The Mythic Mic Podcast

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where special editions fill every shelf, indie authors deserve the spotlight, and sometimes the perfect reading companion has four paws and a wagging tail.

This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Amara sit down with Barbara, founder and CEO of GildedTail, to discuss the launch of one of the most unique new book boxes coming to the bookish community.

Created for readers who love beautiful books and adore their pets, GildedTail combines exclusive special editions from indie authors with themed reader merchandise and pet products inspired by each featured story. Barbara shares the unexpected journey that led her from leaving an unfulfilling career to building a company centered around two of her biggest passions: books and animals.

From designing custom special editions and working directly with indie authors to creating pet-themed merchandise and building a thriving waitlist before launch, Barbara gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a book box from dream to reality.

📚 What goes into creating a truly unforgettable special edition?
🐾 How do you build a book box that includes both readers and their pets?
✨ And why are indie authors at the heart of everything GildedTail does?

Whether you're a special edition collector, an indie author, a devoted pet parent, or all three, this episode is packed with insight, excitement, and plenty of bookish chaos.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
✨ The story behind the creation of GildedTail.
✨ Why Barbara left her previous career to pursue her dream.
✨ Combining a love of books and pets into one subscription box.
✨ Supporting indie authors through exclusive special editions.
✨ What goes into designing custom covers, sprayed edges, and collectible editions.
✨ The process of selecting books, artists, and merchandise for each box.
✨ How Gilded Tail plans to continue special edition series beyond the subscription.
✨ Monthly boxes, pet customization options, and reader merchandise.
✨ Building a company with the support of family, friends, and a passionate team.
✨ Upcoming launches, convention plans, ambassador opportunities, and an exclusive Mythic Mic giveaway.

🐶 Plus: Lord of the Rings obsessions, pet adoption stories, collector struggles, and why every book lover deserves a reading buddy curled up beside them.

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👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Amara – @Bored_Military_Wife
📚 GildedTail – @GildedTail

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where peace treaties never stay intact, first love comes with devastating consequences, and some betrayals change everything.

This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with fantasy legend Rachel Schneider to discuss all things related to Metal Slinger and Light Wielder! 

Rachel shares her journey as an indie author, the unexpected success of Metal Slinger, and what it has been like watching readers react to one of the most talked-about endings in recent fantasy romance. Rachel opens up about how she crafted the now-infamous ending of Metal Slinger, carefully balancing foreshadowing, character motivations, and emotional impact to create a twist that completely reshapes how readers view the story. And as we learn, that emotional fallout only grows in Light Wielder, which picks up four years later with war on the horizon and former allies standing on opposite sides.

⚡ What happens when the person you love has been keeping secrets all along?
🩸 Can a relationship survive when loyalty and duty collide?
🔥 And what if the truth changes everything you thought you knew?

This is a must-listen for fantasy romance readers, lovers of shocking twists, and anyone still recovering from the ending of Metal Slinger.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ The inspiration behind Metal Slinger and Light Wielder.
✨ Writing one of fantasy romance's most talked-about cliffhangers.
✨ Why Metal Slinger is ultimately a story about perspective.
✨ Reluctant allies, forced proximity, and unforgettable romance tropes.
✨ Political unrest, war, and escalating stakes in book two.
✨ The challenges of writing sequels after a viral debut.
✨ Why readers may want to reread Metal Slinger before Light Wielder.
✨ Rachel's writing journey and advice for aspiring authors.
✨ Book boyfriends, hockey fandom, and rapid-fire chaos.

CONNECT WITH US

🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic
👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚 Rachel Schneider – @RachelSchneiderAuthor

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where witches don't stay hidden for long, dark magic comes with a price, and sometimes the family that saves you is the one you never expected to find.

This week, host Bethany Amanda sits down with fantasy romance author A. M. Dunnewin for a magical, emotional, and delightfully witchy conversation about Mirror of Shadows, her contribution to the ambitious multi-author fantasy project, Seven Legends of the Shattered Empire. If you love hidden identities, found family, slow-burn romance, and heroines embracing their power, this episode is for you.

A.M. shares her journey as an indie fantasy author and the inspiration behind Lenora Briar, a witch whose life shatters when her fiancé murders her father in an attempt to steal her magic. Forced to flee, Lenora hides among strangers, disguising herself as a human governess while concealing the very thing that could get her killed. We dive into witchcraft, found family, feminine rage, morally gray characters, and the kind of slow-burn romance that keeps readers turning pages long into the night. We also discuss the unique challenge of writing within a shared fantasy world alongside six other authors and what readers can expect from the larger Shattered Empire series.

