Living in the WOW
For publishers

The Talking Book

Every chapter ends with a conversation.

What it means for readers, authors and publishers, shown with Day 2 of 14 Days to Living in the WOW, the companion to Betsy's upcoming book Living in the WOW. In the full book, every chapter will close with a live conversation: Betsy's own voice, answering only from her book.

Try it: talk to Betsy See the reader dashboard
Watercolor portrait of author Betsy R. Davis, smiling 14 Days to Living in the WOW by Betsy R. Davis
14 Days to Living in the WOW · the companion, available now. The full book, Living in the WOW, is in development.
Meet Betsy

Betsy R. Davis, author and podcast host

  • The podcast: a little BRD told me... launches November 2026, 12 episodes on YouTube, Apple and Spotify.
  • The 14-day book: Reached readers in 10 states and Australia in its first weeks, with zero paid advertising.
  • The full book: Living in the WOW, in development.
“It’s ignited a spark in my faith that I didn’t realize I had lost.”A 14-Day reader
Why it matters

One book, three winners

Anything that reaches a reader by text or email happens only with their permission.

For readers

The book talks back

  • Talk with Betsy the moment a chapter moves them: Betsy's own voice, answering only from her book.
  • Get coached through the day's practice out loud, not just read about it.
  • Opt-in nudges by text or email: "Day 3 starts tomorrow," milestone cheers, a 14-day companion.
  • Share their own WOW story, with permission. It could end up in the next book.
For the author

Closeness, at scale

  • Every reader gets a personal moment with you.
  • Know your readers: questions, themes, dreams, which chapters land, where they stall.
  • A content engine: top questions become episodes, keynotes, posts and the next outline.
  • Your own audience: a permission-based list from real conversations, not a retailer's.
  • Speaking pipeline: book clubs and event planners meet you first, and interest is captured.
  • Stories and testimonials, collected with permission, for the next book and launch.
  • Your voice and your boundaries, approved by you.
For the publisher

A new format for print

  • The print book stays the same. A QR code makes it talk.
  • First-party reader data, chapter by chapter, something print has never had.
  • Smarter calls on launches, sequels and series, from real reader demand.
  • A direct, opt-in line to readers for series, backlist and events.
  • Works on books already in print: inserts, bookmarks, stickers, reprints.
  • New paths: premium or coaching editions, book-club editions, courses, partner programs.
  • The author can "attend" every book club.
  • Brand-safe: author-approved voice, topic guardrails, privacy-first data.
The content flywheel

Readers tell you what to make next

  1. Reader conversations

    Readers talk with Betsy at the end of each day.

    "What if my bold ask feels selfish?"

  2. Themes & questions

    The dashboard groups what readers ask and feel.

    Worthiness, on Day 2: Ask Boldly

  3. New content

    The top questions become:

    NewsletterPodcast episodesKeynotesWebinarsVideosSocial postsThe next book

  4. More readers

    Each piece points back to the book, and new readers start new conversations.

And the circle starts again.

Examples are illustrative.

Honest scope

What's in this demo, and what the full program adds

Working today

In this demo

  • The book page, with a QR code at the end of the day.
  • A live voice conversation with Betsy for every day of the book.
  • The author dashboard of reader questions and themes.
Full program

What it adds

  • Opt-in follow-ups by text or email through the 14 days.
  • Story and testimonial capture, with permission.
  • A permission-based reader list the author owns.
  • Book-club and speaking requests, captured from conversations.
  • Chapter-by-chapter reporting for the publisher.
Questions

What publishers ask first

Does the voice stay on topic?

Yes. It’s Betsy’s own voice, answering only from her book. Betsy approves the material and sets the boundaries. If a reader raises a crisis, it points them to 988 and real help.

What about reader privacy?

Follow-ups by text or email happen only with the reader’s permission. The author sees anonymized themes, not who said what.

Does it work on books already printed?

Yes. A QR code can go on an insert, a bookmark, a sticker or the next reprint.

How do we start?

With a pilot on one book.

Talk with Betsy about bringing Living in the WOW to life

Hear it for yourself

Start with Day 2: Ask Boldly. Tell Betsy your bold ask, then see what readers are asking.

Try it: talk to Betsy See the reader dashboard

Betsy R. Davis · betsyrossdavis@gmail.com · linktr.ee/betsyrossdavis

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