The Prince Kai Fan Pod

In this episode, special guest Sierra joins host Bethanie to discuss the Stars Above short story The Little Android. The Little Android Summary Mech 6.0 is an android who is quite different from the rest… She is experiencing romantic feelings for one of the hardware engineers called Dataran. When he has an accident and falls in a tank full of oil, Mech 6.0 is determined to save him even if it dest...

In this episode, special guest Soumaya joins Bethanie to discuss the short story The Princess And The Guard. *Warning* There were a few audio issues with this episode. The Princess and the Guard Summary Setting the Stage: The story takes place in the Lunar world, where Princess Winter, who is known for her beauty and kindness, is struggling with her stepmother, Queen Levana's, control and the side...

Bethanie is joined by author Abigail Grace to discuss the Stars Above short story After Sunshine Passes By. After Sunshine Passes By Summary Cress's Exile: The story follows Cress, a young Lunar, who is exiled to a satellite orbiting Earth. Lunar Mission: The Lunars, led by Queen Levana, send Cress to collect information about those on Earth     who threaten Lunar and its inhabitants, including Ci...

Bethanie is joined by her Tangled Up co-host Daurie to discuss Carswell's Guide to Being Lucky from the Stars Above Anthology. Quick Synopsis: A short story detailing the incident referenced by Carswell Thorne (at thirteen years) between himself, Kate Fallow and the great retrieval of her portscreen. We're able to catch a glimpse of a young Carswell Thorne, his family life and teenage years. This...

Marissa Meyer joins me to answer reader questions, walk down memory lane, and share some secrets for upcoming projects! Happy 6 Years to Prince Kai Fan Pod! This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.  Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo. 

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Ayla to discuss The Queen's Army from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.  Quick Synopsis: It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. He proves to the Queen—and to himself—that he is...

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Ayla to discuss The Queen's Army from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.  Quick Synopsis: It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. He proves to the Queen—and to himself—that he is...

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Olivia to discuss the second story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.    Quick Synopsis: Linh Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister, Peony,'s illness. In Glitches, a short prequel story to Cinder, we see the results of that illness pla...

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Nat to discuss the first story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.    Quick Synopsis: A prequel to The Lunar Chronicles, showing a young Scarlet and how Princess Selene came into the care of Michelle Benoit.   This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.  Intro/Outr...

Bethanie welcomes back friend of the show Olivia to discuss the final 2 chapters and the epilogue of Wires and Nerve Volume 2. As the friends mourn the loss of Iko, Cress and Keeney share a heart-to-heart about their true friendships with Iko. Cress reveals that she was once jealous of Iko, that she has grown to love her, and...she made a backup Iko! As Iko reawakens, she must come face-to-face wi...

Bethanie welcomes first time guest Katherine as they discuss Wires and Nerve Volume 2 Chapters 7-8. Cinder confronts Alpha Steele but she's not quite feeling herself. As the gang attempts to aide her, Wolf finally rejoins the fold. But just when our heroes think they've won, Alpha Steele destroys the one thing that could break this group forever. Alone and confused by Iko's loss, Keeney ponders wh...

Sierra and Bethanie discuss Chapters 5 & 6 of Wires and Nerve Volume 2.  Cinder returns to Earth as the Queen of Luna. Amid cheers and jeers, she's greeted by her friends, and the realization that one of them has joined the other team. Alpha Steele is happy to interrupt Ambassador Winter's television interview to bate Cinder and lure her into a trap, unfortunately it works.    Lucky for our he...

You're listening to... A Three Sisters Podcast!   Join Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha, and their big announcement!    This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare. 

YA Author Heather Schneider joins me to discuss imposter syndrome, critique partners, beta readers, and character authenticity.   Find out more about Heather here:  https://www.heatherschneiderauthor.com     Also mentioned in the episode, the newly formed Path Finders Writing Collective AKA PaWriCo: https://pathfinderswritingcollective.com     This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger...

In this week’s episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film A Christmas Prince and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! When junior editor Amber (Rose McIver) is finally assigned a story of her own, it means she'll have to miss Christmas in New York City with her widowed father. She's sent abroad to get the inside scoop on dashing playboy Prince Richard (Ben Lamb), who's in...

Rewind! In this weeks episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film Princess Switch and provide live commentary.  Happy Holidays!  Stacy, a type-A planner with a penchant for schedules, takes a spontaneous trip to the charming land of Belgravia at the suggestion of her sous chef and best friend, Kevin. While preparing for the Royal Christmas Baking Contest, Stacy faces an identic...

As Selene prepares for a diplomatic mission to Earth, she tells Sir Clay her thoughts on his future in leadership.  Iko finally learns more about her past, but it does little to comfort her and instead makes her question her very personality and reality.  This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Silver Sulfage.  Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagra...

Despite the fact that she is still finding her footing as a leader, Selene decides it is time abdicate the throne in favor of a Lunar Republic. While she announces to the world her future plans for Luna, our heroes watch from afar, thinking of their own destinies and this could impact their futures.  But for one of our heroes it could be more than a destiny fulfillment, it might mean the spark of...

Iko and Keeney continue to but heads when they visit Emperor Kai in New Beijing. Kai greets Iko with open arms, making Keeney even more uncomfortable. But the happy reunion is cut short with Scarlet coms to deliver the news that Wolf has joined forces with Alpha Steele.    This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Cassie. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on...

Author Abigail Grace joins me to discuss all things writing including foreshadowing, publishing, and the pros and cons of social media.  This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest author Abigail Grace. https://www.wattpad.com/story/218743465-the-princess-and-the-guard-book-1   Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Em...

As we dive into Volume 2 of the Wires and Nerve duology, we get a quick recap of our favorite heroes and what they've been up to.    We finally catch up with Wolf and Scarlet, who are living their happily ever after at the Benoit family farm in France.  But Wolf's inner struggles with his new mutant form still haunt him, and a question he's been dying to ask is shadowed by the demons of his past. ...

So much happens! We finally catch up with Wolf and Scarlet, living their happily ever after but Wolf is struggling with the monster within, holding him back from fully committing to Scarlet. Kai has opened a facility that researches and produces the bioelectrical chip designed by Lihn Garin. It is revealed that he is the only Earthen leader to install the chip but Winter is convinced his genuine a...

Ash joins me to take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate 200 episodes of the Prince Kai Fan Pod!!!   This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Ash. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.  

Thorne reaches Cress just in time to find out she can handle a couple mutant wolf soldiers all on her own! But having a friendly face, a new medal, and a romantic moment helps. Just like in the net drams! Iko learns what Steele is really after, and why he doesn't trust Selene. Keeney arrives as Steele is unpersuaded to return to Luna and cuts Iko's optic sensors. Cress saves her eyesight and after...

Iko steps in when Cress is too sick to be Thorne's date to a gala in LA celebrating his heroics! After a delightful family reunion, Thorne gives a touching and amusing speech, but when uninvited guests crash the party, Thorne's bravery is put to the test! This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Nat. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Out...