Building worlds with words and sharing those words with the world.
A podcast for writers, world builders and artists that would like to take a mindful look inside their creations. This is an interview series that provides an opportunity for Authors to share their Worldbuilding style and Mindfulness tactics.
Guest Bio:
What are your Goals/aspirations/dreams going forward? About the Author Lexy Shaw Delorme (writing as LS Delorme) is the award-winning author of The Limerent Series, a genre-defying collection of emotionally charged novels which includes Caio, Bright Midnights, Fanning Fireflies, and Ghosting Academy. Her book Caio won a finalist spot in the International Book Awards for cross genre fiction. Bright Midnights was named a Publishers Weekly (BookLife) "Editors' Choice Pick" and was a finalist Golden Wizard Award Competition in 2024. Fanning Fireflies won first place for paranormal fiction in the Firebird awards. With a background as a lawyer, pop musician, and science writer, Lexy brings intellectual depth and lyrical prose to every story she tells. Lexy is a wanderer and storyteller at heart. Raised as a "military brat" by United States Navy Captain, she has lived on three continents, across four countries, nine states, and 21 cities. Now based in Paris, she lives with her charming French husband and two very cool sons. Lexy is an active member of the British Fantasy Society, the Science Fiction Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, the Horror Writers Association, IBPA, and ALLi.
Links
Website: www.lsdelorme.com
Instagram: @ls_delorme
Tiktok: @lexyshawdelorme
Bushland Scrolls Competition
Catalyst Scroll: https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/competitions/catalystscroll
Heritage Scroll: https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/competitions/heritagescroll
Contact Finding Elara
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/
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Discord: https://discord.gg/YAhRF6J2
Contact BCP
Discord: https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn
BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au
BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/
BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164
Treasure Chest:
Tote bag with Bookmark, magnet and a signed book - The swell
Bright Midnights
2 BCP coffee cups
https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/fep/treasure-chest
Music by: Izzy
9 Apr 2026
S03E04-104 Lexy Delorme Interview Part 1 of 2
Show Notes:
Once a popstar - became a Lawyer - Became an Ex-pat and started writing
Golden Wizard Award for YA
Loves talking to people about the books.
Always been interested in writing
Started travel writing about travelling with Kids
When at angus steak house - Told Hubby she wanted to write. He wasn't convinced to start with.
First book was a million words - good start point
5 years to build the world
Has been meditating since young
Boredom + cooking helps with creativity
Does visualisation time
Has movie dreams - in depth film score
When you have kids - Bathroom is your friend
Have to create spaces where you know you can be alone
Would tell kids about false private activities to keep them away
Tell yourself you are going to write crap - you can massage it later
Writes in the morning and the middle of the night
Wants to do an audiobook
Happy with reader responses
Self publishing means you are a start up
Reason you are writing impacts you approach
Wants people to have strong reaction to books because there is meaning behind them
Has been seared by fire through Law school. Created a persona to deal with rejection
It is a challenge to deal with people that you are close to. You can't always put the persona in place.
Reviews can say something about the viewer
Motivated by kids - family community
Once the series was established motivation is easy
Collaborative approach with family
9th book finished and working on a book of short stories
Fast Fire Questions:
1. What colour best describes your personality? Opal
2. Is your main character capable of antihero actions? Most Yes
3. What is your favourite fictional holiday destination? Ancient China
4. Would you ever swap character with any of your characters? Might if Needed
5. Would you main character save his loved one or save the world? Save their loved ones
Buffy Night:
The Apothecary Diaries
Guest Bio:
What are your Goals/aspirations/dreams going forward? About the Author Lexy Shaw Delorme (writing as LS Delorme) is the award-winning author of The Limerent Series, a genre-defying collection of emotionally charged novels which includes Caio, Bright Midnights, Fanning Fireflies, and Ghosting Academy. Her book Caio won a finalist spot in the International Book Awards for cross genre fiction. Bright Midnights was named a Publishers Weekly (BookLife) "Editors' Choice Pick" and was a finalist Golden Wizard Award Competition in 2024. Fanning Fireflies won first place for paranormal fiction in the Firebird awards. With a background as a lawyer, pop musician, and science writer, Lexy brings intellectual depth and lyrical prose to every story she tells. Lexy is a wanderer and storyteller at heart. Raised as a "military brat" by United States Navy Captain, she has lived on three continents, across four countries, nine states, and 21 cities. Now based in Paris, she lives with her charming French husband and two very cool sons. Lexy is an active member of the British Fantasy Society, the Science Fiction Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, the Horror Writers Association, IBPA, and ALLi.
Links
Contact
Website: www.lsdelorme.com
Instagram: @ls_delorme
Tiktok: @lexyshawdelorme
Bushland Scrolls Competition
Catalyst Scroll: https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/competitions/catalystscroll
Heritage Scroll: https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/competitions/heritagescroll
Contact Finding Elara
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast
Discord: https://discord.gg/YAhRF6J2
Contact BCP
Discord: https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn
BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au
BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/
BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164
Treasure Chest:
Tot bag with Bookmark, magnet and a signed book - The swell
Bright Midnights
2 BCP coffee cups
https://www.bushlandcastleproductions.com/fep/treasure-chest
Music by: Izzy
17 Mar 2026
S03E03-103 Cecilia de Gzell Interview Part 2 of 2
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Sue-Ellen Pashley
Selina Shapland
Angela R Hughes
Jessie Cunniffe
Jo Henwood
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Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100
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Engagement
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