S03E04-104 Lexy Delorme Interview Part 1 of 2

Show Notes: Once a popstar - became a Lawyer - Became an Ex-pat and started writing Golden Wizard Award for YA Loves talking to people about the books. Always been interested in writing Started travel writing about travelling with Kids When at angus steak house - Told Hubby she wanted to write. He wasn't convinced to start with. First book was a million words - good start point 5 years to build the world Has been meditating since young Boredom + cooking helps with creativity Does visualisation time Has movie dreams - in depth film score When you have kids - Bathroom is your friend Have to create spaces where you know you can be alone Would tell kids about false private activities to keep them away Tell yourself you are going to write crap - you can massage it later Writes in the morning and the middle of the night Wants to do an audiobook Happy with reader responses Self publishing means you are a start up Reason you are writing impacts you approach Wants people to have strong reaction to books because there is meaning behind them Has been seared by fire through Law school. Created a persona to deal with rejection It is a challenge to deal with people that you are close to. You can't always put the persona in place. Reviews can say something about the viewer Motivated by kids - family community Once the series was established motivation is easy Collaborative approach with family 9th book finished and working on a book of short stories   Fast Fire Questions: 1.      What colour best describes your personality? Opal 2.      Is your main character capable of antihero actions? Most Yes 3.      What is your favourite fictional holiday destination? Ancient China 4.      Would you ever swap character with any of your characters? Might if Needed 5.      Would you main character save his loved one or save the world? Save their loved ones   Buffy Night: The Apothecary Diaries   Guest Bio: What are your Goals/aspirations/dreams going forward? About the Author Lexy Shaw Delorme (writing as LS Delorme) is the award-winning author of The Limerent Series, a genre-defying collection of emotionally charged novels which includes Caio, Bright Midnights, Fanning Fireflies, and Ghosting Academy. Her book Caio won a finalist spot in the International Book Awards for cross genre fiction. Bright Midnights was named a Publishers Weekly (BookLife) "Editors' Choice Pick" and was a finalist Golden Wizard Award Competition in 2024. Fanning Fireflies won first place for paranormal fiction in the Firebird awards. With a background as a lawyer, pop musician, and science writer, Lexy brings intellectual depth and lyrical prose to every story she tells. Lexy is a wanderer and storyteller at heart. Raised as a "military brat" by United States Navy Captain, she has lived on three continents, across four countries, nine states, and 21 cities. Now based in Paris, she lives with her charming French husband and two very cool sons. Lexy is an active member of the British Fantasy Society, the Science Fiction Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, the Horror Writers Association, IBPA, and ALLi.   Links Contact  Website: www.lsdelorme.com Instagram: @ls_delorme Tiktok: @lexyshawdelorme   Bushland Scrolls Competition Catalyst Scroll: https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/competitions/catalystscroll Heritage Scroll: https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/competitions/heritagescroll    Contact Finding Elara Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast  Discord: https://discord.gg/YAhRF6J2     Contact BCP Discord: https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/ BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164 Treasure Chest: Tot bag with Bookmark, magnet and a signed book - The swell  Bright Midnights 2 BCP coffee cups https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/fep/treasure-chest Music by: Izzy