Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

What if a medium predicted you were pregnant before you told anyone else? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Jeneva Rose to chat about how her experience with a medium inspired her recent horror collection, Sometimes I Scare Myself. She also shares the inspiration behind the other two stories and the writing sprints that allow her plot twists to happen. As huge Office fans, Jeneva and Morgann also play a game of “The Office, but it’s a Thriller.” Jeneva also reveals what she is writing next in the thriller world!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro & Welcome

00:40 Jeneva Almost Auditioned for The Traitors

02:05 How Motherhood Changed Her View of Success

03:19 The Secret to Writing a Great Thriller

04:14 Turning Writing Into a Competition

06:25 How The Perfect Marriage Found Its Readers

09:23 The Viral TikTok…

11:23 Do Authors Need to Be on Social Media?

12:42 Jeneva's Sneaky Signings

15:39 The Office But it’s a Murder Mystery

16:56 Inside Sometimes I Scare Myself

17:37 The Medium That Inspired a Horror Story

20:30 Turning Real-Life Experiences Into Horror

22:06 How Writing Horror Helped Jeneva Face Her Fears

23:41 Why Horror Has Fewer Rules Than Thrillers

26:53 Why Jeneva Writes to Entertain

28:05 Jeneva's Favourite Horror Movies

29:50 What's Next?

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What does it take to bring one of Jane Austen's most beloved love stories to the big screen? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann travels to the UK to sit down with Daisy Edgar-Jones, George MacKay, and director Georgia Oakley to chat about their new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Daisy and George share how they prepared to play Elinor Dashwood and Edward Ferrars and the memorable dance rehearsals on set. Then, director Georgia Oakley takes us behind the scenes of reimagining Jane Austen's classic for a new generation and what it was like working with a large number of animals on set.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro & Welcome

00:31 Preparing for Sense and Sensibility

03:30 Daisy's Premonition About Working With George

04:36 Filming Elinor & Edward's First Meeting

06:25 Why Daisy Relates to Elinor Dashwood

07:40 Daisy & George's Happy Places

08:32 Favourite Moments From Filming

11:07 Why Adapt Sense and Sensibility?

12:18 Making Jane Austen Feel Timeless

13:44 The Reality of Working With Animals on Set

16:38 Approaching a Character Without Reading the Book

17:44 Georgia's Favourite Scene to Film

18:30 Casting Daisy Edgar-Jones & Esmé Creed-Miles

19:56 What Book Should Be Adapted Next?

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What makes a romance author want to write about death? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling romance author B.K. Borison to chat about her newest release, Grim Tidings, and why she decided to take her cozy romances into the supernatural world. B.K. shares how her husband's career in palliative care helped shape the story, why she wanted to write a female grim reaper, and what's coming next for the Department of Hauntings and Spirits. Plus, we look back at her self-publishing journey with Lovelight Farms, First Time Callers' upcoming adaptation, and her love for Heated Rivalry!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro & Welcome

01:12 Self-Publishing Lovelight Farms

03:00 The Lore Behind B.K. Borison’s Book Covers

04:16 Her Husband, Fantasy Football & Romance

06:08 The Books That Made Her Fall in Love With Romance

07:05 Is a Brick Really Worth It?

08:35 Transitioning to First Time Caller

09:56 Bringing Sleepless in Seattle to Life

14:36 The First Time Caller Adaptation

16:41 The Heated Rivalry Obsession

18:13 Getting The Supernatural Spark

21:26 Inside Grim Tidings

22:08 How BK’s Husband Helped Shape the Story

25:08 Writing About Death & the Afterlife

26:28 Why Darcy Is the Grim Reaper

28:01 Building the Department of Hauntings & Spirits

30:06 Crafting the Perfect Opening Line

31:04 What is B.K. Borison Writing Next?

32:31 A Surprise Gift!

