Fiction Faeries Podcast

By Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo

The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the cre... more

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May 28, 2026 Solo Dates and Side Quests
The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk about going on solo dates and side quests to find joy.
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Link to book mentioned in this episode:
Once Upon an Enchanted Castle: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling by Michelle Miles - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F74P34DD
Amanda’s Links:
Website: theamandabookverse.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor
Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey
Christine’s Links:
Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo
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Intro/outro music credit: Scandinavianz’s “Sunscreen”

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May 14, 2026 Braids, Beasts, and Building Blocks
The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk about Amanda’s new release and how using building blocks of familiar works can lead to something new.
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Links to the books mentioned in this episode:
Bella and the Bullfrog: A Beauty Meets the Frog Prince Fractured Fairy Tale by Dorothy Callahan - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Bullfrog-Fractured-Fairytale-Fumbled-ebook/dp/B0GRT453QL
Other retailers: https://books2read.com/u/3kMJkn
Braids and the Beast: A Rapunzel Meets the Beast Fractured Fairy Tale by Amanda Torrey https://www.amazon.com/Braids-Beast-Rapunzel-Meets-Fractured-ebook/dp/B0GWSK89FD
Ruby and the Royal: A Red Riding Hood Meets Prince Charming Fractured Fairy Tale by Christine DePetrillo - pre-order - https://books2read.com/RubyandtheRoyal
Amanda’s Links:
Website: theamandabookverse.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor
Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey
Christine’s Links:
Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo

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April 30, 2026 Finding Joy in Creative Collaborations with Author Dorothy Callahan
The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk with author Dorothy Callahan about her new release and about finding joy in creative collaborations.
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Dorothy Callahan’s Links:
Website: https://dorothycallahan.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00BVEHLWY
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/dorothycallahanauthor
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/dorothy-callahan
Links to the books mentioned in this episode:
Bella and the Bullfrog: A Beauty Meets the Frog Prince Fractured Fairy Tale by Dorothy Callahan - available now - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Bullfrog-Fractured-Fairytale-Fumbled-ebook/dp/B0GRT453QL
Other retailers: https://books2read.com/u/3kMJkn
Braids and the Beast: A Rapunzel Meets the Beast Fractured Fairy Tale by Amanda Torrey https://www.amazon.com/Braids-Beast-Rapunzel-Meets-Fractured-ebook/dp/B0GWSK89FD
Ruby and the Royal: A Red Riding Hood Meets Prince Charming Fractured Fairy Tale by Christine DePetrillo - pre-order - https://books2read.com/RubyandtheRoyal
Chase a Dream, Book Five in the Hartley’s Nest Romance Series by Christine DePetrillo - new release - https://books2read.com/ChaseaDream
Amanda’s Links:
Website: theamandabookverse.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor
Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey
Christine’s Links:
Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo
Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8
Intro/outro music credit: Scandinavianz’s “Sunscreen”

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1h 9min
April 16, 2026 Put a Pep in Your Step by Planting Praise
The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk about how praise joyfully feeds the blossoming of others and helps us bloom too!
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Links to the books mentioned in this episode:
Poems of Earth and Spirit by Kai Siedenburg - https://www.amazon.com/Poems-Earth-Spirit-Practices-Connection/dp/0692989935
Chase a Dream by Christine DePetrillo - https://books2read.com/ChaseaDream
Amanda’s Links:
Website: theamandabookverse.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor
Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey
Christine’s Links:
Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo
Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8
Intro/outro music credit: Scandinavianz’s “Sunscreen”

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1h 11min
March 26, 2026 Reveling in the Firsts of the Season
The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we give you steps for reveling in the firsts of the season.
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Our Wisdom from the Younger You and Firsts of the Season Graphic:
https://fictionfaeries.substack.com/publish/post/189277270
Links to the books mentioned in this episode:
One Kind Ride by Christine DePetrillo - https://books2read.com/OneKindRide
Two is a Lonely Number by Amanda Torrey - https://www.amazon.com/Lonely-Number-Healing-Springs-Book-ebook/dp/B00RO72V4A
Amanda’s Links:
Website: theamandabookverse.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor
Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey
Christine’s Links:
Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo
Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8
Intro/outro music credit: Scandinavianz’s “Sunscreen”

