The HYBRID Author
Episodes
Sarah Epstein 'A Year in The Life of an Indie Author'
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Epstein is an award-winning Australian HYBRID author of suspenseful psychological thrillers and contemporary young adult fiction. In the 99th ...
Larrikin House Publishers Dani Vee and James Layton on Submissions and The HYBRID Business Model
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dani Vee is a podcaster of the popular literary podcast Words and Nerds. She works in publicity and acquisitions at Larrikin House and is also an auth...
Picture Book Author Ky Garvey on Making Time to Write Being a Creative Carer to Children with Special Needs
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ky Garvey is an author who writes fun and engaging stories that turn challenges into triumphs in a way that is supportive, inclusive and empowering. S...
Writing The Shadow With Non-fiction Award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Thriller Author Joanna Penn
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning podcaster and creative entrepreneur Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling thrille...
Workshopping in Libraries with Children's Indie Author Kristy Nita Brown
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kristy Nita Brown is an indie author of junior fiction and a qualified teacher and TAFE lecturer. Kristy delivers creative writing, independent publis...
Writing Authentic Historical Fiction with S. J. Butler
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S. J. Butler was born in London, England, and grew up writing poetry in the Essex countryside. After graduating from university in her fifties, her d...
Tess Woods on The Little Red Street Library
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tess Woods is an Australian physiotherapist and bestselling and award winning author of contemporary fiction. Tess recently launched The Little Red St...
Preparing For Podcast Appearances With Joanne Morrell
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 92nd episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fict...
Signing Your Second Book Deal With Children's Picture Book Author Jevita Nilson
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jevita Nilson is a published children's author from Perth who is passionate about writing lyrical fiction and non-fiction picture books. Her stories w...
Your HYBRID Author Profile and How to Build Balance Sustaining a HYBRID Author Career
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 90th! Episode of the HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fic...
Presenting to Kids with Nat Amoore and Cathie Tasker
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nat Amoore is a Sydney-based writer and author of secrets of a schoolyard millionaire, the power of positive pranking, the right way to rock and we r...
Breaking into Screenwriting with Children's Author and Screenwriter Kathryn Lefroy
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn Lefroy writes screenplays for film and TV, novels, and articles about technology for some of the worldâs top brands. Her family feature fil...
Small Press Author Process with Children's Author Jen Sherrington and Wild Eyed Press Publisher Leanne White
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Sherrington is a childrenâs author and educator based in Perth, Western Australia. Leanne White is a fine artist, childrenâs book illustrator...
A Body of Work With Award Winning Young Adult Author AJ Betts
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A.J. Betts is an author, speaker, teacher, columnist and keen cyclist. Her latest work is a fun realistic novel called ONE SONG, about a teenage band ...
Intuitive Somatic Mentor and Award Winning Non-Fiction Author Stacey Webb on Limiting Beliefs in Authorship
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stacey Webb is the Author of the Multi-Award-Winning Book, âThe Intuitive Detectiveâ a healing memoir on how following your intuition can suppor...
Writing Metaphor With Children's Author Molly Fernandes
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a teacher and writer just starting her children's author adventure, Molly Fernandes is well versed in writing metaphor. Her works include rhyming p...
Dr. Aparna Baruah on Women Leading the Way
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Aparna Baruah is a highly accomplished woman who has achieved success in many different areas of her life. She is passionate about inspiring and ...
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) in Writers with Award Winning Children's Author Meg McKinlay
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meg McKinlay has published twenty books for children, ranging from picture books through to young adult novels, and a collection of poetry for adults....
Chenee Marrapodi 'The Dos and Don'ts of a Debut Author'
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chenee Marrapodi is an Australian writer and podcaster. She has worked in media for many years, currently for Channel Nine News, and formerly as a rep...
Brock Swinson on 'Ink by The Barrel, Secrets From Prolific Writers'
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brock Swinson is an interviewer for Creative Screenwriting, podcaster of the Creative Principles Podcast and author of 'Ink by the Barrel, Secrets Fro...
