🎤 Recorded the day before the US release date - one of Stacey's first in-depth interviews about A Forbidden Alchemy!
In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, host Hannah Michelle sits down with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stacey McEwan to get the inside scoop on her brand-new romantasy release, A Forbidden Alchemy!
Known for her signature blend of humor and heartbreak, Stacey delivers a world of gangster grit, slow burn tension, a wildly unique magic system, found family, devastating twists, and just enough banter to make the heartbreak hurt harder—and we were honored to be among the first readers to experience it!
This episode was recorded the day before the book's official US release, making it one of Stacey's first in-depth interviews about the story. As one of the earliest readers to dive into this world, Hannah came armed with questions, theories, and all the romantasy chaos you'd expect from a fangirl!
The interview includes both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled sections (see timestamps below). In the first portion, Stacey walks us through her writing journey & the inspirations behind her story—including Peaky Blinders, her unique approach to worldbuilding, and why writing a unique magic system with real consequences was so important to her.
After a spoiler warning, the conversation dives deep into characters & scenes, world-building & theory clarifications, and an interrogation about the cliffhanger. Stacey also shares a few hints about what readers can expect in the sequel—and answers some chaotic theory questions along the way.
Whether you've already devoured the book or you're just romantasy curious, this episode is full of laughs, lore, and behind-the-scenes chaos you won't want to miss!
Segment Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:39 Spoiler-Free Segment
25:47 Spoiler-Filled Segment
58:30 Swiftie Mania: Applying Taylor Swift Songs to A Forbidden Alchemy
01:09:51 About Dear Fantasy Reader
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