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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.
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In this episode you'll hear a classic fantasy short story from Drew Avera with good pitted against evil. Keeper of Light is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Drew Avera's website
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 the second half of a short story from A.L. Lorensen filled with threads of magic, dragons, and mystery. Shattered Threads: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: A.L. Lorensen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
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In this episode you'll hear the first half of a short story from A.L. Lorensen filled with threads of magic, dragons, and mystery. Shattered Threads: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: A.L. Lorensen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Kristi Simonson filled with giants, sphinxes, and an underdog. The Courtship of Giants is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Kristi Simonson's website, where you can get The Courtship of Giants for free
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
Instructions on how to subscribe to the podcast
In this episode you'll hear the second part of a romantic fantasy Cinderella retelling from Sarah Carlisle. Unmasked: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Sarah Carlisle's website, where you can get Unmasked for free
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
In this episode you'll hear the first part of a romantic fantasy Cinderella retelling from Sarah Carlisle. Unmasked: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Sarah Carlisle's website, where you can get Unmasked 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
In this episode you'll hear a Peter Pan orgin story from Maseeha Seedat that shows a darker side of Neverland. Plenus Luna is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Maseeha Seedat's Instagram
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
This month’s giveaway
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In this episode you'll hear a Sleeping Beauty retelling from Allison Tebo filled with sassy fairies and spells gone wrong. Waxing and Waiting is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Allison Tebo's website and Kickstarter
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
This month’s giveaway
In this episode you'll hear a young adult short story from CK Beggan with phoenixes in a dystopian setting. To Thaw a Phoenix Heart: Part 2 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: CK Beggan's website
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton'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 young adult short story from CK Beggan with phoenixes in a dystopian setting. To Thaw a Phoenix Heart: Part 1 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: CK Beggan's website
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Lauren Hildebrand about a boy finding a lost dragon. The Weaver and the Dragon is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Lauren Hildebrand's website
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 short story from Cathryn deVries about a gnome struggling to find her place after a big adventure. Lightning Hunter is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Cathryn deVries website, where you can get Lightning Hunter and When a Slave Falls for free
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
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In this episode you'll hear three flash fiction stories centered around midnight or New Year's. They're published by Havok and written by Rachel Dib, Jennifer Dyer, and Ryan Bush. The stories are narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Authors:
Rachel Dib's Instagram
Jennifer Dyer's website, where you can snag The Midnight Disappointment for free
Ryan Bush's website, where you can grab A Time Between Spaces for free
The Narrators:
Paeter Frandsen's website
Karyne Norton's website
Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Blood of the Stars - a serialized fiction release of her debut novel
In this episode you'll hear a Christmas fantasy parody of everyone's favorite Christmas poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, only this time it includes dragons. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas...with Dragons is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Karyne Norton's website
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
In this episode you'll hear the second part of a classic fantasy story by ETA Hoffman that was turned into a well-known Christmas ballet. Nutcracker and Mouse-King: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
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In this episode you'll hear the first part of a classic fantasy story by ETA Hoffman that was turned into a well-known Christmas ballet. Nutcracker and Mouse-King: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.
In this episode you'll hear two short stories from Elizabeth Klein. One story is about a brave and reckless boy dealing with monsters, and the other is about a brave and reckless girl dealing with dragons. The Monster Catcher and Dragon Nights are narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Elizabeth Klein's website, where you can get a free book for signing up for her newsletter
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast
In this episode you'll hear a fairy tale retelling short story from Kendra E. Ardnek with a bit of snark. Cinders is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Kendra E. Ardnek's website
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 short story from Liz Delton filled with complicated family relationships and intense magic. The Fall of Azurite is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Liz Delton'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 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
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
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
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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.
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
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
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
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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
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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.
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
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
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
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
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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
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
In this episode you'll hear which stories and authors were most play and most appreciated for Season One.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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