Allison Tait (A.L. Tait) is an internationally published bestselling author, multi-genre writer, teacher, speaker and podcaster. Former co-host of The Australian Writer's Centre (AWC) podcast 'So You Want to be a Writer' with Valerie Khoo, Allison and Valerie collated the thoughts and tips of past guests of the podcast (as well as their own experiences) to co-author the So You Want to be a Writer: How to Get Started While You Still Have a Day Job book.

In the 40th episode of the HYBRID Author Podcast, host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non-fiction for authors interviews Allison about the book, how authors can make the most of their writing time around other commitments, being kind to your writing self and much more. 

Up to listen now folks and as always please leave me a wee review if you found the episode helpful!

https://allisontait.com

https://www.writerscentre.com.au

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHYBRIDAuthor

With a bachelor of literature and composition from Griffith University, Mariam wrote her breakout novel, The Olive Tree, many years before publishing it due to the discouragement of those around her.

A few months before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, mother of 5, Mariam faced personal and professional struggles which lead to a major realisation: in a COVID-19 world, nothing is guaranteed, and you never know what is going to happen. 

'We are in charge of our own reality and happiness– no one else.' 

During this time, Mariam's mind traveled back to The Olive Tree... deciding it no longer mattered what anyone else thought or said; she was going to try to make her dream a reality, embrace her love of writing, and share her story with the world! With a passion for storytelling and writing, as an author and a business coach, Mariam tackles all the complex issues nobody talks about, hoping to change the world one book at a time, starting with her debut YA novel: a love letter to the people of Palestine, and a heart wrenching look at issues of humanity. 

https://www.instagram.com/mariam.elhouli/

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHYBRIDAuthor

Kylie Howarth is an award-winning internationally published children’s book author and illustrator from Perth, Western Australia. She has appeared at Scribblers Festival, The Literature Centre Storytellers Festival, Margaret River's Readers and Writers Festival, Awesome Arts Festival and the Asian Festival of Children's Content in Singapore. 

In the 38th episode of the HYBRID Author podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Kylie on what to expect and how to get started speaking at writers festivals, as well as:

https://www.kyliehowarth.com

https://www.kyliehowarth.com/events/2022/9/4/koalas-stole-my-undies-book-launch-with-kylie-howarth

https://www.kyliehowarth.com/events/https/wwwscribblersfestivalcomau/family-program-2022

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHYBRIDAuthor

Oliver Phommavanh loves to make people laugh, whether it’s on the page writing humour for kids or on stage as a stand-up comedian. 

In the 37th episode of the HYBRID Author podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors chats to Oliver about:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/dennis-jungs-fight-with-cancer?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

https://www.oliverwriter.com

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=oliver+phommavanh

https://assets-global.website-files.com/5f928a6a013f5e35c39b62bb/62aae603be4d1d84f643fad1_FamilyPprograme_2022_final.pdf

https://www.scribblersfestival.com.au/creative-stars

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 conference’s Aspiring Chapter Book for Younger Readers category. 

A LOT of laughs were had in the 36th episode of the HYBRID Author podcast when host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors interviewed Kristy on 'How to Self Publish a Junior Fiction Novel'. 

Listen in as Kristy, openly and honestly, shares her self publishing experience on learning how to write chapters books, as well as the editing, printing and marketing processes. 

https://kristynitabrown.com

https://www.gofundme.com/f/dennis-jungs-fight-with-cancer?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

Michelle 'Ellie' Royce is an internationally published, award winning author of books for adults and children.

As "Ellie Royce" Michelle writes quirky and heartfelt middle grade and YA fiction as well as visionary, unique picture books that spark ideas, empathy and new ways of looking at the world for readers of all ages. After a long career in traditional publishing, Ellie has taken the plunge and independently published her new Junior Fiction series Avery's Hat-tastic Adventures.

In the 35th episode of the HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors chats to Ellie about her experience on 'Going HYBRID'. Listen in as Ellie shares tips for authors looking to have a HYBRID Author career but are still teetering on the edge. 

https://www.weareallmadeofstories.com

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHYBRIDAuthor

Emily Paull is a former bookseller turned passionate librarian from Perth, Western Australia. She writes short stories and historical fiction, and was highly commended in the 2021 Fogarty Literary Award for her historical fiction manuscript, The Good Daughter. Her debut collection of short stories, Well-Behaved Women was also published by Margaret River Press in 2019. 

In the 34th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors chats with Emily about the role of a public librarian and how the library system works in Australia. 

Emily shares her expertise on:

http://www.emilypaull.com

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHYBRIDAuthor

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 passion for science and is fond of saying, "True science is indistinguishable from magic."

In the 33rd episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast, host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors interviews Phil on  'writing character perspective'.

 Phil shares

https://www.amazon.com/Phil-Asmundson/e/B08XN4JW6W%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

https://www.asauthors.org/services/literary-speed-dating

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHYBRIDAuthor

Tammy Gross  is an optioned, award-winning, indie-produced screenwriter, as well as the author of The Treasure Galleons, which she converted from an award-winning screenplay into a number 1 bestselling novel. 

Tammy, known as the Scriptpreneur, is the founder of WOW Hollywood, where she helps authors, speakers, coaches and screenwriters turn their dream story into a Hollywood movie. Her other script-turned-novel, Evangelina, also a bestseller, is slated for 2022 production under the direction of an A-List TV producer.

In the 32nd episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast, host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors talks to Tammy about her:

https://www.scriptpreneur.com

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHYBRIDAuthor

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 the above, stay sane, release the parent/creator guilt and be productive and present for all?

In the 31st episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast, host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors interviews Sian Turner. 

Author of children's fiction and mother of 3, Sian shares her experience on how:

https://www.sianturnerbooks.com

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheHYBRIDAuthor