#50: Lauren Kate Was Rejected 76 Times Before Writing 'Fallen'

Off The Shelf with Morgann Book · Jun 11, 2026 · 50m

This week on Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Lauren Kate to talk about the teacher who inspired her to keep writing, the 76 rejection letters she still has, and how Fallen became a global phenomenon. Plus, Lauren shares the latest on the Fallen TV series and why she returned to the world of angels with her newest novel, White Lights.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction

01:04 International Emmy & The Fallen Legacy

02:04 Ballet, Books & Growing Up Creative

04:12 The Teacher Who Changed Everything

10:12 Discovering Writing in College

13:08 76 Rejection Letters Before Success…