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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.
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The Reluctant Rider by Kez Sharrow [YA Fantasy] (opens the original)
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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 between cultures, and she writes stories of travelers in fantasy worlds. Based
The Narwhal's Ransom by LE Richmond [YA Fantasy] (opens the original)
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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 notes on our website.
Well of Fate by Savannah Jezowski [High Fantasy] (opens the original)
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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 Sign up for the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast biweekly updates, with new episodes, d
The Midnight Disappointment by Jennifer Dyer [Cozy Fantasy] (opens the original)
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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 Midnight Requirement The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Be sure to check out this month’s giveaway ! Know a story we should feature? Apply
A Crack in the Stone by Charlie N. Holmberg [High Fantasy] (opens the original)
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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’s giveaway. Find the full show notes on our website.
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