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 a fantasy horror short story from Cody Steffenson with HP Lovecraft vibes. In the Quiet, I Find Peace is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Find Cody and his wife Ashley on Instagram at @cody.steffenson and @ashley_steffenson.
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
Listen to Karyne's other podcast: Blood of the Stars - a serialized fiction release of her debut novel on your favorite p...
In this episode you'll hear a fantasy retelling from Abigail Manning filled with herbalism and sibling bonds. Flowering Remedies is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: Abigail Manning's website (don't forget to sign up for her newsletter while you're there and snag the The Rose Realm short story collection for free!)
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
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Karyne (00:00:07) - Hi fantasy readers! This is Karyne Norton, your fellow book binger, and you're listening to the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast, where you can test out a new fantasy story every other week to find your next favorite author.
This week’s story features a dragon rider who just wants to be a fisherman. It’s written by Kez Sharrow, who belongs to the tribe of the uprooted and transplanted, those who live bet...
In this episode you'll hear a short story from LE Richmond featuring underwater adventures that force enemies to become friends. The Narwhal's Ransom is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author: LE Richmond's website
Preorder Return the Rain.
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Don't forget to check out the Classics Rebooted Kickstarter, nine YA novels featuring classics retold with a sci-fi twist.
Find the full show note...
In this episode you'll hear a short story from Savannah Jezowski told from the perspective of a heroic squirrel. Well of Fate is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: Savannah Jezowski's website. Find her short story Dark Affliction here.
Check out her previous episode:
At the Corner of Elm and Main by H.L. Burke & Tears of the Sea by Savannah Jezowski
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
In this episode you'll hear a cozy fantasy short story from Jennifer Dyer with bumbling new fairy godmothers. The Midnight Disappointment is narrated by Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author:
Jennifer Dyer's website.
Find Jennifer's high stakes YA hacker thriller, The Donor, HERE.
Check out her previous episodes:
Three Havok Flash Fiction Stories
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Be sure to check out this m...
In this episode you'll hear a high fantasy short story from Charlie N. Holmberg with a fresh take on "death" as a character. A Crack in the Stone is narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Author:
Charlie N. Holmberg's website
Check out Charlie's new reader magnet, Illusions of Love, for free HERE.
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website
The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website
Don't forget to check out this month...
In this episode you'll hear which stories and authors were most played and most appreciated for Season Three.
Award Winners:
Most Played Episode Award:
Captivated by Roseanna M. White - Find her Awakened series here
Narrator's Choice Awards:
Paeter - Claws, Collars, and Curses by Daisy Graves - Find more of her books here
Karyne - Of Pumpkins and Golden Apples by Hannah Carter - Check out her website here
Listeners' Choice Awards:
In this episode you'll hear four flash fictions from Morgan L. Busse, JM Allision, H.M. Hershberger, and Steve Rzasa that span the fantasy genre, all originally published by Havok. These storiesare narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton.
Important Links:
The Authors:
Morgan L. Busse's website. Preorder Winter's Dawn on Amazon.
JM Allison's website.
H.M. Hershberger's email list sign up.
Steve Rzasa's website. Don't forge...
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 Norton's website
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 serialized fict...
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 proceeds go to Lani'...
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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Find the full show notes on our website.
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 here.
Find the ful...
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 a...
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