Morpheus Publishing Author's Spotlight

What if being a great leader isn’t about having all the answers? In this episode of Morpheus Publishing’s Author Spotlight, Justine Martin sits down with author and leader Cherry Ward to talk about her upcoming book, Lead with Kokoro. Drawing on Japanese philosophy, leadership experience and her own journey through change, Cherry explores what it really means to lead from a place of authenticity,...

From being one of the last kids picked on the football field to representing Australia as a Wallaby, this is Russ Tulloch’s extraordinary story. Welcome to Morpheus Publishing’s Authors Spotlight, hosted by Justine Martin. In this episode, Justine sits down with Russ Tulloch, author of the memoir The Adventures of a Dirt Tracker, to uncover the remarkable journey behind his life, sporting career a...

What if the magic you’re looking for has been inside you all along? Welcome to Morpheus Publishing’s Authors Spotlight, hosted by Justine Martin, where we go behind the pages to discover the stories, inspiration and people behind the books. In this episode, Justine sits down with Renee O’Brien, author of the enchanting children’s book Stella Glitterwind and Miguel the Flea. Renee shares the heartw...

What happens when a wheelchair meets the wilderness? In this powerful episode of Authors Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Australian author Clare Reilly, author of Wheelchair Meets Wilderness: A Thousand Kilometres Off-Road for Multiple Sclerosis Research. Clare lives with multiple sclerosis (MS), but she refused to let disability stop her from pursuing...

What if a children's book could inspire kids to put down the screen, get outside and grow something of their own? Welcome to Morpheus Publishing's Inner Author Spotlight, hosted by Justine Martin, where we go behind the book to discover the stories, inspiration and people behind the pages. In this episode, Justine sits down with Australian children's author Kerry Castree to talk abo...

Most people think they’re making a difference. But are they really? In this powerful episode of Morpheus Publishing’s Author Spotlight, Paul Bird, author of Be The Change, reveals what most people misunderstand about charities, donations, and real impact. After 30 years in the sector, Paul shares uncomfortable truths: • Why giving money isn’t always the answer • What charities don’t tell you about...

What if the biggest question a child has… is one they don’t know how to ask? In this heartfelt episode of Morpheus Publishing’s Author Spotlight, Justine Martin sits down with mother-daughter duo Patricia Lyons and Mackellar Lyons to explore the deeply emotional story behind “Am I Not Enough?” 🐰 What started as a simple art assignment turned into a powerful children’s book tackling a quiet but un...

What if aging well had nothing to do with age… and everything to do with connection? In this episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Van Marinos, just ONE week before his book launch, and the conversation goes far deeper than fitness. This isn’t just about exercise. It’s about life, loss, purpose… and the promise that sparked a powerful bo...

What happens when life changes in a single moment… and nothing is ever the same again? In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Jacqueline, author of Endurance: A Mother’s Insight into Workplace Tragedy, a story born from love, loss, and unimaginable strength. Jackie shares: 💔 The day her life changed...

What does it really take to rebuild life after trauma, chronic illness, and relentless adversity? In this deeply honest Author Spotlight conversation from Morpheus Publishing, host and author Justine Martin turns the microphone around and is interviewed by writing coach and wellness advocate Andrew Jobling about her powerful new book, MOXIE: How I Learned to Harder the F Up. This is not just a boo...

What would you do if your diagnosis changed everything… but you still had a story to tell? In this powerful Author Spotlight episode from Morpheus Publishing, Justine Martin sits down with returning guest Lachlan Terry, author of Memories Belong To Me. Lachlan lives with PLS (a slow-progressing form related to MND) — yet that hasn’t stopped him from doing something most authors are too afraid to t...

How do you not just survive, but thrive, when life stacks everything against you? Fifteen years ago, Justine Martin was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, faced three heart surgeries, and battled three primary cancers simultaneously. Told she would never work again, she now runs five successful businesses as CEO of the Justine Martin Corporation, is a multi-award-winning leader, and the first disa...

What if the hardest chapters of your life became the reason someone else didn’t feel so alone? In this deeply moving episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Saara Jamieson, author of COOL BEANS, to unpack a story that challenges everything we think we know about fertility, miscarriage, and men’s health. Sarah opens up about: • Experiencing...

