• 032 Author Q & A | Cover Art
    2026/04/01

    In this special author episode, indie fantasy author C.J. Sparrow shares how she created the cover art for both the novel and podcast of Tolerant!

    🎤 Get a rare look into the mind of the author behind this soundscaped medieval fantasy drama produced independently with no studio, no team, just a passion for storytelling.

    ✅ Loved the discussion?

    📚 Buy the book to experience the full story.

    💬 Share this episode with your book club or fantasy podcast crew.

    ❤️ Support indie storytelling at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/BethanyStahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    🌟Leave a review to help more listeners discover the world of Tolerant.

    Keywords: fantasy author Q&A, dark fantasy podcast, YA audiobook, indie fantasy writer, voice-acted fiction, medieval fantasy, dystopian worldbuilding, book podcast, behind the scenes, prologue breakdown,author interview, Tolerant by C.J. Sparrow

    Book Written by: C.J. Sparrow

    Directed by: Bethany Stahl

    Sound Design and Mixing: Bethany Stahl

    Produced by: Bethany Stahl

    Podcast Art: Bethany Stahl

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    All music and sound effects are licensed from Epidemic Sound or were created by Bethany Stahl.

    -

    Voices are human (most are voiced by Bethany and her husband).

    Some voices were enhanced with AI.

    All voices stem from real humans who were paid for their work, with some being licensed through Epidemic Sound, which "brings high-quality performances from professional voice artists to creators through AI technology."

    -

    Referral link to Epidemic Sound: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://share.epidemicsound.com/jul3t6⁠⁠⁠

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    4 分
  • 031 Chapter Fifteen | Tolerant
    2026/03/25

    In this special author read chapter of Tolerant the story dives deeper into questioning Tovey's understanding of the world in this fifteenth chapter in Tolerant, a dark YA fantasy audiobook podcast.

    With rich soundscapes and haunting voice acting, this fully independent audio drama sets the stage for an epic tale of survival, rebellion, and magic.

    🎧 Tolerant is a medieval dark fantasy podcast written, produced, and sound-designed by indie author C.J. Sparrow—no studio, no team, just pure passion.

    ⚠️Content Warning: Violence, emotional distress, and dark themes.

    Enjoyed the episode?

    📚Buy the book – available now!

    💬 Share this podcast with fellow fantasy lovers.

    ❤️ Support the author at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/BethanyStahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    🌟Leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform—it helps more than you know!

    Keywords: dark fantasy audiobook, YA fantasy podcast, audio drama, medieval fantasy, voice-acted podcast, indie author, dystopian fantasy fiction, fantasy kingdom, emotional fantasy story, YA fiction

    Book Written by: C.J. Sparrow

    Directed by: Bethany Stahl

    Sound Design and Mixing: Bethany Stahl

    Produced by: Bethany Stahl

    Podcast Art: Bethany Stahl

    -

    All music and sound effects are licensed from Epidemic Sound or were created by Bethany Stahl.

    -

    Voices are human (most are voiced by Bethany and her husband).

    Some voices were enhanced with AI.

    All voices stem from real humans who were paid for their work, with some being licensed through Epidemic Sound, which "brings high-quality performances from professional voice artists to creators through AI technology."

    -

    Referral link to Epidemic Sound: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://share.epidemicsound.com/jul3t6⁠⁠

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    9 分
  • 030 Author Q & A | Chapters 13 & 14 Chat
    2026/03/18

    In this special author episode, indie fantasy author C.J. Sparrow talks about the growing situationship between Tovey and Cullus as well as more about where they are heading . . . to Silvis!

    🎤 Get a rare look into the mind of the author behind this soundscaped medieval fantasy drama produced independently with no studio, no team, just a passion for storytelling.

    ✅ Loved the discussion?

    📚 Buy the book to experience the full story.

    💬 Share this episode with your book club or fantasy podcast crew.

    ❤️ Support indie storytelling at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/BethanyStahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    🌟Leave a review to help more listeners discover the world of Tolerant.

    Keywords: fantasy author Q&A, dark fantasy podcast, YA audiobook, indie fantasy writer, voice-acted fiction, medieval fantasy, dystopian worldbuilding, book podcast, behind the scenes, prologue breakdown,author interview, Tolerant by C.J. Sparrow

    Book Written by: C.J. Sparrow

    Directed by: Bethany Stahl

    Sound Design and Mixing: Bethany Stahl

    Produced by: Bethany Stahl

    Podcast Art: Bethany Stahl

    -

    All music and sound effects are licensed from Epidemic Sound or were created by Bethany Stahl.

