Best Darcy M Podcasts (2024)

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Spooky Stories, Publishing Paths and Crafting Middle-Grade Thrills as a Hybrid Author With Fionna Cosgrove 35:12

13d ago35:12

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Born and bred in Perth, Western Australia, Fionna was raised on a far too paranormal diet of X-files, Are you Afraid of the Dark, Fact or Fiction and a plethora of other completely age-inappropriate TV shows. This has led to not only a peculiar open mind, but also a taste for the delightfully mysterious and macarb. After studying marine science and…

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Episode 101: Housing at the Heart of Politics: A Deep Dive into Policies Shaping the Rental Market 57:32

15d ago57:32

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With an election days away, politics is top of mind for almost everyone. So, now seemed like a good time for the podcast to delve into the politics and policies that impact housing.David Howard is the CEO of the National Rental Home Council (NRHC), which advocates mainly for the single-family rental (SFR) sector. David walks us through the ins and …

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Crossing Oceans: Layla Moon on Book Signings in America and Connecting with Dark Romance Readers 39:06

20d ago39:06

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TRIGGER WARNING: EPISODE CONTAINS SOME BAD LANGUAGE AND TALK ON TABOO SUBJECTS SUCH AS SEX, INCEST and MURDER. Layla Moon is an International Bestselling Indie Author. She resides in the Swan Valley, Western Australia with her morally grey husband and children. Layla's writing style is nothing short of dark and naughty. Where the darkness is always…

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Episode 100: John Burns Reflects on Housing Cycles, Market Trends, and the Future of Real Estate 57:58

20d ago57:58

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To celebrate the 100th episode of the New Home Insights podcast, John Burns, founder and CEO of John Burns Research and Consulting, joins us. But it is not just John and me sipping a delicious IPA and commiserating. There is that, but this episode takes a 30,000-foot view of the long cycles of the housing market before delving into some current hot…

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Mystery Author Andrea Barton on Plot Development: Plot Twists, Suspense and Tension for a More Spontaneous Writing Style 34:53

1M ago34:53

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Andrea Barton is the author of 'The Godfather of Dance, A Jade Riley Mystery'. She also runs Brightside Story Studio, a book editing business for fiction and memoir, where she loves helping authors to make their stories shine. In the 143rd episode of The HYBRID Author podcast host Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's …

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Episode 99: Data-Driven Investment Strategies: Don Mullen on SFR, Tech, and Housing’s Future 29:45

2M ago29:45

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Diverse, tech-savvy, innovative—all fair when describing Pretium, one of the biggest real estate investment firms you may have heard of. Pretium has helped change how we invest in real estate. Pretium is impacting single-family rental (SFR), build-to-rent (BTR), fix and flip, mortgage originations, and even homebuilding through a menu of investment…

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Practicing Reinvention Through New Characters and Novels With Novelist, Essayist and Reviewer Jeanne M Blasberg 28:13

2M ago28:13

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Jeanne M Blasberg is a novelist, essayist and reviewer. Her upcoming novel, Daughter of a Promise is a modern retelling of the legend of David and Bathsheba, completing the thematic trilogy she began with Eden and The Nine. Jeanne brings strong female characters to the forefront and beautifully details her main character's self-discovery journey th…

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Multi-award Winning Author John Larkin on Chasing The Writerly Dream 39:38

2M ago39:38

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Multi-award winning author John Larkin is one of Australia's most prolific authors and his new book ‘Brittany & Co Take on Paris’ is one of the funniest books you'll read this year! John's award winning books ‘The Shadow Girl’ and ‘The Pause’ were celebrated as top notch Australian literature and this one is no different. In the 141st episode of Th…

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Episode 98: Inside the Deal: M&A Insights with Rich Moriarty of Vestra Advisors 43:36

2M ago43:36

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Big builders seem to be getting bigger every year. Growth might have some drawbacks, but for the most part, it makes a builder strong. Think operational efficiency, expanding your pipeline, access to capital, depth of skills, and expertise. You can grow organically, but you can grow faster through a smart merger or acquisition.That’s where Rich Mor…

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Writing Laugh-out-loud Books for Kids with Best-selling Children's Author Tim Harris 31:45

3M ago31:45

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Tim Harris is the bestselling author of several laugh-out-loud series for kids, including the 'Ratbags' series, 'Toffle Towers', 'Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables' and 'Exploding Endings'. Tim fills his stories with quirky scenarios, loveable characters and plenty of imagination. Tim’s ‘humour with heart’ writing style has seen his books receive multiple…

