momentstheir tips for authors looking to write poems for a collection or undertake collating a full work such as this and much more.http://sallymurphy.com.au/
https://www.rebeccanewman.net.au/
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Born in tropical Far North Queensland, Renee Hayes author of fantasy books The girl who broke the world and the girl who freed the darkness, is a true dream architect, who crafts captivating tales that transport readers to realms where the extraordinary becomes reality.
After working as a dental assistant for six years, Renee’s life has turned on to a path where she can now pour her dreams into her stories.
In the 129th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Renee about:
finding the positive and productivity during major life eventsher experiences building a platform on TikTokwhether TikTok sells booksRenee's overall tips for authors looking to use TikTokher fantasy books, publishing adventure and much more.https://www.tiktok.com/@reneehayesauthor
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To celebrate episode 128, here is an almost mid-year mashup of some of the first guests of The HYBRID Author Podcast in 2024, such as:
Episode 108 Atmosphere Press, Taking Charge of Your Destiny as a Creator, Ignore the Haters or Lower Your Standards? With Dr Nick Courtright
Episode 109 Making Money with Emotion With Award Winning Author of Speculative and Contemporary Fiction Zena ShapterEpisode 110 Mel Torrefranca on What Motivates Young Authors to Write
Episode 111 Will You or Won’t You AI? With Joanne Morrell
Episode 112 The Seven Figure Marketing Mindset for Novelists With Jody J Sperling
Episode 113 Writing Graphic Novels for Kids With Joel McKerrow
Episode 114 The Author Launchpad Helping Authors of Non-fiction Earn an Income From Their Books with Chris Trammell
Episode 115 How to Chair a Panel With Children’s Author and Award-winning Short Story Writer Nadia L King
Episode 116 Publishing to a Professional Standard with Publisher and Editor Bernadette Foley
Episdoe 117 Balancing Energy and Focus to Write a Full Manuscript While Raising a Family With Children’s Author Calum Greenall
Episode 118 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
Episode 119 Collaging a Hybrid Memoir Through Unearthing Stories Within Your Family with Award Winning Author and Playwright Zack Rogow
This episode is brought to you by Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publisher helping authors publish books their readers will love.
www.hybridauthor.com.au
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Les Zig has worked in publishing for the last fifteen years, specialising in structural editing and self-publishing.
the definition of PODwhat's involved in setting up as a Micropublisher and what skills do authors need to possess to execute this effectivelystylistic elements of a project Kickstarter campaignsLes's tips for authors looking to manage their books and micropublishing business for longevityrejectionwhy we write and much more.
He is the author of This (MidnightSun Publishing 2023), Prudence (ECG Press 2023), August Falling (Pantera Press 2018), Just Another Week in Suburbia (Pantera Press 2017), and Pride (Busybird Publishing 2017). His stories focus on characters facing adversity trying to find their place in the world.
He’s had four screenplays optioned, and unproduced screenplays place and shortlist in over one hundred competitions. His stories and articles have been published in various print and digital journals. He has also run workshops on writing, editing, and publishing.
In the 127th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors chats to Les about:https://www.leszig.com/
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Rachael Robertson is an author, illustrator and educator. She is passionate about engaging children in art and literature in a fun and interactive way.
In the 126th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors chats to Rachael about:
the Australian Anthology raising money and literacy awareness for kidsmass author and illustrator collaboration trials and triumphs of working processesRachael's tips for creatives looking to illustrate or author picture bookscreating whilst parenting young children and a new bornRachael's books and much more.https://rachaelrobertsoncreates.com.au/about-me
https://www.justkidslit.com/our-australian-heart/
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Always believing her brain lacked the essential organisation for success, a formal diagnosis at age 58 for Liz Long challenged this belief, offering a new vantage point where being different was not a flaw but an elevated perspective, becoming the cornerstone of her evolving self-understanding.
Now, at the forefront of mental health advocacy, Liz shares her journey and inspires others to confront their own storms, discover resilience within and find their way to Freedomville.
In the 125th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors chats to Liz about:
how she got a formal ADHD diagnosis later in lifeher childhood trauma which lead to a mental health breakdownwriting as catharsis Liz's book, and tips for authors looking to share their ideas and experiences to help others.https://lizlongwrites.com/
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