Marketing Advertising for Authors with Prolific Crime Thriller Writer Phillip Strang
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phillip Strang has spent many intervening years in a myriad of countries, some calm and safe - others, no more than war zones. He now resides in Sydne...
2023 Mid-year Mashup!
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've hit the middle of the year! And to celebrate here is a mid-year mashup of the rest of the guests from The HYBRID Author Podcast in 2023 (to dat...
It's Never Too Late To Turn Lifelong Dreams Into Reality with Bestselling Romantic Suspense and Alpine Crime Author Lee Christine
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling Australian author Lee Christine proves that at 60, itâs never too late to turn lifelong dreams into reality. Lee is the writer of si...
Keeping Writing and Publishing Momentum as an Indie Author With Award Winning Children's and Young Adult Author Lisa Van Der Wielen
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winner of the SCBWI Spark Award Lisa Van Der Wielen is a children's and young adult author from Perth, Western Australia. She is a writer and lover of...
An Almost Mid-year Mashup of 2023 Guests
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate episode 75, here is an almost mid-year mashup of some of the first guests of The HYBRID Author Podcast in 2023, such as: award winning c...
Fantasy and Sci-Fi Secret Ingredients for 'Primary' with Author Alex Holland
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raised on Tolkien, Final Fantasy 7 and Monty Python, fantasy and sci-fi lover and enthusiast, Alex Holland stopped daydreaming and wrote and produced ...
Writing Cozy Mysteries With Award Winning Author and Publisher at Gumnut Press Polly Holmes
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Polly Holmes is an award-winning Australian author who writes paranormal and culinary cozy mysteries and paranormal suspense. Her publishing company G...
Adult Contemporary, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade and Paranormal Young Adult Author Sasha Wasley on Managing Multiple Pseudonyms
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sasha Wasley writes adult contemporary, historical fiction, as well as middle grade fiction as Ash Harrier and paranormal young adult novels as S.D. ...
New York Times-Bestselling and Multi-Award-Winning Crime Author Ellie Marney on HYBRID Authorship and Writing Crime
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ellie Marney is a New York Times-bestselling and multi-award-winning crime author. Her titles include The Killing Code, None Shall Sleep, the Every...
Editing for Authors With Jess Gately
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Gately is a freelance publishing professional specialising in structural editing for speculative fiction. She tutors at Curtin University, is the...
Facing Your Fears With New Adult Sweet Romance Author Tiffany Noelle Chacon
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Noelle Chacone has been riding horses since before she could walk. She's competed in a variety of disciplines from barrel racing to showing Ar...
5 Things an Authorship Career Brings Other Than Money With Joanne Morrell
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chasing the publishing dream, being rejected, putting yourself out there, striving to earn money from your author career can on occasion leave you fee...
Everything You Need to Know About HYBRID Publishing With P.L Stuart
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
P.L. Stuart was born in Toronto, Canada. He holds a university degree in English, specialising in Medieval Literature. P.L is the author of the Bes...
Hardie Grant Publisher Emily Hart on Non-Fiction and Gaps in The Market
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Hart is a publisher at Hardie Grant Books in Melbourne, where she commissions non-fiction books of all kinds and co-convenes the Spark Prize for...
You'll Make a Wonderful Parent, Advice and Encouragement for Rainbow Families of All Kinds with Jasper Peach
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jasper Peach is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer and editor. They are passionate about equitable access and inclusion, focused around the dis...
Therese Tarlington SWAP Marketing Without Money
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Using the power of marketing partnerships to grow, Therese Tarlinton created a start-up that flourished into a business in five countries manufacturi...
Award Winning Children's and Young Adult Author Pip Harry on HYBRID Writing Styles
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pip Harry is an Australian childrenâs author and journalist. Her middle grade novel, The Little Wave, won the CBCA 2020 Book of the Year Award and t...
Rachael Johns on The Romance Writers of Australia (RWA)
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Womenâs fiction and rural romance writer Rachael Johns is the Vice President of the Romance Writers of Australia (RWA) and attributes the organisati...
