Offbeat Journeys

“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”   In this episode of Offbeat Journeys, I discuss the books that showed courage in the most human way. I talk about how existing in silence is powerful, how courageous it is to live a life no one expects you to, and how courage is not always an act of bravery. Sometimes it's the opposite. In this episode, I talk about:   · The book written...

“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”   In this episode of Offbeat Journeys, I discuss the books that inspired anger in me.  I talk about how these books make you think about collective responsibility, holding others to account and about the willingness to not stay silent when it matters. In this episode:   · The book that made me think about collective responsibility · The o...

“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”   In this episode of Offbeat Journeys, I discuss the books that taught me about resilience.  I talk about how these books helped me define personal responsibility, patience and meaning. In this episode I discuss:   · The book that reminded me about personal accountability · The one that taught me about patience and taking the long view ·...

“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”   In this episode of Offbeat Journeys, I discuss the books that changed how I see people.  I talk about how these books helped me reframe resilience, bravery, self-respect and empathy. In this episode I discuss:   · The book that made re-evaluate quiet strength · The one that made me see how different the system can be for different peopl...

“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”   In this episode of Offbeat Journeys, I discuss the books and stories that made my last 12 months.  In a podcast coming to you a little later than I would have liked we talk about the books that carried me through a turbulent year including:    · The book that made me turn inward · The one that turned my attention toward the wider world...

“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 seen I talk about how books often find us when we need...

“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 knew I also introduce my upcoming novel Unkindness , share why I chose the independent...

“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 th...