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!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro & Welcome
00:32 How Ali Introduces Herself at Parties
01:45 Why Ali Writes Complicated Female Characters
04:14 Why Romance Needs a Happy Ending
08:39 Unlikable Heroines
10:32 Why Not Every Book Is for Everyone
13:36 The Future of Romance Adaptations
18:43 What Makes a GOOD Adaptation?
19:55 How Drive Me Mad Came to Life
22:30 Bringing an Original Romance Story to the Screen
24:58 The Inspiration Behind The Apparent Trap
28:26 Writing the Perfect Rom-Com Schemes
30:37 Why Ali Set Her Book in Sweden
32:53 Bringing Food and Recipes Into Her Books
34:29 Ali's Favourite Rom-Com Movies
39:29 What is Ali Rosen Writing Next?

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Ali Rosen
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Hosted by: Morgann Book
Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston
Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes
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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 & Welcome
00:28 Ana's Travel Bucket List
01:42 Building the Twisted Universe
02:22 How Ana Got Comfortable Writing Spicy Romance
05:29 Why Is Romance Still Looked Down On?
08:22 Ana's Favourite Books
09:30 Does Ana Have a Favourite Twisted Couple?
10:22 Inside the Twisted Netflix Adaptation
13:49 Casting a Romance Adaptation
15:59 The Best Romance Adaptations of 2026
18:18 Why Ana Chose to Write Soccer Romance
19:17 Inside The Keeper
20:29 Writing a Single-Dad Romance For The First Time
21:57 The Pressure of Meeting Readers' Expectations
25:39 How Ana Creates Her Book Playlists
28:11 Noah's Group Chat Exits
30:16 Saying Goodbye to the Gods of the Game Series
32:27 Why Writing Gets Harder With Every Book
34:37 Where Ana Finds Her Story Ideas
35:51 What is Ana Writing Next?
36:37 Goodbye & Thanks for Listening

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Hosted by: Morgann Book
Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston
Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes
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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 & Welcome
00:40 Jeneva Almost Auditioned for The Traitors
02:05 How Motherhood Changed Her View of Success
03:19 The Secret to Writing a Great Thriller
04:14 Turning Writing Into a Competition
06:25 How The Perfect Marriage Found Its Readers
09:23 The Viral TikTok…
11:23 Do Authors Need to Be on Social Media?
12:42 Jeneva's Sneaky Signings
15:39 The Office But it’s a Murder Mystery
16:56 Inside Sometimes I Scare Myself
17:37 The Medium That Inspired a Horror Story
20:30 Turning Real-Life Experiences Into Horror
22:06 How Writing Horror Helped Jeneva Face Her Fears
23:41 Why Horror Has Fewer Rules Than Thrillers
26:53 Why Jeneva Writes to Entertain
28:05 Jeneva's Favourite Horror Movies
29:50 What's Next?

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Jeneva Rose
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Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston
Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
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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 & Welcome
00:31 Preparing for Sense and Sensibility
03:30 Daisy's Premonition About Working With George
04:36 Filming Elinor & Edward's First Meeting
06:25 Why Daisy Relates to Elinor Dashwood
07:40 Daisy & George's Happy Places
08:32 Favourite Moments From Filming
11:07 Why Adapt Sense and Sensibility?
12:18 Making Jane Austen Feel Timeless
13:44 The Reality of Working With Animals on Set
16:38 Approaching a Character Without Reading the Book
17:44 Georgia's Favourite Scene to Film
18:30 Casting Daisy Edgar-Jones & Esmé Creed-Miles
19:56 What Book Should Be Adapted Next?

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Hosted by: Morgann Book
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Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
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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 & Welcome
01:12 Self-Publishing Lovelight Farms
03:00 The Lore Behind B.K. Borison’s Book Covers
04:16 Her Husband, Fantasy Football & Romance
06:08 The Books That Made Her Fall in Love With Romance
07:05 Is a Brick Really Worth It?
08:35 Transitioning to First Time Caller
09:56 Bringing Sleepless in Seattle to Life
14:36 The First Time Caller Adaptation
16:41 The Heated Rivalry Obsession
18:13 Getting The Supernatural Spark
21:26 Inside Grim Tidings
22:08 How BK’s Husband Helped Shape the Story
25:08 Writing About Death & the Afterlife
26:28 Why Darcy Is the Grim Reaper
28:01 Building the Department of Hauntings & Spirits
30:06 Crafting the Perfect Opening Line
31:04 What is B.K. Borison Writing Next?
32:31 A Surprise Gift!

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Hosted by: Morgann Book
Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston
Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston
Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes
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