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LJ Claren Interview | Author of The Silversmith & The Incendiary

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Rachel sits down with LJ Claren, author of The Selvaren series, to discuss The Silversmith, her indie to traditional publishing journey, and what to expect in The Incendiary (out Sept 8).In this episode, we dive into:Indie to Trad Publishing: LJ Claren shares the details of her whirlwind journey from self-publishing to securing a traditional book deal.The Magic System & Worldbuilding: Deep dive into the magic of The Selvaren and the inspiration behind some of our favorite characters.Ary & Gavin’s Future: What lies ahead for Ary and Gavin, plus exclusive teasers and details for Book 3.Romantasy Book Recs: The top romantasy and romance books LJ Claren recommends every single time.Connect with LJ Claren:Website: https://ljclaren.com/Instagram: @ljclarenDeep Trope Selvaren Schedule:Catch Up: Listen to our completed 4-episode deep dive of The SilversmithSept 6: The Silversmith mini recapSept 29: The Incendiary full deep dive begins!CONNECT & SUBSCRIBEFollow along for weekly episode drops, extra book breakdowns, and community discussions:Website: deeptropepodcast.comInstagram: @DeepTropePodcastTikTok: @DeepTropePodcastFacebook: /deeptropepodcastDeep Trope is a fantasy romance podcast where two unfiltered millennials go deep into popular romantasy books, breaking down plot, characters, easter eggs, theories, tropes, and of course, their favorite spicy moments.

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