• 2026 Finding Fantasy Reads Awards [Bonus Episode]
    Jun 23 2026

    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:

    Romantic Fantasy - After Stars Fall by Nicole Wheeler - Check out her website here

    Fantasy Adventure - The Tinker by Emily Barnett - Check out her website here

    YA Fantasy - Beyond the Shimmer by Rachel A. Greco - Get her free collection of short stories here

    Epic/High Fantasy - A Descent of Dragons by Jasmine Young - Snag the first book in the series here

    Flash Fiction - The Water Hazard on Hole 18 by J.M. Allison - Check out her website here


    Looking for something else to listen to while waiting for Season 4 to start on August 4th? Check out Karyne's audiobook podcast, where you can listen to her entire debut epic fantasy novel for free: Blood of the Stars.


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    9 mins
  • Four More Havok Flash Fiction Stories by Morgan Busse, JM Allison, HM Hershberger, and Steve Rzasa [Fantasy Flash Fiction]
    May 28 2026

    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 stories are 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 forget to check out the Tangents anthology, featuring Covet Not and many other stories.


    The Narrators:


    Paeter Frandsen's website


    Karyne Norton's website


    This month’s giveaway


    Be sure to cast your vote for this season's Finding Fantasy Reads Awards at findingfantasyreads.com/vote.


    Find the full show notes on our website.

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    36 mins
  • Queen's Game by Ashley Schaller [Epic Fantasy]
    May 19 2026

    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


    This month’s giveaway


    Instructions on how to subscribe to the podcast


    Voting for the Finding Fantasy Reads awards opens next week. Be sure to cast your vote at findingfantasyreads.com/vote.


    Find the full show notes on our website.

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    37 mins
  • Captivated by Roseanna M. White [Romantic Fantasy]
    May 15 2026

    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!


    Instructions on how to leave a review for the podcast


    Find the full show notes on our website.

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    1 hr
  • The Book Doctor's Apprentice by Laurel A. Burlew [High Fantasy]
    May 5 2026

    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


    This month’s giveaway


    Find the full show notes on our website.

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    23 mins
  • The Phantom by H.L. Davis [YA Fantasy]
    Apr 28 2026

    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


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    Find the full show notes on our website.

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    21 mins
  • Of Prophecies and Pools by Amanda Auler [Epic Fantasy]
    Apr 21 2026

    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 fiction release of her debut novel.


    Find the full show notes on our website.

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    1 hr
  • After Stars Fall by Nicole Wheeler [YA Fantasy]
    Apr 14 2026

    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's family.


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    Find the full show notes on our website.

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    30 mins