Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

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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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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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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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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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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Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi
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