The Mythic Mic Podcast
Welcome to The Mythic Mic Podcast - a home for readers who dream in magic! Dive into the world of fantasy and romantasy with hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan, writers, storytellers, and book collectors obsessed with epic tales, swoon-worthy tropes, and magical worlds. Join us for deep dives into fantasy books, exclusive author interviews, monthly giveaways, and bookish discussions that will add endless reads to your TBR. Plus, don't miss our "Author's Version" episodes, where we share insider tips and advice to help aspiring authors write their first books! Whether you're a seasoned fantasy reader, a writer dreaming of publishing your own novel, or just discovering the magic, you belong here. Subscribe now and step into the adventure!
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Episodes
51 episodes
S.2 Ep. 37: Sweet Tongues and Deadly Promises: Sophia St. Germain on the Compelling Fates Saga
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where fate is written in blood, love burns through impossible trials, and stories remind us that even in the darkest worlds, hope can still rise. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and...
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Episode 37
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S2 Ep.36: Gothic Bloodlines, Silent Power, and the Cost of Freedom: Ava Reid on Innamorata
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where history bleeds into magic, silence can be a form of power, and stories dare you to think as much as they make you feel. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Sant...
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Episode 36
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S.2 Ep.35: (Indie Spotlight) They Thought Her a Monster: Isabella Stofka on The Ice Queen and the Keeper of Death
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where winter bites, monsters are made by fear, and the stories we tell about ourselves can become the truths we live by. In this episode, host Bethany Amanda sits down with in...
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Episode 35
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S.2 Ep.34: Starlight, Starborn, and a Dying World: Venetia Constantine on The Last Starborn Seer
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where ancient magic lingers in starlight, dying worlds demand sacrifice, and epic quests are forged from heartbreak, hope, and destiny. This week, host Bethany Amanda sits do...
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Episode 34
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39:14
S.2 Ep.33: Rising from the Ashes: Kara M. Zone on Power, Healing, and Ashes Fall at Dawn
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where darkness can be healing, stories are forged through survival, and determination turns wounds into wings. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit d...
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Episode 37
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35:25
S.2 Ep.32: Structure, Spice, and Storytelling That Sells: Jenna Moreci on How to Write Romantasy
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where craft meets magic, love stories are built with intention, and the stories you dream of writing finally start to take shape. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and
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Episode 36
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S.2 Ep.31: Vows, Vengeance, and the Cost of Justice in a Broken World: Jaclyn Rodriguez on A Vow in Vengeance
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where magic is born from rage and resilience, power is written in blood and choice, and stories dare you to feel everything at once. This week, host Bethany Amanda sits down ...
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Episode 35
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S.2 Ep.30: Brushstrokes of Gold, Threads of Gossamer: Riley S. Quinn on Gold & Gossamer
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where art becomes story, imagination becomes world, and creativity is as much about community as it is about craft. This week, host Sara Santillan sits down with artist-turne...
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Episode 34
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S.2 Ep.29: The Sun, the Starmaker, and the Courage to Love: Rachel Griffin on Loss, Magic, and Healing
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where grief meets magic, winter holds its breath, and love asks you to be brave even when it will break you. This week, host Bethany Amanda sits down with New York Times<...
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Episode 29
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S.2 Ep.28: Mythic Brides and Shadow Kisses: Gods, Guardians, and Indie Fantasy Empires with Beck Michaels
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where epic quests begin childhood notebooks, gods get their love stories, and indie fantasy builds worlds without limits. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan...
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Episode 28
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S.2 Ep.27: Wolves, War, and the Weight of Healing: Louve on Awakening of the Starborne
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where beauty and brutality coexist, trauma is treated with reverence, and fantasy becomes a language for healing. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan si...
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Episode 27
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42:36
S.2 Ep.26: Book Marketing That Actually Sells Books: The Nerd Fam's Playbook on ARC Campaigns, Reader Reach, and Real Results
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where great books deserve great reach, author dreams meet real-world marketing, and bookish community is built on purpose. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santilla...
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Episode 26
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S.2 Ep.25: Blood, Brimstone, and Broken Gods: A Brimstone Deep Dive
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where power is forged in fire, gods are never what they seem, and love can burn as brightly as it saves. This week, host Sara Santillan is joined by our returning Quicksilver influe...
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Episode 25
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S.2 Ep.24 Invisibility, Lies, and Lethal Love: Madeline Taylor on Heir of Illusion
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where ambition becomes art, illusions blur morality, and a failed acting career might just be the best writing origin story. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santi...
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Episode 24
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46:57
S.2 Ep.23 Wings, Whispers, and War: Braidee Otto's Songbird of the Sorrows Takes Flight
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where spite can birth stories, birds carry omens, and every book has a secret behind its wings. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with Bra...
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Episode 23
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38:12
S.2 Ep.22 Invisible Errors, Visible Impact: Cultural Accuracy and Sensitivity Editing with Hannah Gomez
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where great stories deserve great craft, world building goes beyond imagination, and the details you don't see can matter the most. This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara...
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S.2 Ep.21: When Beauty Summons Beasts: Tessonja Odette on The Lies That Summon the Night
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where fantasy romance spans every mood, tropes are meant to be devoured, and writing careers are built one brave decision at a time. In this episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Sa...
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Episode 21
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42:32
S.2 Ep. 20: Of Swans, Shadows, and Stolen Princesses: Inside Lyra Selene's Fair Folk Trilogy
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast — where old stories are reborn, fairy tales grow teeth, and fantasy dares to ask harder questions about love, identity, and choice.This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by bestse...
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Episode 20
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S.2 Ep. 19: Rewriting the Writer's Mind: Rachel Giffin on Confidence, Craft & the Creative Journey
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast where creativity meets courage, stories are shaped long before they're written, and finishing a book starts with believing. This week, host Sara Santillan sits down with writin...
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S.2 Ep.18: Faith, Fury, and the Firebird: Inside Sarah Mughal Rana’s Fantasy Debut, Dawn of the Firebird
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast — where fantasy blends craft and culture, heroines rise from discipline and conviction, and every story has a fire at its core.In this episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Sant...
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S.2 Ep. 17: Love Across Time: Elise Helliwell on Within the Space of a Second
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story!In this episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with debut...
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S.2 Ep. 16: Alchemised: A Mythic Mic Deep Dive with Karina Giada (Part 2)
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where worlds are built one choice at a time, magic always has a cost, and we believe side characters deserve just as much obsession as main ones.This week, we’re returning to Alchemis...
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Episode 16
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S.2 Ep. 15: The Love That Defied the Stars: Imani Erriu on Heavenly Bodies and Fallen Stars
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths take shape, stories become prophecy, and romantasy is a way of life. Today, host Bethany Amanda sits down with bestselling author Imani Erriu, creator of Heavenly B...
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Episode 15
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S.2 Ep. 14: Editing Without Fear: A Bitch'n Guide for Aspiring Authors with Kate Black
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with creativity, writing gets real, and the path to publication is anything but ordinary.In this episode, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan chat...
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Episode 14
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S.2 Ep. 13: Quicksilver Deep Dive: Fae Warriors, Vampire Curses, and the Brimstone Theories Keeping Us Up at Night
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast — where myths meet magic and the world of romantasy comes alive!In this spoiler-filled deep dive, Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with Janett, a de...
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Episode 13
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