Writing Good Mystery Books for Kids and Outback Noir with Rosie Schnoell
Rosie Schonell is the author of her debut novel: Middle Grade Mystery, ‘Breaking School Rules is Easy … The hardest part is not getting caught.’ 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 […]
4 Years of The HYBRID Author Podcast and Turning 40! With Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell
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 […]
Tackling Tough Topics: Christopher Cheng on Addressing Big Themes in Children’s Literature with Sensitivity
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 Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and has a Master […]
Joanne Merrick on ‘empowering readers to make informed decisions’
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, […]
Sandi Parsons on ‘Self-Publishing Children’s Fiction Overseas’
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 […]
Reigning in Regency: DG Rampton on Crafting Timeless Romance and Thriving as a Hybrid Author
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 […]
The Power of Podcasts to Connect People Through Compelling Storytelling and Meaningful Conversations With Devin Blair
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. […]
Deborah Pike on ‘What to do after your first novel is published’
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, […]
Stephen Whiteside on ‘Writing Narrative Non-fiction Australian History ‘Snow, Fire and Gold’
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 […]
How Poetry Serves as a Form of Healing and Self-discovery with Jessie Vong
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 […]