Bookbound

Bookbound

Fran Hauser & Bethany Saltman

Episodes 36
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (30)
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

About This Podcast

What’s the story you can’t stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it. Literary agent Bethany Saltman and bookstore owner Fran Hauser—also both critically acclaimed authors—host Bookbound, the podcast for non-fiction writers who want to learn how to transform their ideas, expertise, and obsessions into successful books and publishing deals. Fran and Bethany interview accomplished authors who share the strategies and surprises behind their bookbound journeys. These how-I-did-it conversations will inspire listeners to claim their own “author-ity” mindset and turn the story they can’t stop telling into a book the world needs to read. To connect with the hosts and more, go to www.bookboundpodcast.com/

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Recent Episodes

When a Mantra Becomes a Manuscript with Carla Ondrasik

Feb 10, 2026 26m Transcript

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 Ondrasik, former music publishing executive and author…

How to Go Viral as Yourself with Dr. Erin Nance

Jan 27, 2026 38m Transcript

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 Nance, orthopedic surgeon, bestselling author of…

Finding Your Light and Building Community in the Writing Process with Cecily Mak

Jan 13, 2026 31m Transcript

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 Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman sit…

How to Find Your High-Contrast Book Title with Jill Sirianni

Dec 30, 2025 36m Transcript

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 clinical social worker, podcaster, and co-author of…

Why Persistence Matters More Than Perfection with Agent Kate McKean

Dec 16, 2025 32m Transcript

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, literary agent, Substack writer, and author of…

Finding Your Narrative North Star with Sophie Elmhirst

Dec 02, 2025 32m Transcript

In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman talk with Sophie Elmhirst, award-winning journalist and author of A Marriage at Sea (published in the UK as Maurice and Maralyn). Sophie…

From a Movement to a Manuscript with Neha Ruch

Nov 18, 2025 45m Transcript

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, founder, CEO, and author of The Power Pause, about…

Rewriting (and Rewriting!) Until You Find Your Framework with Melody Wilding

Nov 04, 2025 36m Transcript

How do you reshape a book in progress into something unforgettable?In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman talk with Melody Wilding, executive coach, author of Trust Yourself…

How to Be a Bestseller with a Modest Platform with Daria Burke

Oct 21, 2025 28m Transcript

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 Fran Hauser sit down with Daria Burke,…

The Passionate, Imperfect, Very Human Temple of Books with Haley Cohen Gilliland

Oct 07, 2025 46m Transcript

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 Gilliland, journalist and author of A Flower…

On The Precipice Of Your Publishing Dreams with Natalie Nixon

Sep 23, 2025 36m Transcript

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 turning rejection into momentum for your next big…

Losing the Book Deal, but Finding the Story with Ruthie Ackerman

Sep 09, 2025 39m Transcript

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 journalist, book coach, and author of The Mother…

Publishing is an Emotional Rollercoaster with Samhita Mukhopadhyay

Jan 14, 2025 43m Transcript

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 Fran Hauser sit down with Samhita Mukhopadhyay,…

That Big Idea that Finally Sells with Lisa Marchiano

Dec 31, 2024 39m Transcript

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, Jungian analyst and co-host of This Jungian Life…

When to Just Keep Going with Amy Shoenthal

Dec 17, 2024 38m Transcript

Ever wondered how a chaotic writing process can transform into a bestselling book? In this episode of Bookbound, Amy Shoenthal, author of The Setback Cycle, shares her journey from journalism to book…

Package Your Personal Experience with Ruth Whippman

Dec 03, 2024 36m Transcript

What happens when a cultural critic and mother of boys decides to tackle the complexities of masculinity in modern society? In this episode of Bookbound, Ruth Whippman, author of Boy: Reimagining…

Discovering Your Book’s Structure with Carrie Sun

Nov 19, 2024 37m Transcript

Ever wondered how the competitive world of finance could be critiqued through a deeply personal lens? In this episode of Bookbound, Carrie Sun talks about her journey in writing her first book and…

DIY Book Marketing with Julie Satow

Nov 05, 2024 31m Transcript

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 and journalist Julie Satow shares the secrets…

Writing is a Team Sport with Elaine Lin Hering

Oct 22, 2024 37m Transcript

What does it take to transform a persistent idea (over many years) into a published book? On this episode of Bookbound, executive leadership consultant Elaine Lin Hering joins us to explore the…

What’s Better Than a Big Platform? A Great Idea! With Rachel Somerstein

Oct 08, 2024 37m Transcript

What happens when a professor discovers that her real strength lies in her journalism skills and academic experience?For Rachel Somerstein, it’s a critically acclaimed book. Rachel is an associate…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Bookbound have?

Bookbound has published 36 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is Bookbound still active?

Bookbound is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 35m.

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