Leeanne Slade: From Maternity Leave to Audiobook Success & Romantic Storytelling

International bestselling romance author Leeanne Slade joins the podcast to discuss her incredible journey from maternity leave and corporate life to becoming a full-time author with bestselling audiobooks, a global fanbase, and film adaptations in development.In this episode, Leeanne shares how she built a successful career through Audible Originals, why romance novels continue to resonate with readers worldwide, and how authenticity, emotion, and perseverance shaped her writing journey.We dive into audiobook publishing, romance writing, imposter syndrome, motherhood, creativity, reviews, and the realities of building a modern author career.If you love romance books, audiobooks, publishing insights, author interviews, BookTok, or creative entrepreneurship, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical advice.Topics discussed:• Transitioning from corporate work to full-time author• The audiobook-first publishing model with Audible• Romance writing and emotionally authentic storytelling• Balancing motherhood, creativity, and mental health• Dealing with reviews, rejection, and imposter syndrome• Writing inspiration from music and real-life experiences• The power of female collaboration and writing communities• Film adaptations and future writing projectsSubscribe for more conversations with bestselling authors, publishing professionals, and creatives shaping the literary world.#LeeanneSlade #RomanceBooks #Audiobooks #AuthorPodcast #BookTok