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1h 4min
March 12, 2026 Childlike Wonder as a Path to Dream Fulfillment
The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we explore getting in touch with childlike wonder as a path to dream fulfillment.
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The Village Barn Country Store and Antiques, Burrillville, RI:
https://www.facebook.com/villagebarn
Spirit of the Animals Oracle Deck: https://www.amazon.com/Spirits-Animals-Oracle-Jody-Bergsma/dp/1572817844
Amanda’s Links:
Website: theamandabookverse.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor
Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey
Christine’s Links:
Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo
Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8
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1h 15min
February 26, 2026 Talking Fae and Romantasy with Author Amy Patrick
The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we go into the meadow with author Amy Patrick to discuss her newest release, the fae, and romantasy.
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The Whimsy Writer Club Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CrAyAERpRwKOlcnlkR6yzQ
How to Invite the Fae Folk into Your Creative Life Graphic:
https://open.substack.com/pub/fictionfaeries/p/the-whimsy-writer-club-happening
Amy Patrick’s Links:
Website: https://amypatrickbooks.com/
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00MAXNU8O/allbooks
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/770606843037362
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/AmyPatrickAuthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amypatrickauthor
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amy-patrick
Link to Amy Patrick’s Age of Fae Series:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR86RQ7B
Amanda’s Links:
Website: theamandabookverse.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor
Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey
Christine’s Links:
Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo
Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8
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1h 15min
February 12, 2026 Whimsical Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Seduce Your Muse
The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk about whimsical ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Seduce Your Muse.
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The Whimsy Writer Club Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CrAyAERpRwKOlcnlkR6yzQ
Get the Faerie Kitchen Love Ritual here: https://fictionfaeries.substack.com/p/the-whimsy-writer-club
Amanda’s Links:
Website: theamandabookverse.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor
Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey
Christine’s Links:
Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo
Links to books mentioned in this episode:
Protect This Soul by Christine DePetrillo -
https://books2read.com/ProtectThisSoul
So Complicated by Amanda Torrey -
https://theamandabookverse.com/products/so-complicated-ebook
Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8
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Intro/outro music credit: Scandinavianz’s “Sunscreen”

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1h 8min
January 29, 2026 5-Minute Winter Whimsy Mood Boost Routine
The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk about what to do when the dark days of winter affect your mood, offer the 5-Minute Winter Whimsy Mood Boost Routine, and introduce the Whimsy Writer Club.
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(Joining the newsletter will get you the link to our Whimsy Writer Club too when the time comes!)
Get the 5-Minute Winter Whimsy Mood Boost Routine HERE!
Amanda’s Links:
Website: theamandabookverse.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor
Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey
Christine’s Links:
Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo
Links to books mentioned in this episode:
Edge of Wonder by Victoria Erickson - https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Wonder-Notes-Wildness-Being-ebook/dp/B01AKPS80S
Rhythm and Roads by Victoria Erickson -https://www.amazon.com/Rhythms-Roads-Victoria-Erickson-ebook/dp/B01N3UJ76O
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54min
January 15, 2026 Shedding 2025 and Galloping into 2026
The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk about things we’re shedding in 2025, the year of the snake, and what we’re galloping toward in 2026, the year of the horse.
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Amanda’s Links:
Website: theamandabookverse.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor
Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey
Christine’s Links:
Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo
Links to books mentioned in this episode:
Sweetheart Island Matchmaking Romance Collection (includes A Star to Hold by Christine DePetrillo and A Heart to Find by Amanda Torrey PLUS holiday bonus content) - https://amzn.to/4rHa6Xw
Thrown for a Loop by Sarina Bowen - https://www.amazon.com/Thrown-Loop-Legends-Hockey-Romance-ebook/dp/B0DZ24QLZB
Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8
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1h 4min

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