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 host Bethany Amanda, a writer, storyteller, and book collector 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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Ep. 7: Rockstars, Romance & Reclaimed Dreams: Inside Kate Golden's Mic Drop Love Story
đď¸ 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, host Bethany Amanda sits down with the brilliant, multi-genre storytelling force behind Dawn of Onyx and the newly published If Not For My Babyâthe one and only Kate Golden.
From fantasy realms filled with reformed demons and slayer academies to a heart-tugging, swoon-filled rockstar romance thatâs already breaking hearts in the best way, Kate takes us deep into her writing journey. What started as a beachside book slump turned into a trilogy, a traditional publishing deal with Berkley, and now an emotional, music-infused contemporary romance thatâs ready to steal the stage.
đď¸ What if the book you desperately wanted didnât existâso you wrote it yourself?
đ¤ What if a single concert sparked an entire novel?
đ And what if reclaiming your dream meant risking everythingâincluding the safety of staying small?
We dive into the world of If Not For My Baby, explore the fantasy roots that shaped Kateâs storytelling voice, and unpack what it means to let go of the path you thought you had to follow in order to chase the one you really want. This episode is for every book lover whoâs ever felt stuck, scared, or ready for a second chance.
đĽ IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUTâŚ
⨠How A Court of Thorns and Roses (and a really bad book slump) launched Kateâs writing career
⨠Why she wrote her first book purely for herselfâand what happened next
⨠How A Dawn of Onyx went from indie darling to a Berkley-trad deal trilogy
⨠What inspired If Not For My Babyâand why this rockstar romance hits deep
⨠Chronic illness, invisible battles, and why stories like Clementineâs matter
⨠Letting go of dreams, rediscovering them, and falling hard when you least expect it
⨠Writing fantasy vs. contemporary: dragons, demons, and...tour buses?
⨠The Buffy-core dark academia fantasy coming next in Half City
⨠Legos, panic attacks, and the killer tangerine (donât worryâwe explain)
⨠A rapid-fire round that includes book hoards, Beauty and the Beast libraries, and stuck-in-an-elevator fears đą
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đ Follow Kate Golden â IG: @kategoldenauthor
đď¸ Follow host Bethany Amanda â IG: @BethanyinFantasyland
đ Order If Not For My Baby and the full Sacred Stones series wherever books are sold.
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