I’m Booked with April O'Leary: A Podcast for Readers, Authors, Aspiring Authors and Publishers O'Leary Publishing

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The Influencer's Path to Successful Publishing- this book will help you understand the various paths to publishing that are available to aspiring authors today


Manuscript Magic- this book will help you navigate the world of writing your first non-fiction manuscript


The Old Cocoon- this illustrated story will help you navigate the pain of life changes and soar into your next chapter

On this episode join April O'Leary of O'Leary Publishing and successful entrepreneur and author Hussein Al-Baiaty as they delve into the world of non-fiction authorship and building an author brand. Hussein specializes in empowering authors to organically grow their audience while embracing resilience as a key leadership quality.

Connect with Hussein Al-Baiaty:

Website: http://husseinalbaiaty.com/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/husseinalbaiaty
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@husseinalbaiaty

Rising Authors: https://www.rising-authors.com/about

In collaboration with O'Leary Publishing, this podcast offers actionable strategies and insightful talks tailored for authors seeking to establish a strong online presence. Learn from Hussein's expertise as he shares practical guidance on navigating social media landscapes and leveraging organic growth techniques to amplify your reach as an author.

For more about O'Leary Publishing and how you can become an author take our Author Adventure Quiz today at ⁠https://olearypublishing.com/.⁠


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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 discussions, Allegra offers invaluable advice for authors aiming to collaborate effectively with ghostwriters. Whether you're a seasoned author or an aspiring writer, this podcast is a treasure trove of wisdom.


Join us on this transformative journey through ghostwriting, gaining practical insights and inspiration from Allegra Cook's expertise. We are proud to have her as part of the O'Leary Publishing team! For more about O'Leary Publishing and how you can become an author take our Author Adventure Quiz today at https://olearypublishing.com/.


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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 reading D.L. Jennings start with Gift of the Shaper: Book One of the HIGHGLADE Series https://a.co/d/8J86mxg.

For more about D.L. Jennings www.dl-jennings.com
and follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dl.jennings.

For more about becoming a published author take our Author Adventure Quiz at https://olearypublishing.com/.




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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 related in Miami. Here is his story of taking his love for all things Hip Hop and becoming an author to showcase this amazing culture in Miami.

John Cordero is the author of The History of Hip Hop in Miami The History of Miami Hip Hop: The Story of DJ Khaled, Pitbull, DJ Craze, and Other Contributors to South Florida's Scene (Scene History) https://a.co/d/2Z6KLLv.

For more about becoming a published author pop on over to https://olearypublishing.com/ where you can take our Author Adventure Quiz and get started today.

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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 author of her book Never Enough:
Three Pillars of Food Addiction Recovery. This is her story. To get your copy visit: https://a.co/d/725ARva.

For more about Sandra visit: https://www.sandraelia.com/

For more about O'Leary Publishing and how you can become an author take our Author Adventure Quiz today at https://olearypublishing.com/.



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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 out to schools, who to talk to, what to say and how to create a sell sheet that really sells your book. She also dives into the win-win-win of helping teachers use your book by creating additional resources for lessons and enrichment.

Get out a pen and paper and take notes. This episode is packed with actionable ideas to help you bring your books into schools. To schedule a 15-minute consultation with Jane visit www.janewoodbooks.com or email jane@janewoodbooks.com. And be sure to pick up her book Schools: A Niche Market for Authors at https://a.co/d/fJS5rKB.

To start your author journey take our author adventure quiz today at www.olearypublishing.com. We look forward to working with you!

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