Finding Fantasy Reads

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 Enjoying the podcast? Consider donating toward podcast expens...

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, wit...

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 aut...

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! Check out her other episode: Thrushbeard: Part...

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 newslet...

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 Check out her other episode: Three Havok Flash Fiction Stories by Rachel Dib, Jennifer Dyer, and Ryan Bush The Narrator: ...

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 Enjoying the pod...

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 Rea...

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 Check out her other episode: Of Pumpkins and Golden Apples by Hannah Cart...

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Jennifer Kropf about a boy willing to make a deal with a deadly sea creature in order to escape the clutches of his controlling mother.  Merrily, Merrily  is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author:  Jennifer Kropf's website Check out her other episode: Merrily, Merrily: Part 1 by Jennifer Kropf The Narrator:&nb...

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Jennifer Kropf about a boy willing to make a deal with a deadly sea creature in order to escape the clutches of his controlling mother.  Merrily, Merrily  is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author:  Jennifer Kropf's website Check out her other episode: Merrily, Merrily: Part 2 by Jennifer Kropf The Narrator:&nb...

In this episode you'll hear a Nutcracker retelling from Kay L. Moody filled with trolls instead of mice and faerie realms instead of Nutcracker realms.  Nutcracker of Crystalfall: Part 5  is narrated by Karyne Norton. This is Part 5 of 5 episodes. Important Links: The Author:  Kay L. Moody's website Check out her other episodes: Nutcracker of Crystalfall: Part 1 by Kay L. Mo...

In this episode you'll hear a Nutcracker retelling from Kay L. Moody filled with trolls instead of mice and faerie realms instead of Nutcracker realms.  Nutcracker of Crystalfall: Part 4  is narrated by Karyne Norton. This is Part 4 of 5 episodes. Important Links: The Author:  Kay L. Moody's website Check out her other episodes: Nutcracker of Crystalfall: Part 1 by Kay L. Mo...

In this episode you'll continue the Nutcracker retelling from Kay L. Moody filled with trolls instead of mice and faerie realms instead of Nutcracker realms.  Nutcracker of Crystalfall: Part 3  is narrated by Karyne Norton. This is Part 3 of 5 episodes. Important Links: The Author:  Kay L. Moody's website Check out her other episodes: Nutcracker of Crystalfall: Part 1 by Kay...

In this episode you'll hear a Nutcracker retelling from Kay L. Moody filled with trolls instead of mice and faerie realms instead of Nutcracker realms.  Nutcracker of Crystalfall: Part 2  is narrated by Karyne Norton. This is Part 2 of 5 episodes. Important Links: The Author:  Kay L. Moody's website Check out her other episodes: Nutcracker of Crystalfall: Part 1 by Kay L. Mo...

In this episode you'll hear a Nutcracker retelling from Kay L. Moody filled with trolls instead of mice and faerie realms instead of Nutcracker realms.  Nutcracker of Crystalfall: Part 1  is narrated by Karyne Norton. This is Part 1 of 5 episodes. Important Links: The Author: Kay L. Moody's website Check out her other episodes: Nutcracker of Crystalfall: Part 2 by Kay L. Moody Nu...

In this episode you'll hear a romantic fantasy short story from Karyne Norton that just came out in the Indie Fantasy Addicts Anthology,  From the Arcane: Relics of Legends and Lore .  When There's A Tomorrow  is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author:  Karyne Norton's website The Narrator:  Paeter Frandsen's website This month’s giv...

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Kara Swanson that's an urban fantasy with two teenagers using portals on their hunt for what life has to offer.  Seaglass  is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author:  Kara Swanson's website , where you can get  Seaglass  for free The Narrator:  Karyne Norton's website This month’s giv...

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Gillian Bronte Adams filled with rich culture and magic, and if you like horses, this one is for you!  Of Shadow and Rust  is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: Gillian Bronte Adams' website, where you can get  Of Shadow and Rust  for free The Narrator:  Paeter Frandsen's website This month&r...

Today's episode features  Impnight  by Rabia Gale, which is a mashup of Ghostbusters and Pride & Prejudice in a fantastic gaslamp fantasy.  Impnight  is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author:  Rabia Gale's website , where you can get  Impnight  for free The Narrator:  Paeter Frandsen's website The Narrator...

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Nicholas Kotar that challenges a young girl to see what truly makes a beast.  The Healer and the Beast  is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author:  Nicholas Kotar's website , where you can get his novella  Son of the Deathless  for free The Narrator:  Karyne Norton's website This month’s...

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Brittany Fichter filled with Peter Pan nostalgia.  Hope in the Night  is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author:  Brittany Fichter's website , where you can get  Hope in the Night  for free The Narrator:  Paeter Frandsen's website Please take the  super quick survey here ! Enjoying the p...

In this episode you'll hear a short story by Josiah DeGraaf about a young woman in a battle of the minds in the middle of an epic war.  Visions of Grandeur  is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author:  Josiah DeGraaf's website , where you can get  Visions of Grandeur  for free The Narrator:  Karyne Norton's website This month’s giveawa...

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Sarah Chislon about a young man determined to protect his village even though the people there have never accepted him.  Jewel of Blood  is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author:  Sarah Chislon's website , where you can get  Jewel of Blood  for free 50% off coupon for Sarah's book bundle The Narr...

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Alice Ivinya featuring an arranged marriage, dragons, and poachers.  Hero of the Wyverns  is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author:  Alice Ivinya's website Purchase your copy of Enchanted Flames here Check out her other episode: Wind and Silk by Alice Ivinya The Narrator:  Karyne Norton's website This m...