Episodes

  • Explore Historic Middle Eastern Mysteries

    Explore Historic Middle Eastern Mysteries
    Jan 17 2026
    Off The Shelf Books host Denise Turney welcomes award-winning novelist N. L. Holmes, whose remarkable life fuels unforgettable fiction. A former nun, archaeologist, professor, artist, and antiques dealer, N. L. draws on deep classical training to bring the ancient world alive. She discusses her 10 novels, including the Lord Hani Mysteries set in Akhenaten’s Egypt and the Empire at Twilight series in the Hittite Empire. Join this rich conversation on history, faith, scholarship, and storytelling across centuries.
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    1 hr
  • Dig Into Loon Cove Summer with Author Donna Galanti

    Dig Into Loon Cove Summer with Author Donna Galanti
    Dec 20 2025
    Off The Shelf Books host Denise Turney welcomes bestselling storyteller Donna Galanti—outdoor enthusiast, nature lover, and master of middle-grade adventure. Donna shares the heart behind her stories spotlighting brave middle schoolers, from the Unicorn Island and Joshua and the Lightning Road series to Loon Cove Summer and her upcoming The Secret Winners Club. She also discusses her adult paranormal suspense Element Trilogy and a life shaped by England, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and service as a U.S. Navy photographer.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Eileen Lynch on “Splenditude” & the Power to Rise

    Eileen Lynch on “Splenditude” & the Power to Rise
    Dec 13 2025
    Join host Denise Turney on Off The Shelf Books as she welcomes author, editor, and educator Eileen Lynch. From Chicago classrooms to ethics leadership in an international association, Eileen’s journey is rich with insight. She shares a preview of her upcoming short story collection and dives into her new novel, Splenditude—a moving exploration of personal growth, mental health, and resilience. Tune in for wisdom, craft, and inspiration.
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    52 mins
  • Thrilling Episode! Police Detective Pens The Silo Mystery!

    Thrilling Episode! Police Detective Pens The Silo Mystery!
    Nov 8 2025
    Retired police captain & author Greg Heist joins Denise Turney on Off The Shelf Books Podcast to discuss his gripping novel The Silo!
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Justice for Emerson!

    Justice for Emerson!
    Nov 2 2025
    Get ready for an inspiring Off The Shelf Books Podcast episode with host Denise Turney and special guest Karen Osborne! A lifelong lover of stories, Karen began writing at just 12 years old. Though life, family, and her career in academia and consulting took center stage, her passion for storytelling never faded. Tune in as she shares her journey from Getting It Right to her newest release, Justice for Emerson—a tale of truth, courage, and finding your voice through life’s twists.
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    1 hr
  • History, Passion & Lavender!

    History, Passion & Lavender!
    Oct 25 2025
    History, passion & lavender! Rebecca Rosenberg joins Denise Turney on Off The Shelf Books Podcast—stories that inspire and captivate.
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    59 mins
  • Powerful conversation! Catch Kat O'Sullivan on OTS!

    Powerful conversation! Catch Kat O'Sullivan on OTS!
    Oct 5 2025
    Kat O’Sullivan shares wisdom from From Doubt to Do & You Can You Will with host Denise Turney on Off The Shelf Books Podcast! Tune in now!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Kit Karson: Montana roots & thrilling mysteries

    Kit Karson: Montana roots & thrilling mysteries
    Sep 20 2025
    This morning on Off The Shelf, meet Kit Karson, a Montana native who treasures the great outdoors and thrills readers with her Anderson Chronicles series. From Land Grab to Savage Malice, Karson delivers gripping tales of suspense, justice, and intrigue that keep readers turning pages late into the night.
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    53 mins