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30 episodes
#56: Victoria S. Walsh Reveals What Everyone Gets Wrong About Writing Plus Size Heroines
Jul 30, 2026 · 44 min
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…
#55: How Taylor Swift Inspired Molly Fader's 'Lady X'
Jul 23, 2026 · 40 min
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 aft…
#54: How the Lucky Adaptation Came to Life with Marissa Stapley
Jul 16, 2026 · 46 min
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…
#53: How Pride and Prejudice Inspired 'Behind Five Willows' With June Hur
Jul 9, 2026 · 40 min
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.…
#52: Elle Kennedy Reveals Which Off Campus Character She Almost Killed Off
Jun 25, 2026 · 50 min
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…
#51: Why Matt Haig Reads 1-Star Reviews of The Midnight Library
Jun 18, 2026 · 53 min
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…
#50: Lauren Kate Was Rejected 76 Times Before Writing 'Fallen'
Jun 11, 2026 · 50 min
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…
#49: Why Heartless Hunter Was Kristen Ciccarelli's Last Chance
Jun 4, 2026 · 47 min
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 Reb…
#48: Why Brooke Averick Used Her Own Anxiety in Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It
May 28, 2026 · 47 min
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 -…
#47: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Writing With Dyslexia with Haley-Grace McCormick
May 21, 2026 · 50 min
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 -…
#46: The Off Campus Storyline Louisa Levy Refused to Cut
May 14, 2026 · 50 min
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 wha…
#45: Kandi Steiner on Why Readers Are STILL Not Over A Love Letter to Whiskey
May 7, 2026 · 42 min
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 -…
#44: What Nobody Tells You About Going Viral on Wattpad with Jessica Cunsolo
Apr 30, 2026 · 28 min
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 - W…
#43: What Heated Rivalry Revealed About the Bookselling World
Apr 23, 2026 · 42 min
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 Doe…
#42: The Reality of Being a Creator for Over a Decade with Joey Kidney
Apr 9, 2026 · 58 min
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 list…
#41: The 10-Year Journey to Never Been Better by Leanne Toshiko Simpson
Apr 2, 2026 · 38 min
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 Disor…
#40: Rachel Reid’s Surprise Appearance in Toronto with Simona Stallone
Mar 26, 2026 · 43 min
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…
#39: Bookish Hot Takes with CassiesBookTok
Mar 19, 2026 · 51 min
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…
#38: How Ray Porter Created the Voices of Project Hail Mary
Mar 12, 2026 · 14 min
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 - Int…
#37: From Editor to Author: Emily Ohanjanians on Crafting The Book Tour
Mar 5, 2026 · 40 min
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 w…
#36: Why Tropes Come First: Ellie K. Wilde on Writing Oakwood Bay
Feb 26, 2026 · 39 min
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 Oa…
#35: E. Lockhart Reveals How She Crafted the Twist in We Were Liars
Feb 19, 2026 · 28 min
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…
#34: Everything You Didn’t Know About the Finding Her Edge Adaptation
Feb 12, 2026 · 57 min
This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Jennifer Iacopelli, the author of Finding Her Edge, about how the book began, how her life as a school librarian shaped her writing, and the spark that led to its sports romance world. Jennifer shares the inspiration behind the story, the challenges she faced along the way, and how the book eventually became a Netflix adaptation. She also takes us behind the scenes of casting, set visits, and the moments she was most excited to see on screen. CH…
#33: Folklore, Fairytales & Fantasy with Imani Erriu
Feb 5, 2026 · 49 min
This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with fantasy author Imani Erriu to talk folklore, fairytales, and the creation of her celestial universe. Imani shares how growing up in the English countryside shaped her imagination, the moment Heavenly Bodies first formed, and how TikTok helped launch her story to a wider audience. We chat about her shift from indie to traditional publishing, the evolution of her writing process, the collaborative work behind her maps and covers, and what readers…
#32: Spilling the Tea with the Bridgerton Cast
Ep 17 · Jan 15, 2026 · 21 min
This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with the cast of Bridgerton. We hear from Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Daniel Francis, Hannah Dodd & Luke Newton. From the books they would read again for the first time to what they’re most excited for in Bridgerton Season 4, the cast shares their favourite reads, behind-the-scenes insights, and what stories truly have their hearts. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:12 - Yerin Ha & Luke Thompso…
#31: Inside People We Meet on Vacation with Emily Henry & The Cast
Ep 16 · Jan 9, 2026 · 10 min
This week on a bonus episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann heads to New Orleans to sit down with the cast and crew of People We Meet on Vacation. She chats with author Emily Henry, director Brett Haley, and the on-screen Poppy and Alex, Emily Bader and Tom Blyth. They talk about which moments Emily Henry was most excited to keep from the book, what Emily and Tom are really like on vacation, and so much more. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:58 - Emily Henry & Brett Haley interview 7:15 - Emily…
#30: The Best Books We Read in 2025 with QuizMaster Jess
Ep 15 · Dec 18, 2025 · 52 min
This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann & QuizMaster Jess chat about the BEST books they read in 2025. From their spiciest read to the biggest plot twist, the two uncover every favourite. This episode is for anyone who’s still trying to hit their reading goal this year or wants to start building their 2026 TBR list! And since this is the last episode for 2025, we wanted to give a massive thank you for an incredible year! From Lauren Roberts to Brynne Weaver, we chatted with some of the top aut…
#29: Your Guide to The Best Book-to-Screen Adaptations
Ep 14 · Dec 11, 2025 · 38 min
This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann chats about the top book adaptations of the year. She dives into what the show did well, what should be changed and what needs to be cut (like Belly’s haircut in season three of the summer I turned pretty). With the massive list of upcoming adaptations, Morgann also talks about what she’s most excited to watch next and what she hopes they don’t mess up. This episode is for anyone who doesn’t know what to watch next and loves to yell, “That wasn’t in the book!”…
#28: How Writing Helped Becka Mack Through Grief
Ep 13 · Dec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Becka Mack, the author of the beloved hockey romance series, “Playing For Keeps”. The two dive into how this series started, how and why this was the creative outlet Becka turned to when faced with grief. Becka also opens up about her own infertility struggles and how that influenced her newest release, “Breath With Me.” They also dive into: - Becka’s favourite snacks and hyper-fixations - How writing stories began at a very early age …
#27: Justin Wu on Directing Sidelined and What Comes Next
Ep 12 · Nov 27, 2025 · 47 min
This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Justin Wu, the director of Sidelined: The QB and Me and Sidelined 2: Intercepted. Justin opens up about his early draw to the arts, breaks down how he discovered Sidelined, the process of adapting a book and if we can expect a THIRD movie? CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Justin’s draw to the arts 6:02 Being confident in yourself 10:30 Photography to directing 13:16 How Justin found Sidelined 16:01 Script or book first 18:30 What doe…
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