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Becoming an Internationally Accomplished Author of 8 Books with Lisa Heidke (Darcy) 34:10

3M ago34:10

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Lisa Darcy is a contemporary women's fiction writer. Her eighth book The Pact has just been released by American publisher: Wings ePress. Lisa was picked up by Allen & Unwin in 2007 and has five books published under the name Lisa Heidke. She has since had her first book published with UK publisher Bloodhound and several others relaunched in differ…

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Episode 97: Market Trends in Kitchen and Bath: A Deep Dive with NKBA’s Bill Darcy 51:02

3M ago51:02

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What will your kitchen and bathroom look like a year from now, two years from now, five years from now? That’s what Bill Darcy, Global President and CEO of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), thinks about every day. This perspective provides Bill with a look under the hood of this sector, and he shares what he sees on this episode of …

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CEO of Writing WA Will Yeoman on 'Writing as a Career' 39:51

3M ago39:51

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Will Yeoman is CEO of Writing WA, Western Australia's peak body for the writing sector. Prior to taking up this position, Will was a journalist at The West Australian, where for nearly 20 years he was variously literary editor, senior arts writer and a travel writer. He still freelances for the same publication, as well as for Limelight and Gramoph…

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Children's Author and Illustrator Kylie Howarth on New Geographic Areas in a Graphic Novel Format and Winning the Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards Writer’s Fellowship 29:10

4M ago29:10

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Kylie Howarth is an award-winning, internationally published children’s book author-illustrator from Western Australia. She recently won the Western Australian Premier’s Book Award - Writer’s Fellowship, the WAYRBA Hoffman award and KOALA Honour award. She has been shortlisted for the SCBWI Australian Picture Book Illustrators Award, CBCA Book of t…

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Tips on Writing Emotionally Charged, Fast-paced, Contemporary, Women’s Fiction With Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell 27:54

4M ago27:54

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Compared to her emotionally charged, fast-paced women’s fiction novels, Zara Ellen (pseudonym of Joanne Morrell) lives a quiet life, among the trees, with her loves. She can be found rugged up reading on her balcony or rolling across her laddered library, getting lost in story. In the 136th episode of The HYBRID Podcast host Joanne (Zara Ellen) Mor…

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Episode 96: Leading Through Innovation: How Fortune Brands is Shaping the Future of Home 52:58

4M ago52:58

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One of the hardest things for a successful company is to stop doing what made it successful and start doing something that will stretch its success into the future. It is a risk and a cost, but it can be an investment if done right.So when Fortune Brands Innovations shed an iconic cabinetry brand, CEO Nick Fink had some anxious moments. But that de…

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The Importance of Finding a Writing Community With Children's Author Laura Holloway 27:07

4M ago27:07

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Laura Holloway is a children’s author and teacher. She writes stories that inspire children to play, explore and imagine. Laura’s debut picture book 'Peek A Boo Lottie' has been published by Five Mile Press and is out now. In the 135th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of women's contemporary fiction, young adult fict…

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Kickstarter Campaigns for Authors With Joanne (Zara Ellen) Morrell 20:47

4M ago20:47

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Kickstarter is a platform helping bring creative projects to life. In the 134th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's contemporary fiction and short non-fiction for authors, chats on: what Kickstarter is current Kickstarter campaigns why authors are using this site her campaign and author f…

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Generative AI for Authors With Fiction Author Amina Al Sherif 39:13

5M ago39:13

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Amina Al Sherif is the author of the Nadiri fiction series. Originally from Cairo Egypt, she immigrated to the United States in 2010 as a first generation Arab-American and African American. Amina is a member of the LGBTQ+ community as well as a BIPOC writer. Amina has worked with the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOCK) for over ten years as a…

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Episode 95: Building Success: Doug Bauer and the Growth of Tri Pointe Homes 41:54

5M ago41:54

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To grow or not to grow is often the question for a homebuilder. For Doug Bauer, CEO and co-founder of Tri Pointe Homes, the answer has always been “grow.” In 2009, when Doug Bauer and his partners started Tri Pointe, growth was a huge risk. But they pulled it off, and now Tri Pointe Homes is one of the top public homebuilders in the nation with a f…

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A Mid-year Mashup of all the Rest of the Guests From the Beginning of 2024 30:33