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What happens after you watch F1: Drive to Survive and decide to write an entire F1 romance book series?! This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Watty Award–winning author JK Maclaren to chat about her adult romance debut, Full Throttle. JK shares what she learned from writing eight full-length novels on Wattpad, and the night she found out her book had sold. Plus, the two discuss the best frozen yogurt combination and the race car bed JK had growing up!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro & Welcome

00:30 The Perfect Frozen Yogurt Bowl

04:45 How Drive to Survive Started It All

08:35 The Inspiration Behind Full Throttle

11:45 What Writing on Wattpad Taught Her

15:46 The Story Behind the Race Car Bed

16:52 The Night She Sold Full Throttle

18:48 Inside Full Throttle

19:57 Finding Juliette & Dominic

21:05 The Reality of Writing an F1 Romance

25:02 Writing About Women in Sports

28:00 The Meaning Behind Juliet’s Cowboy Boots

31:16 The Romeo & Juliet References

33:19 What’s Next: Shifting Gears

34:08 A Surprise Gift for JK

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What happens when you turn one of BookTok’s biggest romances into a movie? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with director Claire Scanlon to chat about directing The Love Hypothesis. Claire shares what she learned from editing The Office, how she captured Glen Powell and Zoey Deutch’s chemistry in Set It Up, and what eventually led her down the rabbit hole of Star Wars Fan Fiction. She takes us behind the scenes of adapting the book, from bringing fan-favourite moments to life and balancing Adam’s character to filming the movie’s intimate scenes. Plus, Claire reveals the scene that made her realize they officially “had a movie.”

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro & Welcome

02:09 What The Office Taught Claire About Directing

04:22 The Secret Behind Jim & Pam’s Slow Burn

07:42 How Set It Up Came Together

10:10 Creating Glen Powell & Zoey Deutch’s Chemistry

15:13 Taking On The Love Hypothesis

18:21 Bringing The Book’s Biggest Moments To Screen

21:25 Changes From Book To Movie

23:56 Finding The Right Adam Carlsen

26:03 The Pressure Of Adapting A Book Fans Love

27:30 The Reality of Filming The Intimate Scenes

30:18 What Is A Nudity Rider?

32:50 The Scene That Made Claire Know They “Had A Movie”

33:33 What She Hopes Fans Take From The Movie

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What is the wildest thing an author has done for research? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Jodi Picoult to chat about her 30th novel, Hollow Bones, and the 29 novels before it. Jodi reveals how she collects research for her books and what it was like to interview a woman from jail or visit the Alaskan tundra. The two discuss what makes a good adaptation and what happened with My Sister's Keeper. They finish the episode with what Jodi is writing next for her 2028 book!

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro & Welcome

01:42 Are Writers Born or Made?

03:53 How Publishing Has Changed Since 1992

06:05 Why Jodi Still Answers Every Reader Email

09:14 Being a Lifelong Student

10:21 How Jodi Knows an Idea Is Worth a Novel

13:44 The Wildest Things She’s Done for Research

16:10 How She Knows When the Research Is Done

17:24 What My Sister’s Keeper Taught Her About Adaptations

19:12 The Problem With “Women’s Fiction”

20:59 The Story Behind Jodi’s First Tattoo

24:08 Inside Hollow Bones

24:26 Bringing Jesse From My Sister’s Keeper Back

27:15 The Real-Life Secret That Inspired Hollow Bones

30:44 Exploring 9/11 Through a New Generation

31:27 Researching Postpartum Psychosis

34:07 The Letter That Changed Hollow Bones

36:59 Why Women Are Falling Through the Healthcare Cracks

38:57 What Jodi Hopes Readers Take From Hollow Bones

39:33 Jodi Reveals Her Next Novel

41:11 Gifting Jodi With…

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Have you wondered why the second book is always harder to write than a debut? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits (back) down with Joss Richard to chat about her latest release, Let’s Kiss and Tell. Inspired by one of her favourite romantic comedies, Joss shares her writing and research process for a book rooted in sex positivity. She also shares what it was like to write after the success of her debut novel, It’s Different This Time, and what is coming next…

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro & Welcome

00:39 Joss Weighs In On The Jeremiah vs. Conrad Debate

03:24 Why Authors Need A Life Outside Of Books

05:27 What Book Tour Is REALLY Like

07:14 Did Joss Expect It’s Different This Time To Blow Up?

08:49 Adam Harper POV 

10:45 Romance Books On Canada Reads

12:16 The Story Behind Let’s Kiss And Tell

13:34 The How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days Inspiration

14:11 Is The Second Book Harder Than The First?

16:42 Joss’s Writing Process

18:28 Why Joss Wanted To Write Let’s Kiss And Tell

20:51 What Joss Learned From OnlyFans Creators

23:35 Therapy, Dirty Talk & Writing Spicy Scenes

25:06 Defending The Third Act Breakup

27:16 Is Miscommunication Actually A Bad Trope?