Natalie Normann on 'Writing Norwegian and Contemporary Romance'
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From an isolated fishing village in Norway, one you can only get to by boat, Natalie Normann, author of 69+ books, shares her wonderful stories with t...
5 Tips to Help you Prepare Your Print Book for Production Through Ingram Spark With Joanne Morrell
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
60 episodes celebrates all things print publishing! Listen in as host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non ficti...
How The Marketing Power of a Bestseller Will Take You From a Best-kept Secret to a go-to Expert' With Steve Kidd
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Kidd is a best-selling self-published author, entrepreneur, business coach and radio show host. His mission is to assist and support individuals...
An Ly-Tampere on 'Setting Up a Writing Coaching Business to Sustain Your Creative Dream as a Writer'
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Ly-Tampere is a trained writing and business coach helping other writing coaches get more clients. She herself is a writer and a business owner for...
'Plan Your Books The Way You Think' with Plottr's Education Lead Troy Lambert
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plottr is a new visual planning software tool for writers looking to outline their books faster, organise smarter, and turbocharge their productivity....
Award Winning Children's and Young Adult Author Dianne Wolfer on 'Writing Across Genres'
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dianne Wolfer is an award-winning author of 23 books for children and teenagers. She has a teaching background and presents author talks and workshop...
Lessons Learned in 2022 and What's to be in 2023
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Joanne Morrell for the final episode of the HYBRID Author podcast in 2022! Joanne reflects and chats on: lessons learned money earned and words ...
Merry Christmas Mashup of 2022 End of Year Guests
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Snippets from 2022 past guests who have appeared on the podcast since September: Episode 39Â Mariam El Houli On Why The Best Time to Chase Your Dream...
Making Decisions to Make Things Happen With Robyne Young
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robyne Young is a writer, author, lecturer and ex newspaper and T.V. Journalist. In the 53rd episode of the HYBRID Author podcast host Joanne Morrell,...
Annual Planning for Creatives with Orna Ross
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Orna Ross is an Irish historical novelist, poet and director of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLI). In the 52nd episode of the HYBRID Author...
Katie Montinaro on Writing a 'Christmas-themed Rom Com'
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Montinaro is a Melbourne-based writer, teacher and author of Christmas-themed rom com a 'Holly Jolly Christmas and YA fiction 'The Girl in The S...
'Your Author Business Plan' with Joanna Penn
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate 50 episodes of the HYBRID Author Podcast, we have a very, very special guest! Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-...
Steven Herrick on Being a HYBRID Author of Cycling Travel Books for Adults and Children's and Young Adult Fiction
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Herrick is the author of twenty-six books for children and young adults and ten cycling travel ebooks. His books have won the WA Premierâs L...
An Almost Merry Christmas Mash up of 2022 Guests
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Snippets from 2022 past guests who have appeared on the podcast since July: Episode 31 Children's Author Sian Turner on Juggling Writing and Kids Ep...
Peter Quarry on 'Making Peace With the Past and Re-energising for the Future'
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Quarry is a multi-award-winning psychologist, whose 1000+ video-based training programs are used by companies, universities and organisations in...
Pauline Yates on 'Writing Horror'
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pauline Yates is an Australian author of horror and dark speculative fiction. Sheâs an Australian Shadows Awards Short Fiction Finalist, Australian ...
Valerie Khoo on Building the Creative Business of Your Dreams
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Khoo is a writer, artist and CEO of the Australian Writers Centre and host of The So You Want to be a Writer Podcast. In episode 45 of The HYB...
Digital Lending Right (DLR) Payments for Authors With Joanne Morrell
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have audio and eBook formats of your work? Are these digital files available for loan in public lending libraries? Do you currently receive any...
The Reluctant Book Marketer Jody J Sperling
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From higher education, decades in marketing and sales, and years of embarrassing failure, Jody J Sperling turned obscurity into a seven-figure success...
Helen Scheuerer on How to Write a Successful Series
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Scheuerer is the fantasy author of bestselling trilogies, The Orameer Chronicles and the Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet. In the 42nd epi...
