Ligia De Wit Interview Published on: 29, May 2025
You describe yourself as a curious adventurer with a goofy streak—how does that playful spirit show up in your writing?
I love comic relief in books, because too much drama hurts my soul. So I need that laughter, and that shows in my characters. Some can be playful, or sometimes an unexpected joke comes from a serious character to break the drama.
Whether you’re hiking or at a theme park, you seem to thrive on discovery. How do your real-world explorations fuel your fictional worlds?Everything inspires a writer: a situation, a movie, a book, when you’re walking in the park or in another city. That’s the beauty of writing.
Was there a specific moment or spark that made you say, “I need to write this story”?The characters in my head wouldn’t let me sleep.
If you could spend a day in any fictional universe (besides your own), where would you go and why?Harry Potter! But not a muggle, of course.
What’s your writing process like? Do you plot every twist, or are you more of a “let’s see what happens” kind of storyteller?A mix. I get inspired first and start shaping the story in my head, write down what my brain dictates, then pull back to review. Rinse and repeat.
You clearly have a strong sense of wonder. Do you write primarily to entertain, to heal, to explore, or something else?I write because it’s my passion, so I write first for me because it’s what I love to read… but I like to have deep themes in my stories, even as they seem light at first.
Do you have any writing rituals or quirky habits that help get you in the zone?Just sit down and write. When you take this career seriously, you write even when you’re not inspired.
Your stories often explore big themes - fate, identity, and power. What draws you to those ideas?Life!
Ryanne’s foresight is both a gift and a danger. How did you approach writing a character burdened with knowledge of the future?Humans are obsessed with the future and this is what the fae tell her, why in my story those with a touch of fae power ends up with visions. But their power is far more than that.
Titus Doyle is a bradaí with violent instincts but a spark of something more. What was the most challenging part of developing his character arc?It is a delight to be in his head. I love the darkness and the struggle with his conscience. His redemption arc is one of the most satisfying ones I’ve written.
The relationship between Ryanne and Titus has a tense, transformative dynamic. How did you balance romance with the darker stakes of their world?That is fun what is and exciting, isn't it? To combine internal struggles with the outside danger. I like stories that play with both parts, so that’s what I write too.
Bricius the pixie adds a unique flair. How did his character evolve, and what role does humor or mischief play in your storytelling?He’s a loyal guardian and a reader favorite! I have so many scenes (that didn’t make the cut) with him and Ryanne. I love their interaction and his bravery. He doesn’t really evolve since he’s a pixie and they stay pretty much the same, but he is one you can count on and he’ll follow Ryanne through hell if needed (which kind of does at some point in the series). He is also a comical relief in the first two books.
Without spoiling too much, what message or question were you hoping readers would wrestle with after finishing the book, “Burden of Faete”?Burden of Faete, the second book in the series, raises stakes and danger is everywhere. You see more bradaís (or pirates) that deepen the lore in the series, and the relationship growth is fantastic. But it is not over and both MCs need to face many dangers before they’re able to be together. So the question would be, “How are they going to defeat the villain, who’s clearly more powerful than any of them and undefeatable? How on earth, with so many after them, could they be safe?”
You’ve featured your book on AllAuthor - What has your experience been like using the platform, and would you recommend it to other indie or debut authors?It’s been fun! I love the mockups. But I haven’t seen much from it, the “X” platform doesn’t seem to be very effective, and I tried to review the posts at first but I do not like that platform so it’s been hard.
