Offbeat Journeys

“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”In this second episode of Offbeat Journeys, I discuss the books and stories that stay. The ones that nestle in behind the ribs and never leave. In this episode I talk about: The book that still haunts me The 'other' one that flipped everything I knew And the book that made me feel seenI talk about how books often find us when we need them most and the best ones never leave us. They find a way to stay — whether we ask them to or not. If you’ve ever felt understood by a book… if you love stories that linger… or if you’re curious about how writers are shaped by the books they read — you’re in the right place.Subscribe, settle in, and join the journey.📚 Books Mentioned(Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, it supports the show at no extra cost to you.)The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoA Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey ArcherThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyUnkindness by James Molloy (Upcoming, 2026)✍️ Connect with MeNewsletter → Offbeat JourneysMy Books → Wednesday’s ChildFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/molloywrites Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/molloywritesLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-molloy-23a9b822bTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@molloywritesBluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/molloywrites.bsky.social🎵 Intro/Outro MusicThe Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay

“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”In this first full episode of Offbeat Journeys, I answer the same three questions I’ll soon be asking independent authors on the show: The book that sparked my love of writing The one that broke me open And the one that flipped everything I thought I knewI also introduce my upcoming novel Unkindness, share why I chose the independent publishing route, and talk about what this podcast hopes to become — a space for thoughtful readers, quiet rebels, and anyone who believes stories can reveal who we really are.If you’ve ever felt understood by a book… if you love stories that linger… or if you’re curious about how writers are shaped by the books they read — you’re in the right place.Subscribe, settle in, and join the journey.📚 Books Mentioned(Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, it supports the show at no extra cost to you.)Where Rainbows End by Cecilia AhernThe Nightingale by Kristin HannahNot a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey ArcherWednesday’s Child by James MolloyUnkindness by James Molloy (Upcoming, 2026)✍️ Connect with MeNewsletter → jamesmolloyauthor.substack.com/My Books → Wednesday’s ChildFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/molloywrites Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/molloywritesLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-molloy-23a9b822bTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@molloywritesBluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/molloywrites.bsky.social🎵 Intro/Outro MusicThe Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay

“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”In this short trailer, I share what Offbeat Journeys is all about. It's a podcast where we explore the books that shape us, the stories behind the stories, and what it really means to live a creative life.Each week, I’ll sit down with independent authors to talk about the books that changed their perspective, the words that stuck with them, and the moments that made them want to write. Sometimes, it’ll just be me sharing my own offbeat path as a writer.If you love books, if you’ve ever felt like an outsider, or if you’re just curious about how writers think, subscribe now and join the journey.📚 Books Mentioned(No books mentioned in this trailer — first titles coming soon!)✍️ Connect with MeNewsletter → Offbeat JourneysMy Books → Wednesday's ChildInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/molloywritesLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-molloy-23a9b822b  TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@molloywritesBluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/molloywrites.bsky.social🎵 Intro/Outro MusicThe Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay