#37: From Editor to Author: Emily Ohanjanians on Crafting The Book Tour

Mar 5, 2026

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This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with editor turned author Emily Ohanjanians to talk about her leap from shaping stories to writing her own. Emily shares what life as an editor taught her about storytelling, how her debut character Ana first came to her, and the moment she finally decided to chase the idea that became The Book Tour.

They chat about drafting versus editing, writing bold women who take up space, and the support system that helped Emily bring her first novel into the world. She also drops her top book recs and gives us a glimpse of what she’s working on next.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:45 - A Day In The Life of an Editor

5:35 - What Are You Reading Right Now?

6:15 - What’s A Common Mistake You See Authors Make?

7:10 - How Did You Decide To Write Your Own Novel?

9:15 - How Did Your Degree in Literature & Linguistics Shape Your Career?

11:20 - The Book Tour

12:50 - What Inspired The Characters?

19:10 - Explaining The Acknowledgements

26:45 - Book Recommendations

37:10 - 2026 Reading List