Finding Fantasy Reads

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 Enjoying the podcast? Consider donating toward podcast expenses or joining our...

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...

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 Check out her other episode: Shoes of Red: Part 1 by Celeste Baxendell The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Instr...

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 Check out her other episode: Shoes of Red: Part 2 by Celeste Baxendell The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Instruct...

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...

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...

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 Check out her other episode: People of Wat...

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 Check out her other episode: People of Water...

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 Th...

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...

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 Enjoying the podcast? Consider donating t...

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 audiobook...

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&r...

In this episode you'll hear which stories and authors were most played and most appreciated for Season One. Enjoying the podcast? Consider donating toward podcast expenses or joining our volunteer staff  to help us make more episodes! Find the full show notes on our website.

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 fre...

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  he...

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...

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...

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 Check out her other episode: Dawn Bringer: Part 1 by EJ Kitchens The Na...

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 Check out her other episode: Dawn Bringer: Part 2 by EJ Kitchens The...

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 m...

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...

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 Enjoying the podcast? Consider donating...

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...

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 n...