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Peter Gunn is a U.S. Air Force vet, avid bodybuilder, coffee connoisseur and poet who strives to bring epic poetry back from the past. Peter reinvents this narrative style in his masterpiece The Amazons.
In the 175th 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 Peter about:
epic poetry, definedwhat modern readers can gain from reconnecting with this ancient formcreative challenges working in such a historic stylediscoveries of epic storytelling that excited him the most during the writing of 'The Amazons'Peter's advice for aspiring writers looking to write epic poetry and much more. -
Can you believe we are mid-way through 2025! Where does the time go. But as always, we'll celebrate with a mashup of the fabulous guests we've had on The HYBRID Author Podcast since January!
Episode 151 Overcoming the Shadows: John Walker Pattison on Triumph, Vulnerability and Inspiring Through MemoirEpisode 152 Million-copy Bestselling Author Jacqueline Harvey on Creating a Thriving Career in Childrenâs Fiction and Navigating a Changing Publishing LandscapeEpisode 153 Relentless Pursuit: Junior Bernard on Overcoming Adversity and Turning Survival into InspirationEpisode 154 Dana Da Silva on Writing EroticaEpisode 155 Living with Split: Maggie Walters on the Journey of Multiple Personality Disorder and the Power of StorytellingEpisode 156 A.M Jaxon on Balancing Romance and Suspense and The Love Connection Series: Saoirseâs StoryEpisode 157 Suzi Samuel Revising a Bestseller and The Dark at the ThresholdEpisode 158 Uncovering Truths in Young Adult Fiction: Karen Cunningham on Writing and Self-Publishing âMissing Sarah HarrisâEpisode 159 Shane Simonsen on Self-Publishing Books vs. Blogging on SubstackEpisode 160 How Poetry Serves as a Form of Healing and Self-discovery with Jessie VongEpisode 161 Stephen Whiteside on âWriting Narrative Non-fiction Australian History âSnow, Fire and GoldâEpisode 162 Deborah Pike on âWhat to do after your first novel is publishedâEpisdeo 163 The Power of Podcasts to Connect People Through Compelling Storytelling and Meaningful Conversations With Devin BlairEpisdoe 164 Reigning in Regency: DG Rampton on Crafting Timeless Romance and Thriving as a Hybrid AuthorEpisode 165 Sandi Parsons on âSelf-Publishing Childrenâs Fiction OverseasâEpisode 166 Tackling Tough Topics: Christopher Cheng on Addressing Big Themes in Childrenâs Literature with SensitivityEpisode 167 Joanne Merrick on âempowering readers to make informed decisionsâEpisode 169 Writing Good Mystery Books for Kids and Outback Noir with Rosie SchnoellEpisode 171 Embarking on Adventures: Yarn Quest and the Magic of Childrenâs Fantasy with Brooke ScobieEpisdoe 172 Retirement Money Secrets with Steven SelengutEpisode 173 How to Elevate Your Life and Business to a Higher Level with Rich Kozak -
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Rich Kozak is The Voice of Impact Driven Branding. After decades languaging and launching brands, he founded RichBrands specifically to serve heart-centered entrepreneurs and professionals.
At RichBrands, Rich guides individuals in elevating their unique gifts so their Brand makes higher level impacts, and in creating, writing and publishing books to move their brand forward. The wisdom he shares is:CLARITY for the IMPACTS You Will Make and STEPS for âThe Brand YOU Will Become.â
In the 173rd 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 Rich about:
what it means to elevate a brandâand how that translates into elevating your life and businesswhat role does clarity play in making a brand not only authentic but impactfulhow someone can begin identifying their giftsâand whatâs the shift that happens when they build a brand around them with intentionkey mindset shifts or branding principles authors can adopt right now to begin operating at a higher level of impact, purpose and much more.https://authorspublish.com/30-magazines-publishing-hybrid-writing/
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Steve Selengut is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of âRetirement Money Secretsâ (2023). He is an income independence coach with over 40 years of experience in the financial industry.