⚡ How long can a witch hide who she really is?
🩸 What happens when the family you find becomes more important than the one you lost?
🔥 And what if embracing your power is the only way to save the people you love?

This is a must-listen for romantasy readers, witchy fantasy lovers, and fans of emotional stories filled with magic, healing, and unforgettable characters.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ The inspiration behind Mirror of Shadows.
✨ Building Lenora's journey from hunted witch to powerful heroine.
✨ Hidden identities, found family, and healing through connection.
✨ A magic system where power leaves permanent scars.
✨ Writing extreme slow-burn romance.
✨ Feminine rage and women reclaiming their power.
✨ Creating lovable child characters readers adore.
✨ Collaborating in the shared world of Seven Legends of the Shattered Empire.
✨ The realities of indie publishing and writing multiple projects.
✨ Ashley's upcoming books and future plans for the series.

CONNECT WITH US

🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic
👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
📚 A.M. Dunnewin – @AMDunnewin

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where death is rarely the end, healing is never linear, and sometimes the darkest stories carry the most hope.

This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by Mythic Mic Rep Megan for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation with fantasy author Shiloh Briar about her novel, Hopeless Necromantic. If you love necromancers, morally gray heroes, found family, devastating emotional damage, and slow burns that move at glacial speed, this episode is for you.

Shiloh shares the long journey behind bringing Hopeless Necromantic into the world. What began as a dark fantasy about death magic evolved into something much deeper: a story about grief, depression, healing, and finding hope even when life feels impossible.

At the center of the novel is Sikras, a necromancer struggling beneath the weight of profound loss and depression. While the book features plenty of necromancy, monsters, and dark magic, its emotional core lies in watching a character slowly learn how to keep moving forward after unimaginable heartbreak. We dive into the inspirations behind the book, including Shiloh's own experiences with grief and mental health, and discuss the challenge of writing difficult emotional scenes that still leave readers with hope. We also discuss the book's glacially slow-burn romance, fan-favorite side characters, and upcoming books in the series.

⚡ What happens when a necromancer can raise the dead but can't heal himself?
🩸 How do you write a fantasy about grief without losing hope?
🔥 And what if the most powerful magic in the story is learning to keep going?

This is a must-listen for dark fantasy readers, necromancer lovers, fans of emotionally devastating character arcs, and anyone who believes even the darkest stories deserve a little hope.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ The inspiration behind Hopeless Necromantic and its deeply personal themes.
✨ Writing depression, grief, and healing through the lens of fantasy.
✨ Found family, dark humor, and a slow burn that moves at glacial speed.
✨ Morally gray MMCs and why readers can't get enough of them.
✨ Researching human decomposition, anatomy, and death magic.
✨ The emotional scenes that still make Shiloh cry while writing.
✨ Fan art, tattoos, and reader reactions that have left a lasting impact.
✨ Upcoming books, future romances, and what readers can expect next.
✨ Building a fantasy universe that will continue expanding beyond the main trilogy.

CONNECT WITH US

🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic
👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Mythic Mic Rep Megan – @Megans.Bookish.Corner
📚 Shiloh Briar – @Shiloh.Briar

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where treasure is never just treasure, pirates don't always play by the rules, and the sky is only the beginning of the adventure.

This week, host Sara Santillan sits down with fantasy romance author Megan Elisabeth for a fun, heartfelt, and surprisingly emotional conversation about her debut novel, Bound by the Sky. If you've ever wished Treasure Planet had more romance, more female characters, and a crew of morally questionable sky pirates, this episode is for you.

Megan shares her journey from lifelong writer and accidental screenwriting minor to published author, opening up about everything from battling imposter syndrome to finding readers who connected deeply with her story. We also talk about the realities of indie publishing, protecting your creative joy, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is keep showing up.

Then we dive into Bound by the Sky, a fantasy adventure filled with flying pirate ships, floating mountains, legendary treasure, and a romance that develops in the middle of impossible choices. At the center of the story is Amaya, a sheltered socialite whose life is turned upside down when she's abducted by sky pirates because of a mysterious necklace she never realized was important. Soon she finds herself caught between rival pirate factions, a legendary treasure hunt, and a Sky Lord named Will who may be the only person she can trust.

