Science Fantasy, Kickstarter and ‘Son of Osivirius’, Bringing Big Stories to Life with Cathryn deVries
Cathryn deVries is an award-winning fantasy and sci-fi author who explores themes of restorative justice, empowerment, connection with earth and spirit and finding the true self in her work—all wrapped up in an epic package of immersive world-building and sweet romance. A former Air Force engineer and recovering perfectionist, she now home-schools her children, two […]
Hybrid Writing Craft: Blending Genres, Forms and Creative Opportunities With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
In episode 178 of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell explores the art of hybrid writing craft—blending genres, forms and creative disciplines to elevate your storytelling and expand your publishing opportunities. Discover how combining fiction with nonfiction, prose with poetry or novels with screenplays can unlock new creative potential and help future-proof […]
Resurrecting the Past: Writing Gothic Fiction for Modern Readers With Dmetri Kakmi
Dmetri Kakmi was born to Greek parents in Turkey. He is the author of The Dictionary of a Gadfly (under the pseudonym of The Sozzled Scribbler), The Door and Other Uncanny Tales, Mother Land and When We Were Young (as editor). Mother Land was shortlisted for the New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards in 2008, […]
Finding Your Voice: Blending Culture, Community and Heart in Contemporary Fiction With Alejandra Martinez
Alejandra Martinez is an Australian-Uruguayan writer based in the Blue Mountains of NSW. She migrated to Australia at the age of seven with her family, as a military dictatorship was about to take over the country. Her stories have been published in a range of anthologies and magazines, including Best Australian Stories (BlackInc.), Girls Talk and Puentes Review. She has […]
Bringing Epic Poetry Back and ‘The Amazons’ With Peter Gunn
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 […]
2025 Mid-year Mashup with Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
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 Memoir Episode 152 Million-copy Bestselling Author Jacqueline […]
How to Elevate Your Life and Business to a Higher Level with Rich Kozak
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 […]
Retirement Money Secrets with Steven Selengut
Steve Selengut is the #1 Amazon bestselling author of ‘Retirement Money Secrets’ (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 […]
Embarking on Adventures: Yarn Quest and the Magic of Children’s Fantasy with Brooke Scobie
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 […]
HYBRID Social Media Strategies With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
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: content stratregy (organic growth) paid promotion (boosting reach) community and collaboration email and off-platform engagement and much more.