{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67cb14f5baaeff02dcf6d1d9/6aa1f508c5b6cd6c73f95f01?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#58 Joss Richard: Why Romance Needs A Third Act Breakup","description":"<p>Have you wondered why the second book is always harder to write than a debut? This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits (back) down with Joss Richard to chat about her latest release, Let’s Kiss and Tell. Inspired by one of her favourite romantic comedies, Joss shares her writing and research process for a book rooted in sex positivity. She also shares what it was like to write after the success of her debut novel, It’s Different This Time, and what is coming next… </p><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>00:00 Intro &amp; Welcome</p><p>00:39 Joss Weighs In On The Jeremiah vs. Conrad Debate</p><p>03:24 Why Authors Need A Life Outside Of Books</p><p>05:27 What Book Tour Is REALLY Like</p><p>07:14 Did Joss Expect It’s Different This Time To Blow Up?</p><p>08:49 Adam Harper POV&nbsp;</p><p>10:45 Romance Books On Canada Reads</p><p>12:16 The Story Behind Let’s Kiss And Tell</p><p>13:34 The How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days Inspiration</p><p>14:11 Is The Second Book Harder Than The First?</p><p>16:42 Joss’s Writing Process</p><p>18:28 Why Joss Wanted To Write Let’s Kiss And Tell</p><p>20:51 What Joss Learned From OnlyFans Creators</p><p>23:35 Therapy, Dirty Talk &amp; Writing Spicy Scenes</p><p>25:06 Defending The Third Act Breakup</p><p>27:16 Is Miscommunication Actually A Bad Trope?</p><p>29:42 The Story Behind The Let’s Kiss And Tell Cover</p><p>31:07 The Kind Of Love Joss Wanted To Write About</p><p>32:07 Joss Teases Her Next Romance</p><p>32:58 We Surprise Joss With Her Favourite Thing</p><p>34:05 The Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero Debate</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FOLLOW US:</strong></p><p>Morgann Book</p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Goodreads: <a href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Joss Richard</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/joss.richard/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/joss.richard/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Find her books at Indigo: <a href=\"https://www.indigo.ca/products/lets-kiss-and-tell-a-novel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.indigo.ca/products/lets-kiss-and-tell-a-novel</a></p><p>Find her books at Barnes and Noble: <a href=\"https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/its-different-this-time-joss-richard/1146830426\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/its-different-this-time-joss-richard/1146830426</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Off The Shelf</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by: Morgann Book</p><p>Created by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston&nbsp;</p><p>Executive Producers: Morgann Book &amp; Thomas Johnston&nbsp;</p><p>Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes</p>","author_name":"Bookish Media"}