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Welcome to your backstage pass to the book world. Each week, Morgann Book (yes, that's her actual last name) sits down with the people bringing stories to life — from authors and actors to directors, producers, and more. Together, they go behind the scenes of the books we love, exploring how stories are researched, written, and brought from the page to the screen. 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. 1d ago ·  Video

    #66 Ali Rosen: The Truth About Writing Realistic Women in Romance Books

    What is the best rom-com ever created? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling romance author Ali Rosen to chat about writing unlikable heroines, how books are subjective, and why happy endings matter in romance. Ali also takes us behind the scenes of Drive Me Mad, the original vertical romance series she created with Rommi and Bookish Media. Plus, the two dive into her newest novel, The Apparent Trap, the inspiration behind its schemes, and their favourite rom-coms of all time! Watch all episodes of Drive Me Mad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rommioriginals/ or on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RommiOriginals CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:32 How Ali Introduces Herself at Parties 01:45 Why Ali Writes Complicated Female Characters 04:14 Why Romance Needs a Happy Ending 08:39 Unlikable Heroines 10:32 Why Not Every Book Is for Everyone 13:36 The Future of Romance Adaptations 18:43 What Makes a GOOD Adaptation? 19:55 How Drive Me Mad Came to Life 22:30 Bringing an Original Romance Story to the Screen 24:58 The Inspiration Behind The Apparent Trap 28:26 Writing the Perfect Rom-Com Schemes 30:37 Why Ali Set Her Book in Sweden 32:53 Bringing Food and Recipes Into Her Books 34:29 Ali's Favourite Rom-Com Movies 39:29 What is Ali Rosen Writing Next? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Ali Rosen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ali_rosen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ali_rosen Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/pages/contributor/ali-rosen?id=873335209 Find her books at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-apparent-trap-ali-rosen/1149622243?ean=9781662538711 Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast 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 Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 29 ·  Video

    #65 Ana Huang: What Matters Most When Casting the Twisted Series

    Who is Ana Huang’s favourite Twisted couple? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling romance author Ana Huang to talk about getting comfortable writing spicy scenes, tackling her first single-dad romance in The Keeper, and the pressure of meeting readers’ expectations. Ana also shares what she hopes to see from the upcoming adaptations of her Twisted and Gods of the Game series. Plus, the two chat about their travel bucket lists, favourite romance reads, and what’s next for Ana! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:28 Ana's Travel Bucket List 01:42 Building the Twisted Universe 02:22 How Ana Got Comfortable Writing Spicy Romance 05:29 Why Is Romance Still Looked Down On? 08:22 Ana's Favourite Books 09:30 Does Ana Have a Favourite Twisted Couple? 10:22 Inside the Twisted Netflix Adaptation 13:49 Casting a Romance Adaptation 15:59 The Best Romance Adaptations of 2026 18:18 Why Ana Chose to Write Soccer Romance 19:17 Inside The Keeper 20:29 Writing a Single-Dad Romance For The First Time 21:57 The Pressure of Meeting Readers' Expectations 25:39 How Ana Creates Her Book Playlists 28:11 Noah's Group Chat Exits 30:16 Saying Goodbye to the Gods of the Game Series 32:27 Why Writing Gets Harder With Every Book 34:37 Where Ana Finds Her Story Ideas 35:51 What is Ana Writing Next? 36:37 Goodbye & Thanks for Listening FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Ana Huang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authoranahuang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authoranahuang/ Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/pages/contributor/ana-huang-3?id=900103643 Find her books at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/authors/ana-huang Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast 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 Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Oct 22 ·  Video

    #64 Jeneva Rose: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind Her Horror Novel

    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? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Jeneva Rose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenevaroseauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenevaroseauthor/ Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/pages/contributor/jeneva-rose?id=878086919 Find her books at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/authors/jeneva-rose Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast 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 Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Oct 15 ·  Video

    #63 Daisy Edgar-Jones & George MacKay: Bringing Sense and Sensibility to Life

    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? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ 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 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 Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Oct 8 ·  Video

    #62 B.K. Borison: Why She Started Writing Supernatural Romance

    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! FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook B.K. Borison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorbkborison/ Find her book at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/products/grim-tidings-indigo-exclusive-edition-a-novel?variant=46806649143506 Find her book at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?attributes.contributorId=24737530&contributorName=B%20K%20Borison&orderBy=attributes.mfield_bnb__salesRank Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast 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 Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Oct 1 ·  Video

    #61 J.K. MacLaren: From Drive to Survive to Writing an F1 Romance

    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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook JK MacLaren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkmaclaren/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jkmaclaren Find her book at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/products/full-throttle-28 Find her book at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/full-throttle-jk-maclaren/1148031259?ean=9798217095476 Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast 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 Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 24 ·  Video

    #60 Claire Scanlon: Bringing The Love Hypothesis From Book to Screen

    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 FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Claire Scanlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairescanlon/ Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast 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 Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Sep 17 ·  Video

    #59 Jodi Picoult: The Secret That Inspired Her 30th Novel

    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… FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Jodi Picoult Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jodipicoult/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jodipicoult Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/search?q=jodi%20picoult Find her books at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hollow-bones-jodi-picoult/1149014562 Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast 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 Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to your backstage pass to the book world. Each week, Morgann Book (yes, that's her actual last name) sits down with the people bringing stories to life — from authors and actors to directors, producers, and more. Together, they go behind the scenes of the books we love, exploring how stories are researched, written, and brought from the page to the screen. 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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