Bookbound
Episodes
When a Mantra Becomes a Manuscript with Carla Ondrasik
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn a lifelong mantra into a published book?In this episode of Book Bound, Bethany Saltman and Fran Hauser talk with Carla Ondra...
How to Go Viral as Yourself with Dr. Erin Nance
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn 200 million TikTok views into a bestselling memoir?In this episode of Book Bound, Bethany Saltman and Fran Hauser talk with Dr. Erin N...
Finding Your Light and Building Community in the Writing Process with Cecily Mak
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When your first manuscript doesn’t land with publishers, how do you transform that draft into the foundation for a book that does?In this episode of...
How to Find Your High-Contrast Book Title with Jill Sirianni
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn a podcast into a book?In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman sit down with Jill Sirianni, licensed cl...
Why Persistence Matters More Than Perfection with Agent Kate McKean
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when a literary agent becomes an author?In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman sit down with Kate McKean, l...
Finding Your Narrative North Star with Sophie Elmhirst
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman talk with Sophie Elmhirst, award-winning journalist and author of A Marriage at Sea (pub...
From a Movement to a Manuscript with Neha Ruch
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to publish a book that sparks a cultural shift?In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman talk with Neha Ruch, fo...
Rewriting (and Rewriting!) Until You Find Your Framework with Melody Wilding
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you reshape a book in progress into something unforgettable?In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman talk with Melody Wild...
How to Be a Bestseller with a Modest Platform with Daria Burke
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you navigate the tension between telling your truth and building a platform that sells books?In this episode of Book Bound, Bethany Saltman and...
The Passionate, Imperfect, Very Human Temple of Books with Haley Cohen Gilliland
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you bring a deeply researched, historical story to life?In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman sit down with Haley Cohen...
On The Precipice Of Your Publishing Dreams with Natalie Nixon
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can you take the leap from the precipice of not knowing what’s next and into making your publishing dreams come true? Even when that means turni...
Losing the Book Deal, but Finding the Story with Ruthie Ackerman
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn a personal story into a publishable memoir?In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman talk with Ruthie Ackerman, a ...
Publishing is an Emotional Rollercoaster with Samhita Mukhopadhyay
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a seasoned editor turns the lens inward and pens her own deeply personal narrative?In this episode of Bookbound, Bethany Saltman and...
That Big Idea that Finally Sells with Lisa Marchiano
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn an idea into a published book?In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman sit down with Lisa Marchiano, Ju...
When to Just Keep Going with Amy Shoenthal
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how a chaotic writing process can transform into a bestselling book? In this episode of Bookbound, Amy Shoenthal, author of The Setback ...
Package Your Personal Experience with Ruth Whippman
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a cultural critic and mother of boys decides to tackle the complexities of masculinity in modern society? In this episode of Bookbou...
Discovering Your Book’s Structure with Carrie Sun
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how the competitive world of finance could be critiqued through a deeply personal lens? In this episode of Bookbound, Carrie Sun talks ...
DIY Book Marketing with Julie Satow
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the glossy covers and catchy titles of your favorite books?In this episode of Bookbound, award-winning author...
Writing is a Team Sport with Elaine Lin Hering
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to transform a persistent idea (over many years) into a published book? On this episode of Bookbound, executive leadership consulta...
What’s Better Than a Big Platform? A Great Idea! With Rachel Somerstein
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a professor discovers that her real strength lies in her journalism skills and academic experience?For Rachel Somerstein, it’s a c...
Ophi Edut’s 21-Book Strategy for Bestseller Success
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can astrology help you gain a competitive edge in your career or business? We’re sitting down with Ophi Edut, renowned astrologer and author, to div...
From Dating Nightmare to “Jaw-Dropping” Memoir with Anna Akbari
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a woman discovers that the man she's been interacting with online isn't who he says he is?On this episode of Bookbound, we sit down ...
Write This Way to Business Success with Bola Sokunbi
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to write four bestselling books in just as many years while juggling the demands of running a successful business and raising young ...
Getting to YES! and Taking Control of Your Author Journey with Gabrielle Hartley
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to resolving conflict and getting along is simpler than you think?Gabrielle Hartley, divorce lawyer turned author, joins us on this...
How a Blog Turned Into a Cookbook (and Then Some!) with Vasudha Viswanath
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to transform a personal health journey into a bestselling cookbook?Here to walk us down that path is Vasudha Viswanath, cookbook aut...
The Makings of a NYT Bestselling Author: Marisa Meltzer's Glossy
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to transform a potent idea into a best-selling book?In this episode of BOOKBOUND, we jump into the art of authorship with Marisa Mel...
A Love Letter to Your Imperfect Self: How to Write Bravely with L’Oreal Thompson Payton
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt paralyzed by the pursuit of perfection? You’re in good company.L'Oreal Thompson Payton is an award-winning journalist, experience...
Tiny Marketing for Authors with Expert Author and Entrepreneur Pam Slim
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to transform your book marketing from a solo sprint to a community-powered marathon?In this episode, award-winning author, speaker, ...
From Blog to Bookshelf: Julie Chavez's Memoir Journey
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does the road to publishing your book feel like an impossible maze of stats and gatekeepers?Meet Julie Chavez. Her writing has been featured in the Ne...
Your Doubts are Your Friend: Maggie Jackson on Writing in Uncertainty
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of BOOKBOUND, we’re joined by the brilliant and insightful Maggie Jackson, award-winning 3x author and journalist. Her latest book, ...
From Essay to Acclaim: Chloé Cooper Jones’s Author Journey
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One essay—that begins in your journal!—can change your life.On this episode of Bookbound, we explore the inspiring journey of Chloé Cooper Jones,...
From Platform-Building to Bestseller with Dr. Aliza Pressman
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Authenticity over urgency. That’s Dr. Aliza Pressman’s strategy when it comes to driving the marketing of her new book, The Five Principles of Par...
A Book Born from Personal Crisis with Bestselling Author Bonnie Wan
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a personal crisis transforms into a groundbreaking practice that spans a decade?For Bonnie Wan, the answer was a book. How lucky for...
From 50+ Rejections to Best-Seller with Mita Mallick
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How many rejections is too many?At what number of “passes” would you give up when it comes to getting an agent or landing a book deal?Just how per...
Introducing Bookbound: Fran & Bethany Set the Scene
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Bookbound: The Podcast! In this short episode, your hosts, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman, share their personal experiences and insights f...
Welcome to the Bookbound Podcast
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the story you can’t stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it.Critically acclaimed authors and bestsel...