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.

Finding Fantasy Reads is a fiction podcast hosted by Karyne Norton, with 146 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Karyne Norton hosts Finding Fantasy Reads, a fiction show with 146 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  The Midnight Disappointment by Jennifer Dyer [Cozy Fantasy]

  Aug 18, 20261h 6mS4

  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 with your own story or nominate an author here . Find the full show notes on our website.  

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  A Crack in the Stone by Charlie N. Holmberg [High Fantasy]

  Aug 4, 20261h 37mS4

  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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  Episode #44

  2026 Finding Fantasy Reads Awards [Bonus Episode]

  Jun 23, 20269 minS3

  In this episode you'll hear which stories and authors were most play 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 . Enjoying the podcast? Consider donating toward podcast expenses or joining our volunteer staff to help us make more episodes!  

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  Episode #43

  Four More Havok Flash Fiction Stories by Morgan Busse, JM Allison, HM Hershberger, and Steve Rzasa [Fantasy Flash Fiction]

  May 28, 202636 minS3

  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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  Episode #43

  Four More Havok Flash Fiction Stories by Morgan Busse, JM Allison, HM Hershberger, and Steve Rzasa [Fantasy Flash Fiction]

  May 26, 202636 minS3

  <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Important Links:</p><p><br></p><p>The Authors:</p><p><br></p><p>Morgan L. Busse's website. Preorder Winter's Dawn on Amazon.</p><p><br></p><p>JM Allison's website.</p><p><br></p><p>H.M. Hershberger's email list sign up.</p><p><br></p><p>Steve Rzasa's website. Don't forget to che...

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