Academic and author Rachelle Storm is bidding farewell to her science fiction romance series Absolution with the fourth and final book, Apocalypsis. In a recent interview with SBC, she reflected on what the success of her literature means. Her series has sold over 100,000 copies globally.
“It’s not about the numbers,” she said. “It’s about the people. I’ve always said from the beginning that I wanted to share a story with people because I’ve always had stories shared with me. And I love fandom, and I love escapism. And to know that now people can pick up a [Absolution] book when they’re feeling down or they need a break from the world and the news, and they can read this, and they’re actually connecting with it–that’s an amazing feeling.”
Check out the full conversation to learn more about Apocalypsis and how she decided it would be the last book in the series; what’s next for her; Storm’s additional reflections on her growth as a writer and storyteller; whether her advice for authors have changed over the years; her thoughts on the upcoming election and other current events and social issues; the film industry; her thoughts on authors who do not value their fans; and more! For more information, visit Storm’s official website.