LJ Claren Interview | Author of The Silversmith & The Incendiary

Deep Trope Fantasy & Romance Podcast · Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 5m · transcript

Rachel sits down with LJ Claren, author of The Selvaren series, to discuss The Silversmith, her indie to traditional publishing journey, and what to expect in The Incendiary (out Sept 8).

In this episode, we dive into:

Indie to Trad Publishing: LJ Claren shares the details of her whirlwind journey from self-publishing to securing a traditional book deal.

The Magic System & Worldbuilding: Deep dive into the magic of The Selvaren and the inspiration behind some of our favorite characters.

Ary & Gavin’s Future: What lies ahead for Ary and Gavin, plus exclusive teasers and details for Book 3…