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Lit Witches: A Fantasy Book Podcast

Penguin Books Australia
Fantasy
Enemies To Lovers
Alchemised
Blood Over Bright Haven
Vow Of Eternal Night
Captive Prince
Gothic Fantasy
World Building
The Ascension Of Souls
Dark Academia
Romantasy
Rome
Hierarchy Series
Enmies To Lovers
Author Interviews
Trauma
Cain
Helena
Vampires
Beauty and the Beast

Lit Witches opens the portal to fantasy for readers, writers and all things in between. Hosted by Adelaide Jensen, take a seat at The Roundtable and delve into all of your favourite fantasy genres with a rotating cast of special guests. We’ll introduce you to the Chosen Ones, fantasy authors from around the globe who will lift the veil on their latest spellbinding novels. The magical journey begin... more

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On today's Chosen One episode we speak to debut author Braidee Otto about Songbird of the Sorrows, the first in a brand-new romantasy trilogy that ticks all the boxes – assassins, secret princesses, heists, second chance romance, forbidden love, and,... more

In this Roundtable book club episode, we discuss C.S. Pacat’s groundbreaking fantasy trilogy, Captive Prince, and the importance of mitigating harm when portraying queer characters. We delve into why it’s the ultimate enemies-to-lovers story, full of... more

On today's Chosen One episode we speak to bestselling author James Islington about The Will of the Many and The Strength of the Few, the first two books in his epic high fantasy Hierarchy series. We discuss the Roman-inspired fantasy world, the long-... more

On today's Roundtable book club episode, we chat about Sable Sorensen's addictive fantasy novel Dire Bound, and how the explosion of the romantasy genre has - in our opinion, anyway - been fuelled by our favourite young adult fantasy books and tropes... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Armstrong
Guest discussing Captive Prince and related themes
Episode: Power dynamics, enemies to lovers, and . . . The Lion King? Queer fantasy and the 'Captive Prince' trilogy by C.S. Pacat
James Islington
Author of the Lycaeanus trilogy and the Hierarchy series
Self-employed author / Publisher (Orbit for past works)
Episode: The Roman Empire is back: Author James Islington on his high fantasy 'Hierarchy' series | EP06
Talia Moodley
Guest, fantasy reader and discussions contributor
Lit Witches
Episode: 'It's not just dragons and castles' - 'Blood Over Bright Haven' by M.L. Wang and the rise of dark academia fantasy
Shané Oosthuizen
Guest, fellow fantasy partner in crime and co-discussant
Lit Witches
Episode: 'It's not just dragons and castles' - 'Blood Over Bright Haven' by M.L. Wang and the rise of dark academia fantasy
Lily Crozier
Author, marketer, TikTok creator
Self/Indie author and marketer
Episode: 'Alchemised' by SenLinYu, and how a 1000-page gothic fantasy epic became a record-breaking bestselling book
Vishali Seshadri
Fantasy apprentice, reader
Self
Episode: 'Alchemised' by SenLinYu, and how a 1000-page gothic fantasy epic became a record-breaking bestselling book
Bronte-Marie Wesson
Author of The Ascension of Souls and Broken Cycle trilogy
Broken Cycle series
Episode: Author Bronte-Marie Wesson on her 'dark, queer Zelda book', the high fantasy 'The Ascension of Souls'

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Adelaide Jensen
Host of Lit Witches

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#126
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#16
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Apple Podcasts
#48
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#16
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#52
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#121
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Apple Podcasts
#237
New Zealand/Arts

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'It's Beauty and the Beast, with vampires' - Author Lily Crozier on her romantasy novel 'Vow of Eternal Night'
Q: And can you tell me a bit about the original Beauty and the Beast myth?
Lily outlines the contested origins of Beauty and the Beast, noting the original tale's focus on the curse and the later complexities introduced in related lore, which influenced her adaptation in Vow of Eternal Night.
'It's Beauty and the Beast, with vampires' - Author Lily Crozier on her romantasy novel 'Vow of Eternal Night'
Q: Where did the idea for Vow of Eternal Night come from?
Lily explains it started from a conversation with her sister about wanting a vampire book with a particular vibe and the concept evolved into a Beauty and the Beast retelling with Dracula-inspired elements.
'It's Beauty and the Beast, with vampires' - Author Lily Crozier on her romantasy novel 'Vow of Eternal Night'
Q: Lillian, what's a book you love that you could never recommend to your parents?
Lily discusses The Vampire Queen as a cheeky, beloved read that she loves despite its questionable reputation with her parents.
Author Bronte-Marie Wesson on her 'dark, queer Zelda book', the high fantasy 'The Ascension of Souls'
Q: How would you categorize the genre and tone of the trilogy?
The first book leans romantic fantasy with a strong focus on relationships, while the overall trilogy grows toward political, high fantasy with expansive worldbuilding and epic stakes.
Author Bronte-Marie Wesson on her 'dark, queer Zelda book', the high fantasy 'The Ascension of Souls'
Q: Can you give the listeners an elevator pitch for the book?
The book is The Legend of Zelda, but dark, gay, and for adults, blending familiar fantasy tropes with mature themes and a political fantasy core.

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The show centers on fantasy literature with a roundtable discussion format that blends author interviews, genre analysis, and reader-facing conversations about world-building, romance tropes, and publishing industry shifts. Recent episodes frequently explore romantasy, queer representation, dark academia, and high fantasy worldbuilding, often tying in how authors navigate fan culture, adaptations from fan fiction to publishing, and the evolving role of platforms like BookTok in shaping reception. A standout aspect is the mix of deeply craft-focused critiques with accessible, spoiler-light (and sometimes spoiler-aware) conversations, making it appealing to both devoted fantasy readers and aspiring authors seeking practical insights and diver... more

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