#58 Joss Richard: Why Romance Needs A Third Act Breakup

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… CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome00:39 Joss Weighs In On The Jeremiah vs. Conrad Debate03:24 Why Authors Need A Life Outside Of Books05:27 What Book Tour Is REALLY Like07:14 Did Joss Expect It’s Different This Time To Blow Up?08:49 Adam Harper POV 10:45 Romance Books On Canada Reads12:16 The Story Behind Let’s Kiss And Tell13:34 The How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days Inspiration14:11 Is The Second Book Harder Than The First?16:42 Joss’s Writing Process18:28 Why Joss Wanted To Write Let’s Kiss And Tell20:51 What Joss Learned From OnlyFans Creators23:35 Therapy, Dirty Talk & Writing Spicy Scenes25:06 Defending The Third Act Breakup27:16 Is Miscommunication Actually A Bad Trope?29:42 The Story Behind The Let’s Kiss And Tell Cover31:07 The Kind Of Love Joss Wanted To Write About32:07 Joss Teases Her Next Romance32:58 We Surprise Joss With Her Favourite Thing34:05 The Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero DebateFOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Joss RichardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joss.richard/ Find her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/products/lets-kiss-and-tell-a-novelFind her books at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/its-different-this-time-joss-richard/1146830426 Off The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Associate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.