29:42 The Story Behind The Let’s Kiss And Tell Cover

31:07 The Kind Of Love Joss Wanted To Write About

32:07 Joss Teases Her Next Romance

32:58 We Surprise Joss With Her Favourite Thing

34:05 The Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero Debate

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Did you know Lily Chu found her agent through a Twitter contest? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Audible author Lily Chu to discuss her latest release, Just Kiss Already. Inspired by the hit television series Bones and her own archaeology background, Lily shares her research process, from interviewing a forensic anthropologist to filmmakers to craft the perfect story. She also shares what it’s like collaborating with actress and narrator Phillipa Soo and teases her next three books.

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro & Welcome

02:04 Finding Her Agent Through Twitter

04:11 The Challenges Of Being A Writer

05:50 The Journey From Auction To Audible

07:45 Editing Novels for Audio and Print

08:50 Swearing in Audiobooks

10:04 How Audiobooks Have Changed The Writing Process

12:00 Exploring The Audible New York Headquarters

13:03 Lily’s Writing Process

16:23 The Inspiration Behind  Just Kiss Already 

17:46 Lily’s Archaeology Background Influence 

20:00 Everyone Lily Interviewed 

23:16 Collaborating With Phillipa Soo

24:30 Changing The Perspective Of Narration

28:13 Lily’s Involvement In Her Audiobooks

30:20 What Is Lily Writing Next? 

31:48 Rapid Fire Audio Questions

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Victoria S. Walsh to talk about turning a lifelong dream into reality with her debut fantasy novel, The Iron Hex. From manifesting and leaving her corporate job to building a fantasy trilogy, writing meaningful representation, and why book pre-orders matter more than you think, Victoria shares the story behind her journey to becoming a published author. Plus, she teases what's next for The Iron Hex series and beyond.

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro & Welcome

03:49 Dreaming of Becoming an Author

05:08 Childhood Stories & Supportive Parents

07:01 Why Competitiveness Led to YouTube

09:54 Quitting Her Corporate Job

14:21 The Story Behind The Iron Hex

16:40 Landing Her Dream Literary Agent

17:33 What The Iron Hex Is About

18:41 Planning an Entire Trilogy

20:11 Writing a Plus-Size Fantasy Heroine

23:51 The Decade-Long Yearning Romance

26:26 Memory Loss, Romance & Fantasy Tropes

27:38 The High School That Changed Everything

30:37 A Childhood Photo That Says It All

35:11 Why Pre-Ordering Books Matters So Much

41:42 Book Two, The Iron Oath & What's Next

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with author Molly Fader, who's written more than 50 books under various pen names - including one that made its way into Suicide Squad. They talk about her latest release, Lady X, a vigilante girl gang story set in 1977 New York City that was partly sparked by Taylor Swift's "Vigilante Shit." Molly opens up about switching literary agents after 25 years, the research that shaped the book, and what keeps her chasing that "lightning strike" feeling after six decades' worth of stories.

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro & Welcome

02:38 Publishing Her First Book at 25

04:05 Toronto, Harlequin & Learning the Craft

04:37 The Cowgirl Phase

06:20 From Harlequin to Single-Title Books

08:52 The Pen Name Universe

12:34 How Many Books, Really?

17:00 The Suicide Squad Mystery

22:38 Introducing Lady X

24:29 The Spark Behind the Story

27:38 Writing Female Rage & Friendship

28:27 Plotter vs. Pantser

29:52 Researching 1977 New York City

31:18 Her Writing Space, Then and Now

32:24 A New Agent, After 25 Years

34:22 Selling Lady X & Canadian Rights

34:48 What She Wants Readers to Take Away

37:01 What's Next: 1980s Nashville

37:35 The Lightning Strike Feeling

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling Canadian author Marissa Stapley, whose novel Lucky became Reese's Book Club's first-ever Canadian pick and is now being adapted into an Apple TV+ series starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Drew Starkey, and Annette Bening. Marissa shares the heartbreaking story behind writing Lucky while caring for her mom, how Reese Witherspoon discovered the book, what it was really like keeping the Reese's Book Club secret, and why she always pictured Anya Taylor-Joy as Lucky. 

