This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with Victoria S. Walsh to talk about turning a lifelong dream into reality with her debut fantasy novel, The Iron Hex. From manifesting and leaving her corporate job to building a fantasy trilogy, writing meaningful representation, and why book pre-orders matter more than you think, Victoria shares the story behind her journey to becoming a published author. Plus, she teases what's next for The Iron Hex series and beyond.

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro & Welcome

03:49 Dreaming of Becoming an Author

05:08 Childhood Stories & Supportive Parents

07:01 Why Competitiveness Led to YouTube

09:54 Quitting Her Corporate Job

14:21 The Story Behind The Iron Hex

16:40 Landing Her Dream Literary Agent

17:33 What The Iron Hex Is About

18:41 Planning an Entire Trilogy

20:11 Writing a Plus-Size Fantasy Heroine

23:51 The Decade-Long Yearning Romance

26:26 Memory Loss, Romance & Fantasy Tropes

27:38 The High School That Changed Everything

30:37 A Childhood Photo That Says It All

35:11 Why Pre-Ordering Books Matters So Much

41:42 Book Two, The Iron Oath & What's Next

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