5M ago30:33

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We've hit 132 episodes of The HYBRID Author Podcast! And to celebrate, here's a mashup of the rest of the guests who have appeared on the podcast since March: Episode 120 Built-in Book Marketing with Non-Fiction Author Anna Featherstone Episode 121 Twenty Years of Publishing and Book Consultancy in New York City With Malka Margolies Episode 122 Act…

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What to do and Not to do Hybrid Publishing With Non-Fiction Christian Author Noah Asher 31:43

5M ago31:43

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Noah Asher is an award winnning author of non-fiction Christian book Chaos: Overcoming The Overwhelming. An important book, carrying a big message and purpose where every book sold, a copy will be donated to a prison library or rehab centre across America. In the 131st episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of women's fict…

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‘Right Way Down Collating a Work of Children’s Poetry for Traditional Publication’ With Rebecca Newman and Sally Murphy 35:51

5M ago35:51

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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 i…

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TikTok Tips for Authors with Fantasy Author Renee Hayes 41:18

6M ago41:18

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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 t…

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Episode 94: Hillwood Communities and the Art and Science of Placemaking 1:04:58

6M ago1:04:58

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If you have anything to do with the housing market in Texas, you have heard of Hillwood Communities. If you are from elsewhere in the country and have not heard of Hillwood, here’s your chance. All across the great state of Texas, Hillwood is building some of the best-designed and most successful master-planned communities in the US. They have achi…

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An Almost Mid-year Mashup of Some of The Guests in 2024 27:25

6M ago27:25

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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 Specula…

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Setting up as a Micropublisher Through Print on Demand (POD) With Author and Screenwriter Les Zig 45:56

6M ago45:56

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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 ch…

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Episode 93: Shifting Foundations: A Deep Dive into Demographics and Housing 43:58

6M ago43:58

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Demographics impact housing in a few massive foundational ways and a thousand small ways. Price, product, place—demographics help define them.On this episode of the New Home Insights Podcast, our guests are Chris Porter and Eric Finnigan, two leaders at John Burns Research and Consulting who live and breathe demographics and what they mean for hous…

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Just Write For Kids Picture Book 'Our Australian HeART' With Front Cover Illustrator and Picture Book Author and Artist Rachael Robertson 34:08

6M ago34:08

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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 Aus…

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Navigating Life’s Complexities and Applying Them in Writing with Non-Fiction Author Liz Long 32:08

7M ago32:08

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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 s…

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How a Book Succeeds in Making the Reader ‘The Fourth Character’ via Immersive Writing in Travel Memoir 38:45

7M ago38:45

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Jessica Muddit 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 …

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Using Your Experiences to Connect With Your Audience With Children's Author and Autistic/ADHDer Psychologist Chelsea Luker 29:03

7M ago29:03

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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 an…

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Episode 92: Building Up: Walton Global's Strategic Land Insights 51:06

7M ago51:06

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This episode of the New Home Insights Podcast delves into the intricacies of land banking, a crucial component of the real estate industry, with insights from Kate Kaminski, the COO of Walton Global. Kate shares her journey from the home building industry to her pivotal role at Walton, a company that has significantly influenced land banking in Nor…

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Actionable Strategies and Tips for Authors Marketing and Selling Books with Smart Author Media Book Marketing Expert Chris Benetti 42:40

7M ago42:40

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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 for business owners by …

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Episode 91: It’s the Spring Selling Season, So Why Are You Reading this Instead of Selling a Home? 47:21

7M ago47:21

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Every year, the housing sector eagerly awaits the spring selling season. With the holidays in the rearview and the weather warming, it’s time to buy. If you are a purist about seasonal starting dates, it is not technically spring yet, but don’t be that way.Jody Kahn and Dillan Krieg are surveying homebuilders monthly for John Burns Research and Con…

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Twenty Years of Publishing and Book Consultancy in New York City With Malka Margolies 37:52

7M ago37:52

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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 fic…

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Built-in Book Marketing with Nonfiction Author Anna Featherstone 37:04

8M ago37:04

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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…

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Collaging a Hybrid Memoir Through Unearthing Stories Within Your Family with Award Winning Author and Playwright Zack Rogow 32:34

8M ago32:34

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Zack Rogow is an award winning author, editor or translator of more than 20 books and works for theatre. His play has been performed world wide and his blog ‘Advice for Writers’ features more than 275 posts. Zack’s upcoming memoir 'Hugging my Father's Ghost' will be released in 2024. In the 119th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Mor…

