TikTok Tips for Authors with Fantasy Author Renee Hayes

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 […]
An Almost Mid-year Mashup of Some of The Guests in 2024

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 […]
Setting up as a Micropublisher Through Print on Demand (POD) With Author and Screenwriter Les Zig

Les Zig has worked in publishing for the last fifteen years, specialising in structural editing and self-publishing. 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 […]
Just Write For Kids Picture Book ‘Our Australian HeART’ With Front Cover Illustrator and Picture Book Author and Artist Rachael Robertson

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 […]
Navigating Life’s Complexities and Applying Them in Writing with Non-Fiction Author Liz Long

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 […]
How a Book Succeeds in Making the Reader ‘The Fourth Character’ via Immersive Writing in Travel Memoir

Jessica Mudditt is the founder of Hembury Books. Her second book Once Around the Sun has just released which is all about her adventures and mishaps backpacking solo in Asia. Jessica is passionate about getting lesser told stories out into the world by bypassing the traditional gatekeepers via her disruptive business model as a hybrid publisher. In […]
Using Your Experiences to Connect With Your Audience With Children’s Author and Autistic/ADHDer Psychologist Chelsea Luker

Chelsea Luker is an Autistic/ADHDer psychologist, and is the proud owner of Connect Us Psychology. With a deep-rooted commitment to the Autistic/ADHD community, Chelsea dedicates her professional life to supporting Autistic/ADHD individuals across the lifespan. Chelsea is also a parent to two young neurodivergent children. Drawing from her lived and clinical experience, Chelsea wrote her middle grade title with seven short […]
Actionable Strategies and Tips for Authors Marketing and Selling Books with Smart Author Media Book Marketing Expert Chris Benetti

Chris Benetti owns Smart Author® Media and is an expert in book marketing. To date, he has helped his clients collectively generate over $20,000,000 in sales from their books and digital offers, and in 2023, Chris sold over 19,000 books for his clients. Chris’ mission is to make marketing and selling books easy to understand […]
Twenty Years of Publishing and Book Consultancy in New York City With Malka Margolies

With over twenty years’ experience within the publishing industry, Malka Margolies is a Book Consultant, Senior Public Relations and Communications Executive and Nonfiction Judaica Books Expert based out of New York city. In the 121st episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children’s and young adult fiction, women’s fiction and short […]
Built-in Book Marketing with Non-Fiction Author Anna Featherstone

Anna Featherstone is an author whisperer, empowering writers at various stages of their writing, publishing, and book marketing journey. She is the non-fiction advisor to the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) and founder of Bold Authors, a collaborative course hub where authors share knowledge and nous. The author of five books, her title Look-It’s Your Book!: Write, Publish […]
