Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

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Welcome to Off The Shelf – your backstage pass to the book world. Each week, Morgann Book (yes, that’s her actual last name) sits down with a guest to hear the story behind the stories they write– how an author crafts a romance that feels real, the unexpected quirks that shape their writing process, and the little details of their lives that spark inspiration. New episodes drop every Thursday—grab your tbr list and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5d ago ·  Video

    #50: Lauren Kate Was Rejected 76 Times Before Writing 'Fallen'

    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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook  Lauren Kate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenkatebooks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenkatebooks Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/pages/contributor/lauren-kate?id=889940567 Find her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/series/lauren-kates-fallen-series Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  2. Jun 4 ·  Video

    #49: Why Heartless Hunter Was Kristen Ciccarelli's Last Chance

    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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook  Kristen Ciccarelli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenciccarelli/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristenciccarelli Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/pages/contributor/kristen-ciccarelli?id=875238864 Find her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/authors/kristen-ciccarelli Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  3. May 28 ·  Video

    #48: Why Brooke Averick Used Her Own Anxiety in Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It

    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? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook  Brooke Averick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookeaverick/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ladyefron Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/products/phoebe-bermans-gonna-lose-it Find her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Brooke%20Averick%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  4. May 21 ·  Video

    #47: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Writing With Dyslexia with Haley-Grace McCormick

    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? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook  Haley-Grace McCormick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleygracemccormick/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haleygracemccormick Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/pages/contributor/haley-grace-mccormick?id=855748417 Find her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-enemy-of-time-haley-grace-mccormick/1147688428 Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  5. May 14 ·  Video

    #46: The Off Campus Storyline Louisa Levy Refused to Cut

    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! FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook  Off Campus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offcampusonprime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offcampusonprime Find Off Campus books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/search?q=off-campus&lgcykwrd=off-campus Find Off Campus books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/series/off-campus-series/_/N-2xy6 Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  6. May 7 ·  Video

    #45: Kandi Steiner on Why Readers Are STILL Not Over A Love Letter to Whiskey

    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? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook  Kandi Steiner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kandisteiner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorkandisteiner Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/kandi-steiner/ Find her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Kandi%20Steiner%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  7. Apr 30 ·  Video

    #44: What Nobody Tells You About Going Viral on Wattpad with Jessica Cunsolo

    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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook  Jessica Cunsolo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscunsolo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jess.cunsolo Find her books at Indigo:https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/search?q=jessica%20cunsolo%20books&z=1 Find her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Jessica%20Cunsolo%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  8. Apr 23 ·  Video

    #43: What Heated Rivalry Revealed About the Bookselling World

    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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook  Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
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Welcome to Off The Shelf – your backstage pass to the book world. Each week, Morgann Book (yes, that’s her actual last name) sits down with a guest to hear the story behind the stories they write– how an author crafts a romance that feels real, the unexpected quirks that shape their writing process, and the little details of their lives that spark inspiration. New episodes drop every Thursday—grab your tbr list and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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