Behind the Business

of Romance

Pull up a chair, pour a cup of tea, and join us behind the scenes of the romance industry — where creativity meets strategy, and storytelling meets sales.

Hosted by Alana from The Novel Assistant, Behind the Business of Romance dives deep into what it really takes to build a thriving author career. Each episode blends practical business advice with candid conversations from indie romance authors who are doing the work — and doing it well.

What You’ll Hear

  • Real, honest chats with authors about the business side of publishing

  • Expert insights on sales, marketing, and reader engagement

  • Behind-the-scenes looks at launches, series planning, and brand building

  • Actionable tips to help you grow your readership and boost book sales

  • Encouragement and strategies for balancing creativity with business

Whether you’re a debut author or years into your publishing journey, this podcast will give you the clarity, motivation, and direction you need to sell more books — and actually enjoy the process.

Why You’ll Love It


Behind the Business of Romance is where authentic conversations meet actionable strategy — designed to help indie authors find success without burnout.

Every episode gives you tools, ideas, and honest insights to help you navigate your author career with confidence.