Off the Page: Where Authors Share the Stories Behind Their Stories
Every book has a story. Every author has a journey. And sometimes, the most fascinating chapters are the ones that never appear between the covers.
Welcome to Off the Page, The Author Collab™ interview series where we go beyond the books to discover the people, passions, experiences, and ideas that inspire the words.
Here, you'll meet authors from different genres, backgrounds, and walks of life. Some share the unexpected moments that shaped their writing journeys. Others reveal the challenges they've overcome, the lessons they've learned, and the dreams they're still pursuing.
These conversations remind us that authors are more than the books they write. They're thinkers, storytellers, educators, entrepreneurs, and everyday people with extraordinary experiences worth sharing.
Whether you're a fellow author looking for inspiration, a reader searching for your next favorite book, or simply someone who loves a good story, we invite you to explore the interviews below.
Come for the books. Stay for the stories behind them.
Because sometimes the best stories happen Off the Page.
Off the Page with Rick M. Smith: When Writing Becomes a Calling
From the pulpit to the printed page, the author of Dismantling Doctrines of Demons shares how faith, purpose, and a lifetime of teaching inspired his three-volume series. By The Author Collab | Off the Page Author Interview Series Some authors begin their writing...
Off the Page: Dr. Bhavani Seethamraju on Sleep, Healing, and Listening to the Body
Award-winning author, wellness leader, and Believe and Smile Wellness founder Dr. Bhavani Seethamraju (H.C.) wants us to reconsider one of the most fundamental—and frequently sacrificed—parts of our well-being: sleep. For Dr. Bhavani Seethamraju, an interest in...
OFF THE PAGE: Meet Award-Winning Author Berhanu Aberra Tadesse
From Ethiopia to Aviation to Award-Winning Author: A Journey of Faith, Purpose, and Transformation What happens when an author's greatest personal struggles become the inspiration for an award-winning book and a mission to help others? For Berhanu Aberra Tadesse, the...
Off the Page with Glenna Hecht
Glenna Hecht on the Question That Changed Her Relationship with Her Mother Glenna Hecht spent much of her career solving difficult people problems. As a Human Resources leader, she was the person others turned to when the stakes were high and the answers were unclear....
Off the Page with Alex Charns: Following the Paper Trail the FBI Tried to Bury
After 43 years of Freedom of Information requests and three federal lawsuits, attorney and author Alex Charns reveals what persistence can uncover about power, secrecy, and the nation’s highest court. Some authors begin with a question. Alex Charns began with an...
Off the Page with JD Drinkard: What Happens When You Stop Waiting for Perfect?
The author of Pull the Trigger: How Perfectionism Steals Opportunities on disciplined action, leadership, the hidden cost of unfinished work—and why some opportunities can only find us after we finish. Some books begin with an idea. Others begin with a lesson the...
I Never Set Out to Become an Author
Thought I Was Writing to Heal How a private act of healing became a bestselling self-published trilogy—and a lesson in where an honest story can lead. By Todd Michael I never set out to become an author. If you had told me a few years ago that I would self-publish a...
Off the Page: Marcia Regina Cook — Daring to Dream With Eyes Wide Open
An Author Collab Conversation Some books are written to tell a story. Others are written because the author has lived through something that might help someone else find their way. For award-winning author, inspirational speaker, and life coach Marcia Regina Cook,...
Beyond the Book with Todd Michael
Writing Through the Hard Things—and Finding Your Way Back Some authors write about what they know. Others write about what they have survived, questioned, carried, and ultimately learned to understand. Todd Michael does both. As a Filipino American memoirist and...
Every Author Has a Story Worth Sharing
Behind every published book is a journey filled with inspiration, discovery, challenges, and moments worth remembering. We hope these conversations have introduced you to new voices, sparked fresh ideas, and reminded you of the remarkable people behind the words we read.
There's always another story waiting to be discovered.
Explore more Off the Page interviews, connect with the authors who inspire you, and perhaps discover your next favorite book along the way.
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We'd love to hear from you! Off the Page celebrates the stories behind the stories, and yours could be next.
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