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Offbeat Journeys. Books that shaped us. Stories that shift us. Conversations with indie authors and occasional solo wanderings, about the stories that leave a mark.
Hosted by James, Offbeat Journeys explores the books that influenced how we think, write, and see the world. Some episodes feature deep conversations with independent author. Others follow James down the winding road of writing and self-publishing life.
Whether you're an indie author, a curious reader, or someone who just loves hearing how stories shape people - there's a place for you here.
Hosted by James, Offbeat Journeys explores the books that influenced how we think, write, and see the world. Some episodes feature deep conversations with independent author. Others follow James down the winding road of writing and self-publishing life.
Whether you're an indie author, a curious reader, or someone who just loves hearing how stories shape people - there's a place for you here.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 25 days
Average audio length:
11 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
11 episodes
since Nov. 4, 2025
episodic
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“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”
Why do ordinary people sometimes say things online that they would never say to someone sitting across the table? And what happens when thousands of people decide that they’re only adding one comment?
In this first episode of the Unkindne…
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“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”
In this episode of Offbeat Journeys, I discuss the books written to make us laugh. That laughter sometimes really is the best medicine and other times, it can lead to potentially embarrassing situations, 30,000 feet in the air. In this e…
“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”
In this episode of Offbeat Journeys, I discuss the books that show us what it actually means to hope. That hope itself is not some idle, passive wish. That it can be obtained through action, community, and courage.
· 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 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 alway…
“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…
“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…
“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-e…
“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 includi…
“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 ev…
“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 every…
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