I’m Booked with April O'Leary

When April O’Leary first published her book in 2012, she had no idea it would lead to launching her own publishing company. But what she discovered is what she shares in this episode: books open doors. In this heartfelt guide to publishing, April distills over a decade of experience into 7 powerful steps. With compassion and clarity, she breaks down every part of the journey—from writing through e...

What do runes, herbal tea, and a wise owl named Mama B have in common? They’re all part of the magical world of Poppy the Awesome Opossum —a children’s chapter book series brought to life by Julie LeBriton. In this heartwarming episode, April O’Leary sits down with Julie to talk about how a chance discovery of a stuffed animal sparked an idea that became a two-book series, and how her stories carr...

At just nine years old, Christine Sadry boarded a plane in Poland alone, headed for a new life in America. What met her on the other side wasn’t the dream her grandmother spoke of—but silence, secrecy, and heartbreak. In this emotional episode, April O’Leary welcomes author Christine Sadry to share the breathtaking, heartbreaking, and ultimately triumphant story behind her memoir, 13 Years Lost: A...

Publishing a book is no small feat—but what happens after the launch? In this episode of the I’m Booked podcast, April O’Leary sits down with author marketing strategist Kim Stewart to talk about the one tool most authors overlook: podcasting. Whether you're considering launching your own show or just want to get booked on others, this conversation is packed with tips, mindset shifts, and encourag...

When Karen Shepherd launched her book Lead with Love , she didn’t just throw an event—she sparked a movement. With decades-old friendships showing up in full force, her launch reminded us all of the power of genuine connection. In this heartfelt interview, April and Karen go beyond business talk to uncover how Karen’s mindset shift at 45—from transactional giving to heart-led leadership—became the...

Author Stacy Blemaster brings her best to our podcast with tons of insight about mental health and we discuss her new book To Be or Not To Be. You'll really enjoy this powerful episode! To get a copy of Stacy's book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4dWOija. To take the Author Adventure Quiz https://olearypublishing.com/homepage To get a copy of Who Me, An Author? https://olearypublishing.com/whom...

Michelle Glogovac is THE Podcast Matchmaker™, a podcast publicist, author of How To Get On Podcasts (McGraw Hill, 2024) and host of the award winning podcast, My Simplified Life and CEO + Founder of The MLG Collective®. Today we talk about the magic of getting on podcasts and how to create a podcast book tour. For more about Michelle visit https://michelleglogovac.com/. For more about becoming an...

Jennifer Johnson is the author of Grace & Grit: Becoming a Confident Entrepreneur. As a lifelong, entrepreneur she shares some of the core values she discovered on her path to successful entrepreneurship and some of the pitfalls. To connect with Jennifer online visit www.jenniferannjohnson.com and to purchase her book Grace & Grit visit https://amzn.to/3XI9moM. For more about becoming an author sc...

In this episode, Diagnostic Radiologist and author Thomas Hudson, M.D. shares his journey to finding the deeper meaning in everyday life and sharing his thoughts in beautifully written poetry in his most recent book Something Deeper: 31 Spiritual Poems to Help You Navigate Life. To connect with Dr. Thomas Hudson online, visit www.thomashudsonmd.com to schedule a private consultation. For more abou...

After navigating her treacherous journey with menopause, Angela Martinez, RN, had to share her story. Angela authored Solving the Mystery of Menopause: WTH is Happening to Me?! https://amzn.to/3zkBl3E She hopes you won't suffer as much as she did and she offers practical tips and insights to get you through this transitional time of life. To connect with Angela online and get help with your journe...

Lane Kawaoka, author of The Wealth Elevator: Real Estate Syndications, Accredited Investor Banking, and Tax Strategies for First-Gen Millionaires https://amzn.to/45KukW4 joins us today to talk about how to ascend the investment floors to financial freedom. For more about Lane visit https://thewealthelevator.com/home/about-lane/. For more about becoming an author schedule a publishing consultation...

Estelle Erasmus is an award-winning journalist, writing coach, and longtime ASJA member and an adjunct instructor at New York University (where she received the 2023 Teaching Excellence Award) and for Writer’s Digest. She received a 2023 Zibby Award naming Writing That Gets Noticed the “Best Book for The Writer”. Today we talk about how to get noticed with your writing. For more about Estelle visi...