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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 24:44

8M ago24:44

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In the 118th 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 about Creative Freedom and how we can apply it to our writing, our publishing endeavours and making an income from our books. Up to listen now folks (links in the bio) and as al…

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Balancing Energy and Focus to Write a Full Manuscript While Raising a Family With Children's Author Calum Greenall 34:07

8M ago34:07

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Calum Greenall is a mental health nurse and self-published author. His award-winning debut picture-book, Sam's Stormy Night is the first in a four-part series, with the second, Barry's Broken Dam out now. Along with other self-publishing projects, Calum is also in the process of trying to secure a traditionally published contract. In the 117th epis…

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Episode 90: Empire Communities' Marketing Insights: The Art of Selling Lifestyle 52:29

9M ago52:29

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“Lifestyle” is one of the hottest concepts in new home sales and marketing. At its core, it means designing homes that not only have a specific buyer in mind but a buyer who knows exactly what they want and where they want it. It relates to both community and home. Lifestyle is about offering the right rooms and features in a home and the right ame…

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Publishing to a Professional Standard with Publisher and Editor Bernadette Foley 32:07

9M ago32:07

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For 30 years, Bernadette Foley has worked in-house and freelance for many of Australia’s leading publishing companies, including in the role of fiction and non-fiction publisher at Hachette Australia and Pan Macmillan. Since 2015, she’s run Broadcast Books, working directly with writers, assisting and encouraging them to develop their writing skill…

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How to Chair a Panel With Children's Author and Award-winning Short Story Writer Nadia L King 34:39

9M ago34:39

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Nadia L King is an Australian author of Indian and Irish descent. She is a children’s author and award-winning short story writer who believes passionately in the power of stories to make the world a better place. Nadia is currently undertaking postgraduate studies in English and creative writing. She is a proud role model for Books In Homes and li…

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The Author Launchpad Helping Authors of Non-fiction Earn an Income From Their Books with Chris Trammell 56:29

9M ago56:29

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Chris Trammell is the creator, head coach, and CEO of The Author Launchpad, a program where he helps Authors, Speakers, and Experts make life-changing recurring income and a fulfilling impact using his proven 3-Phase System. Chris has been a Performance Coach for over 3 decades, Curriculum Writer and Course developer for the Los Angeles Zoo High Sc…

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Writing Graphic Novels for Kids With Joel McKerrow 32:32

9M ago32:32

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Joel McKerrow is an award winning writer, keynote speaker, creativity specialist, children's author, educator and, having performed for hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world, is one of Australia’s most successful internationally touring, performance poets. In the 113th episode of The HYBRID Author podcast host Joanne Morrell, author …

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The Seven Figure Marketing Mindset for Novelists With Jody J Sperling 40:44

10M ago40:44

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Jody J. Sperling is a novelist, podcaster, husband, and father. He's obsessed with writing the best books and showing other authors how to make the best books, bestsellers. In the 112th 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 J…

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Episode 89: Harnessing Brand Power: Taylor Morrison's Marketing Dexterity 49:09

10M ago49:09

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The concept of “brand” can be a bit vague. At its core, it is a service or product that some part of the public can identify as uniquely yours. It is what you do, what you provide. It sets you apart, and people want it. Think Apple and iPhones; think Lululemon and translucent leggings. Or think Google and mapping software that lets you know there’s…

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Will You or Won't You AI? With Joanne Morrell 43:51

10M ago43:51

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The Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) conversation within the writing community exploded in 2023. Watching both sides battle for and against from afar, host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non fiction for authors, experiments with AI on her own terms. Joanne shares her findings as well a…

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Mel Torrefranca on What Motivates Young Authors to Write 36:01

10M ago36:01

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Mel Torrefranca is a novelist from the San Francisco Bay Area, now residing in the jungly mountains of Northern Thailand. Her books feature morally gray characters, bold endings, and a pinch of awkward humor. Mel published her debut novel, Leaving Wishville, in high school at aged 17! In the 110th episode of the HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Mo…

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Episode 88: Swimming with Giants: Olson Homes' Strategic Approach in a Sea of Big Builders 53:43

10M ago53:43

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Scott Laurie and Olson Homes know that you have to be smart when you are one of the smaller fish swimming in the sea of big fish. You have to be nimble. You have to play the long game. You have to be omnivorous. You have to seek opportunity where others may not see it.Olson Homes is a Southern California builder with a laser focus on what they buil…

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