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S.1 Ep. 12: Myths, Moana, and Mermaids: Inside Whit Stanfield's Ocean-Born Romantasy
🎙️ 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 is joined by co-host Jenn Acidera for a deep-dive conversation with author Whit Stanfield, creator of the sweeping romantasy series A Sea of Song and Sirens.
From its tropical world inspired by The Little Mermaid and Moana to its emotionally layered heroine and morally gray love interest, Whit's series blends fierce feminine rage, immersive world-building, and the kind of slow-burn tension that will haunt you long after the last page.
Whit opens up about her writing journey—from early drafts and world-building obsession to the surprising success of her ocean-bound saga—and gives us a peek into her upcoming projects, including the Sea of Vows and Silence sequel and a brand-new dystopian romance brewing on the horizon.
🧜‍♀️ What if The Little Mermaid took place in a tropical paradise built on secrets and curses?
🔥 What if your enemies-to-lovers romance burned with betrayal, loyalty, and redemption beneath the waves?
🌊 And what if the ocean itself became a character with a will of its own?
We discuss how Whit blends mythic inspiration with emotional depth, what she’s learned from the book community, and why she believes imperfection is part of every writer’s magic.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…
✨ The spark that turned A Sea of Song and Sirens from an idea into a published series
✨ How Uprooted by Naomi Novik inspired Whit’s first fairy tale retelling
✨ World-building secrets and the balance between research and imagination
✨ Why Whit loves the “guy uses his body as a shield” trope (and why we need more of it!)
✨ Advice for new writers: why your first draft should never be perfect
✨ The role of feminine rage, isolation, and identity in Maren’s journey
✨ Exclusive hints about Book 4 and Whit’s upcoming dystopian romantasy
✨ Rapid-fire fun: favorite tropes, Swiftie confessions, emoji pairings, and Kai’s theme song
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