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    Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

    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!


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    #64 Jeneva Rose: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind Her Horror Novel Oct 22, 2026
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    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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    Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston

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    #63 Daisy Edgar-Jones & George MacKay: Bringing Sense and Sensibility to Life Oct 15, 2026
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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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    #62 B.K. Borison: Why She Started Writing Supernatural Romance Oct 08, 2026
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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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    #61 J.K. MacLaren: From Drive to Survive to Writing an F1 Romance Oct 01, 2026
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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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    #60 Claire Scanlon: Bringing The Love Hypothesis From Book to Screen Sep 24, 2026
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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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    Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston

    Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston

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    #59 Jodi Picoult: The Secret That Inspired Her 30th Novel Sep 17, 2026
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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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    Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston

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    #58 Joss Richard: Why Romance Needs A Third Act Breakup Sep 10, 2026
    Show notes

    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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    #57 Lily Chu: How Audiobooks Have Changed Her Writing Process Sep 01, 2026
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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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    Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston

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    #56: Victoria S. Walsh Reveals What Everyone Gets Wrong About Writing Plus Size Heroines Jul 30, 2026
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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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    #55: How Taylor Swift Inspired Molly Fader's 'Lady X' Jul 23, 2026
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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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