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro & Welcome

00:35 - Why Marissa always knew she'd be a writer

03:25 - Her first novel that never made it to shelves

04:40 - How journalism shaped her writing career

06:02 - Ranking her wildest jobs (including cemetery gardener)

09:06 - Why she writes under multiple pen names

11:06 - How co-writing a novel actually works

12:44 - TV writing vs. novel writing

14:30 - The inspiration behind Lucky

17:06 - Creating Lucky Armstrong

20:22 - Writing Lucky while caring for her mom

22:30 - Becoming Reese's first Canadian Book Club pick

25:23 - Keeping the Reese's Book Club secret

27:56 - How the Apple TV+ adaptation came together

30:40 - Manifesting Anya Taylor-Joy as Lucky

35:04 - Visiting the set of Lucky

40:11 - The biggest changes from book to TV series

42:09 - Which episode Marissa can't stop thinking about

44:04 - What to expect from the Lucky sequel

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author June Hur to discuss her journey from writing Pride & Prejudice fanfiction to publishing Behind Five Willows. They chat about countless rejections, finding her voice as a writer, the inspiration behind her latest novel, Korean history, libraries, and why she chose to slow down her publishing schedule.

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro & Welcome

01:14 Pride & Prejudice Started Everything

05:30 Growing Up Between Korea, Canada & the U.S.

08:23 Working at the Library & Favorite Books

10:07 15 Manuscripts, 100+ Rejections & Finding Her Voice

16:28 Why She Writes Korean Historical Fiction

18:11 Motherhood Changed Her Writing Career

21:36 Her Writing Process & Writing Korean on the Page

24:27 How Her Books Have Evolved

27:42 Where to Start Reading June Hur

28:18 Behind Five Willows Explained

31:15 Turning Pride & Prejudice Into a Romance

33:36 Book Bans, History & Why Stories Matter

35:23 Writing the Romance & Darcy Inspiration

37:03 A Love Letter to Librarians & Bookstores

39:09 What's Next for June Hur

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Elle Kennedy, the writer behind the beloved Off Campus books. Elle shares how she knew she wanted to be an author at just six years old, what it felt like selling her first novel, and why she almost never self-published The Deal. They also dive into the biggest behind-the-scenes secrets from the Off-Campus series, including the original plans for Tucker, why Dean almost ended up with someone else, what it was like visiting the set of the TV adaptation, and more!

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro & Welcome

02:35 Wanting to be an author at six years old

05:19 Selling her first book & publishing journey

08:41 How her writing process has evolved

12:41 Why The Deal was originally self-published

15:13 Creating Garrett, Hannah & the Briar universe

17:16 The original Off-Campus series plans

18:26 Tucker almost had a very different fate

21:07 Why Dean wasn't meant for Sabrina

24:34 Favourite scenes from the series

26:44 Which Off-Campus characters were easiest to write?

27:57 Expanding the Briar universe

30:45 Off-Campus character superlatives

32:14 Bringing Off-Campus to TV

34:43 Visiting the set & meeting the cast

39:22 Hidden Easter eggs & favourite filming moments

43:50 Season 2 teases

46:03 New YA thriller & returning to suspense

50:07 Outro

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library, The Midnight Train, and Reasons to Stay Alive. Matt opens up about the mental health crisis that changed the course of his life, how writing became part of his recovery, and why The Midnight Library was the most freeing book he's ever written. We also discuss the upcoming film adaptation starring Florence Pugh, the inspiration behind Nora Seed, social media, AI, creativity, and what he hopes readers take away from The Midnight Train.

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Introduction

01:16 Why Matt Reads His Own 1-Star Reviews

04:06 Why Children Are Better Readers Than Adults

06:24 Trouble at School, Neurodiversity & Finding Writing

08:28 The Breakdown That Changed Everything

11:56 How Books Helped Him Survive Depression

14:05 Recovery, Rejection & Becoming an Author

17:40 The Purpose Behind Reasons to Stay Alive

20:17 Mental Health Advocacy & Writing Fiction

27:26 Conquering His Fear of Public Speaking

33:07 The Origin of The Midnight Library

35:12 Writing Nora's Many Alternate Lives

37:50 How Nora Seed Got Her Name

38:52 The Midnight Library Movie Adaptation

40:27 Florence Pugh as Nora & Behind the Scenes

44:30 Inside The Midnight Train

46:14 What Matt Wants Readers to Take Away

49:20 The Dream of Opening a Bookstore

51:24 What's Next

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Lauren Kate to talk about the teacher who inspired her to keep writing, the 76 rejection letters she still has, and how Fallen became a global phenomenon. Plus, Lauren shares the latest on the Fallen TV series and why she returned to the world of angels with her newest novel, White Lights.

