S.2 Ep. 50: A Fate She Never Wanted, A Power She Can't Escape, and Cerulean Eyes She Shouldn't Trust: Liv Webster on The Jewel-Light Trilogy

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where magic is written in the stars, heroines are allowed to be messy, and stories dare to remind us that growth isn’t always graceful, but it’s always powerful.This week, Co-Host Sara Santillan is joined by Mythic Mic Rep Britt and author Liv Webster to dive into her addictive Jewel-Light Trilogy, including A Kingdom of Salt and Stone and A Palace of Cosmic Flame. Liv shares her journey from writing short stories as a child (including a very iconic Cinderella-as-a-fish moment 👀) to diving headfirst into indie publishing without a roadmap, without all the answers, and without waiting until she felt “ready.” What followed was a crash course in writing, publishing, marketing, and learning everything the hard way. We dive into the world of the Jewel-Light Trilogy, where magic is embedded into the body through gemstones gifted by gods, activated by a celestial meteor shower, and tied directly to identity, power, and fate. Liv unpacks her unique magic system, the emotional depth behind her characters, and why she intentionally wrote a protagonist who isn’t perfect, polished, or immediately likable. At the heart of the story is Maeve, a heroine navigating anxiety, fear, and overwhelming expectations, all while being thrust into a life she never wanted. Her journey isn’t about instant strength. Instead, it’s about learning to trust, to grow, and to survive even when everything feels like too much.✨ What if your magic made you a target instead of a hero?🩸 What happens when your main character is a little bit of a mess?🔥 And how do you find your strength when you don’t feel ready for any of it?This is a must-listen for romantasy readers, indie author hopefuls, and anyone who loves messy heroines, emotional journeys, and magic systems that feel completely fresh.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: ✨ Liv’s journey from childhood writer to published author. ✨ Writing a book on maternity leave and figuring it out as she went. ✨ Indie publishing without a roadmap (and learning through mistakes). ✨ Why marketing matters more than you think (and what she’d do differently). ✨ The inspiration behind the gemstone-based magic system. ✨ Writing a heroine with anxiety and making that representation intentional. ✨ Why “messy” main characters are more realistic and more meaningful. ✨ Found family, relationships, and rising stakes in book two. ✨ The emotional toll of writing (and reading 👀) stories that hurt. ✨ Teasing book three, including that broken heart emoji 💔CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill👤 Britt (Mythic Mic Rep) – @BrittBooksIt 📚 Liv Webster – @AuthorLivWebster✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.