⚡ What happens when a treasure hunt could change the fate of an entire world?
🩸 How do you fall for a pirate when you're not sure where his moral line is?
🔥 And what if the greatest discovery isn't the treasure at all, but who you're capable of becoming?

This is a must-listen for fantasy romance readers, Treasure Planet fans, pirate lovers, and anyone who enjoys adventure stories with heart, humor, and just enough emotional damage.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ Megan's journey from fanfiction writer to published author.
✨ How screenwriting shaped her dialogue and worldbuilding.
✨ Battling imposter syndrome and navigating social anxiety as an author.
✨ Why Bound by the Sky is "Treasure Planet with romance."
✨ Flying pirate ships, floating mountains, and legendary treasure hunts.
✨ Building Amaya's character arc from sheltered socialite to heroine.
✨ Morally gray pirates and exploring whether violence is ever justified.
✨ The "touch her and die" trope and what happens when you take it seriously.
✨ Reader reactions to THAT ending.
✨ Why readers are already demanding a Mouse spin-off.
✨ Megan's plans for future books in the series.
✨ The importance of continuing to write, even through difficult seasons.

CONNECT WITH US

🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚 Megan G Elisabeth – @megwritesalot

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where rage can be a weapon, love can be a rebellion, and stories dare to ask what happens when a woman refuses to stay silent.

This week, Host Bethany Amanda is joined by Mythic Mic Rep Britt for a high-energy, laugh-filled, and deeply emotional conversation with Caty Rogan, author of Kissed by the Gods—the viral romantasy sensation blending feminine rage, brutal trials, and a hero who falls first and falls hard. Caty shares how her journey to becoming an author started with a single decision to finally write the story she’d been holding onto, and how that leap turned into a breakout indie success that was ultimately picked up for traditional publishing. 

We dive into the heart of Kissed by the Gods, a story that follows Leina, a girl from an oppressed class forced into an elite warrior system that was never meant for her. Armed with a scythe—a weapon symbolizing both her oppression and her resistance—Leina must fight to survive, carve out her place, and challenge the very systems that seek to break her. Alongside her is Ryot, a hero who defies expectations by falling fast, hard, and unapologetically. Their dynamic brings a refreshing twist to romantasy tropes, delivering slow-burn tension without relying on traditional enemies-to-lovers conflict.

What unfolds is a story fueled by grief, rage, and resilience—one that doesn’t shy away from the emotional weight behind its characters, but instead uses it to drive every choice, every fight, and every moment of growth.

🔥 What does it mean to carry rage instead of bury it?
⚔️ How do you fight a system that was never built for you to win?
🩸 And what happens when grief becomes the very thing that gives you strength?

This is a must-listen for romantasy readers, fans of powerful female leads, and anyone who wants a story that hits just as hard emotionally as it does on the battlefield.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: 

✨ Caty’s journey from journalism to published fantasy author.
✨ Writing Kissed by the Gods while navigating major life changes. 
✨ How real-life grief shaped Leina’s emotional arc. 
✨ Feminine rage as a driving force in fantasy. 
✨ Building a world inspired by travel, mythology, and Star Wars. 
✨ Why Leina’s scythe is more than just a weapon. 
✨ The magic system and warrior bonds (including iconic weapons 👀). 
✨ Ryot as a “he falls first” love interest (we LOVE to see it). 
✨ The power of indie author communities and reader word-of-mouth. 
✨ Going from indie success to a traditional publishing deal. 
✨ Why small Bookstagram accounts are more powerful than you think. 
✨ What to expect from Book 2, including emotional devastation 😭

CONNECT WITH US

🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic
👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Britt (Mythic Mic Rep) – @BrittBooksIt
📚 Caty Rogan – @CatyRogan

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where trust is never simple, betrayal always has a story behind it, and sometimes the most dangerous person to face is the one you once loved.

This week, Co-Host Sara Santillan sits down with fantasy author Tori Bovalino, the mind behind The Second Death of Locke, to dive into her upcoming release, The Thief and the Traitor Bride. This is a high-stakes fantasy filled with espionage, fractured love, and a relationship that’s already broken before the story even begins.

