Interview with Stacey McEwan: A Forbidden Alchemy and the Power of Choice

Book Talk for BookTok

Cloud10

Arts, Books

4.8 • 644 Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with bestselling author Stacey McEwan to dive into her latest romantasy release, A Forbidden Alchemy, a gripping tale of fate, rebellion, and devastating choices set against the backdrop of a brewing class war in Belavere City. We talk about what it was like for Stacey to leave behind The Glacian Trilogy and build a brand-new world from scratch, what inspired the moral complexities at the heart of Nina and Patrick’s story, and how she crafted such emotionally grounded characters across different ages and circumstances. From the loss innocence, to the heart-wrenching betrayals and gasp-worthy twists (yes, we said fuck you in the most complimentary way), Stacey unpacks the themes of love, loyalty, destiny, and power that make A Forbidden Alchemy unforgettable. Whether you're new to Stacey McEwan’s writing or a die-hard Glacian fan, this episode is for anyone who loves slow-burn romance, elemental magic, and morally gray characters wrestling with impossible choices. A Forbidden Alchemy is available now! Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, I'm A.
0:02.1	And I'm Jay.
0:02.9	Welcome to Moxicated, a space for healing, connection, and life beyond booze.
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0:45.7	Welcome to Book Talk for Book Talk with Jack and Amy, your besties with a literary podcast that deep dives into your favorite novels.
0:52.7	This is Jack. And I'm Amy. We're taking a quick break from our Crown of Midnight season to talk to Stacey McEwen.
0:58.7	Stacey is a best-selling author of Fantasy Romance, whose books have been translated into four languages.
0:59.9	Her high school English teacher once called her writing above year-level standard, and she
1:04.1	took it far too seriously.
1:06.3	Stacey received a bachelor's degree in education in 2012 and was a school teacher for 11 years.
1:12.6	She is a content creator on multiple platforms, including TikTok and Instagram.
1:17.9	Stacey first published after book lovers of the internet encouraged her to share her story ideas.
1:23.8	She was born and raised on the Gold Coast, Australia, and still resides in her hometown with her husband, two children, and one questionable dog.
1:33.1	Stacey's new novel, A Forbidden Alchemy is available to readers worldwide on July 1st.
1:39.3	Welcome, Stacey.
1:41.0	Welcome.
1:42.2	Hello.
1:42.4	Thank you.
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