Diana Ward, author of Behind the Smile: The Heartbreaking Journey of Raising a Son with Addiction and Mental Illness, is here to share her story of motherhood and her journey with her son Cody who lost his life to suicide. This is a difficult topic and needs to be discussed more openly. For more about Diana and to book her to speak at your next event visit https://naplesspeakers.com/DianaWard. To...

Amanda Nell Edgar always loved telling stories. As a kid, she scrawled them in books of wallpaper samples that her grandmother scavenged from home supply stores. After college, she took to the stage, telling stories to rural children as part of a grant-funded theatre program. Finally, she became a social movement historian, documenting the stories behind groups like Black Lives Matter. She is the...

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Do you have a story to tell and don't know how to write it? Are you busy in your 'real life' and don't have the time? On this episode of the I'm Booked Podcast, Allegra Cook, a masterful ghostwriter, shares the secrets of working effectively with a ghostwriter. Allegra, known for her seamless storytelling prowess, joins April to dissect the art of author-ghostwriter partnership. Through candid dis...

How do you write fantasy fiction? Get an iPad and start typing! Seriously…David "D. L." Jennings is a fourteen-year veteran of the United States Air Force, and finished writing his debut novel, Gift of the Shaper while serving on his ninth combat tour by typing over 100,000 words on his iPad. A voracious reader, Jennings tells us how it happened and what to expect from this trilogy. To get started...

John Cordero previously co-founded and published “The Cipher: Miami’s Hip Hop Newspaper” in 1998, an independent monthly publication that chronicled the emerging Hip Hop scene in South Florida. Featuring interviews, music reviews, articles, photographs, and poetry, Mr. Cordero assembled a dedicated staff of like-minded Hip Hop heads that quickly became the go-to source for all things Hip Hop relat...

If you are an expert in your field it's about time you wrote a book to help more people and expand your reach. Sandra Elia is a Certified Food Addiction Counselor and a trailblazer in the field of addictive eating. Her expertise has brought about partnerships with Canada's top obesity and addiction doctors. She developed a program to help her clients with food addiction years before she became an...

If you've ever wanted to learn more about getting your book into schools, this is the episode for you. Jane Wood, teacher turned author has been bringing her books into schools for 20 years. She understands how to not only create books focused on meeting teachers' curriculum requirements but doing it in a way that is fun for students and 'gets them reading'. Jane shares her strategies for reaching...

Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels trying to sell your books? Are you tired of Amazon controlling your data? Join us as we welcome Pierre "Alex" Jeanty, a self-made 7-figure author and book marketing expert, to reveal his proven strategies for building a thriving independent author business built on direct sales. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most s...

Have you ever wanted to write a children's book? Then this is the episode for you. List in as former sixth-grade teacher Joy Good debuts with Dave Asks Permission , featuring her ultra-smart granddog Dave. She talks about how she came up with the idea, created the beautiful images, and her experience working with the O'Leary Publishing team throughout the design and publishing process. Dav...

On this episode, author Elliott Haverlack is joined by O'Leary Publishing editors Heather Desrocher and Boris Boland and Publisher April O'Leary to discuss what goes on behind the scenes of writing a powerful leadership book. With decades of leadership experience and success Elliott has once again put pen to paper to create this one-of-a-kind leadership book, Firestarter: Igniting Change Through L...

Hey there, book lovers! Welcome back to another episode of the "I'm Booked" podcast, where we chat with some of the most intriguing authors shaking up the literary world. I'm your host, April O'Leary, and today I'm beyond excited to introduce our guest, Erin Wallace. She's just released her groundbreaking book, "Spiritual Shortcuts: 7 Simple Keys to Unlock Your P...

Want to explore the transformative potential of psychedelics? From conquering anxiety and depression to pushing the boundaries of consciousness, Matt lays it all out for beginners and veterans alike. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation that might just change the way you see the world. In this episode of the "I'm Booked" podcast, April O'Leary, founder of O'Leary Publishing, dives deep with Ma...