Tori reflects on her journey from always knowing she would be a writer to navigating an industry that doesn’t always make that path easy. From querying as a teenager to nearly walking away from writing entirely, she shares the turning points that brought her back to the page and why choosing to keep going changed everything. 

We dive into the heart of The Thief and the Traitor Bride, a standalone set in the same world as Locke, where every location carries its own magic system and every choice carries consequences. At the center is Eleanor “Nor” Gordon, a respected wine trader and a spy. When her shipments start getting intercepted, what begins as a mission to catch a thief quickly turns into something far more complicated because the thief is her estranged husband and he was banished for treason.

As Nor and Caspian are forced back into each other’s orbit, the story unravels into something deeper: questions of loyalty, identity, and what it really means to choose between a person and a place.

Along the way, Tori unpacks her love of interconnected standalones, her obsession with building layered magic systems across an entire world, and the sheer chaos of writing a 170,000-word fantasy while trying to make every piece fit together.

⚔️ What does betrayal look like when you understand why it happened?
🖤 Can trust be rebuilt once it’s been completely broken?
🔥 And when forced to choose do you pick love, or loyalty?

This is a must-listen for fantasy readers who love political intrigue, emotionally complex relationships, and stories where the past refuses to stay buried.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…

✨ Tori's writing journey, including querying young and almost giving up entirely.
✨ Why writing is something you don’t walk away from (even when you try).
✨ Building a fantasy world where every place has its own magic system.
✨ Writing interconnected standalones vs traditional series.
✨ The concept behind The Thief and the Traitor Bride.
✨ An estranged marriage at the center of a fantasy story. 
✨ Nor as a spy, wine trader, and deeply layered heroine. 
✨ Caspian as a banished husband with secrets of his own. 
✨ Espionage, political intrigue, and stolen information hidden in plain sight. 
✨ The challenge of balancing multiple magic systems in one story. 
✨ Why pacing, structure, and emotional payoff matter more than anything. 

CONNECT WITH US

🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic
👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚 Tori Bovalino – @ToriBovalino

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where fantasy gets a little dangerous, romance gets a little unhinged, and sometimes one love interest just isn’t enough.

This week, Co-Hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan are joined by the wildly fun, bold, and genre-pushing author Jade Presley to talk about The Neverlist and its sequel The King’s List. This is a series that’s redefining romantasy with one of the most talked-about tropes in the space right now: why choose.

Jade takes us back to the very beginning of her journey, writing stories in second grade and deciding, with zero backup plan, that she would become an author. And she did. But not without rejection, tough feedback, and years of refining her craft. What makes Jade stand out isn’t just her success—it’s her refusal to let anyone tell her what kind of stories “won’t work.” 

And that’s exactly what led to The Neverlist.

We dive deep into the story of Rylee, a girl from the lower class who sneaks into a royal world she despises only to be chosen as a potential mate for FOUR princes she never wanted. What unfolds is a story packed with tension, emotional growth, power dynamics, and yes, a romance that refuses to make her choose. 

But this episode isn’t just about the premise. It’s about why this story works. We talk about why the why choose trope is exploding right now and why it still feels  satisfying, the intentionality behind building four distinct love arcs that actually serve the heroine, and breaking away from toxic masculinity and creating emotionally intelligent, supportive love interests. 

We also get into the sequel, The King’s List, where stakes are higher, trust is fractured, and Riley is forced to step fully into her power after a devastating cliffhanger that changes everything.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: 

✨ Jade’s journey from lifelong writer to bestselling author.
✨ Rejection, resilience, and building confidence in your voice.
✨ Why she chose to write under a pen name.
✨ The rise of the why choose / reverse harem genre.
✨ Writing four distinct romantic arcs (without it feeling chaotic).
✨ Creating emotionally secure, non-toxic male characters.
✨ The shocking ending of The Neverlist and what it sets up.
✨ What to expect in The King’s List: trust, power, and self-worth. 
✨ Advice for aspiring authors: don’t let anyone steal your joy. 

CONNECT WITH US

🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic
👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚 Jade Presley – IG: @JadePresleyAuthor

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where enemies don’t stay enemies for long, power comes with impossible choices, and stories dare to explore what happens when love and identity collide.

This week, Host Bethany Amanda sits down with fantasy author Arcadia Rayne, a scientist-by-day, storyteller-by-night whose books are taking over romantasy spaces with unforgettable characters, addictive tropes, and layered emotional depth.

