Building Worlds & Breaking Genres: Lexy Delorme on Writing, Life, and the Limerent Series | Episode 136

In this episode, we welcome Lexy Delorme, author of the Limerent Series, for a deep dive into her journey as a writer, her experiences as an expat, and the intricate world-building behind her cross-genre novels. Lexy shares how her background in law, international living, and personal history have shaped her writing, and discusses the themes and characters that make her series unique.

Key Topics & Highlights:

• Lexy’s background: Growing up in a military family, living around the world, and transitioning from law to writing.
• The inspiration and process behind the Limerent Series, including six years of world-building.
• How her experiences as an expat and a “recovering attorney” inform her storytelling.
• The structure of the Limerent Series:
  • First three books can be read in any order, each blending paranormal romance with other genres (legal fiction, coming-of-age, historical fiction).
  • The fourth book, Ghosting Academy, brings characters together in a psychological thriller with VR technology and spiritual themes.
  • Upcoming fifth book, Limerence, explores the concept of intense, overwhelming love.
  • Future books and side stories expanding the world and its characters.
• Discussion of themes:
  • Appearance vs. reality, consciousness, love, and the impact of personal and societal trauma.
  • Representation of real-life friends and family in her characters.
  • Addressing issues like abuse, racism, and the universal desire for connection.
• Lexy’s writing advice for aspiring authors and insights into her creative process.
• Book covers, upcoming appearances (including New York Comic Con), and where to find her books.

Links & Resources:

• Lexy Delorme’s Books on Kindle Unlimited
• New York Comic Con Appearance: October 9–12
• Bookaholic Podcast YouTube Channel - Bookaholic YouTube Channel

Connect with Lexy Delorme:

• Limerent Series

Thank you for listening!