🎙️ 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 author Rachel Fallon, whose romantasy series The Star Queen Chronicles (which includes Of Darkness and Ruination and its just-released sequel Of Light and Freedom) will sweep you into a world of elemental magic, chosen ones, dark fates, and the healing power of hope.

🌑 What if your magic was tied to destruction?
☀️ What if freedom meant burning everything down to start again?
🖤 And what if finding yourself meant facing your worst nightmares—and still choosing love?

Rachel gives us the inside scoop on how her powerful, slow-burn series took shape, the mental health themes woven throughout her characters’ arcs, and what it means to write fantasy that embraces both ruination and redemption. We also dive into tropes (hello, grumpy/sunshine and enemies to reluctant allies!), character trauma, writing dual POVs, and her writing process.

Oh, and did we mention… there’s a GIVEAWAY you don’t want to miss? 👀

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…

✨ How Rachel’s dark and hopeful fantasy world was shaped by themes of mental health and recovery.
✨ The meaning behind the book titles—and how light and dark are more connected than we think.
✨ Tropes we love: reluctant heroes, elemental magic, forced proximity, and the battle between fate and free will.
✨ How Rachel's chaotic writing brain actually helps her build emotional plot arcs.
✨ The reader reactions that have blown her away—and what’s next on her publishing path.
✨ Plus, an impromptu playlist discussion and a rapid-fire round with fun chaos ⚔️🎶

🌟 ENTER THE “OF DARKNESS AND RUINATION” GIVEAWAY 🌟
To celebrate this episode, Mythic Mic and Rachel Fallon have teamed up to give away a book box fit for a chosen one:

📚 A signed copy of Of Darkness and Ruination
📖 Bookmarks
🎁 Art prints and stickers

📅 Giveaway ends May 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT
HOW TO ENTER: Follow @BethanyinFantasyland on Instagram for full entry details!

CONNECT WITH US:
📖 Follow Rachel Fallon – @rachelfallonauthor
🎙️ Follow The Mythic Mic Podcast and Host Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland

🛍️ Order Of Darkness and Ruination and Of Light and Freedom on Amazon (or wherever books with magic and mayhem are sold!)

✨ If this episode sparked something inside you, don’t forget to rate & review! Every share helps this podcast reach more romantasy readers and brings more magic (and giveaways!) to your feed.

🎙️ 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 USA Today bestselling author Kate King, whose new romantasy A Thorn in Every Heart is a lush, emotional portal fantasy where Beauty and the Beast collides with Anastasia. If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping into a snowy realm of curses, secrets, bodyguard romance, and self-discovery—this is your moment.

🗝️ What if your one-night stand didn’t end with regret… but with a kidnapping to a cursed fairytale realm? 🌹 What if Belle was your grandmother—and the real story wasn’t the one in the storybooks? ❄️ And what if rediscovering yourself meant stepping into the cold, cursed dark… and falling in love?

Kate takes us behind the scenes of her enchanting new series, The Enchanted Legacies, and opens up about what it means to start over at 30, why she intentionally wrote a fantasy for women who grew up on portal stories, and how character art (including the spicy kind!) adds a whole new layer to the reading experience. We also geek out over libraries, Libba Bray, and the YA fantasy books that shaped us.

Oh, and did we mention there’s a magical GIVEAWAY? Stay tuned. 👀

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…

✨ Why A Thorn in Every Heart is the grown-up fantasy you didn’t know you needed
✨ How Beauty and the Beast and Anastasia inspired Kate’s icy, star-lit fantasy world
✨ The magical elements behind Alix and Daemon's slow-burn, bodyguard romance
✨ Why the heroine being almost 30 matters—and what it says about the future of the genre
✨ Tropes galore: one bed, one horse, “touch her and die,” secret identities, found family, and more
✨ The surprise of reader fandom and the real hustle behind indie author life
✨ How genre boundaries in publishing are changing—and what it means for authors
✨ Spicy character art, winter vibes, and fairy tales with a twist
✨ A rapid-fire round that includes a cat sidekick named Sushi 🐱

🌟 ENTER THE “THORN IN EVERY HEART” GIVEAWAY 🌟
To celebrate this dreamy episode, Mythic Mic is hosting a special giveaway that includes:

📚 A sprayed edge paperback of A Thorn in Every Heart
✍️ A signed bookplate
👜 A fairytale-themed tote bag
📖 Bookmarks + magical Beauty and the Beast-inspired merch

📅 Giveaway ends April 11, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT

HOW TO ENTER: Follow @MythicMicPod on Instagram for details.

CONNECT WITH US:

📖 Follow Kate King – @katekingauthor
🎙️ Follow The Mythic Mic Podcast and Host Bethany Amanda – @MythicMicPod and @BethanyinFantasyland
🛍️ Order A Thorn in Every Heart on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Thorn-Every-Heart-Enchanted-Legacies-ebook/dp/B0DNNDGMST) or Barnes and Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-thorn-in-every-heart-kate-king/1146578948)

✨ Don’t forget to rate & review! If this episode cast a spell on you, leave us a review—it helps bring more magic (and more giveaways!) to your ears.

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 takes you beyond the veil of sleep into a realm where reality fractures, magic lingers, and a single dream can change everything. Joining us is Rowyn Adelaide, author of Of Withering Dreams, a dark romantasy debut filled with secret realms, forgotten memories, and a love that defies time. If you love haunting dream realms, powerful magic, and romance with a touch of darkness, this is an episode you cannot miss!

🌙 What happens when an entire world is forced into six months of magical sleep?
💀 What secrets lie in a dream realm that no one remembers?
🔥 And how does one woman’s forbidden power change everything?

Rowyn gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her mesmerizing world, where an entire kingdom is forced into seasonal sleep—and their stolen time may not be as empty as they believe. She dives into the inspiration behind her dream realm, spills details about her characters (including a fan-favorite who swears too much and stabs first, asks questions later), and gives us a glimpse into what’s next.

Oh, and did we mention there’s a giveaway? Stay tuned. 👀

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…

✨ How a totally random tailgating event sparked the idea for Of Withering Dreams (yes, really!)
✨ The eerie law that forces an entire population into hibernation
✨ Magic, portals, and the unexpected science behind Rowyn’s fantasy world
✨ The tension, secrets, and swoon-worthy moments of the book’s romance
✨ How Rowyn’s background in social work influenced her themes of resilience and found family
✨ The struggles (and triumphs) of indie publishing—and why it’s like having three jobs at once
✨ Her advice for aspiring authors (including how to break through writer’s block)
✨ And of course… a round of rapid-fire questions

🔥 ENTER THE WITHERING DREAMS GIVEAWAY 🔥

To celebrate this epic episode, Rowyn is giving away an exclusive ebook copy of Of Withering Dreams, which includes a bonus epilogue from one of the male character's POV.

HOW TO ENTER: For entry details, visit https://mythicmic.com or follow @MythicMicPod on Instagram.

📅 Giveaway ends March 25, 2025.

CONNECT WITH US:

📖 Follow Rowyn Adelaide – @AuthorRowynAdelaide
🎙 Follow The Mythic Mic Podcast and Host Bethany Amanda – @MythicMicPodcast and @BethanyinFantasyland
📚 Grab your copies of Of Withering Dreams – https://www.amazon.com/Withering-Dreams-Fantasy-Romance-Embered-ebook/dp/B0DKVF1TX7

✨ Don’t forget to rate & review! If you loved this episode, leave us a review—it helps bring more magic (and mischief) to your ears!