As a retired private investment portfolio manager, Steve managed over 300 different portfolios at a time before selling his business in 2023 with over $110 million under management. He has introduced several proprietary concepts, including the QDI + PT, Smart Cash, The Investor's Creed, and Base Income. Further, he developed the Investment Grade Value Stock (IGVSI) identification system.
Today, Steve coaches individuals and other professionals in creating retirement income independence for both themselves and their clients.
In the 172nd 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 Steven about:
his book Retirement Money Secrets and how it differs from traditional retirement planning guidescommon misconceptions people hold about retirement planning, and how Steve's book aims to correct or clarify those misunderstandingsthe role authorship has played in building his authority and reach within the financial education worldSteve's writing, publishing adventure and advice for authors and much more. -
Brooke Scobie is a queer, auDHD, First Nations mum, author and poet that lives on Darkinyung land. Ever since she was very little, Brooke has loved books and stories. Which, of course, makes sense since they grew up with a mum whose favourite thing was her overflowing bookcase and reading before bed.
Brooke is most passionate about creating stories and worlds where weird, wonderful kids and adults of all shapes and sizes can see themselves in magical places, on extraordinary adventures! She hopes that one day every child who reads her stories will know they can be a storyteller too.
In the 171st 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 Brooke about:
the inspiration to create her 'Yarn Quest' series and how she used her your own experiences to shape the story and its charactersher process for developing the unique elements of the 'Yarn Quest' universe, and how it captivates young readers while remaining relatablebalancing the need for engaging storytelling with important life lessons or themes and the messages she hopes young readers will take away from 'Yarn Quest'marketing, social media for authors and much more. -
We've hit 170 episodes of The HYBRID Author Podcast, and to celebrate, join host and author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell chatting HYBRID social media strategies via:
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Rosie Schonell is the author of her debut novel: Middle Grade Mystery, âBreaking School Rules is Easy ⊠The hardest part is not getting caught.â
She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Special Education and has taught English at all levels in schools and specialised in teaching students with learning difficulties. Rosie also volunteers at schools and organisations that teach reading, including teaching newly arrived adult migrants.
Rosie lives with her husband and has three adult children sheâs raised to love books as much as she does. She spends her time between Balmain and the Northern Beaches of Sydney, loves a game of Pickleball, outrigging on Pittwater, and volunteers as a crisis supporter at LIFELINE.
In the 169th 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 Rosie about:
her debut middle grade mystery developing these characters and what Rosie hopes young readers will take away from their personalitiesbalancing creating a compelling mystery with ensuring it's age-appropriate for younger readersOutback noir and what draws Rosie to this setting, and how it shapes the tone and themes of her storyRosie's advice to aspiring childrenâs authors or debut authors or just authors in general looking to write in the mystery genre and much more.https://careerauthors.com/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-make-it-in-publishing/
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The HYBRID Author podcast is 4! And your host turns 40 today!
Join Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell for Episode 168 chatting all things hybrid, including why the podcast started and how it's changed over the years, lessons learned, personal and professional growth, what the next 4 years of the podcast looks like, tuning 40, fears hopes, dreams and much more.
www.hybridauthor.com.au
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Joanne Merrick offers over 25 years of global experience in helping individuals and organisations thrive. She has delivered transformative leadership programs across five continents and 22 countries, combining her expertise in neuroscience with a passion for building management and leadership capabilities.
As founder of The Leadership Recipe, LLC, Joanne designs impactful programs that enhance communication, emotional intelligence, and team performance. Her global perspective - shaped by living in Australia, Hong Kong, and now the USA - draws on her leadership roles at major organisations like Deloitte, Amazon, and Juniper Networks. This diverse background fuels her fresh, practical approach to leadership development.
In her debut book, âGame On! Is Management Your Best Career Play?,â Joanne empowers readers to make an informed decision about stepping into a management role.
