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April 30 2025

April Wow Moments: Celebrating an Incredible Month at The Book Publicist

April has been another outstanding month of success stories at The Book Publicist, and we couldn’t be prouder of our wonderful authors and the phenomenal results our team has achieved!

From national headlines and front-page features to major broadcast interviews and glowing book reviews, our authors’ important ideas, stories, and messages are reaching audiences across the UK and beyond.

Here’s a roundup of just a few of the amazing wow moments we’ve celebrated this month:

Lord Mark Price on BBC Radio 5 Live

Author, peer and former Waitrose MD Lord Mark Price joined Laura McGhie on BBC Radio 5 Live to share his insights on why happiness at work matters — and how it leads to better business outcomes.

Listen here from 8 minutes 40 seconds.

Nicola Kelly featured in The Guardian

We were thrilled to see Nicola Kelly, author of Anywhere But Here (Elliott & Thompson), feature in a powerful Guardian interview. Nicola spoke candidly about her experience as a former Home Office insider and her decision to expose Britain’s broken asylum system.

Read the interview.

Leanne Maskell’s Inspiring Story in The Daily Mirror

In a heartfelt interview with The Daily Mirror, Leanne Maskell shared how her AuDHD diagnosis changed her life — a story that has resonated with thousands. Her new book AuDHD: Blooming Differently also became an Amazon Bestseller this month!

Read her story here.

Sara Daw on BBC’s Business Today

Sara Daw, Global CEO and author, appeared on BBC Business Today to discuss the growing trend of fractional leadership and how businesses are evolving to embrace it.

Watch from 21 minutes.

Nik Kinley on BBC News and Business Today

Nik Kinley, leadership expert and author of The Power Trap (out later this year), shared fascinating insights on how power truly impacts leaders. A brilliant and thought-provoking interview.

Catch up here from 22 minutes.

Aaron Surtees Makes Front Page News

A fantastic front-page moment for Aaron Surtees, author of Subconsciously, who was featured in the Daily Mail with a powerful story about how subconscious mind techniques led to transformational weight loss success.

Leanne Maskell’s BBC Radio 5 Live Interview for Autism Awareness Month

Another fantastic moment for Leanne Maskell, interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss her experience living with undiagnosed AuDHD and how her book is helping others.

Listen here from 2:10:36.

Nicola Kelly Writes for Glamour Magazine

Nicola Kelly shared a moving personal piece for Glamour Magazine, reflecting on how becoming a mother shaped her perspective on the small boats crisis.

Read the article.

Financial Times Review for Anywhere But Here

What a way to celebrate publication day for Anywhere But Here! Nicola Kelly’s new book received a glowing review in the Financial Times, calling it “an unflinching account of migrant journeys to Britain.”

Read the review.

Alex Partridge on BBC Radio 4

Alex Partridge, author of Now It All Makes Sense (Sheldon Press), appeared on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours to discuss how living with ADHD influenced his journey founding LADbible.

Listen to the interview.

It’s been such an inspiring month of wow moments — and we’re so proud of the brilliant authors we work with and the incredible reach we’ve achieved together.

At The Book Publicist, we are passionate about helping authors raise their profiles, share their expertise, and spark national conversations. Whether you’re launching a book, building your brand, or sharing a powerful message, we’d love to help you make your mark.

Get in touch today to find out how we can support your author journey.

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