Interview with L. Clauson author of The Ashes of Air and Fire

A fantasy book conversation turns unexpectedly personal when L. Clauson reveals how boredom with a book series pushed her to write The Ashes of Air and Fire from scratch and why the book’s devastating prologue hooked her friends so hard they demanded the full story.If you love emotionally charged fantasy, morally complicated characters, and behind-the-scenes author insight, this is the episode for you. Karla and Amanda of Twosisters1book sit down with L. Clauson to break down the moments that made them gasp, theorize, and get way too attached to Lyra, Evander, Caddy, and Ald.You’ll discover:Why L. started writing after putting down a bestselling series she “got bored” withThe origin of the prologue that she calls “Disney level parental trauma”Why Evander’s first appearance is one of her favorite scenes to writeThe hardest scene in the book and the fire-soaked moment that shattered readersHow indie publishing gave L. a community, a street team, and a whole new familyWhy Lyra feels so personal to L. and how her mental health struggles shaped the characterL. also clears up the pronunciation debates that had the hosts spiraling, talks about the map, prophecy, and the evolving world of book two, and shares what readers can expect next from her expanding series and publishing house under KCRP.This episode is a must-listen if you enjoy fantasy with heart, high stakes, found-family energy, and the kind of author conversation that makes you want to reread the book immediately. If you’ve been following The Ashes of Air and Fire, or you’re looking for your next indie fantasy obsession, hit play now.