In this inspiring episode of Literary Lines: Interviews with Indie Authors, GiGi Meier chats with sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal author Stacey LP about her incredible debut novel, Afterglow Rising From the Ashes. Released on November 15—a date carefully chosen to fit with the story, which is packed with clever Easter eggs for readers—this book marks the beginning of the Afterglow Rising Trilogy.

Stacey shares how an unexpected and emotional layoff from her decade-long career became the fuel for her creative journey, allowing her to write her debut novel in just two and a half months. She discusses her writing process, the emotional depth behind her stories, and the exciting projects she has planned for 2025 and beyond, including a dark anthology and a queer anthology she’s co-hosting.

Tune in to hear Stacey’s thoughts on the hardest and easiest parts of being a published author, the role her MFA in Creative Writing plays in her craft, and what readers can expect from book two of the Afterglow Rising Trilogy. This episode is brimming with inspiration and insight into the art of storytelling!

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