{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Stacey McEwan - A Forbidden Alchemy | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview","description":"\ud83c\udfa4 Recorded the day before the US release date - one of Stacey\u2019s 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\u2014and we were honored to be among the first readers to experience it! This episode was recorded the day before the book\u2019s official US release, making it one of Stacey\u2019s 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\u2019d 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\u2014including 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\u2014and answers some chaotic theory questions along the way. Whether you\u2019ve already devoured the book or you\u2019re just romantasy curious, this episode is full of laughs, lore, and behind-the-scenes chaos you won\u2019t 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 **Please note that ads may affect the timestamps by a few minutes**   Ready to add one more book to your TBR? Order A Forbidden Alchemy: AUS - https:\/\/amzn.eu\/d\/ffna5L1 US - https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jJDWW5   Follow Stacey McEwan\u2019s Journey: Website - https:\/\/www.staceymcewanbooks.com\/ TikTok - https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@staceymcewanbooks Instagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/staceymcewanbooks\/ Facebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61574240476854   Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader? The DFRP chapters so far: Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame Season 2: Dear Fantasy Author \u2014 our ongoing author interview series featuring your favorite romantasy writers! Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who we\u2019re interviewing next! Season 3: Dear Fantasy Community \u2014 our UPCOMING & ongoing series with industry experts where we pull the curtain back on different aspects of the book community learning what all goes into getting these books to our hands!   Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https:\/\/www.dearfantasyreader.com DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https:\/\/dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me\/   JOIN OUR FREE DISCORD COMMUNITY: https:\/\/discord.gg\/9pcd3jBTVK   Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod   Don\u2019t forget to share this episode with your bookish friends! ","author_name":"Dear Fantasy Reader","author_url":"https:\/\/dearfantasyreader.com","html":"