Off The Shelf with Morgann Book

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!

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Off Campus
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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

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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?

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Kandi Steiner
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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
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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

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Off The Shelf
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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
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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

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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

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Joey Kidney to talk about turning 30, becoming a dad, and what it means to grow up in public. They get into Joey’s early days on YouTube, how creating content became an outlet during some of his hardest years, and why connection still matters more to him than numbers. Plus, Joey opens up about writing Just Remember, his evolving relationship with reading, and why people don’t want to be fixed - they just want to feel seen. Then, they answer listener questions on breakups, adult friendships, feeling behind in life, and figuring things out as you go.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - Turning 30
2:30 - The Start of Joey’s Content Career
13:25 - Joey Has Questions For Morgann
15:30 - Joey’s Journey with Reading
20:30 - Joey’s Writing a New Book
24:30 - Writing Vows
28:55 - What Is Joey a Fan Of Right Now?
33:00 - Just Remember
41:11 - Joey Gives Advice
56:25 - What’s Next?

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Off The Shelf
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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 for more information.