Amy Calautti on 'How to Hire an Illustrator'
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do I go about hiring an illustrator for my childrenâs book? Amy Calautti is an in-demand childrenâs picture book illustrator, completing 14 pi...
So You Want to be a Writer How to Get Started While You Still Have a Day Job with Allison Tait
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Tait (A.L. Tait) is an internationally published bestselling author, multi-genre writer, teacher, speaker and podcaster. Former co-host of The...
Mariam El Houli On Why The Best Time to Chase your Dreams is Right Now
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a bachelor of literature and composition from Griffith University, Mariam wrote her breakout novel, The Olive Tree, many years before publishing...
Speaking at Writers Festivals with Award Winning Children's Author and Illustrator Kylie Howarth
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
 Kylie Howarth is an award-winning internationally published childrenâs book author and illustrator from Perth, Western Australia. She has appeare...
Children's Author Oliver Phommavanh on 'Writing Funny'
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Phommavanh loves to make people laugh, whether itâs on the page writing humour for kids or on stage as a stand-up comedian. In the 37th epi...
How to Self Publish Junior Fiction with Award Winning Indie Author Kristy Nita Brown
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kristy Nita Brown is an award winning Indie published author of Junior Fiction. Her debut novel Looking For Lily scored second place in the CYA confe...
Adult and Children's Author Michelle 'Ellie' Royce on 'Going HYBRID'
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle 'Ellie' Royce is an internationally published, award winning author of books for adults and children. As "Ellie Royce" Michelle writes quirk...
The Role of a Public Librarian and How The Library System Works in Australia with Emily Paull
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Paull is a former bookseller turned passionate librarian from Perth, Western Australia. She writes short stories and historical fiction, and was...
Sci Fi and Fantasy Author Phil Asmundson on 'Writing Character Perspective'
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst researching Southwest myths, Phil Asmundson discovered the Tuar Tums' legend, and brought them to life in his debut trilogy. He's always had a ...
The Scriptpreneur Tammy Gross on Converting an Award Winning Screen Play into a Best Selling Novel
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tammy Gross  is an optioned, award-winning, indie-produced screenwriter, as well as the author of The Treasure Galleons, which she converted from an ...
Children's Author Sian Turner on Juggling Writing and Kids
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have a day job. You're a parent. You have lots of commitments as well as chipping away at building an author career. How do you juggle all of th...
2022 Mid Year Mash up
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached 30 episodes! To celebrate here's a mid year mash up of snippets from all the guests who have appeared on the podcast since January thi...
How to be an Author The Business of Being a Writer in Australia with Author, Academic and Fremantle Press Publisher Georgia Richter
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Todayâs esteemed guest is author, academic and Fremantle Press Publisher Georgia Richter who talks about her and Deborah Hunâs publication âHow ...
Western Australian Premier's Book Award Winner for Writing for Children Shirley Marr On 'Character Voice'
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Young adult and children's author Shirley Marr took out the 2022 Western Australian Premierâs Book Award prize for writing for children with her mid...
Young Adult Fiction Author Sarah Epstein on Writing Suspense and Hybrid Authorship
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This was one of the most inspiring conversations I have been fortunate enough to have to date. In the 27th Episode of the HYBRID Author podcast, you...
Monique Mulligan on The Publishing Collective
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pilyara Press is the Publishing Collective behind Monique Mulligan's debut novel 'Wherever You Go' and her second novel 'Wildflower'. Monique is an ...
Award Winning Young Adult Author Holden Sheppard On Social Media for Authors
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holden Sheppard is a multiple award winning Young Adult author and social media influencer. In the 25th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast, host Jo...
All Things Publishing in 2022 with Publishing Powerhouse Karen Mc Dermott
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Mc Dermott is the founder of Serenity Press, MMH Press, KMD Books, and the Everything Publishing Academy. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, ...
How to Start Getting Book Reviews with Children's Author Sharon Giltrow
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've written your first book (or books), how do you go about getting reviews for your work and why are they important? In the 23rd episode of The HY...
Author Mentorships with Jodie Spiteri-James from The Australian Society of Authors
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jodie Spiteri-James has worked in Publishing in both fiction and non-fiction for over 25 years as a Sales Director and Managing Director. After becomi...
