The Mythic Mic Podcast

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where monsters aren't always the villains, rage can become your greatest strength, and ancient mythology hides beneath the surface of the modern world. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down for an unforgettable conversation with fantasy author Crystal Seitz about her YA fantasy thriller, Beast Becomes Her . Crystal shares her de...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where dragon eggs hide in graves, forbidden bonds can get you killed, and love triangles are best when they hurt just a little. This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by Amara for a fiery conversation with author Courtney Whims about her debut romantasy, Flames and Fallacies , the first book in a dragon rider series filled with forbidden magic, elementa...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where gods demand sacrifice, hunters don't always follow the rules, and sometimes one day's head start changes everything. This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by Amara for a fun, fast-paced, and tension-filled conversation with romantasy author Elayna R. Gallea about Given and Hunted , the first two books in The Given Chronicles. Elayna sha...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where revenge burns bright, monsters wait in the jungle, and some princess stories are made for the girls with jagged edges. This week, host Sara Santillan is joined by Amara for a heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply emotional conversation with author Nicolette Elzie about We Were Meant to Burn , the first book in the Ashes in Ruin saga, a romantasy inspired...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where monsters aren't always the villains, dragons rule hidden realms, and sometimes Beauty is the Beast. This week, host Sara Santillan and Mythic Mic Rep Megan sit down with New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost to celebrate her highly anticipated romantasy, A Curse of Beasts and Magic . Jeaniene takes us behind the scenes of her newest...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where labyrinths hide impossible choices, memories can't be trusted, and kindness may be the greatest weapon of all. This week, hosts Sara Santillan and Amara sit down with fantasy author Frances White to discuss her haunting standalone fantasy horror novel, The Bone Door . Frances shares the inspiration behind her escape-room-inspired fantasy, where...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where vampires cannot lie, bargains always have teeth, and sometimes the monster you were warned about is the only one willing to save you. This week, host Sara Santillan sits down with romantasy author Vasilisa Drake to discuss A Bargain So Bloody , the first book in the Kingdom of Dark Magic series, a slow-burn vampire romantasy filled with magical pris...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where dead princesses have dangerous doubles, arranged marriages are never what they seem, and sometimes the girl sent to save the rebellion would rather burn the entire kingdom down. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda, Sara Santillan, and Amara sit down with author Alexis Calder to discuss Silk & Iron , the first book in the Vow of Death series (and its...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where cursed magic, academic rivalries, and enchanted forests collide in one of the most charming fantasy romances you'll read this year. This week, host Sara Santillan and Mythic Mic Rep Megan sit down with fantasy author Maiga Doocy to discuss her acclaimed debut novel, Sorcery and Small Magics , a whimsical queer fantasy filled with dangerous curs...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where captive brides come with secret agendas, sisters are worth burning kingdoms for, and sometimes the quiet princess is the most dangerous one in the room. This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by Mythic Mic team member Amara for a fun, honest, and wildly inspiring conversation with bestselling author Addie Thorley about Burn the Kingdom Down , a YA...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where fairy tales get twisted, labyrinths hide more than just monsters, and sometimes the most dangerous thing you can do is discover what you actually want. This week, Co-Host Sara Santillan sits down with author Shaylin Gandhi to talk about her upcoming romantasy Hunted by the Fae King’s Shadow. This is a lush, seductive, and subversive story inspired b...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where marriage trials are never simple, shadow daddies come with complications, and sometimes the shadows have a mind of their own. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with writing duo Anna Applegate and Helen Domico to discuss their romantasy series, Blooms of Darkness , a darkly addictive story filled with marriage trials, fae po...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where first loves deserve second chances, high school drama is never truly left behind, and sometimes the greatest adventure begins with a roll of the dice. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with bestselling YA romance author Kristy Boyce for a nostalgic, hilarious, and delightfully nerdy conversation about Rolls and Rivalry , th...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where Vikings meet pirates, found family can save you, and some magic systems are stitched together bone by bone. This week, host Bethany Amanda sits down with bestselling fantasy romance author LJ Andrews for a conversation about writing, resilience, mythology, special editions, and her dark romantasy duology, Broken Souls and Bones . LJ shares her long...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where love can be dangerous, monsters are never simple, and some inheritances come with blood, thorns, and a legacy you never asked for. This week, host Sara Santillan sits down with author Lindsey A. Hart to discuss her gothic fantasy debut, The Thorns We Inherit , a dark, lyrical story filled with magic, monsters, trauma, devotion, and one girl’s desper...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where murder can be romantic, gardens may be hiding more than flowers, and sometimes the man who comes to kill you severely underestimates who he's dealing with. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with bestselling author Brynne Weaver for a wildly fun conversation about dark comedy, serial killer romance, self-publishing, tra...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where ambition is never a flaw, love triangles are never simple, and sometimes the book that seemed to end your career becomes the story that changes everything. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with author Jennifer Iacopelli for a wildly fun and deeply inspiring conversation about sports romance, publishing perseverance, Netfli...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where special editions fill every shelf, indie authors deserve the spotlight, and sometimes the perfect reading companion has four paws and a wagging tail. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Amara sit down with Barbara , founder and CEO of GildedTail , to discuss the launch of one of the most unique new book boxes coming to the bookish community. Created...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where peace treaties never stay intact, first love comes with devastating consequences, and some betrayals change everything. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with fantasy legend Rachel Schneider to discuss all things related to Metal Slinger and Light Wielder !  Rachel shares her journey as an indie author, the unexpected succe...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where witches don't stay hidden for long, dark magic comes with a price, and sometimes the family that saves you is the one you never expected to find. This week, host Bethany Amanda sits down with fantasy romance author A. M. Dunnewin for a magical, emotional, and delightfully witchy conversation about Mirror of Shadows , her contribution to the amb...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where death is rarely the end, healing is never linear, and sometimes the darkest stories carry the most hope. This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by Mythic Mic Rep Megan for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation with fantasy author Shiloh Briar about her novel, Hopeless Necromantic . If you love necromancers, morally gray heroes, found family, deva...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where treasure is never just treasure, pirates don't always play by the rules, and the sky is only the beginning of the adventure. This week, host Sara Santillan sits down with fantasy romance author Megan Elisabeth for a fun, heartfelt, and surprisingly emotional conversation about her debut novel, Bound by the Sky. If you've ever wished Treasu...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where rage can be a weapon, love can be a rebellion, and stories dare to ask what happens when a woman refuses to stay silent. This week, Host Bethany Amanda is joined by Mythic Mic Rep Britt for a high-energy, laugh-filled, and deeply emotional conversation with Caty Rogan , author of Kissed by the Gods —the viral romantasy sensation blending feminine ra...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where trust is never simple, betrayal always has a story behind it, and sometimes the most dangerous person to face is the one you once loved. This week, Co-Host Sara Santillan sits down with fantasy author Tori Bovalino , the mind behind The Second Death of Locke , to dive into her upcoming release, The Thief and the Traitor Bride . This is a high-stakes...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where fantasy gets a little dangerous, romance gets a little unhinged, and sometimes one love interest just isn’t enough. This week, Co-Hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan are joined by the wildly fun, bold, and genre-pushing author Jade Presley to talk about The Neverlist and its sequel The King’s List . This is a series that’s redefining romantasy w...