Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

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 & Welcome00:32 How Ali Introduces Herself at Parties01:45 Why Ali Writes Complicated Female Characters04:14 Why Romance Needs a Happy Ending08:39 Unlikable Heroines10:32 Why Not Every Book Is for Everyone13:36 The Future of Romance Adaptations18:43 What Makes a GOOD Adaptation?19:55 How Drive Me Mad Came to Life22:30 Bringing an Original Romance Story to the Screen24:58 The Inspiration Behind The Apparent Trap28:26 Writing the Perfect Rom-Com Schemes30:37 Why Ali Set Her Book in Sweden32:53 Bringing Food and Recipes Into Her Books34:29 Ali's Favourite Rom-Com Movies39:29 What is Ali Rosen Writing Next? FOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Ali RosenTikTok: 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 ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated 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.

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 & Welcome00:28 Ana's Travel Bucket List01:42 Building the Twisted Universe02:22 How Ana Got Comfortable Writing Spicy Romance05:29 Why Is Romance Still Looked Down On?08:22 Ana's Favourite Books09:30 Does Ana Have a Favourite Twisted Couple?10:22 Inside the Twisted Netflix Adaptation13:49 Casting a Romance Adaptation15:59 The Best Romance Adaptations of 202618:18 Why Ana Chose to Write Soccer Romance19:17 Inside The Keeper20:29 Writing a Single-Dad Romance For The First Time21:57 The Pressure of Meeting Readers' Expectations25:39 How Ana Creates Her Book Playlists28:11 Noah's Group Chat Exits30:16 Saying Goodbye to the Gods of the Game Series32:27 Why Writing Gets Harder With Every Book34:37 Where Ana Finds Her Story Ideas35:51 What is Ana Writing Next?36:37 Goodbye & Thanks for ListeningFOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Ana HuangTikTok: 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 ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated 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.

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 & Welcome00:40 Jeneva Almost Auditioned for The Traitors02:05 How Motherhood Changed Her View of Success03:19 The Secret to Writing a Great Thriller04:14 Turning Writing Into a Competition06:25 How The Perfect Marriage Found Its Readers09:23 The Viral TikTok…11:23 Do Authors Need to Be on Social Media?12:42 Jeneva's Sneaky Signings15:39 The Office But it’s a Murder Mystery16:56 Inside Sometimes I Scare Myself17:37 The Medium That Inspired a Horror Story20:30 Turning Real-Life Experiences Into Horror22:06 How Writing Horror Helped Jeneva Face Her Fears23:41 Why Horror Has Fewer Rules Than Thrillers26:53 Why Jeneva Writes to Entertain28:05 Jeneva's Favourite Horror Movies29:50 What's Next? FOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Jeneva RoseTikTok: 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 ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated 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.

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 & Welcome00:31 Preparing for Sense and Sensibility03:30 Daisy's Premonition About Working With George04:36 Filming Elinor & Edward's First Meeting06:25 Why Daisy Relates to Elinor Dashwood07:40 Daisy & George's Happy Places08:32 Favourite Moments From Filming11:07 Why Adapt Sense and Sensibility?12:18 Making Jane Austen Feel Timeless13:44 The Reality of Working With Animals on Set16:38 Approaching a Character Without Reading the Book17:44 Georgia's Favourite Scene to Film18:30 Casting Daisy Edgar-Jones & Esmé Creed-Miles19:56 What Book Should Be Adapted Next?FOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBookGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbookOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcastHosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas JohnstonExecutive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas JohnstonAssociate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & Welcome01:12 Self-Publishing Lovelight Farms03:00 The Lore Behind B.K. Borison’s Book Covers04:16 Her Husband, Fantasy Football & Romance06:08 The Books That Made Her Fall in Love With Romance07:05 Is a Brick Really Worth It?08:35 Transitioning to First Time Caller09:56 Bringing Sleepless in Seattle to Life14:36 The First Time Caller Adaptation16:41 The Heated Rivalry Obsession18:13 Getting The Supernatural Spark21:26 Inside Grim Tidings22:08 How BK’s Husband Helped Shape the Story25:08 Writing About Death & the Afterlife26:28 Why Darcy Is the Grim Reaper28:01 Building the Department of Hauntings & Spirits30:06 Crafting the Perfect Opening Line31:04 What is B.K. Borison Writing Next?32:31 A Surprise Gift!FOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook B.K. BorisonInstagram: 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 ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated 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.