Some stars don't just shine... they disrupt.
The publishing world is changing. Lines are blurring, power is shifting, and those who once controlled the industry are facing a challenge they never saw coming.
New voices are rising, fueled by ambition, strategy, and an unwavering belief that storytelling should belong to the writers-not the gatekeepers. But when disruption turns to upheaval, who will shape the future of publishing?
A former industry darling reemerges with a bold move that no one saw coming. A group of independent authors dares to challenge everything the old system stands for. A legendary powerhouse fights to keep the industry in check. And behind the scenes, unseen players pull the strings, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
When a groundbreaking innovation threatens to rewrite the rules of success, one question remains: Will the industry adapt, or will it collapse under the weight of its own history?
✨ The Rating Game continues...
A gripping exploration of ambition, reinvention, and the price of success, Chasing Stars is a high-stakes literary thriller that asks:
Who controls the story-and who gets to tell it?
For readers who love:
✔ Fiction set in high-stakes industries where influence and ambition collide
✔ Characters navigating power shifts, reinvention, and the evolving rules of success
✔ Thought-provoking, character-driven fiction that explores the intersection of art, commerce, and control
In the world of publishing, success isn't just about talent-it's about who shapes the narrative.
Sean O'Leary was born in Brooklyn and raised with deep roots in both German and Irish traditions. A graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School, he followed his love of engineering out west, eventually earning both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah.
After years spent solving real-world problems in the engineering field, Sean returned to a lifelong passion: storytelling. Sean O'Leary is a self-publishing author whose stories have been decades in the making. In Brooklyn, during the 70s and 80s, his love of science, science fiction, and Saturday afternoon libraries shaped a lifelong habit of asking "what if?"-a habit that eventually led him to write across multiple genres, including fiction, children's books, and photo essays.
His self-publishing part of his journey began in 2022, but the ideas behind his books started long before-evident in the emotional depth of Dan Tesson, the gentle spirit of Princess and Scruffy, and the stark reflections of The Road of Blood: Buchenwald. Sean blends his engineering background with a writer's curiosity, often turning himself into the proverbial "#redshirt" in his own work-never safe, always exploring.
A traveler, photographer, he's a proud member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA), an active part of the blacksmithing community, and a frequent visitor of local libraries where stories and sparks fly with equal magic. Sean writes for readers who want their stories grounded in truth-with just enough mystery to keep the pages turning.
He lives in Utah with his wife and family, always chasing (more like driving really) and looking for the next good story-and the best cup of coffee.