In the 167th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's ficton and short non-fiction for authors, chats to Joanne about:
what drove her to write her book 'Game On! Is Management Your Best Career Play' and why this conversation is so important right nowkey questions/tools introduced in the book to help people make more informed decisions about their career directionHow 'Game On!' helps shift the pressure narrative to move into management and put the power back into the individualâs handsconsulting through The Leadership Receipe and how Joanne sees books like hers playing a role in bridging the gap between career ambition and leadership readiness andJoanne's advice to authors and professionals looking to write their book based on their experiences to tie in with all they do.https://www.theleadershiprecipe.com/
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Christopher Cheng dwells in an inner-city Sydney terrace and writes fiction and non-fiction for children full time. He taught in city and outback schools for a number of years and at Taronga Zoo. He is Co-Chair of the International Advisory Board for the Society of Childrenâs Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and has a Master of Arts in Childrenâs Literature. He presents to people of all ages at schools and festivals worldwide. His many picture books include 'Bear and Rat,' lovingly written for his amazing wife Binni, and illustrated by Stephen Michael King. 'OneTree,' illustrated by Bruce Whatley, shortlisted in the 2020 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, and is a CBCA Notable Book.
In the 166th 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 Christopher about:
his inspiration to address hard topics and how to approach presenting them in a way that's gentle and age-appropriate for young readersbalancing complex themes with accessible storytelling, Christopher shares his creative process for developing narratives that resonate emotionally with children while ensuring they feel safe and understoodfeedback received from parents and educators regarding treatment of big themes, and how that has influenced his writing and or future projectsChristopher's tips and advice to writers looking to write for children and much more.https://www.chrischeng.com/
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Sandi Parsons lives and breathes stories, as a reader, writer and storyteller. Sandi's creative nonfiction has been published in MiNDFOOD, Frankie, Chicken Soup and the Growing Up Disabled in Australia anthology.
She currently lives in Western Australia with her favourite husband, some problem puppies and many teetering stacks of books.
In the 165th 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 Sandi about her:
latest childrenâs fiction book, Saltyself-publishing author adventure: what motivated Sandi to take this route, and how her experiences differed when navigating printing options overseas compared to publishing locallyunique challenges making print books and having them shipped from ChinaSandiâs advice for aspiring children's authors looking to self-publish internationally, creating the best product and much more.https://www.sandiparsons.com/#/
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Bestselling author DG Rampton loves to create feelgood romantic comedy, featuring intelligent heroines, dashing men and sparkling banter. An engineer by training but a romantic by nature, she left her corporate career to follow the call of her artistic inclinations and write stories that bring joy and laughter into people's lives.
DG Rampton lives in Sydney with her Mr Darcy, their cheeky teenager and emotionally needy fur-baby, and is currently working on a new historical romantic comedy series.
In the 164th 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 DG Rampton on:
balancing historical accuracy with imaginative freedom to create compelling love stories that resonate with modern readersthe regency romance nichehybrid authorship, effective strategies in growing and maintaining readership such as BookBubthe challenges of marketing and self-promotion in such a competitive space across Amazon and FacebookDG Ramptonâs advice for aspiring romance authors, particularly those looking to break into historical subgenres like Regency and much more.https://dgrampton.com/home
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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 wasnât linear, but through trial and error, he found his way into podcastingâand thatâs 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 Devinâs 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 âthe Playersâkey steps authors can take to keep momentum going once their first novel is publishedstrategies Deborahâs found most effective growing her readership after launching her debut bookstruggling with the âwhatâs nextâ 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 Stephenâs 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 storytellingStephenâs 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 â 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, âTaming the Apocalypseâ 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 peopleâs 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 Shaneâs 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 doesnât 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 Childrenâs 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 âMissing Sarah HarrisâKarenâs 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 womenâs hockey led her to coaching internationally in Barcelona, Rotterdam and the UK, and also on Australiaâs 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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