Brace yourself for a whirlwind conversation with fantasy/sci-fi dynamo Stacey LP as Afterglow: Defiance Ignited rockets toward release! In this electrifying Literary Lines episode, GiGi Meier sits down with the author who drafted nearly 100,000 words in under three months—all while balancing a full-time job, family life, and a growing six-book saga (plus a holiday novella already in progress).

Stacey pulls back the curtain on how her own journey with anxiety and depression shapes the emotional core of her characters, why therapy sessions double as writing research, and how collaborating with her husband fuels her creative fire. She breaks down The Afterglow Rising trilogy’s expansion into a sprawling universe, complete with morally gray choices, parallel storylines, and upcoming prequels—all meticulously organized between edge-sprayed books and Comicpalooza prep.

From her counterintuitive secret (tight deadlines boost her productivity) to the healing power of writing mental health authentically, this interview is a masterclass in creating boldly while navigating life’s complexities. Don’t miss Stacey’s vision for where she’d be if granted one magical year—you’ll walk away desperate to dive into her cosmos.

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