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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