I’m Booked with April O'Leary

On this episode of I'm Booked April O'Leary, founder of O'Leary Publishing, hosts Stephanie Sarkis, PhD and best-selling author of Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People - and Break Free. This podcast covers: What is gaslighting? Where does gaslighting occur? What is the psychological profile of those that gaslight others? Why is gaslighting now becoming a more known te...

Best selling author Dr. Brenda Lyon joins us today to talk about her book Haven’t You Suffered Enough? Clinically Proven Methods to Conquer Stress. Listen in as she shares some simple ways to prevent and eliminate stress. DR. BRENDA LYON, PhD, CNS, RN is Professor Emerita at the Indiana University School of Nursing. During her 34-year career in private practice, she worked with patients guiding th...

Join us today with our in-house social media expert Elyssa Bloom who runs our social and is a genius when it comes to creating engaging content and images that will draw in new readers and build your network. Thanks Elyssa for sharing some valuable tips with us! To find out more about hybrid publishing download our free guide at www.olearypublishing.com.

Today’s episode features the expertise of author Eric Simmons. He has gotten his independently published book into over 100 libraries. Some of his customers include the New York Public Library, the nation’s largest Public Library, which purchased all three of his titles and The Royal Library Denmark, the world’s 11th largest Library. 95% of the Libraries purchasing have been through email contact...

Writing and publishing a book is not the end game. Executing a well-orchestrated book launch strategy is truly where the battle is won. This podcast episode is must for any new author. Today April O’Leary, founder of O’Leary Publishing, shares her three proven book launch secrets that have helped many of her authors achieve a #1 New Release and #1 Best Seller status on Amazon on their launch day w...

Discover the Secrets to Getting Your Book on the Shelves of Major Retailers and Airports: Unveiling the World of Big Box Store Book Distribution with ReaderLink COO, John Bode | Episode #16 Ever fantasized about your masterpiece being showcased on the shelves of WalMart, Costco, or Target? Do you wander through airports, dreaming of reaching the massive global audience that strolls past the termin...

Join us today with O’Leary Publishing’s Head Editor Heather Desrocher as she discusses the five most common mistakes that editors correct when reviewing a manuscript. Learn how to spot them and correct them before you submit your manuscript for publication. You will be able to save yourself a lot of time, headache, and money if you make these five simple fixes. For more information about getting y...

I’ve always known that books can open doors. But how many can be opened in just one year? Listen in as Loren Culp, Police Chief in Republic, WA stood up for citizens rights on Facebook in November 2018, wrote American Cop: Upholding the Constitution and Defending Your Right to Bear Arms which was published by O’Leary Publishing in February 2019, and then through a series of events launched a polit...

Some of the greatest books have come from authors who have gone through tremendous hard times. What can we learn from this age old human experience of pain birthing opportunity? How can we embrace the challenges of our lives and know that good will come out of it? Listen in as I share some of my thoughts on weathering the storms of your life (maybe even the fear of the Coronavirus) and relaxing kn...

No one is born an author and Author/Photographer Michael Blanchard is no different. This former COO had no intention of becoming a successful landscape photographer much less an author. His active alcoholism led to three arrests in six months and a job in jeopardy. Facing jail time, barely holding on for dear life, Michael knew he needed some help. Listen in as he shares his story of getting sober...

Working with a hybrid publisher means you get access to an editorial team to help you make your manuscript shine. But that doesn’t mean you get to sit back and delegate the work. Listen in as April shares what it takes to be an engaged editorial partner throughout your book creation process. You are the captain of the ship. Here’s how to steer the course for the most professional result possible....

On today’s episode Anthony and I talk about his commitment to blog everyday, since starting in 2008, doors his writing has opened and how books compliment his successful speaking career. From independent publishing to traditional publishing, we discuss the benefits of getting your ideas out into print and Anthony shares some of his favorite life-changing books. For more about Anthony visit www.the...

Chris Brogan was able to achieve a NYT Best Seller on his first book, Trust Agents, ten years ago, Now nine books into the writing world, Chris shares his take on selling books, being helpful, and his willingness to publish his more recent books both traditionally and independently. Listen in as he shares his helpful publishing insights and opens the curtain for us to see what’s books have done fo...

What does it take to write a novel? Listen in to this episode as April and Cathy Schaffer, first-time novelist, discuss the writing and editorial process and the power of working with a team, to get her first novel Letters of Forgiveness published. To order an autographed copy of her novel visit www.cathyschaffer.com and to learn more about working with O’Leary Publishing to get your novel to mark...

In this episode April dives into the writer’s mind and shares her thoughts about what makes a successful writer and how you can bring those qualities to the table to produce your first (or next) book with ease. You’ll be surprised to see that these don’t just apply to writers! They are traits that can make anyone a true success. For more about O’Leary Publishing and how to get your book published...

When is the last time you threw out a book? On today’s episode April talks about the lasting value of used books and one book she bought at a farmer’s market that totally changed her life ten years ago. It’s doesn’t matter if it’s old or new, the simple words of another human being, bound together on pages underneath a cover, can impact you in ways you never could predict. For more about publishin...

Partnering with the right people for any project is the key. On this episode Jessica Higdon and I discuss our simple and effective strategy to co-authoring The Networking Revolution an Amazon Top 10 Book in 2015 and her journey since then growing her consulting business with her husband Ray and the opportunities they’ve created from their book platform. They went on to write Go For No for Network...

The publishing industry today is massive and it can seem confusing to navigate. On this episode, April discusses the many roads to getting your book published using either a traditional publisher, a hybrid publisher, a vanity press or self-publishing your book. One size doesn’t fit all. Listen in and learn about what it takes to get a book done in today’s world. To download The Influencer’s Path t...

On today’s episode we feature our first guest, Shemane Nugent, who shares about her journey to becoming an author back in 2003 with her first book Married to a Rockstar and the 2020 release of the 2nd edition of 4 Minutes a Day to Happy and how you can change your life with just a small window of time everyday. To connect with Shemane visit her on Instagram @shemanenugent and on Facebook. To find...

On this episode April shares her own journey to publishing her first book in 2012. That one book opened doors for new opportunities, new relationships, and even a new business. What can a book do for you? If you’ve ever thought of writing a book maybe this episode will help you gain the courage to do it! To download The Influencer’s Path to Successful Publishing go to www.olearypublishing.com. Lea...

I’m Booked is about all things books. April O’Leary, your host, introduces the podcast and her affinity for books. As an Author and Publisher she loves all aspects of reading, writing and publishing books. Here she discusses one book that changed her life and how it opened the door to her own journey to becoming an author for the first time in 2012. To download her latest book The Influencer’s Pat...

I’m Booked is the official podcast of O’Leary Publishing. Host, April O’Leary, will be discussing all things related to reading, writing and publishing book. To download her latest book The Influencer’s Path to Successful Publishing visit www.olearypublishing.com.