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Fan Casting "Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros

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Holy crap its episode 12 of FanCastic! I am so happy you are (still) here!
Join me this week to welcome back my childhood bestie, Super Mom, & nearly certified Doula, Kjerstin Scheyer as we fan cast, recap, rant, and...well rant again, about the 2025 release, "Onyx Storm"; Book 3 of The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros!
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After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust.Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him.Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth. But a storm is coming...and not everyone can survive its wrath.
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Onyx Storm is the third book in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series, which is planned to include five books. 
Large scale bookstores such as Barnes and Nobel & Books A Million held events to celebrate the book's widely anticipated release. Some readers attended in full cosplay of their favorite characters-- much like the days we (me) Millennials would attend release parties for Harry Potter & Twilight. A good sign for the Empyrean series's potential as a franchise!
In the first week following its publication, Onyx Storm sold 2.7 million copies, surpassing any other adult novel in the previous 20 years.
Yarros announced a book tour, that begin in LA on January 20, 2025, and ended in Denver on February 2. On thour, many questions were posed about the ending and the upcoming TV adaption, including who she would want cast as Violet and Xaden. Yarros declined to comment her choices and believe the creative team know what they are doing. Heres hoping!
Yarros is still set to executive produce the series with Liz Pelletier, the founder of Entangled Publishing, and Liz Raposo, the president of Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. Yarros is not set to have any writing credits in the series and the series has yet to announce a cast. 
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Fan Casting "A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J. Maas

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy, romantasy, and fiction books.
Joining me this week for "A Court of Mist and Fury" is returning guest, Emyli Gudmundson! Tune in as we continue our fan casting journey by filling out The Night Court and other key characters in book two.
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The seductive and stunning #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas's spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart.
Though she's now been granted the powers and lifespan of the High Fae, she is haunted by her time Under the Mountain and the terrible deeds she performed to save the lives of Tamlin and his people. As her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre's hollowness and nightmares consume her. She finds herself split into two different one who upholds her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court, and one who lives out her life in the Spring Court with Tamlin.
While Feyre navigates a dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms. She might just be the key to stopping it, but only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future-and the future of a world in turmoil.
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Fan Casting "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy, romantasy, and fiction books.
Welcome to our TENTH episode of FanCastic! Double digits baby! I am so happy you are here!
Join me this week as we welcome fellow Hollywood professional Tabitha Rourick as we fan cast & recap the Booktok sensation and upcoming Netflix film, "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid!
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Evelyn Hugo, a reclusive former Hollywood star, announces the auction of her collection of famous gowns to raise money for a breast cancer charity in honor of her late daughter. She specifically requests magazine reporter Monique Grant to interview her about the auction. Monique, who has no personal connection to her, is confused as to why Evelyn insists she be the one to conduct the interview. When the two meet, Evelyn reveals that she is not interested in giving an interview to Monique's magazine, but instead wants Monique to write her biography. When pressed for an explanation as to why, Evelyn only tells her that she found Monique through an article that she had written about assisted suicide, and otherwise promises that she will answer all of Monique's questions once she is done recounting her story. Monique accepts the offer, and Evelyn begins sharing the events of her life.
In 2019, Freeform and Fox 21 Television Studios picked up the rights for development. Jennifer Beals and Ilene Chaiken, who worked on The L Word, were to produce the show. Reid was to work on the show as a screenwriter. In June 2021, Reid confirmed in an interview that the rights were no longer owned by Freeform and would be produced on another platform. She said she felt "really good with the direction that it's going in"
On March 24, 2022, it was announced that Netflix will be adapting the novel into a feature film with Liz Tigelaar writing and Margaret Chernin executive producing. The film will be directed by Leslye Headland.
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Author's Aside with Brittany Gossin

Hey there FanCastic listeners and watchers!
Introducing our first episode of a series of special episodes we are calling; Author's Aside.
Every season we will feature a favorite author chosen to sit down with us to converse about their process, inspirations, background, and fun facts!
Why "Author's Aside", you ask? Well, as you know, FanCastic is a Fantasy/Fiction podcast with an entertainment industry twist. In the biz, when a character onstage or onscreen quickly addresses the audience, it's known as an aside. It is a dramatic device for actors and a literary device for writers, asides appear across mediums to give viewers, listeners, and readers (that's you!) a unique narrative perspective. Essentially, it's a break from the scene's action where the character reveals thoughts, reactions, or quips directly to the audience.
Enjoy the break in our regular fan cast action and hang out with myself & Brittany Gossin!
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More about Brittany:
Brittany is a seasoned wordsmith, high school English teacher, and adjunct professor, whose passion lies in crafting fantastical tales. With over fifteen years of writing experience and a Master's degree in English and Creative Writing, Brittany delves into creating stories that whisk readers away into imaginative worlds where magic thrives and heroes emerge. As a high school English teacher, Brittany shares her love for storytelling, inspiring young minds to explore the wonders of literature and language. Additionally, as an adjunct professor, she mentors aspiring writers, guiding them on their creative journeys. Beyond her professional roles, Brittany cherishes her role as a devoted parent to three wonderful children and celebrates fourteen years of marriage to her own 'Prince Charming.' The everyday magic of family life often finds its way into her stories, adding depth to the fantastical adventures she pens. Drawn to the captivating allure of fantasy, Brittany finds inspiration in folklore, the beauty of nature, and the joys of parenthood. Through her writing, she invites readers to embark on adventures where bravery is tested, mysteries unravel, and the human spirit triumphs. When not lost in her own imaginary worlds, Brittany can be found exploring the outdoors with her family, engrossed in a captivating fantasy novel, or nurturing ideas for her next story. Join Brittany Gossin on a journey through the pages of her books, where every chapter promises magic, adventure, and a glimpse into the extraordinary within the ordinary.
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Fan Casting "Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy books.
Welcome to our eighth episode of FanCastic! I am so happy you are here!
Join me this week to welcome back Kjerstin Scheyer as we fan cast, recap, rant, and RAVE about "Iron Flame"; Book 2 of The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros!
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The storyline continues where the first book ended. Violet has to use the abilities she learned during Threshing at Basgiath War College and achieve her true power, even though the vice commandant is determined to show her how weak she is. Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.
Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves.
Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits—and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules.
But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College—and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.
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A week prior to Iron Flame’s release, Variety announced Amazon MGM Studios acquired the rights to adapt the entire series for streaming. The deal includes Fourth Wing—which was released in May 2023—Iron Flame, and the three remaining books Yarros plans to write to conclude the series. Yarros is set to executive produce the series with Liz Pelletier, the founder of Entangled Publishing, and Liz Raposo, the president of Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. Yarros is not set to have any writing credits in the series.
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Fan Casting "Crown of Midnight" by Sarah J. Maas