Arcadia’s journey to authorship wasn’t linear—it started with a single idea she couldn’t shake, one that lived in her head for years before finally making its way onto the page. What followed was a leap into indie publishing, a deep dive into mastering craft, and the building of a fiercely loyal readership that continues to grow. 

In this episode, we dive into both of Arcadia’s series: The Fatebreaker Trilogy and The House of Hyrax. While one leans into romance-forward storytelling filled with tension, trials, and enemies-to-lovers dynamics, the other delivers a sweeping, plot-driven epic fantasy layered with political intrigue, identity, and power.

At the heart of both stories are characters searching for who they are in worlds that try to define them first. Whether it’s an assassin forced into deadly trials for a prince she was meant to kill, or a girl with no memories navigating a kingdom that expects her to rule, Arcadia’s stories are driven by one powerful question: who do you become when everything is taken from you?

⚔️ What happens when your enemy is the only person who truly understands you?
👑 How do you define power when you’ve been taught the wrong version of it?
🔥 And what does it take to rebuild yourself when you don’t recognize who you’ve become?

This is a must-listen for romantasy lovers, enemies-to-lovers fans, and readers who crave stories that balance emotional depth with high-stakes storytelling.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: 

✨ Being a scientist by day and fantasy author by night.
✨ Writing two books a year while balancing a full-time career.
✨ The origin of Fatebreaker: “What if Cinderella was sent to kill the prince?”
✨ The difference between romantasy and fantasy romance (and why it matters). 
✨ Building two completely different series for different types of readers. 
✨ Indie publishing, creative control, and evolving into a hybrid author. 
✨ Why authenticity is the key to building a loyal reader base. 
✨ Marketing strategies that actually work (and how to find your hook). 
✨ The importance of content warnings and reader trust. 
✨ Studying craft: structure, tropes, and leveling up your writing. 
✨ The power of enemies-to-lovers (and why it always hits). 
✨ Found family, slow burn tension, and emotionally grounded romance. 
✨ Writing healthy relationships in romantasy. 
✨ Exploring real-life themes like grief, identity, and self-worth through fantasy. 

CONNECT WITH US

🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic
👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
📚 Arcadia Rayne – @ArcadiaRayne

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where fairy tales are never simple, monsters can still be loved, and stories dare to ask what it truly means to choose someone again and again.

This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with bestselling fantasy author Roshani Chokshi for a whimsical, emotional, and deeply thought-provoking conversation about her stunning fantasy novel The Swan’s Daughter. If you love enchanted castles, strange fairy tale magic, monstrous brides, and stories layered with heartbreak and hope, this episode is for you.

Roshani shares how The Swan’s Daughter became a space for her to explore fairy tales in their strangest and most emotional forms—where swans lay eggs, castles breathe, the dead return as trees, and love is never as straightforward as happily ever after. What unfolds is a story that feels both surreal and deeply human, balancing whimsical fantasy with questions about grief, identity, choice, and what we owe the people we love. Roshani also shares how her own experiences with infertility and IVF quietly shaped the emotional core of the story, particularly its fascination with unconventional births, inherited grief, and the many ways people create family.  

⚡ What happens when fairy tales stop protecting their characters from pain?
🩸 How do you love someone when love itself becomes complicated and dangerous?
🔥 And what if the strangest magic in the world is simply choosing each other anyway?

This is a must-listen for readers who love lyrical fantasy, folklore-inspired worlds, emotionally layered fairy tales, and stories that feel both enchanting and unsettling in equal measure.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ Reimagining fairy tales through a darker, more emotional lens.
✨ Building whimsical fantasy worlds filled with unsettling magic.
✨ Why love in The Swan’s Daughter is an active choice, not destiny.
✨ Talking castles, swan people, monstrous brides, and living trees.
✨ Exploring grief, survival, and inherited pain through fantasy.
✨ The emotional inspiration behind unconventional births and family dynamics.
✨ How infertility and IVF influenced the deeper themes of the novel.
✨ Why open-ended questions can make stories more powerful.
✨ Creating immersive worldbuilding that constantly surprises readers.
✨ The strange beauty and emotional honesty hidden inside old fairy tales.

CONNECT WITH US

🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic
👤 Bethany Amanda – @bethanyinfantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚 Roshani Chokshi – @RoshaniChokshi

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