#62 B.K. Borison: Why She Started Writing Supernatural Romance

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! **FOLLOW US:** Morgann Book TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook B.K. Borison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorbkborison/ Find her book at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/products/grim-tidings-indigo-exclusive-edition-a-novel?variant=46806649143506 Find her book at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?attributes.contributorId=24737530&contributorName=B%20K%20Borison&orderBy=attributes.mfield\bnb\\_salesRank Off The Shelf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast Hosted by: Morgann Book Created 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.