    -

    Voices are human (most are voiced by Bethany and her husband).

    Some voices were enhanced with AI.

    All voices stem from real humans who were paid for their work, with some being licensed through Epidemic Sound, which "brings high-quality performances from professional voice artists to creators through AI technology."

    -

    Referral link to Epidemic Sound: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://share.epidemicsound.com/jul3t6⁠⁠⁠

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    14 分
  • 029 Chapter Fourteen | Tolerant
    2026/03/11

    In this game-changing spark of romance or perhaps birth of an enemy this lore-filled fourteenth chapter in Tolerant, a dark YA fantasy audiobook podcast, Tovey questions her past, present and future.

    With rich soundscapes and haunting voice acting, this fully independent audio drama sets the stage for an epic tale of survival, rebellion, and magic.

    🎧 Tolerant is a medieval dark fantasy podcast written, produced, and sound-designed by indie author C.J. Sparrow—no studio, no team, just pure passion.

    ⚠️Content Warning: Violence, emotional distress, and dark themes.

    Enjoyed the episode?

    📚Buy the book – available now!

    💬 Share this podcast with fellow fantasy lovers.

    ❤️ Support the author at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/BethanyStahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    🌟Leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform—it helps more than you know!

    Keywords: dark fantasy audiobook, YA fantasy podcast, audio drama, medieval fantasy, voice-acted podcast, indie author, dystopian fantasy fiction, fantasy kingdom, emotional fantasy story, YA fiction

    Book Written by: C.J. Sparrow

    Directed by: Bethany Stahl

    Sound Design and Mixing: Bethany Stahl

    Produced by: Bethany Stahl

    Podcast Art: Bethany Stahl

    -

    All music and sound effects are licensed from Epidemic Sound or were created by Bethany Stahl.

    -

    Voices are human (most are voiced by Bethany and her husband).

    Some voices were enhanced with AI.

    All voices stem from real humans who were paid for their work, with some being licensed through Epidemic Sound, which "brings high-quality performances from professional voice artists to creators through AI technology."

    -

    Referral link to Epidemic Sound: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://share.epidemicsound.com/jul3t6⁠⁠

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    26 分
  • 028 Author Q & A | Music For the Universe
    2026/03/04

    In this special author episode, indie fantasy author C.J. Sparrow shares a track by Torii Wolf that would fit perfectly into the last chapter of the book!

    🎤 Get a rare look into the mind of the author behind this soundscaped medieval fantasy drama produced independently with no studio, no team, just a passion for storytelling.

    ✅ Loved the discussion?

    📚 Buy the book to experience the full story.

    💬 Share this episode with your book club or fantasy podcast crew.

    ❤️ Support indie storytelling at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/BethanyStahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    🌟Leave a review to help more listeners discover the world of Tolerant.

    Keywords: fantasy author Q&A, dark fantasy podcast, YA audiobook, indie fantasy writer, voice-acted fiction, medieval fantasy, dystopian worldbuilding, book podcast, behind the scenes, prologue breakdown,author interview, Tolerant by C.J. Sparrow

    Book Written by: C.J. Sparrow

    Directed by: Bethany Stahl

    Sound Design and Mixing: Bethany Stahl

    Produced by: Bethany Stahl

    Podcast Art: Bethany Stahl

    -

    All music and sound effects are licensed from Epidemic Sound or were created by Bethany Stahl.

    -

    Voices are human (most are voiced by Bethany and her husband).

    Some voices were enhanced with AI.

    All voices stem from real humans who were paid for their work, with some being licensed through Epidemic Sound, which "brings high-quality performances from professional voice artists to creators through AI technology."

    -

    Referral link to Epidemic Sound: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://share.epidemicsound.com/jul3t6⁠⁠⁠

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    5 分
  • 027 Chapter Thirteen | Tolerant
    2026/02/25

    In this emotionally unravelling thirteenth chapter in Tolerant, a dark YA fantasy audiobook podcast, Tovey learns to find the start of her voice as she reflects upon her past.

    With rich soundscapes and haunting voice acting, this fully independent audio drama sets the stage for an epic tale of survival, rebellion, and magic.

    🎧 Tolerant is a medieval dark fantasy podcast written, produced, and sound-designed by indie author C.J. Sparrow—no studio, no team, just pure passion.

    ⚠️Content Warning: Violence, emotional distress, and dark themes.