What happens when a grandmother, aromatherapist, and wellness mentor turns her love of family and nature into a heartwarming children’s book? Join Justine Martin, founder of Morpheus Publishing, in this inspiring Author Spotlight interview with Kerry Castree, author of Will and the Magical Sunflower, a story born from her bond with her grandchildren, her passion for wellness, and her dream to help...

What would you do if one morning you woke up, completely paralysed? That’s exactly what happened to Cate Green, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2018. One month after being named a business award finalist, she woke at 2:33 a.m., unable to move her body. But instead of giving up, Kate found strength in cycling, adventure, and storytelling. In this Author Spotlight Podcast episode,...

What if you could rewrite your story and completely redesign your life? In this inspiring episode of the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, host Justine Martin sits down with Denise Mokadsi, author of The Belief Shift: Rewrite Your Story. Redesign Your Life. Denise opens up about midlife transitions, the power of beliefs, and how movement, resilience, and self-reflection shaped her t...

Welcome to the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing, hosted by Justine Martin – award-winning author, illustrator, writing coach, and publisher. In this heartfelt episode, Justine sits down with Patricia Lyons, author of Grieving for My Baby, a powerful poetry collection born out of her own heartbreaking loss. After 25 years, Patricia’s book has been reprinted, continuing to bring comfo...

From the Aussie bush to the bookshelf – meet Lachlan Terry, a proud Townsville local, emerging author, and cultural storyteller whose journey will inspire you to capture your own history before it’s lost forever. In this Author’s Spotlight Podcast episode, hosted by Justine Martin, CEO of Morpheus Publishing, we dive into Lachlan’s debut memoir, Memories Belong to Me, a heartfelt tribute to family...

In this heartfelt and humorous episode of Author’s Spotlight Podcast hosted by Justine Martin, we meet Catherine Bradshaw — teacher, chaplain, storyteller, and author of Epiphany and the Shopping Trolley. Catherine shares the everyday moments that shaped her — from a hilarious battle for a Christmas parking spot to deeply personal reflections on motherhood, faith, and living with MS. With warmth a...

"From Pencils to Pixels: The Track Troop’s Unexpected Hero" What do crime-fighting cartoon rangers, digital art challenges, and a heart full of resilience have in common? Meet Darcy Gaynor, a visual artist, author, and creative force whose imagination knows no bounds, and whose lived experience with autism and cystic fibrosis brings raw authenticity to every page he creates. In this epis...

Welcome to the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing! In this heartfelt episode, host Justine Martin , founder and CEO of Morpheus Publishing , sits down with inspiring author Penelope Gemmell , who shares the powerful story behind her debut book, Observations from a Wheelchair . Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2001, Penelope's journey from intensive care nurse to publishe...

What happens when the very systems meant to protect victims become part of the harm? In this eye-opening episode, author and former psychologist Angharad Candlin joins host Justine Martin to reveal the shocking failures in domestic violence support — including a moment that will leave you speechless: a counselor asking a victim, “How do you provoke him?” This episode is more than a conversation —...

Troy was told he'd never work again, never ride again, and never lift more than two kilos. Then, his brother died. Still part of an Outlaw Motorcycle Club, Troy hit rock bottom but what came next will inspire you. In this heartfelt conversation, Justine Martin explores Troy’s resilience journey: how a psychologist, a pair of socks, and an unlikely support system helped him face his demons, fi...

Get to know Tory Trewhitt: Tory Trewhitt is a highly respected Executive Health Coach, Exercise Physiologist, and Motivational Speaker, with a career spanning both Australia and the UK. Having worked at the Australian Institute of Sport and the Victorian Institute of Sport, Tory has trained a diverse range of individuals—from elite athletes to corporate professionals, from the abled to the disable...

Get to know Kit Kline: Kit Kline, a Canadian-born descendant of the Wampanoag people and a member of the Sou’West Nova Métis Council, has a deep-rooted connection to her Native American ancestry, shaping her philosophy on health and wellness. With over 20 years in social work and a specialty in mental health and addictions, Kit pioneered Nature Based Therapy, blending therapeutic practices with na...