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In this episode, we welcome Lexy Delorme, author of the Limerent Series, for a deep dive into her journey as a writer, her experiences as an expat, and the intricate world-building behind her cross-genre novels. Lexy shares how her background in law, international living, and personal history have shaped her writing, and discusses the themes and characters that make her series unique. Lexy’s background: Growing up in a military family, living around the world, and transitioning from law to writing. The inspiration and process behind the Limerent Series, including six years of world-building. How her experiences as an expat and a “recovering attorney” inform her storytelling. The structure of the Limerent Series: First three books can be read in any order, each blending paranormal romance with other genres (legal fiction, coming-of-age, historical fiction). The fourth book, Ghosting Academy, brings characters together in a psychological thriller with VR technology and spiritual themes. Upcoming fifth book, Limerence, explores the concept of intense, overwhelming love. Future books and side stories expanding the world and its characters. Discussion of themes: Appearance vs. reality, consciousness, love, and the impact of personal and societal trauma. Representation of real-life friends and family in her characters. Addressing issues like abuse, racism, and the universal desire for connection. Lexy’s writing advice for aspiring authors and insights into her creative process. Book covers, upcoming appearances (including New York Comic Con), and where to find her books. Links & Resources: Lexy Delorme’s Books on Kindle Unlimited New York Comic Con Appearance: October 9–12 Books available here - https://www.lsdelorme.com/limerentseries Thank you for watching!

Dans cet épisode, nous accueillons Lexy Delorme, autrice de la série Limerent, pour une plongée approfondie dans son parcours d’écrivaine, ses expériences d’expatriée, et le travail minutieux de création d’univers derrière ses romans transgenres. Lexy partage comment son parcours en droit, sa vie internationale et son histoire personnelle ont façonné son écriture, et elle discute des thèmes et des personnages qui rendent sa série unique. Le parcours de Lexy : grandir dans une famille militaire, vivre à travers le monde et passer du droit à l’écriture. L’inspiration et le processus derrière la série Limerent, incluant six années de création d’univers. Comment ses expériences d’expatriée et d’« avocate en reconversion » nourrissent sa narration. La structure de la série Limerent : Les trois premiers tomes peuvent être lus dans n’importe quel ordre, chacun mêlant romance paranormale et d’autres genres (fiction juridique, récit initiatique, fiction historique). Le quatrième tome, Ghosting Academy, réunit les personnages dans un thriller psychologique intégrant la réalité virtuelle et des thèmes spirituels. Le cinquième tome à venir, Limerence, explore le concept d’un amour intense et accablant. Des livres futurs et des histoires parallèles viendront encore enrichir l’univers et ses personnages. Discussion des thèmes : L’apparence contre la réalité, la conscience, l’amour et l’impact des traumatismes personnels et sociétaux. La représentation d’amis et de membres de sa famille réels à travers ses personnages. L’abord de sujets comme les abus, le racisme et le désir universel de connexion. Les conseils d’écriture de Lexy pour les auteurs en herbe et ses réflexions sur son processus créatif. Les couvertures de livres, ses prochaines apparitions (notamment au New York Comic Con), et où trouver ses ouvrages. Liens & Ressources : Les livres de Lexy Delorme sur Kindle Unlimited Apparition au New York Comic Con : 9–12 octobre Livres disponibles ici : https://www.lsdelorme.com/limerentseries

In this episode, we welcome Lexy Delorme, author of the Limerent Series, for a deep dive into her journey as a writer, her experiences as an expat, and the intricate world-building behind her cross-genre novels. Lexy shares how her background in law, international living, and personal history have shaped her writing, and discusses the themes and characters that make her series unique. Lexy’s background: Growing up in a military family, living around the world, and transitioning from law to writing. The inspiration and process behind the Limerent Series, including six years of world-building. How her experiences as an expat and a “recovering attorney” inform her storytelling. The structure of the Limerent Series: First three books can be read in any order, each blending paranormal romance with other genres (legal fiction, coming-of-age, historical fiction). The fourth book, Ghosting Academy, brings characters together in a psychological thriller with VR technology and spiritual themes. Upcoming fifth book, Limerence, explores the concept of intense, overwhelming love. Future books and side stories expanding the world and its characters. Discussion of themes: Appearance vs. reality, consciousness, love, and the impact of personal and societal trauma. Representation of real-life friends and family in her characters. Addressing issues like abuse, racism, and the universal desire for connection. Lexy’s writing advice for aspiring authors and insights into her creative process. Book covers, upcoming appearances (including New York Comic Con), and where to find her books. Links & Resources: Lexy Delorme’s Books on Kindle Unlimited New York Comic Con Appearance: October 9–12 Books available here - https://www.lsdelorme.com/limerentseries Thank you for watching!