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Rebecca Newman is a children’s poet and flash fiction author. Her poetry has been published in The School Magazine (NSW Department of Education), a children’s poetry anthology (Bloomsbury, UK) and exhibited at Paper Bird Books and Art in Fremantle, Western Australia. Her flash fiction for adults has been shortlisted in competitions, and published in anthologies (Night Parrot Press) in Western Australia.
 Sally Murphy, an Australian author of over 50 children's books. She writes fiction, poetry and nonfiction for children, and articles, educational materials and resources for adults. Sally gives motivational speechs and writing workshops for all ages and conference presentations about literacy, reading and more.
In the 130th 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 Rebecca and Sally about:

the complete Anthology process from start to finished product 
best and trying moments
their tips for authors looking to write poems for a collection or undertake collating a full work such as this and much more.

http://sallymurphy.com.au/
https://www.rebeccanewman.net.au/

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 has turned on to a path where she can now pour her dreams into her stories.
In the 129th 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 Renee about:

finding the positive and productivity during major life events
her experiences building a platform on TikTok
whether TikTok sells books
Renee's overall tips for authors looking to use TikTok
her fantasy books, publishing adventure and much more.

https://www.tiktok.com/@reneehayesauthor

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 Award Winning Author of Speculative and Contemporary Fiction Zena Shapter
Episode 110 Mel Torrefranca on What Motivates Young Authors to Write
Episode 111 Will You or Won’t You AI? With Joanne Morrell
Episode 112 The Seven Figure Marketing Mindset for Novelists With Jody J Sperling
Episode 113 Writing Graphic Novels for Kids With Joel McKerrow
Episode 114 The Author Launchpad Helping Authors of Non-fiction Earn an Income From Their Books with Chris Trammell
Episode 115 How to Chair a Panel With Children’s Author and Award-winning Short Story Writer Nadia L King
Episode 116 Publishing to a Professional Standard with Publisher and Editor Bernadette Foley
Episdoe 117 Balancing Energy and Focus to Write a Full Manuscript While Raising a Family With Children’s Author Calum Greenall
Episode 118 Creative Freedom, The Ability to Create Without Barriers, The Fear of Judgment or Any Preconceived Ideas About The Creative Process and Artistic “Rules” With Joanne Morrell
Episode 119 Collaging a Hybrid Memoir Through Unearthing Stories Within Your Family with Award Winning Author and Playwright Zack Rogow
 
This episode is brought to you by Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publisher helping authors publish books their readers will love. 
 
www.hybridauthor.com.au

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 had four screenplays optioned, and unproduced screenplays place and shortlist in over one hundred competitions. His stories and articles have been published in various print and digital journals. He has also run workshops on writing, editing, and publishing.In the 127th 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 Les about:

the definition of POD
what's involved in setting up as a Micropublisher and what skills do authors need to possess to execute this effectively
stylistic elements of a project 
Kickstarter campaigns
Les's tips for authors looking to manage their books and micropublishing business for longevity
rejection
why we write and much more. 

https://www.leszig.com/ 

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 raising money and literacy awareness for kids
mass author and illustrator collaboration 
trials and triumphs of working processes
Rachael's tips for creatives looking to illustrate or author picture books
creating whilst parenting young children and a new born
Rachael's books and much more.  

https://rachaelrobertsoncreates.com.au/about-me
https://www.justkidslit.com/our-australian-heart/

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 and inspires others to confront their own storms, discover resilience within and find their way to Freedomville. 
In the 125th 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 Liz about:

how she got a formal ADHD diagnosis later in life
her childhood trauma which lead to a mental health breakdown
writing as catharsis 
Liz's book, and tips for authors looking to share their ideas and experiences to help others.

https://lizlongwrites.com/ 
https://buymeacoffee.com/thehybridauthor