Episode 003 - The Stories I Still Carry
“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 everything I knew
And the book that made me feel seen
I talk about how books often find us when we need them most and the best ones never leave us. They find a way to stay — whether we ask them to or not.
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
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Unkindness by James Molloy (Upcoming, 2026)
✍️ Connect with Me
Newsletter → Offbeat Journeys
My Books → Wednesday’s Child
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/molloywrites
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🎵 Intro/Outro Music
The Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay
Episode 002 - The Books That Built Me
“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
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/molloywrites
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/molloywrites
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-molloy-23a9b822b
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@molloywrites
Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/molloywrites.bsky.social
🎵 Intro/Outro Music
The Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay
Episode 001 - Welcome to Offbeat Journeys
Podcast cover art for "Offbeat Journeys." Title is "OFFBEAT JOURNEYS," with the subtitle "Books, Stories & Self-Publishing." The design features an old map style with illustrations of an open book, a closed book, a quill pen in an inkwell, and two compass roses connected by a dotted path.
“Every book leaves a mark. This is where we talk about it.”
In this short trailer, I share what Offbeat Journeys is all about. It's a podcast where we explore the books that shape us, the stories behind the stories, and what it really means to live a creative life.
Each week, I’ll sit down with independent authors to talk about the books that changed their perspective, the words that stuck with them, and the moments that made them want to write. Sometimes, it’ll just be me sharing my own offbeat path as a writer.
If you love books, if you’ve ever felt like an outsider, or if you’re just curious about how writers think, subscribe now and join the journey.
📚 Books Mentioned
(No books mentioned in this trailer — first titles coming soon!)
✍️ Connect with Me
Newsletter → Offbeat Journeys
My Books → Wednesday's Child
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/molloywrites
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-molloy-23a9b822b
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@molloywrites
Bluesky → https://bsky.app/profile/molloywrites.bsky.social
🎵 Intro/Outro Music
The Beat of Nature by folk_acoustic on Pixabay