Lorraine Horsley on 'Writing Non Fiction'
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After 20 years writing, submitting and being rejected for her books, children's and adult story writer Lorraine Horsley can now share her traditional ...
What Publishing Looks Like to Bad Apple Press in 2022
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do Bad Apple Press keep up to date with what's happening in the publishing industry and how do they determine book trends for the year? What does ...
Co-writing Middle Grade Fantasy Fiction with Denis Knight and Cristy Burne
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does co-writing a middle grade fantasy fiction trilogy entail? How do you determine a process and who should you collaborate with? In the 19t...
Educational and Public Lending Rights (ELR) and (PLR) With Joanne Morrell
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you eligible for Educational and Public Lending Rights as an Author in the country you reside in? In this 18th episode of the HYBRID Author podc...
All The Ways To Make An Author Income with Children's Author and Illustrator FranĂŠ Lessac
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FranĂŠ Lessac is an author-illustrator, creating over fifty books for children. She is the recipient for the Muriel Barwell Award for Distinguished Se...
Co-creating Picture Books with Family with Disha Patwardhan and Paridhi P Apte
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Busy mums and sisters, Disha (writer) and Paridhi (Illustrator), co-created and independently published the picture book series The Adventures of Jaco...
Merry Christmas Mash Up 2021 HYBRID Author Guests
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
 Wishing you a Merry Christmas Mash up! Snippets from 2021 podcast episodes in this order: (Episode 1) Tips on Judging Writing Competitions with Nadi...
Teachers Notes with Picture Book Author Rebecca J Palmer
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are Teachers Notes and what purpose do they serve authors of children's books? Should authors expect their publishing houses to write Teachers ...
School Visits with Children's and Young Adult Fiction Author Deb Fitzpatrick
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've written your children's book, now it's time to visit schools. This is your first school visit ... what do you do? What do you need to bring? ...
Creating Online Courses For Kids With Josh Langley
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn your book or books for children into an online program? First by defining what problem you are solving for children with your books an...
Submitting to Traditional Publishing Houses with Jeanette Stampone
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You're looking for a traditional publishing house to publish your book. You must first finish writing your manuscript and submit it to them. But how d...
Freelance Writing Business Quick Tips For Fast Success With Joanne Morrell
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You want to set up shop as a freelance writer ... but you've never run a business before and you're new to the world of freelance. In this tenth min...
Tips on Being a HYBRID Children's Author with Steve Heron
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You want to write picture books and middle grade novels for children. You want to publish them yourself as well as having a traditional publishing hou...
Independently Publishing and Promoting Picture Books and Middle Grade Series with Stacy C Bauer
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you independently publish a picture book or non fiction middle grade series for children? Where do you start and how do you get noticed? In t...
Publishing Productively with Romantic Suspense and Fantasy Author Claire Boston
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you aspire to write and independently publish 4 books a year? Do you have a publishing process or a publishing schedule in place to help you be p...
Performance for Authors with Storyteller Extraordinaire Glenn B Swift
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've finished writing and publishing your book ... now you have to tell people about it. Do you seek to entertain, enlighten and inspire your audien...
Author Fears and How to Overcome Them with Joanne Morrell
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you said 'your writing's crap' or shied away from calling yourself an author? How do authors cope with unsupportive people, bei...
Plot Storming with Y.A. Science Fiction and Fantasy Author Rebecca Laffar-Smith
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered publishing a workbook? Do you have a clear understanding of what the main plot points that make up a plot are? Are you using ...
Tips on Having a Career as a HYBRID Author with Teena Raffa-Mulligan
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You want to both independently and traditionally publish your books for reasons such as wanting: partial control over your work the status traditiona...
Story and Editing Tips with A. R. Levett (The Story Mentor)
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are the most common editing blunders writers can make? Are you aware of the various types of editing your manuscript must go through before publi...
Tips on Judging Writing Competitions with Nadia L King
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to become a Judge for a writing award or a writing competition? Would being a Judge boost your author profile or inspire yo...