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Introduction

01:04 International Emmy & The Fallen Legacy

02:04 Ballet, Books & Growing Up Creative

04:12 The Teacher Who Changed Everything

10:12 Discovering Writing in College

13:08 76 Rejection Letters Before Success

16:11 The Call That Changed Her Life

17:52 Working at HarperCollins

19:54 The Origins of Fallen

23:14 Building Luce, Daniel & Cam

30:44 The Fallen Movie Adaptation

36:54 Bringing Fallen to Television

40:04 Inside Lauren Kate's New Fantasy, White Lights

42:53 Why She Returned to Angels After Rom-Coms

46:06 Easter Eggs, Book Two & What's Next

49:15 The Lasting Impact of Fallen Readers

50:16 Outro

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling fantasy author Kristen Ciccarelli to talk about the journey from writing stories on her dad's old laptop with no internet to creating the global romantasy phenomenon Heartless Hunter. Kristen shares the inspiration behind Rebel Witch, the surprising moment she realized Heartless Hunter was taking off around the world, why the book has two different titles, and more!

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

1:19 - The Real Story Behind Rebel Witch

2:43 - Writing Fantasy as a Kid

9:13 - Life Before Publishing

12:12 - The Writing Shed

15:00 - Kristen's Writing Process

18:18 - The Inspiration for Heartless Hunter

23:33 - Creating Rune & Gideon

29:06 - Writing the Book She Wanted to Write

31:19 - The BookTok Success of Heartless Hunter

34:10 - Heartless Hunter vs The Crimson Moth

36:02 - Writing on an AlphaSmart Neo

42:02 - The Meaning Behind the Dedication

43:18 - What's Next for the Crimson Moth World

44:13 - Vampires, Werewolves & Future Books

45:59 - Final Thoughts & What's Next

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Brooke Averick to talk about her debut novel Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It, going from teaching preschool to building a career online, and why writing a book felt more intimidating than going viral. Brooke opens up about imposter syndrome, pulling from her own experiences with anxiety, BookTok favourites, and the story behind bringing Phoebe to life. 

CHAPTERS: 

0:30 - Introduction

1:08 - What is Brooke obsessed with right now?

2:35 - Brooke’s Teaching & Creator Career

5:25 - Brooke and Connor Make A Podcast

6:55 - Entering BookTok

14:10 - Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It

31:10 - FIRSTS Rapid Fire

36:30 - Book Cover Design

39:55 - Brooke’s Favourite Books

46:00 - What’s Next?

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Haley-Grace McCormick to talk about the journey behind her debut novel The Enemy of Time. Haley-Grace opens up about living with dyslexia and ADHD, going viral on TikTok after one unexpected video, and how heartbreak shaped some of the book’s most emotional moments. Plus, we get into fantasy romance, hidden easter eggs, designing her own cover, The Vampire Diaries hot takes, and what she’s writing next.

CHAPTERS: 

0:30 - Introduction

2:45 - Haley-Grace Growing Up

6:30 - What People Misunderstand About Dyslexia

10:58 - Content Creator Life

19:30 - The Enemy of Time

36:50 - The Book Cover Design

41:30 - The Vampire Diaries 

47:27 - What’s Next?

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Louisa Levy, the creator and showrunner behind Off Campus. From adapting one of BookTok’s biggest romance series to casting Hannah and Garrett, Louisa breaks down the real process of bringing Off Campus to the screen. We talk chemistry reads, the pressure of adapting such a beloved fandom, why the “spice” was so important to keep in the show, and how the writers built a series designed to keep you clicking “next episode.” Plus, Louisa teases what fans can expect from Season 2.

CHAPTERS: 

0:30 - Introduction

2:05 - Louisa’s Early Career

8:00 - Signing on to Off Campus

11:40 - Non-negotiables In The Adaptation 

19:15 - What Louisa Changed From The Books

23:35 - Elle Kennedy’s Role

24:50 - SPOILERS!

