An Interview with Author Venetia Constantine

About this episode

Raye interviews author Venetia Constantine about her debut fantasy novel, The Last Starborn Seer.

Join me this week for the third in my 2026 author interviews. This time I'm talking with Venetia Constantine about her captivating debut fantasy novel, The Last Starborn Seer . Released by Aria on the 5th of March, it is a sweeping, high-stakes journey through a world of ancient prophecies and celestial magic. It follows Leilani, a young woman whose volatile magic grants her visions of the future while slowly taking a toll on her mind. It is a brilliant read for anyone who loves epic world-building and high-stakes quests. We talked about everything from her inspiration, an incredibly fascinating (and terrifying) story about how she came to write the book when she did (honestly, it is incredible), and her journey to traditional publication. As always, we both did our best to avoid revealing any spoilers, because the book should be enjoyed without spoilers! So, get yourself a cup of something hot and warming or cool and refreshing and settle down to enjoy the latest episode of Being Bookish. Venetia's Links Instagram Website Buy the Book

People in this episode

Guest: Venetia Constantine

Topics covered

• fantasy
• author interviews
• book publishing
• world-building

Keywords

• debut novel
• celestial magic
• ancient prophecies
• high-stakes quests

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Last Starborn Seer

Books & works: The Last Starborn Seer, Being Bookish

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