Katie O'Connor

2 weeks ago | audible.com | Katie O'Connor

The bestselling YA romantasy author talks about the inspiration behind her series, how social media shaped her career, and what she’s working on next. Note: Text has been lightly edited for clarity and does not match audio exactly. Katie O'Connor: Hi, listeners. I'm Audible Editor Katie O'Connor, and today I'm so excited to be speaking with bestselling author Lauren Roberts about The Powerless Trilogy. Welcome, Lauren. Lauren Roberts: Hello. Thank you for having me. I'm so excited to be here and chat.

1 month ago | audible.com | Katie O'Connor

Women’s History Month is an opportunity for us to collectively recognize the history, triumphs, and truths of all women. And while we lead with joy and celebration, we cannot forget about our ongoing battles for recognition and representation. It is frustrating to have our rights questioned, to not see ourselves reflected in leadership roles, and to feel as though we are not being heard. But our collective, resounding voices can help change the outcome of our stories.

1 month ago | lexology.com | Katie O'Connor |Joe Kelly |Denise Byrne |Laura Quinn

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, marks the formal establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (the GRAI) which is now operational. The GRAI has been preparing for this important milestone for some time. While the Gambling Regulation Act, 2024, which provides for its establishment, was only passed into last law October, Ms Ann Marie Caulfield was appointed as CEO designate to the nascent GRAI in September 2022.

2 months ago | audible.com | Katie O'Connor |Elena Ferrante |Louisa May Alcott |Elizabeth Wein

Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation gave us so much, but perhaps her greatest contribution was the invention of Galentine’s Day: a celebration of female friendship. Valentine’s Day can bring with it a lot of pressure, but your relationship status doesn’t matter on Galentine’s Day. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and honor the friendships in your life, and if you’re a book nerd like me, that includes book besties.

Jan 24, 2025 | audible.com | Katie O'Connor

I have pretty much been singing the Wicked soundtrack nonstop for the past two months (well, for the past 20 years if I’m being truly honest), and now that awards season is in full swing, I don’t see that slowing down anytime soon! If you’re in a similar predicament, with "Dancing Through Life" on a perma-loop in your head, don’t worry—I’m here for you.