30:05 - Importance of the First Scene

33:50 - Casting

38:53 - Louisa’s Role in Creating The Show

47:50 - The Future of Off Campus

48:10 - SPOILERS!

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with romance author Kandi Steiner. She opens up about writing A Love Letter to Whiskey in just 9 weeks during one of the hardest times in her life, and how that book went on to change everything. Plus, we dive into her newest release Love Overboard, how a second date conversation turned into a full-blown novel, and why this story feels like you’re watching reality TV unfold in real time.

CHAPTERS: 

0:30 - Introduction

1:00 - Pole Fitness

3:00 - Kandi’s First Writing Job

6:00 - Writing Her First Book & The Start of Her Career

11:05 - A Day in the Life of Kandi

12:35 - A Love Letter to Whiskey

23:00 - Love Overboard

38:30 - Actors Acting Out Scenes from the Book

41:22 - What’s Next?

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Jessica Cunsolo to talk about her journey from writing anonymously on Wattpad to becoming a published author. From gaining millions of reads in real time to balancing law school and a book deal, Jessica shares how it all started. Plus, we dive into her latest novel The Blind Date Agreement, her evolving writing process, and more!

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

1:41 - How Jessica Started Writing on Wattpad

6:08 - Writing Anonymously

7:30 - Writing as a Job vs a Hobby

9:10 - She’s With Me

10:58 - Blind Date Segment

15:20 - The Blind Date Agreement

21:25 - Jessica is an Artist

23:00 - What Jessica is Writing Next

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Indigo romance buyer Kaitlynd Carmichael to break down what actually makes a romance book blow up. From BookTok’s influence to spotting trends before they hit, Kaitlynd shares how books go from shelf to sold out. They also dive into the rise of dark romance, slow burns, and why emotional love stories might be the next big trend, plus favourite reads and what to pick up if you’re new to romance.

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

1:00 - What Does a Romance Buyer at Indigo Do?

4:55 - Behind The Scenes at Indigo When A Book Gets Popular

9:40 - How Has Heated Rivalry Impacted Romance as a Whole?

12:30 - How Much Does BookTok Influence What Sells?

16:10 - How Has Romance Changed Over The Last 10 Years?

18:42 - Romance Trends

30:35 - Kaitlynd’s Top Books of 2025

36:00 - Indigo’s Book Boyfriend List

38:30 - Kaitlynd’s Writing Journey

40:25 - Most Exciting Upcoming Release

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Joey Kidney to talk about turning 30, becoming a dad, and what it means to grow up in public. They get into Joey’s early days on YouTube, how creating content became an outlet during some of his hardest years, and why connection still matters more to him than numbers. Plus, Joey opens up about writing Just Remember, his evolving relationship with reading, and why people don’t want to be fixed - they just want to feel seen. Then, they answer listener questions on breakups, adult friendships, feeling behind in life, and figuring things out as you go.

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

1:20 - Turning 30

2:30 - The Start of Joey’s Content Career

13:25 - Joey Has Questions For Morgann

15:30 - Joey’s Journey with Reading

20:30 - Joey’s Writing a New Book

24:30 - Writing Vows

28:55 - What Is Joey a Fan Of Right Now?

33:00 - Just Remember

41:11 - Joey Gives Advice

56:25 - What’s Next?

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Leanne Toshiko Simpson to talk about her novel Never Been Better and the deeply personal journey behind it. From living with bipolar disorder to navigating creativity, teaching, and storytelling, Leanne shares what it really looks like to build a life and career while managing mental health.

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

2:15 - Teaching Creative Writing at U of T

6:00 - What Leanne Does Day to Day

10:25 - Being Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

11:55 - What Do Books Get Wrong About Mental Health?

17:22 - Favourite Mental Health Romances

21:25 - Never Been Better

32:10 - Writing The Ending of Never Been Better

34:55 - CBC Canada Reads

36:55 - What’s Next

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with content creator Simona Stallone to talk about all things BookTok, reading habits, and building a real-life book community. From overhyped books and underrated favourites to fanfiction, audiobook speeds, and “reading based on vibes,” they get honest about what they’re actually reaching for lately. Plus, Simona shares how Book Girls Toronto turned into a space where readers can show up, connect, and make friends through books.

