“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 publishing route, and talk about what this podcast hopes to become — a space for thoughtful readers, quiet rebels, and anyone who believes stories can reveal who we really are.

If you’ve ever felt understood by a book… if you love stories that linger… or if you’re curious about how writers are shaped by the books they read — you’re in the right place.

Subscribe, settle in, and join the journey.

📚 Books Mentioned

(Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, it supports the show at no extra cost to you.)

• Where Rainbows End by Cecilia Ahern
• The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
• Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less by Jeffrey Archer
• Wednesday’s Child by James Molloy
• Unkindness by James Molloy (Upcoming, 2026)

✍️ Connect with Me

Newsletter → jamesmolloyauthor.substack.com/

My Books → Wednesday’s Child
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🎵 Intro/Outro Music

The Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay