Mythic Mirror

Join a quick look at what makes fantasy festivals powerful. If you could jump into a book, what festival would you attend? From the real world World Cup to fantasy feast, join us for an Independence Day weekend celebration of festival! Check out Mary's upcoming book launch Here! Want a free short story about magic, family, and love? Get it here! Buy the Narnia Code by Michael Ward and support inde...

Many have wondered what is the meaning behind the Narnia series and what ties all the books together. What sis CS Lewis write into these books that you didn't notice? Want a free short story about magic, family, and love? Get it here! Check out Mary's upcoming book launch Here! Buy the Narnia Code by Michael Ward and support independent bookstores (and the show) at bookshop.org/shop/mary-c-kehoe

Finished One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig? Then come chat with us! Which theories were right which were wrong? How can the monster slowly taking over your mind be a good guy? Want a free short story? Get it here! Check out Mary's upcoming book launch Here! Buy books and support independent bookstores (and the show) at https://bookshop.org/shop/mary-c-kehoe

What makes a magic system truly unforgettable? Is it the rigid, rule-bound logic of a hard magic system — or the mysterious, awe-inspiring chaos of a soft one? From divine power and elemental forces to the intricate mechanics that make you feel like you’re learning alongside the hero, magic systems are the heartbeat of fantasy worldbuilding.  In this episode, we dive deep into what separates...

Time for a Book Chat! Explore One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig with Mary and Carolina. This dark fantasy has the folkloric tone of Uprooted and the familiar feel of an old favorite. Have any theories, reactions or deep and wondrous thoughts? Share them in the comments! Watch the video for werewolf and kitty cat sightings!  To read along with us you can buy the book at bookshop.org/shop/mary-c...

Join Mary and Carolina as they chat with Eleanor, an expert herbalist who has been foraging wild herbs for decades and loving fantasy books her whole life. Enrich your life with simple ways to bring Herb Lore into your every day. And find out what fantasy stories get herbalism right and who's dine it wrong! Get Mary's Free Fantasy Short Story and interactive visitors guide to her fantasy world at...

Explore the absolute gold that is the second half of Terry Pratchett's book Thud! Plumb the depths of evil, goodness, and well the depths. This is a book about dwarfs after all. Terry Pratchett is a master of weaving humor, human nature, and philosophic conundrums all together into a story that grabs your heart and doesn't let go. Find Mary's upcoming Book Launch Here What do warrior parents do to...

Is yearning an aspect of the soul? What is it we yearn for? How does fantasy connect to this sense of longing? Explore this theme of heart and soul with Mary and Carolina. Can we attain connection and moments of sublime yearning in our everyday rushing about lives?  Check out Mary's book launch if you love character driven epic fantasy kickstarter.com/projects/maryckehoe/breaking-inlands Get...

Jump in to the first half of Terry Pratchett's amazing murder mystery, fantasy extravaganza, Thud ! If you love humor and depth you'll love this book.  Join us for the this Mythic Read! You can buy Thud at   bookshop.org/shop/mary-c-kehoe Get Mary's free short story and Seafarer's guide to her upcoming fantasy world at mary-c-kehoe.kit.com/e18855812b Don't miss out on the Launch! Follow...

What does the ancient law of hospitality and hearth spirits have to do with modern life? How can we regain what was lost? And did you know you can blame it all on Mad King George? Stay tuned for Carolina's hot mic moment in the Discworld Delight!  Apologies for the Duckling noises...they'll be old enough to go outside soon! Click here for Mary's Free Story and Visitor's guide to the world of...

Look back on Empire of Gold and dive into the themes within Chakraborty's Trilogy—Sacrifice, Liberty, belief, and Ducklings! The ducklings are in real life, not a theme of this masterfully written epic fantasy series.  Join us for our next read, Terry Pratchett's Thud ! You can get it here: bookshop.org/shop/mary-c-kehoe Want Mary's Free Short Story? Go to mary-c-kehoe.kit.com/e18855812b Aaaa...

Come chat about mental and emotional resiliency in fiction and real life! Following the wanderer archetype, Mary and Carolina explore the aspects of fantasy book characters that give them resiliency, and how we can emulate them.   What in our modern day culture makes it hard to build resilience? We explore that too! Leave a comment on youtube or a review where ever you are listening? It...

What is Chakraborty doing to us with this amazing, heart wrenching book? Visit with Mary and Carolina as they discuss the twists and turns of Empire of Gold. When Ali and Nahri take a stand, who and what do they chose to be? What can Dara do, trapped in the service of an evil mass murderer?  Join Mary's book launch for the early release of Breaking Inlands, an epic fantasy and coming of age s...

Dive into fantasy genres and life philosophies with Mary and Carolina! What did hopepunk originally mean? How can we be noblebright in a grimdark world? Catch Mary misquoting something she really should know better! To see the animal guest stars that appear in this episode, check out the video version on youtube @mythicmirrorpod . Join the Book Launch for Mary's upcoming epic fantasy, Breaking Inl...

Empire of Gold: how do we find our beloved characters? What plot twists and reveals have we had so far? What new fresh heart break have we gone through....oh Dara—you dear, brave, brainwashed fool.   Haven't read Empire of Gold by SA Chakraborty? You can get it at https://bookshop.org/shop/mary-c-kehoe   Join Mary's book launch for the early release at kickstarter.com/projects/maryc...

Chat with us about epic fantasy subgenres! We name some favorite books as we wander through the byways of noblebright and dark fantasy. Do you know someone who would enjoy Mythic Mirror? Share the love and send them a link to this episode! Find your next favorite read at bookshop.org/shop/mary-c-kehoe Buying from our list, helps the show and independent bookstores! Stay in the know for Mary's upco...

Mary and Carolina chat about character arcs, motives, and choices. Come along and explore side characters' stand out moments and devastating sacrifices that never should have been. Be a part of the early release of Mary's upcoming fantasy novel about a resilient young woman and forgotten magic in a world of lost gods where a gas lamp society faces ancient lore. kickstarter.com/projects/maryckehoe/...

Listen to an original fantasy short story in celebration of Mary's Kickstarter Pre launch page going live for her upcoming book, Breaking Inlands! Visit with Mary and Carolina as they discuss the creative process and of course a Discworld Delight and Sparks from this week. Check out Mary C Kehoe's Kickstarter Book Launch for early release and deluxe edition of her new epic fantasy, Breaking Inland...

Looking at the Characters of S. A. Chakraborty's Kingdom of Copper  through the lens of archetypes. Join Mary and Carolina as they delve a  little deeper into this magnificent fantasy book! Let us know what books  you'd like us to visit in the comments! Want a free short story and a chance to explore the world of Mary C Kehoe's upcoming fantasy? Get it  here! Or shop the books...

Mary and Carolina jump into S.A. Chakraborty's Kingdom of Copper , it's been five years since City of Brass ended and things have gone from tense to deadly. Who do you love? Who's starting to scare you? And who can never catch a break?  Want a free short story and a chance to explore the world of Mary C Kehoe's upcoming fantasy? Get it Here!  Let us know what books you'd like us to visit...

Join us as we process the end of S.A. Chakraborty's fantasy book, City of Brass. The devastating choices and huge reveals in the ending left us reeling. Finish the book before listening to this episode! We talk spoilers! Get Mary C Kehoe's Free Fantasy Short Story Here! Connect with us at Maryckehoe.com/mythic-mirror Help this podcast and independent bookstores when you buy the book at https://boo...

What happens when the evil king isn't evil? What if we love characters who are diametrically opposed to each other? Deep dive with us into a look at the wonderful characters of the epic fantasy, City of Brass ! Read along with us! bookshop.org/shop/mary-c-kehoe Let us know what you think! maryckehoe.com/mythic-connect Get Mary's free short story here ! 

Chat with us this week as we explore the beginning of City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty! Revel in the unique historic setting and philosophize about intention, balance and survival. Want to read along? You can support the podcast and independent bookstores by buying City of Brass from our Mythic Mirror list!   Want a free short story and a chance to explore the world of Mary C Kehoe's upcomi...

Come with us to Genua with the Witches of the Discworld and chat about illusion, the soul, beeeeeness and of course the brilliance of Pratchett! Free story! maryckehoe.com Connect with us! Maryckehoe.com/mythic-connect Check out the books! bookshop.org/shop/mary-c-kehoe Shout out to Eleanor @mulleinandmoss check it out if you love wild harvested herbs and amazing teas, balms, and bath salts!

Explore with us a witch's outlook on death and facing down one's enemies as we begin our read of Sir Terry Pratchett's Witches Abroad ! How do you know if someone has sold their soul? Find out in this episode!  If you like lost gods and ancient enemies, go get the free short story and fun "visitors guide" to the fantasy world of Mary's upcoming book go to maryckehoe.com If you would like the...