Behind the Book Cover podcast

Behind the Book Cover

You've heard the book publishing podcasts that give you tips for selling a lot of books and the ones that only interview world-famous authors. Now it's time for a book publishing show that reveals what actually goes on behind the cover. Hosted by New York Times bestselling author Anna David, Behind the Book Cover features interviews with traditionally published authors, independently published entrepreneurs who have used their books too seven figures to their bottom line to build their businesses and more. Anna David has had books published by HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster and is the founder of Legacy Launch Pad, a boutique book publishing company trusted by high-income entrepreneurs to build seven-figure authority. In other words, she knows both sides—and is willing to share it all. Come find out what traditional publishers don't want you to know.

You've heard the book publishing podcasts that give you tips for selling a lot of books and the ones that only interview world-famous authors. Now it's time for a book publishing show that reveals what actually goes on behind the cover. Hosted by New York Times bestselling author Anna David, Behind the Book Cover features interviews with traditionally published authors, independently published entrepreneurs who have used their books too seven figures to their bottom line to build their businesses and more. Anna David has had books published by HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster and is the founder of Legacy Launch Pad, a boutique book publishing company trusted by high-income entrepreneurs to build seven-figure authority. In other words, she knows both sides—and is willing to share it all. Come find out what traditional publishers don't want you to know.

 

#511

Dennis Hensley on Going from Landing a Book Deal to Working at Crate & Barrel (And Everything in Bet...

Dennis Hensley was the very first real writer I ever knew—back when getting a book publish... more

02 Dec 2025

42 MINS

42:42

02 Dec 2025


#510

Heather Wood Rudulph on $0 Royalty Checks and Why the Dream Isn’t the Golden Ticket

Heather Wood Rudulph has done many things in the publishing world, including co-writing Se... more

18 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:38

18 Nov 2025


#509

Jeanne Darst on Landing Every Author's Dream Deal (and What Happened Next)

Jeanne Darst's story is what happens when everything goes right—and then you realize "righ... more

04 Nov 2025

42 MINS

42:44

04 Nov 2025


#508

Hannah Sward on Whether or Not It's Worth It to Chase a Book Deal

Hannah Sward’s publishing journey reads like a masterclass in persistence meets divine int... more

21 Oct 2025

34 MINS

34:20

21 Oct 2025


#507

INTRODUCING: Behind the Book Cover

if you’re a subscriber, hi! It’s been a minute. And by a minute I mean it’s been almost a ... more

18 Sep 2025

04 MINS

04:35

18 Sep 2025


#506

Remaining Behind-the-Scenes with 16-Time NYT Bestselling Author Hilary Lifton

Hilary Lifton is not one to boast, and I write that with more understatement than you can ... more

27 Nov 2024

39 MINS

39:20

27 Nov 2024


#505

Using Beta Readers Who Disagree with Your Premise with Arlina Allen

Arlina Allen is a force in the recovery movement. Sober for over 30 years, she's been rele... more

20 Nov 2024

32 MINS

32:12

20 Nov 2024


#504

How a Book is the Gift That Keeps on Giving with Dr. Doug Brackmann

Dr. Douglas Brackmann isn't like anyone else you meet. He's far more intense and brilliant... more

13 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:10

13 Nov 2024


#503

Why the Ex-CEO of a $550 Million Company Did a Book Now with Erika Badan Ayers

Erika Ayers Badan calls herself a “token CEO”, the rare female employee in the highest ran... more

09 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:07

09 Oct 2024


#502

Why People Lose Steam on Their Books with Jill Ishkanian

It’s truly a crime that there’s no TV series about Jill Ishkanian. The lone female tabloid... more

01 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:59

01 Oct 2024


#501

How Book Publishing Is Evolving with Agent Mark Gottlieb

While Mark Gottlieb has agenting in his blood—he’s a second generation lit agent—he’s not ... more

24 Sep 2024

36 MINS

36:12

24 Sep 2024