    Enjoyed the episode?

    📚Buy the book – available now!

    💬 Share this podcast with fellow fantasy lovers.

    ❤️ Support the author at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/BethanyStahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    🌟Leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform—it helps more than you know!

    Keywords: dark fantasy audiobook, YA fantasy podcast, audio drama, medieval fantasy, voice-acted podcast, indie author, dystopian fantasy fiction, fantasy kingdom, emotional fantasy story, YA fiction

    Book Written by: C.J. Sparrow

    Directed by: Bethany Stahl

    Sound Design and Mixing: Bethany Stahl

    Produced by: Bethany Stahl

    Podcast Art: Bethany Stahl

    -

    All music and sound effects are licensed from Epidemic Sound or were created by Bethany Stahl.

    -

    Voices are human (most are voiced by Bethany and her husband).

    Some voices were enhanced with AI.

    All voices stem from real humans who were paid for their work, with some being licensed through Epidemic Sound, which "brings high-quality performances from professional voice artists to creators through AI technology."

    -

    Referral link to Epidemic Sound: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://share.epidemicsound.com/jul3t6⁠⁠

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    27 分
  • 026 Author Q & A | How to Start Writing a Novel
    2026/02/18

    In this special author Q&A episode, indie fantasy author C.J. Sparrow shares about how she started her book as well as a few tips to get the ball rolling if you'd like to write a book too!

    🎤 Get a rare look into the mind of the author behind this soundscaped medieval fantasy drama produced independently with no studio, no team, just a passion for storytelling.

    ✅ Loved the discussion?

    📚 Buy the book to experience the full story.

    💬 Share this episode with your book club or fantasy podcast crew.

    ❤️ Support indie storytelling at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/BethanyStahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    🌟Leave a review to help more listeners discover the world of Tolerant.

    Keywords: fantasy author Q&A, dark fantasy podcast, YA audiobook, indie fantasy writer, voice-acted fiction, medieval fantasy, dystopian worldbuilding, book podcast, behind the scenes, prologue breakdown,author interview, Tolerant by C.J. Sparrow

    Book Written by: C.J. Sparrow

    Directed by: Bethany Stahl

    Sound Design and Mixing: Bethany Stahl

    Produced by: Bethany Stahl

    Podcast Art: Bethany Stahl

    -

    All music and sound effects are licensed from Epidemic Sound or were created by Bethany Stahl.

    -

    Voices are human (most are voiced by Bethany and her husband).

    Some voices were enhanced with AI.

    All voices stem from real humans who were paid for their work, with some being licensed through Epidemic Sound, which "brings high-quality performances from professional voice artists to creators through AI technology."

    -

    Referral link to Epidemic Sound: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://share.epidemicsound.com/jul3t6⁠⁠⁠

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    15 分
  • 025 Chapter Twelve | Tolerant
    2026/02/11

    In this shocking twelfth chapter in Tolerant, a dark YA fantasy audiobook podcast, Tovey begins her journey into the unknown with Price Cullus.

    With rich soundscapes and haunting voice acting, this fully independent audio drama sets the stage for an epic tale of survival, rebellion, and magic.

    🎧 Tolerant is a medieval dark fantasy podcast written, produced, and sound-designed by indie author C.J. Sparrow—no studio, no team, just pure passion.

    ⚠️Content Warning: Violence, emotional distress, and dark themes.

    Enjoyed the episode?

    📚Buy the book – available now!

    💬 Share this podcast with fellow fantasy lovers.

    ❤️ Support the author at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/BethanyStahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    🌟Leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform—it helps more than you know!

    Keywords: dark fantasy audiobook, YA fantasy podcast, audio drama, medieval fantasy, voice-acted podcast, indie author, dystopian fantasy fiction, fantasy kingdom, emotional fantasy story, YA fiction

    Book Written by: C.J. Sparrow

    Directed by: Bethany Stahl

    Sound Design and Mixing: Bethany Stahl

    Produced by: Bethany Stahl

    Podcast Art: Bethany Stahl

    -

    All music and sound effects are licensed from Epidemic Sound or were created by Bethany Stahl.

    -

    Voices are human (most are voiced by Bethany and her husband).

    Some voices were enhanced with AI.

    All voices stem from real humans who were paid for their work, with some being licensed through Epidemic Sound, which "brings high-quality performances from professional voice artists to creators through AI technology."

    -

    Referral link to Epidemic Sound: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://share.epidemicsound.com/jul3t6⁠⁠

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    13 分