Finding Fantasy Reads

Finding Fantasy Reads is for ravenous readers who are eager to find their next favorite character, series, or world by sampling clean fantasy short stories from a variety of authors. New episodes are released every Tuesday morning. This show is hosted by Karyne Norton, author of epic fantasy and reader of all types of fantasy. Narration of short stories is performed by either Karyne Norton or Paeter Frandsen, host of the Christian Geek Central Podcast.

Traditions by Michael J. Sullivan [Epic Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Michael J. Sullivan about a young girl's experience as her village's annual sacrifice. Traditions is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Michael J. Sullivan's website, where you can get Traditions and other short stories for free The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website This month’s giveaway Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Blood of the Stars - a serialized fiction release of her debut novel

11-12
55:50

Fathers and Sons Part 1 by pdmac [Epic Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you'll hear a short story from pdmac filled with dwarves, elves, and sculptures. Fathers and Sons, Part 1 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: pdmac's Amazon page The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website This month’s giveaway

11-05
01:06:30

The All Hallows Club by Haylie Hanson [Paranormal Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Haylie Hanson filled with ghosts and graveyards. The All Hallows Club is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Haylie Hanson's website, where you can get a free ebook The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Share with a friend using these links

10-29
33:41

Skullduggery by Beverly Twomey [Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Beverly Twomey filled with spooky skeletons and treacherous quest inside a magical school. Skullduggery is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: Beverly Twomey's website, where you can get Skullduggery for free The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.

10-22
57:30

Shoes of Red: Part 2 by Celeste Baxendell [Romantic Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you’ll hear part two of a romantic fantasy short story from Celeste Baxendell. Shoes of Red: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Celeste Baxendell's website, where you can get Trials of Feather and Faith for free The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast

10-15
01:09:58

Shoes of Red: Part 1 by Celeste Baxendell [Romantic Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you’ll hear part one a romantic fantasy short story from Celeste Baxendell. Shoes of Red: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Celeste Baxendell's website, where you can get Trials of Feather and Faith for free The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Instructions on how to subscribe to the podcast

10-08
01:04:20

Of Draecons and Disaster by Constance Lopez [Adventure Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you’ll hear a short story from Constance Lopez, who normally writes sweet and swoony romantic fantasy, but gave me an action-packed adventure story to share! Of Draecons and Disaster is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: Constance Lopez's website, where you can get her anthology collection Of Love and Lore for free Of Tides and Treason - her newest book is available here on Amazon The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website Sign up for the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast weekly updates, with new episodes, deals on audiobooks, and more

10-01
45:24

A Midwinter Theft by Laura VanArendonk Baugh [Epic Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you’ll hear a short story from Laura VanArendonk Baugh that involves two magical freelancer friends who take on a bigger job than they bargained for. A Midwinter Theft is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: Laura VanArendonk Baugh's website, where you can get A Midwinter Theft for free Laura's Backerkit Campaign - ends September 26th!  The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website Share with a friend using these links

09-24
36:12

People of Water Part 2 by Rachelle Nelson [YA Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you’ll hear the second half of the short story People of Water by Rachelle Nelson in which two people groups  from land and water must find common ground through magical gifts. It’s narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Rachelle Nelson's website, where you can get People of Water for free The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.

09-17
01:16:31

People of Water: Part 1 by Rachelle Nelson [YA Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you’ll hear the first half of a short story from Rachelle Nelson about characters living on the water and a girl who finally dreams of the land they’ll find. People of Water: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Rachelle Nelson's website, where you can get People of Water for free The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast

09-10
01:04:36

The Light That Burns by Karyne Norton [Epic Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you’ll hear a tragic love story with a ray of hope, written by Karyne Norton. The Light That Burns is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: Karyne Norton's website, where you can get The Light That Burns for free Karyne Norton's Kickstarter for Salt in the Seas, the second book in The Half-Light Chronicles, which is the same world The Light That Burns is set in The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website

09-03
56:51

Witchling by Debbie Mumford [YA Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you’ll hear a short story from Debbie Mumford about a brave young woman training in magic. Witchling is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Debbie Mumford's website - also check out her store where you can grab several free books The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website This month’s giveaway Instructions on how to subscribe to the podcast

08-27
38:39

Defender of Stone by Dan and Robert Zangari [Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Short Story]

In this episode you’ll hear a short story from Dan and Robert Zangari that shares the unique perspective of an artisan in a fantasy world. Defender of Stone is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Authors: Dan and Robert Zangari's website The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website This month’s giveaway Email Karyne

08-20
43:20

Lavender Locks and the Three Trolls by Alex Stubblefield [Fantasy Adventure Short Story]

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Alex Stubblefield filled with humor, heart, and unicorns. Lavender Locks and the three Trolls is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Alex Stubblefield's IG The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website This month’s giveaway Sign up for the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast weekly updates, with new episodes, deals on audiobooks, and more

08-13
38:36

Silver Wings and Shadows by Joanna Reeder [Romantasy Short Story]

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Joanna Reeder filled with fae, felonies, and fascinating creatures. Silver Wings and Shadows is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Joanna Reeder's website, where you can get Exiling a Fae Queen for free Grab her series Courting Fae Thieves and Crowns here! The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website This month’s giveaway

08-06
53:55

The 2024 Finding Fantasy Reads Awards Bonus Episode

In this episode you'll hear which stories and authors were most play and most appreciated for Season One.

06-25
06:05

Four Havok Flash Fiction Stories by Nadine Brandes, Katherine Briggs, Ruth Nguyen, and Karyne Norton

In this episode you'll hear four flash fiction stories ranging from magical schools to steampunk. All four were originally published by Havok and were written by Nadine Brandes, Katherine Briggs, Ruth Nguyen, and Karyne Norton. The stories are narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Karyne Norton's website, where you can get The Light That Takes for free The Author: Ruth Nguyen's newsletter sign up The Author: Katherine Briggs' website, where you can get Experiments and Enchantment for free The Author: Nadine Brandes' website; be sure to check out her newest book, The Nightmare Virus The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website This month’s giveaway Listeners' Choice Award: Vote for your favorite story here! Finding Fantasy Reads is taking a summer break! Episodes will resume August 6th, 2024!

05-28
41:31

The Spindle Trap by Beka Gremikova

In this episode you'll hear a Sleeping Beauty retelling from Beka Gremikova that leaves you guessing at who's doing the cursing. The Spindle Trap is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Beka Gremikova's website The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website This month’s giveaway Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.

05-21
43:56

A Measure of Solace by Lily Anne Crow

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Lily Anne Crow that's told from the perspective of a young girl and a bow. A Measure of Solace is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Lily Anne Crow's website, where you can get the free prequel for her series, A War of Whispers. The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website This month’s giveaway Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast

05-14
01:23:12

Fractured Blade by Moud Adel

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Moud Adel filled with morally gray characters and bittersweet lessons. Fractured Blade is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: Moud Adel's website The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website This month’s giveaway Sign up for the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast weekly updates, with new episodes, deals on audiobooks, and more

05-07
01:11:07

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