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 an epic fantasy short story from Ashley Schaller featuring a young woman challenging her nation's throne. Queen's Game is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Ashley Schaller's website
Discover more stories from Quill & Flame authors in the Tails, Scales, and Tiaras anthology.
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Roseanna M. White filled with underwater adventures and romance. Captivated is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Roseanna M. White's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Don't forget to check out this month’s giveaway for the chance to stock your personal library with books from our featured authors!
In this episode you'll hear a high fantasy short story from Laurel A. Burlew filled with books, mysterious magic, and apprentices. The Book Doctor's Apprentice is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Laurel's website and Instagram
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
Find the full show notes on our website.
In this episode you'll hear a YA fantasy short story from H.L. Davis filled with eerie adventures, pirates, and ghost ships. The Phantom is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: H.L. Davis's Substack and Instagram @h.l.davis_stories
For more stories of the sea, find the full Sailing Magic anthology HERE.
Check out her previous episode:
Four Havok Fairy Tales by H.L. Davis
The Narrator: Karyne No...
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Amanda Auler featuring a unique world with morally grey characters and the lessons they learn. Of Prophecies and Pools is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Amanda's website. Find her on Instagram as @authoramandaauler and on Facebook as Amanda Auler.
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Blood of the Stars - a...
In this episode you'll hear a YA Fantasy short story from Nicole Wheeler filled with sweet romance that blends the pain of grief with the joy of love. After Stars Fall is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Nicole Wheeler's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Be sure to check out The Sun Still Rises anthology in memory of Lani Forbes where After Stars Fall was first published. All proc...
In this episode you'll hear an epic fantasy short story from Karyne Norton featuring a unique underwater world. The Light That Glimmers is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Karyne's website and Curse of the Moon Kickstarter!
Check out her previous episodes:
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website and audio dramas.
In this episode you'll hear a science fantasy short story from Emily Barnett featuring a fresh take on Peter Pan. The Tinker is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Emily's Barnett's website and Substack
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
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In this episode you'll hear two cozy fantasy short stories from the anthology Meet Me at Midnight featuring a magical bakery and a magical candle shop. A Crumble of Magic by Dana Black is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Midnight Key by Heather Tabata is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Authors:
The Narrators:
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Anthea Sharp featuring a determined young girl relying on her hope for peace. The Tree of Fate and Wishes is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Anthea Sharp's website
Check out his/her previous episodes:
Beneath the Knowe by Anthea Sharp
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author h...
In this episode you’ll hear two short stories from the Fantastic Creatures anthology. Celebration by Arthur Daigle features goblins celebrating a king while The Very Last Dragon by Katy Huth Jones highlights a pompous knight out to defeat the last dragon. Both stories are nar...
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Dalton and Emily Bequette filled with sailors, stowaways, and smugglers. Misdeeds on the High Seas is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Dalton and Emily Bequette's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Sarah Carlisle featuring a Rapunzel retelling. Trapped is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Sarah Carlisle's website, where you can get Unmasked for free
Check out her previous episodes:
Unmasked: Part 1 by Sarah Carlisle
Unmasked: Part 2 by Sarah Carlisle
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
In this episode you'll hear part three of three featuring a Beauty and the Beast retelling by Tara Grayce. Torn Curtains: Part 3 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Tara Grayce's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
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In this episode you'll hear part two of three featuring a Beauty and the Beast retelling by Tara Grayce. Torn Curtains: Part 2 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Tara Grayce's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Blood of the Stars - a serialized fiction release of her debut novel
Find the full show notes on the website.
In this episode you'll hear part one of three featuring a Beauty and the Beast retelling by Tara Grayce. Torn Curtains: Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Tara Grayce's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Find the full show notes on our website.
In this episode you'll hear a prequel short story from Jasmine Young featuring a vast world with dragons. A Descent of Dragons is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Jasmine Young's website, where you can get A Descent of Dragons for free
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Lusine Torossian filled with phoenixes, mysterious turns, and a hint of romance. The Ash Maker's Gift is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Lusine Torossian's website, where you can get The Ash Maker's Gift for free
Check out her debut novel, Lightweaver
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
In this episode you'll hear a short story from L.S. Wolf with a unique wintery and eerie vibe. The Queen's Sight is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: L.S. Wolf's next story will be featured in the anthology, Five Golden Names
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
Know a story we should feature? Apply with your own story or nominate an author here.
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In this episode you'll hear a short story from Kelly N. Jane with a mysterious cast in a dying world. Rule of Primes is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Kelly N. Jane's website
Check out her previous episode:
Realm of Sea Castles by Kelly N. Jane
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
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