Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

#47: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Writing With Dyslexia with Haley-Grace McCormick

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 - Haley-Grace Growing Up 6:30 - What People Misunderstand About Dyslexia 10:58 - Content Creator Life 19:30 - The Enemy of Time 36:50 - The Book Cover Design 41:30 - The Vampire Diaries  47:27 - What’s Next? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook [https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook]  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook [https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook]  Haley-Grace McCormick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleygracemccormick/ [https://www.instagram.com/haleygracemccormick/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haleygracemccormick [https://www.tiktok.com/@haleygracemccormick] Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/pages/contributor/haley-grace-mccormick?id=855748417 [https://www.indigo.ca/pages/contributor/haley-grace-mccormick?id=855748417] Find her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-enemy-of-time-haley-grace-mccormick/1147688428 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-enemy-of-time-haley-grace-mccormick/1147688428] Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast]  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#46: The Off Campus Storyline Louisa Levy Refused to Cut

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 what fans can expect from Season 2. CHAPTERS:  0:30 - Introduction 2:05 - Louisa’s Early Career 8:00 - Signing on to Off Campus 11:40 - Non-negotiables In The Adaptation  19:15 - What Louisa Changed From The Books 23:35 - Elle Kennedy’s Role 24:50 - SPOILERS! 30:05 - Importance of the First Scene 33:50 - Casting 38:53 - Louisa’s Role in Creating The Show 47:50 - The Future of Off Campus 48:10 - SPOILERS! FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook [https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook]  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook [https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook]  Off Campus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offcampusonprime/ [https://www.instagram.com/offcampusonprime/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offcampusonprime [https://www.tiktok.com/@offcampusonprime] Find Off Campus books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/search?q=off-campus&lgcykwrd=off-campus [https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/search?q=off-campus&lgcykwrd=off-campus] Find Off Campus books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/series/off-campus-series/_/N-2xy6 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/series/off-campus-series/_/N-2xy6] Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast]  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#45: Kandi Steiner on Why Readers Are STILL Not Over A Love Letter to Whiskey

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 - Kandi’s First Writing Job 6:00 - Writing Her First Book & The Start of Her Career 11:05 - A Day in the Life of Kandi 12:35 - A Love Letter to Whiskey 23:00 - Love Overboard 38:30 - Actors Acting Out Scenes from the Book 41:22 - What’s Next? FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook [https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook]  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook [https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook]  Kandi Steiner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kandisteiner [https://www.instagram.com/kandisteiner] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorkandisteiner [https://www.tiktok.com/@authorkandisteiner] Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/kandi-steiner/ [https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/kandi-steiner/] Find her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Kandi%20Steiner%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Kandi%20Steiner%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall] Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast]  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#44: What Nobody Tells You About Going Viral on Wattpad with Jessica Cunsolo

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 - Writing as a Job vs a Hobby 9:10 - She’s With Me 10:58 - Blind Date Segment 15:20 - The Blind Date Agreement 21:25 - Jessica is an Artist 23:00 - What Jessica is Writing Next FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook [https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook]  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook [https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook]  Jessica Cunsolo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscunsolo/ [https://www.instagram.com/jesscunsolo/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jess.cunsolo [https://www.tiktok.com/@jess.cunsolo] Find her books at Indigo:https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/search?q=jessica%20cunsolo%20books&z=1 [https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/search?q=jessica%20cunsolo%20books&z=1] Find her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Jessica%20Cunsolo%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Jessica%20Cunsolo%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall] Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast]  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#43: What Heated Rivalry Revealed About the Bookselling World

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 Does a Romance Buyer at Indigo Do? 4:55 - Behind The Scenes at Indigo When A Book Gets Popular 9:40 - How Has Heated Rivalry Impacted Romance as a Whole? 12:30 - How Much Does BookTok Influence What Sells? 16:10 - How Has Romance Changed Over The Last 10 Years? 18:42 - Romance Trends 30:35 - Kaitlynd’s Top Books of 2025 36:00 - Indigo’s Book Boyfriend List 38:30 - Kaitlynd’s Writing Journey 40:25 - Most Exciting Upcoming Release FOLLOW US: Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook [https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook]  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook [https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook]  Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/]  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast]  Hosted by: Morgann Book Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston  Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston  Produced by: Stefanie Macchiusi Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.