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Finding Fantasy Reads

Finding Fantasy Reads

By: Karyne Norton
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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. 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.

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  • 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
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