September 26, 2026 • Payson, Utah
Past Appearance
Authorpalooza
Sean O'Leary participated in Authorpalooza, a gathering of local authors and readers in Payson, Utah.
Press • Events • Interviews • Literary Appearances
Where the BooksMeet the World
Books do not live on shelves alone. They live in libraries, bookstores, classrooms, podcasts, interviews, festivals, book clubs, and the hands of readers who carry them forward.
Follow local Utah author Sean O'Leary and Sean O'Leary Books through upcoming appearances, literary celebrations, interviews, and published features.
Where to Find Sean
Events & Literary Appearances
A chronological record of Sean's appearances, along with upcoming events and applications awaiting organizer approval. Each listing clearly identifies its participation status.
2026 • September & October
October 10, 2026 • Cedar City, Utah
Past Appearance
Southern Utah Book Festival
Sean O'Leary participated as a book vendor at the Southern Utah Book Festival, connecting with readers and the literary community in Cedar City.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Online
Reader Approval Pending
Journal of Expressive Writing — October Open Mic
A free virtual open mic welcoming poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and other expressive writing. The event is produced and hosted by Kelly DuMar, with featured author Michael Steffen.
Sean has signed up to read and is awaiting approval for a reading slot. Registration to attend and registration to read are separate.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • Alpine, Utah
Participation Pending
Alpine Community Library — Family Literacy Fair
A family-focused community literacy event featuring local authors, a workshop, children's storytelling, student work, refreshments, and book-related shopping.
Sean O'Leary Books has expressed interest in participating and is awaiting approval.
2026 • November & December
Thursday, November 5, 2026 • Salem, Utah
Scheduled Appearance
Salem Local Author Fest
Meet Sean O'Leary at a community literary gathering featuring local writers and their books, organized by Salem City Library.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 • West Jordan, Utah
Scheduled Appearance
2nd Annual Utah Readers Fest
Sean O'Leary will participate as a book vendor in this celebration of Utah authors, reading, books, and literary community.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 • Salt Lake City, Utah
Scheduled Appearance
Utah Authors Day — Central Book Exchange
Presented by the League of Utah Writers, Utah Authors Day is a statewide celebration connecting authors with readers through local bookstores and libraries.
Sean O'Leary will appear at Central Book Exchange in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood.
An Ongoing Utah Bookstore Journey
2026 Utah Book Crawl
Follow Sean O'Leary's journey through Utah bookstores, celebrating booksellers, sharing visits, and documenting the experience through photographs, videos, and stories.
Looking Ahead
2027 Literary Events
Applications and prospective appearances are listed separately until Sean O'Leary Books receives confirmation from the event organizer.
Saturday, February 6, 2027 • Salt Lake City, Utah
Application Pending
Book Lovers Winter Festival
A one-day winter celebration of books, authors, independent bookstores, and reading communities, hosted at This Is the Place Heritage Park.
Festival activities include author talks, book signings, panel discussions, readings, literary merchandise, and a marketplace for book lovers.
Sean O'Leary Books has applied to participate. His appearance has not been confirmed, and no specific signing time or booth assignment has been announced.
Applications Are Not Confirmed Appearances
Events marked Pending indicate that Sean O'Leary Books has applied or requested participation. Details will be updated when organizers provide a decision.
Confirmed festival appearances and their dedicated landing pages can be explored through the Sean O'Leary Books event directories.
In the Spotlight
Featured Interviews & Media
Interviews, conversations, and media features about Sean O'Leary, his publishing journey, and the books themselves.
Featured Interview • December 2024
Sean O'Leary Talks About Dan Tesson: A Thriller
Sean discusses the science fiction thriller, the unusual publishing path behind Dan Tesson, and the experience of releasing a story written years earlier into a changing world.
Read Interview ↗BookBuzz Interview
Sean O'Leary Discusses Princess and Scruffy
A children's book interview focused on writing, imagination, storytelling, and the long creative road behind Sean's work.
Read Interview ↗Published Coverage
Articles & Book Features
A collection of book coverage, features, press releases, and literary mentions.
Children's Book Feature
Sean O'Leary's Princess and Scruffy Creates a Magical Reading Experience for Children
A feature on the children's story world of Princess and Scruffy.
Thriller Feature
Sean O'Leary Strikes Gold with Dan Tesson: A Thriller
A feature on Dan Tesson as a thriller and speculative fiction title.
The Rating Game • Book 4
Em Green and Sean O'Leary Deliver Thoughtful Storytelling in Unbound: The Final Rating
A feature on Book 4 of The Rating Game series.
The Rating Game • Book 3
Em Green and Sean O'Leary Craft a Thought-Provoking Masterpiece in The Ultimate Price
A feature on Book 3 of The Rating Game series.
The Rating Game • Book 2
Chasing Stars: The Rating Game, Book 2 by Em Green and Sean O'Leary
A feature on Book 2 of The Rating Game series.
The Rating Game • Book 1
The Illusion of Perfection by Em Green and Sean O'Leary Brings Fresh Depth to Literary Fiction
A feature on Book 1 of The Rating Game series.
Silly Sandbox Feature
Nina Clara Oliveras Shines with The Silly Sandbox
A feature on kindness, fair play, and the children's reading appeal of The Silly Sandbox.
BookBuzz Press Release
BookBuzz Features Sean O'Leary in an Interview About Writing, Imagination, and Stories Decades in the Making
A press release about Sean's BookBuzz interview.
LinkedIn Article
BookBuzz Features Author Sean O'Leary in New Interview
A LinkedIn article sharing the BookBuzz interview and related author coverage.
Beyond the Bookstore
Literary Community & Outreach
Sean O'Leary Books continues building relationships wherever readers and stories come together.
Bookstores & Author Showcases
Independent bookstores, group signings, literary festivals, and author celebrations provide opportunities for readers to discover new stories.
Sean has also participated in a local author showcase at Golden Braid Books.
Libraries & Librarians
Libraries, librarians, local history supporters, and community reading programs help books find lasting life beyond their initial publication.
Book Clubs & Reading Communities
Book clubs and discussion groups create opportunities to explore characters, stories, themes, and the ideas that stay with readers.
Schools & Children's Reading
Children's books connect with teachers, parents, caregivers, grandparents, school libraries, and the joy of reading aloud.
Science Fiction, Fantasy & Thrillers
Genre communities bring together readers drawn to imaginative worlds, moral tension, suspense, and speculative storytelling.
Interviews & Online Conversations
Podcasts, author interviews, YouTube, online readings, and virtual literary events connect stories with audiences far beyond a single city.
Media & Literary Inquiries
Invite Sean O'Leary
For interviews, bookstore appearances, library events, school visits, storytime, book clubs, author showcases, readings, speaking engagements, or collaboration inquiries, contact Sean O'Leary Books.
