Finding Fantasy Reads
Subscribed: 7Played: 140
Subscribe
© Finding Fantasy Reads
Description
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.
55 Episodes
Reverse
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!
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.
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
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
In this episode you'll hear part two of a short story from EJ Kitchens that has a unique mix of fae magic and a steampunk setting. Dawn Bringer: Part 2 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: EJ Kitchens' website, where you can get her short story The Seventh Crown for free
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Instructions on how to subscribe to the podcast
In this episode you'll hear a part one of a short story from EJ Kitchens that has a unique mix of fae magic and a steampunk setting. Dawn Bringer: Part 1 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: EJ Kitchens' website, where you can get her short story The Seventh Crown for free
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Share with a friend using these links
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Jill Williamson filled with friendship, sacrifices, and hard lessons. The Golden Curse is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Jill Williamson's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Sign up for the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast weekly updates, with new episodes, deals on audiobooks, and more
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Lyndsey Hall filled with music, magic, and the cost of ambition. One Fair Eve is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Lyndsey's website, plus where you can her book get A Fair Deception for free
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Jenelle Leanne Schmidt filled with dragons, portals, and magic. Dragon Ward is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Jenelle Leanne Schmidt's website, where you can get Dragon Ward for free
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast
In this episode you'll hear two short stories. At the Corner of Elm and Main features a lamp as our main character, but it still packs an emotional punch. It's told by H.L. Burke and it's narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Tears of the Sea tells the story of a mermaid who's not like the others. It's written by Savannah Jezowski and it's narrated by Karyne Norton. Both stories are featured in the Tales of Ever After anthology.
Important Links:
The Author: H.L. Burke's website
The Author: Savannah Jezowski's website plus a link to where you can get Dark Affliction for free
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Purchase the anthology (at the time of this episode, it's FREE): Tales of Ever After
Sign up for the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast weekly updates, with new episodes, deals on audiobooks, and more
In this episode you'll hear two romantic fantasy short stories from KM Shea filled with humor and heart. The Duke's New Clothes and The Robber Maiden are narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: KM Shea's website, where you can get several short stories for free
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Check out Karyne's debut epic fantasy novel which released on Monday: Blood of the Stars
In this episode you'll hear two short stories from DH McCormack from his serial fiction story, Tales of Teltra. Into the Woods and From Shadow to Shade are narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: DH McCormack's website
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
Share with a friend using these links
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Kristin J. Dawson filled with mysterious magic, healers, and small spots of hope in dark times. The Thorn Raid is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Kristin's website, where you can get The Thorn Raid for free
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Sign up for the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast weekly updates, with new episodes, deals on audiobooks, and more
In this episode you'll hear a classic sword and sorcery short story from Richard Fierce filled with banter between a dwarf and an elf. A Taste of Blood is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Richard Fierce's website
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
This month’s giveaway
Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.
Today's episode is the second of two episodes featuring an urban fantasy retelling of King Thrushbeard with plenty of sweet romance! Thrushbeard is written by Kate Stradling and narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Kate Stradling's website, plus -where you can get Thrushbeard for free - no newsletter sign up required!
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
This month’s giveaway
Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast
Today's episode is the first of two episodes featuring an urban fantasy retelling of Thrushbeard with plenty of sweet romance, just in time for Valentine's Day! Thrushbeard is written by Kate Stradling and narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Kate Stradling's website, plus -where you can get Thrushbeard for free - no newsletter sign up required!
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
This month’s giveaway
Instructions on how to subscribe to the podcast
In this episode you'll hear a cozy romantic fantasy short story from Jennifer Dyer that takes place in a fairy godmother training facility. The Midnight Requirement is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Jennifer Dyer's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
This month’s giveaway
Read the related Havok short story here
Download your FREE copy of Meet Me at Midnight here
Instructions on how to subscribe to the podcast
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Eric T. Knight that tells the story of an assassin who has gone undercover as a monk for his own nefarious purposes. Oblivion is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Eric T. Knight's Amazon Author Page
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
Share with a friend using these links
Today's episode is a bittersweet story with a girl and a dragon. The Girl Who Was Raised by a Dragon is written by Sean Fletcher and narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Sean Fletcher's website, where you can read The Girl Who Was Raised by a Dragon for free
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Sign up for the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast weekly updates, with new episodes, deals on audiobooks, and more
In this episode you'll hear four flash fiction short stories from Hannah Carter that range from ghosts to phoenixes. These stories were originally published in Havok and they're narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Find Hannah Carter on Instagram @mermaidhannahwrites
The Narrators: Paeter Frandsen's website and Karyne Norton's website
Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States