With Dust, the second book in the Nostaliem Trilogy, now available, author L. C. Walters returns to discuss how her dystopian world has evolved from survival to rebellion. In this exclusive Author Spotlight interview, Walters explores the deeply personal journey behind Krevax and Dust, the changing relationships between Charlie, Tinik, and their community, and the challenges of expanding the story beyond the underground city. She also reveals how themes of memory, connection, trauma, and healing have shaped the trilogy, while offering a glimpse toward its final chapter, Glass. A fascinating return to the world of Nostaliem and the question at its heart: what comes after dystopia?

In this exclusive pre-release interview, debut author L. C. Walters takes us deep into the world of Krevax—a dystopian sci-fi thriller where dreams are addictive, the truth is buried, and freedom is a fading illusion. Ahead of the book’s July 15 release, Walters shares the inspirations behind the Nostaliem Trilogy, the challenges of building a dark subterranean city, and how themes of identity, control, and rebellion shaped the story’s core. A must-read for fans of gritty, thought-provoking science fiction.