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Lit Witches: A Fantasy Book Podcast

Penguin Books Australia
Fantasy
Romantasy
Enemies To Lovers
Alchemised
Blood Over Bright Haven
Vow Of Eternal Night
Captive Prince
Gothic Fantasy
World Building
The Ascension Of Souls
Dark Academia
Rome
Songbird Of the Sorrows
We Who Will Die
Hierarchy Series
Enmies To Lovers
Shadow Reaper
Author Interviews
Trauma
Cain

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. New video and audio episo... more

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On today's Roundtable episode, we get sentimental as we look back at the formative books that made us fall in love with fantasy. From Eragon to Northern Lights, Six of Crows and many more, we chat about the stories that feel like coming home, whether... more

On today's Chosen One episode we speak to internationally bestselling author Ryan Cahill about Of Blood and Fire, the first book in his high fantasy series 'The Bound and the Broken'. We chat about how he created an epic fantasy world spanning multip... more

On today's Roundtable episode we discuss Shadow Reaper, the new book by Lynette Noni that Rebecca Yarros called the 'must-read YA fantasy' of the year. In this spoiler-free chat, we delve into our first impressions of Shadow Reaper – the intriguing m... more

On today's Chosen One episode we speak to bestselling author Stacia Stark about We Who Will Die, an Ancient Rome–inspired romantasy filled with vampires, humans, magical creatures and more. We bond over our love of character art and our favourite tro... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Cahill
Bestselling author of The Bound and The Broken; author of Of Blood and Fire
The Broken Binding Publishing / author
Episode: Dragons, magic and deep nerd stuff: Ryan Cahill on 'Of Blood and Fire’
Adiba Oemar
Guest on Lit Witches; fantasy reader/enthusiast
Episode: Soul-sucking reapers or death prisons? Fantasy queen Lynette Noni is back with 'Shadow Reaper'
Stacia Stark
Bestselling author known for Kingdom of Lies series and new We Who Will Die
Author, Kingdom of Lies / This Vicious Dream universe
Episode: Gladiator meets The Vampire Diaries: Author Stacia Stark on her new fantasy trilogy 'We Who Will Die'
Izzy Werro
Fantasy reader and guest analyst on sequels
Unspecified
Episode: Is this the perfect romantasy sequel? Unpacking 'Rites of the Starling' by Devney Perry
Shané Oosthuizen
Fantasy reader and guest analyst on sequels
Unspecified
Episode: Is this the perfect romantasy sequel? Unpacking 'Rites of the Starling' by Devney Perry
Braidee Otto
Debut author of Songbird of the Sorrows (Romanticy)
Myth of the Imperious series
Episode: Yearning, angst and a Mr Darcy hand flex - Author Braidee Otto on her romantasy debut 'Songbird of the Sorrows'
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

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Adelaide Jensen
Host of Lit Witches

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#85
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#246
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#127
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#41
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#106
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#201
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#226
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Dragons, magic and deep nerd stuff: Ryan Cahill on 'Of Blood and Fire’
Q: Can you start by giving us an elevator pitch for the series and Of Blood and Fire especially, please?
Ryan explains that the goal was to recapture the wonder of classic fantasy for adults, delivering a warm, welcoming feel while embedding depth and long-form worldbuilding, with dragons and magic at the center but grounded by human emotions and relationships.
Yearning, angst and a Mr Darcy hand flex - Author Braidee Otto on her romantasy debut 'Songbird of the Sorrows'
Q: How did you decide to write Songbird of the Sorrows and set the tone for romantasy?
I wanted to write the story I would want to read, blending spy intrigue with romance, while exploring themes like belonging, identity, and resilience with a mythic Greek influence.
'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.

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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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2. Adiba Oemar
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