The Mythic Mic Podcast
Podcast Description
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! Follow us on social media @MythicMicPod and @BethanyInFantasylandLearn more about the podcast and sign up for our exclusive newsletter at https://mythicmic.com
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on fantasy and romantasy literature, including themes such as epic tales, swoon-worthy tropes, mythological influences, and character explorations. Episodes cover a range of topics with examples like the exploration of divine power struggles in The Fragile Divine series and the mix of fae folklore in Shaedes of Power.
Welcome to The Mythic Mic Podcast – a home for readers who dream in magic! Dive into the world of fantasy and romantasy with hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan, writers, storytellers, and book collectors 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!
Follow us on Instagram @MythicMic, @BethanyInFantasyland, and @the_magical_quill. Learn more about the podcast and sign up for our exclusive newsletter at https://mythicmic.com
🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where forbidden magic can get you killed, giant birds choose their riders, and sometimes the girl everyone tried to protect is ready to protect them back.
This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by Mythic Mic team member Amara for a fun and heartfelt conversation with author KJ Altair about Feathers of Ash and Hope, the first book in the Flameborn series. Feathers of Ash and Hope is a romantasy filled with military academy trials, bird bonding, forbidden magic, hidden identities, and sacrifice.
KJ shares her journey from medical school and trauma surgery training to becoming a self-published fantasy romance author. She opens up about burnout, long hospital shifts, motherhood, the pandemic, and the life-changing moment that made her reconsider how she wanted to spend her time. After stepping away from an unsustainable schedule, she found her way back to stories, first through bedtime tales for her children and then through the book that became Feathers of Ash and Hope. The conversation also dives into the Flameborn series, including why this book will appeal to Mulan lovers and how hope can be found even in the most unlikely places.
🪽 What happens when a girl immune to magic lives in a kingdom that executes people like her?
🔥 Can joining a deadly military academy help Ara hide her curse and protect her family?
⚔️ And what happens when the centurion watching her every move becomes the person she cannot stay away from?
If you love Mulan energy, bonding trials, and dual POV stories, this episode is for you.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
✨ KJ's path from medical school and trauma surgery training to writing romantasy.
✨ Learning self-publishing from scratch and gaining new respect for every published book.
✨ Advice for aspiring authors, including not comparing a messy first draft to a polished finished book.
✨ Feathers of Ash and Hope as Mulan meets Fourth Wing with giant birds and Roman Empire inspiration.
✨ Dual POV, military academy dynamics, bird bonding, forbidden attraction, and rule-breaking tension in this high-stakes romantasy.
✨ Realistic injuries, medical details, and why KJ only had to research bird anatomy.
✨ Hope, loss, death, sacrifice, and honoring loved ones by living fully.
✨ Book two secrets, political intrigue, manipulation, and the consequences of hidden truths.
✨ Book three themes of trauma, healing, family, found family, and what people risk for love.
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🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic
👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Amara – @Bored_Military_Wife
📚 JK Altair – @KJAltair
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