#55: How Taylor Swift Inspired Molly Fader's 'Lady X'

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with author Molly Fader, who's written more than 50 books under various pen names - including one that made its way into Suicide Squad. They talk about her latest release, Lady X, a vigilante girl gang story set in 1977 New York City that was partly sparked by Taylor Swift's "Vigilante Shit." Molly opens up about switching literary agents after 25 years, the research that shaped the book, and what keeps her chasing that "lightning strike" feeling after six decades' worth of stories.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & Welcome02:38 Publishing Her First Book at 2504:05 Toronto, Harlequin & Learning the Craft04:37 The Cowgirl Phase06:20 From Harlequin to Single-Title Books08:52 The Pen Name Universe12:34 How Many Books, Really?17:00 The Suicide Squad Mystery22:38 Introducing Lady X24:29 The Spark Behind the Story27:38 Writing Female Rage & Friendship28:27 Plotter vs. Pantser29:52 Researching 1977 New York City31:18 Her Writing Space, Then and Now32:24 A New Agent, After 25 Years34:22 Selling Lady X & Canadian Rights34:48 What She Wants Readers to Take Away37:01 What's Next: 1980s Nashville37:35 The Lightning Strike FeelingFOLLOW US:Morgann BookTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgannbook?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgannbook/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MorgannBook Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/morgannbook Molly FaderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollyfaderauthor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daydrinkingwithmollyFind her books at Indigo: https://www.indigo.ca/products/lady-xFind her books at Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/search?attributes.contributorId=20010981&contributorName=Molly%20FaderOff The ShelfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheshelf.podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offtheshelf.podcast?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Off.TheShelfPodcast Hosted by: Morgann BookCreated by: Bookish Media, Morgann Book, and Thomas Johnston Executive Producers: Morgann Book & Thomas Johnston Produced by: Stefanie MacchiusiAssociate Post Producer and Editor: Ricki Biramontes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.