• 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

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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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    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
  • 024 Author Q & A | Let's talk about Daleen
    2026/01/28

    In this special author Q&A episode, indie fantasy author C.J. Sparrow shares WITH SPOILERS all about Daleen's impact on the story thus far and chats a bit about what we know about our most apparent antagonist, King Mallum.

    🎤 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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    10 分
  • 023 Chapter Eleven | Tolerant
    2026/01/21

    In this shocking eleventh chapter in Tolerant, a dark YA fantasy audiobook podcast, Tovey meets an unlikely ... ally?

    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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    17 分
  • 022 Author Q & A | Chapter 10 | Audioscaping the Podcast
    2026/01/14

    In this special author Q&A episode, indie fantasy author C.J. Sparrow shares about audioscaping the podcast as well as discusses some of chapter ten of Tolerant, a dark YA fantasy audiobook podcast. Go behind the scenes of the writing process, worldbuilding, and character development without spoilers!

    🎤 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
  • 021 Chapter Ten | Tolerant
    2026/01/07

    In this terrifying tenth chapter in Tolerant, a dark YA fantasy audiobook podcast, Tovey loses a Master and is hunted by all of Abolend.

    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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    17 分
  • 020 Breena's Bar Takeover | Chapter 9 | Our Interview Was Erased and Hijacked!
    2025/12/31

    In this special author Q&A episode, indie fantasy author C.J. Sparrow's interview was corrupted, but somehow our podcast signal picked up what is happening in Breena's Bar! What's going on?!

    🎤 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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    2 分