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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
writing processauthor interviewPublishing journeypublishingromance booksB.K. Borisonsupernatural romanceF1 romanceWattpadJK MacLarenFull ThrottleClaire Scanlonbehind the scenesThe Love Hypothesisbook adaptations
What listeners will find here
B.K. Borison on turning cozy romance into a supernatural love story
B.K. Borison joins Morgann to talk about Grim Tidings and the leap from cozy contemporary romance into the supernatural. The episode also covers how palliative care shaped the book, why Borison chose a female grim reaper, and what’s next for her Department of Hauntings and Spirits world.
How Drive to Survive sparked J.K. MacLaren’s leap into F1 romance
J.K. MacLaren joins Morgann to talk about turning a Drive to Survive obsession into her adult romance debut, Full Throttle. The episode mixes publishing journey, Wattpad lessons, and behind-the-book details with lighter detours into frozen yogurt and a childhood race car bed.
Claire Scanlon on adapting The Love Hypothesis and making a beloved romance work on screen
The Love Hypothesis is the focus here, as director Claire Scanlon talks through adapting the BookTok hit for film. She and Morgann also trace the path from The Office and Set It Up to fan-favorite scenes, casting Adam Carlsen, and the moment Claire knew the movie clicked.
Jodi Picoult on Hollow Bones, fearless research, and the secret behind novel #30
Jodi Picoult joins Morgann to talk about Hollow Bones, the real-life secret that sparked it, and the research habits behind her 30 novels. The conversation also digs into adaptations, publishing changes, reader emails, and the themes she hopes this new book leaves with readers.
Joss Richard makes the case for the third-act breakup in modern romance
Joss Richard joins Morgann to talk about Let’s Kiss and Tell, the pressure of writing a second novel, and the rom-com instincts behind her latest release. The conversation mixes craft, career reality, and a defense of some of romance’s most debated tropes.
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