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

1:10 - 1 Year Anniversary of Off The Shelf

2:10 - Overhyped and Underhyped Booktok Books

7:05 - What Simona is Reading Right Now

13:10 - The Book Girls Toronto

24:35 - Rachel Reid Showing Up at Heated Rivalry Trivia

28:35 - 24 Hour Read-A-Thon

32:25 - Out of Shape Olympics

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with BookTok creator Cassie to talk about her journey from posting her first TikTok to building a dedicated reading community online. They also dive into Cassie’s reader personality: her love of romantasy, favourite tropes like second-chance romance, and auto-buy authors including Abby Jimenez and Mariana Zapata. Plus, the two play Buy It, Borrow It or Skip It featuring viral BookTok titles like Fourth Wing, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Throne of Glass, and more.

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

1:20 - Starting Out On TikTok

4:00 - Rapid Fire Reader Questions

5:30 - Buy It, Borrow It, or Skip It

36:50 - Read It, Watch It or Miss It

50:00 - What Are You Reading and Watching Next?

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with award-winning audiobook narrator Ray Porter, best known for narrating Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary. With more than 500 audiobooks under his belt, Ray shares how he approaches storytelling, creates distinct character voices, and what it was like bringing Project Hail Mary to life.

They also talk about the emotional impact of the book, the science behind the story, and the upcoming film adaptation starring Ryan Gosling.

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

1:00 - Acting to Narrating Audiobooks

2:10 - Process From First Audiobook to Now

3:55 - How He Got Project Hail Mary

4:55 - Creating The Characters

8:05 - Hardest Thing to Narrate in PHM

10:00 - Do You Take Away The Same Thing as Readers?

11:35 - What to Listen to After Project Hail Mary

12:13 - Ryan Gosling

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with editor turned author Emily Ohanjanians to talk about her leap from shaping stories to writing her own. Emily shares what life as an editor taught her about storytelling, how her debut character Ana first came to her, and the moment she finally decided to chase the idea that became The Book Tour.

They chat about drafting versus editing, writing bold women who take up space, and the support system that helped Emily bring her first novel into the world. She also drops her top book recs and gives us a glimpse of what she’s working on next.

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

1:45 - A Day In The Life of an Editor

5:35 - What Are You Reading Right Now?

6:15 - What’s A Common Mistake You See Authors Make? 

7:10 - How Did You Decide To Write Your Own Novel?

9:15 - How Did Your Degree in Literature & Linguistics Shape Your Career?

11:20 - The Book Tour

12:50 - What Inspired The Characters?

19:10 - Explaining The Acknowledgements 

26:45 - Book Recommendations

37:10 - 2026 Reading List

39:00 - What’s Next?  

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Ellie K Wilde and dives into the world of the Oakwood Bay series to explore the pop culture moments, tropes and real life sparks that shaped the beloved trilogy. We talk about how the series found its voice through character driven storytelling and slow burn tension. We also chat about reading recs, writing routines, reality TV and what Ellie is writing next.

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

1:00 - 2025 Reading List

2:20 - The Start of the Oakwood Bay Series

8:54 - If Only You Knew

16:10 - Ellie’s Writing Cave

19:15 - What The Character’s Taught Her

21:06 - 5 Out of Context Things That Inspired If Only We Knew

28:45 - The Slow Burn

30:00 - Blind Ranking Reality TV 

35:55 - Biggest Lesson Learned as an Author

37:02 - What’s Next

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with E. Lockhart to talk all things We Were Liars and the evolution of the Liars universe. She shares how the book found a whole new life on BookTok, what it was like expanding the story into Family of Liars and We Fell Apart, and how she crafted THE shocking twist. We also dive into writing bold characters, trusting your creative instincts, and what she’s working on next.

CHAPTERS: 

0:00 - Introduction

0:55 - Plot Twists that E. Lockhart loves

2:18 - We Were Liars Universe

5:35 - How E. Lockhart Crafted the Twist in We Were Liars

6:52 - *SPOILERS AHEAD WARNING*

9:50 - Next Steps in Writing the Book

11:34 - Why Are They Called the Liars

13:20 - Easter Eggs in the Book

15:28 - Family of Liars

20:55 - What’s Next for the We Were Liars Universe

21:55 - What Kind of Role Do You Play in the Adaptation?

24:15 - Season 2 of We Were Liars

24:35 - Genuine Fraud

25:50 - What’s Next

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