Finding Fantasy Reads
Finding Fantasy Reads is for ravenous readers who are eager to find their next favorite character, series, or world by sampling clean fantasy short stories from a variety of authors. New episodes are released every Tuesday morning. This show is hosted by Karyne Norton, author of epic fantasy and reader of all types of fantasy. Narration of short stories is performed by either Karyne Norton or Paeter Frandsen, host of the Christian Geek Central Podcast.
Episodes
In this episode you'll hear which stories and authors were most play and most appreciated for Season Two.
Looking for something else to listen to while waiting for Season 3 to start on August 6th? Check out Karyne's audiobook podcast, where you can listen to her entire debut epic fantasy novel for free: Blood of the Stars.
In this episode you'll hear an epic fantasy short story from Jeff Wheeler, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author. The Hunter of Muirwood is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Jeff Wheeler's website, where you can get The Hunter of Muirwood for free
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Alice Ivinya steeped in rich culture with unique magic. Wind and Silk is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Alice Ivinya's website; Her latest book: Ties of Deception, which is part of the Tethered Hearts multi-author series; Sign up for her newsletter here!
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
In this episode you'll hear four fairy tale flash fiction stories from H.L. Davis. The stories are narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: H.L. Davis' substack and H.L. Davis' Instagram and Havok's latest anthology
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
In this episode you'll hear a short story from TE Bradford that explores the significant moment in a young man's life when he can choose to become the hero or the villain. The Dragon Between Worlds is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: TE Bradford's website or Follow TE BRadford on Amazon
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
In this episode you'll hear an adventurous short story from A.D. Uhlar that pulls at the heartstrings with a girl on a mission to protect her younger sister. A Tooth for Trulian is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: A.D. Uhlar's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
In this episode you'll hear the second half of a short story from ZR McCormick filled with magic, pirates, and adventure. The Chase: Part 2 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: ZR McCormick's website; Kickstarter for Awakening
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
In this episode you'll hear the first half of a short story from ZR McCormick filled with magic, pirates, and adventure. The Chase: Part 1 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: ZR McCormick's website; Kickstarter for Awakening
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
In this episode you'll hear part two of a cozy short story from Jeremy P. Madsen filled with potions, a mix of humans and animals, and layers of deep themes. The Aquamancer's Secret: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Jeremy P. Madsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Blood of the Stars - a serialized fiction release of her d...
In this episode you'll hear part one of a cozy short story from Jeremy P. Madsen filled with potions, a mix of humans and animals, and layers of deep themes. The Aquamancer's Secret: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Jeremy P. Madsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
In this episode you'll hear a classic fantasy short story from Drew Avera with good pitted against evil. Keeper of Light is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Drew Avera's website
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.
In this episode you'll hear the second half of a short story from A.L. Lorensen filled with threads of magic, dragons, and mystery. Shattered Threads: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: A.L. Lorensen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
In this episode you'll hear the first half of a short story from A.L. Lorensen filled with threads of magic, dragons, and mystery. Shattered Threads: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: A.L. Lorensen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Kristi Simonson filled with giants, sphinxes, and an underdog. The Courtship of Giants is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Kristi Simonson's website, where you can get The Courtship of Giants for free
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
In this episode you'll hear the second part of a romantic fantasy Cinderella retelling from Sarah Carlisle. Unmasked: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Sarah Carlisle's website, where you can get Unmasked for free
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
In this episode you'll hear the first part of a romantic fantasy Cinderella retelling from Sarah Carlisle. Unmasked: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Sarah Carlisle's website, where you can get Unmasked for free
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Blood of the Stars - a serialized fiction release of her de...
In this episode you'll hear a Peter Pan orgin story from Maseeha Seedat that shows a darker side of Neverland. Plenus Luna is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Maseeha Seedat's Instagram
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
In this episode you'll hear a Sleeping Beauty retelling from Allison Tebo filled with sassy fairies and spells gone wrong. Waxing and Waiting is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Allison Tebo's website and Kickstarter
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
In this episode you'll hear a young adult short story from CK Beggan with phoenixes in a dystopian setting. To Thaw a Phoenix Heart: Part 2 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: CK Beggan's website
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.
In this episode you'll hear a young adult short story from CK Beggan with phoenixes in a dystopian setting. To Thaw a Phoenix Heart: Part 1 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: CK Beggan's website
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
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