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy books.
Welcome to our seventh episode of FanCastic! I am so happy you are here!
Join me this week as I welcome back Adara Bryan to recap & chat book two in the TOG series "Crown of Midnight" -- SPOILER: I still hate Chaol.
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After a year of hard labor in the Salt Mines of Endovier, eighteen-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien has won the king's contest to become the new royal assassin. Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown – a secret she hides from even her most intimate confidantes. Keeping up the deadly charade—while pretending to do the king's bidding—will test her in frightening new ways, especially when she's given a task that could jeopardize everything she's come to care for. And there are far more dangerous forces gathering on the horizon--forces that threaten to destroy her entire world, and will surely force Celaena to make a choice. Where do the assassin’s loyalties lie, and who is she most willing to fight for?
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This episode contains SPOILERS and ADULT LANGUAGE

Fan Casting "The Deep" by Alma Katsu | A Titanic Anniversary Episode

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy books.
Welcome to our sixth episode of FanCastic! I am so happy you are here!
113 years ago, on April 14th, the Titanic struck an iceberg at 11:40pm. By 2:20am on April 15th, the ship disappeared beneath the surface on the Atlantic Ocean..never to be seen again. 1517 lives were lost. Then, 5 years ago... the most INSANE book was published...and last week.... I read it.
It's another FUN-casting this week as I dive in (pun intended) to "The Deep" by Alma Katsu!
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Someone, or something, is haunting the Titanic. This is the only way to explain the series of misfortunes that have plagued the passengers of the ship from the moment they set mysterious disappearances, sudden deaths. Now suspended in an eerie, unsettling twilight zone during the four days of the liner's illustrious maiden voyage, a number of the passengers - including millionaires Madeleine Astor and Benjamin Guggenheim, the maid Annie Hebbley and Mark Fletcher - are convinced that something sinister is going on... And then, as the world knows, disaster strikes. Years later and the world is at war. And a survivor of that fateful night, Annie, is working as a nurse on the sixth voyage of the Titanic's sister ship, the Britannic, now refitted as a hospital ship. Plagued by the demons of her doomed first and near fatal journey across the Atlantic, Annie comes across an unconscious soldier she recognizes while doing her rounds. It is the young man Mark. And she is convinced that he did not - could not - have survived the sinking of the Titanic...
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Content WARNING: Adult themes, language, and mentions of self harm.

Fan Casting "Dream Walker".by Brittany Gossin

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy books.
Welcome to our fifth episode of FanCastic! I am so happy you are here!
Join me this week as my previous roommate & long time friend Emilie Labonte and fan cast & chat all things "Dream Walker" by Brittany Gossin!
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In the aftermath of a harrowing nightmare, seventeen-year-old Ella Windsor must face a chilling reality as the wounds from her dreams appear on her body. To add to her terror, she witnesses the intrusion of a nightmarish creature come to life, lurking on her high school campus. Faced with no choice but to escape the nightmares and search for why she's the only one who can see them, Ella ventures into the mysterious Astral Realm. Alongside Ethan Wessex, a stunningly gorgeous Lieutenant of the Queen's Astral Guard with his own air of mystery, Ella discovers a realm on the brink of war. Azvameth, the King of Nightmares, harboring secrets of his own, seeks dominion not just over the Astral Realm but every waking world. With the assistance of other dream walkers, including the devastatingly handsome Cole, a Fae Prince, and Rhea, a feisty Elven female, each armed with latent magic, Ella may prove to be the missing piece in destroying Azvameth and saving her precious Mortal and Astral Realms. In this epic romantasy, Ella grapples with love and betrayal, torn between the mysterious Ethan and the potential true love of Cole, all while embarking on a journey of self-discovery and found family. The nightmares have awakened, but so has she.
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Fan Casting ”A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy books.Welcome to our fourth episode of FanCastic! I am so happy you are here! Join me this week as my fellow theatre degree holding, smut reading, girl bossing friend Emyli and I talk about the start of the continued Maas Universe: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas! Subscribe for new episodes every Monday night!Follow us @fancasticpod on Instagram & Goodpods!Watch this stream on Twitch or YouTube!**Please excuse any audio/visual hiccups as we are bettering our equipment!**----A Court of Thorns and Roses is a fantasy romance series by American author Sarah J. Maas, which follows the journey of 19-year-old Feyre Archeron after she is brought into the faerie lands of Prythian. The first book of the series, A Court of Thorns and Roses, was released in May 2015. There are currently five novels in the series, and a sixth installment, confirmed by Maas, in the works.The series has sold over 13 million copies and is a New York Times Best Seller!When Feyre, a poor huntress, shoots a wolf to feed her family (that is actually a faerie in disguise), she kicks off a series of events that see her kidnapped and taken north to the faerie lands by the High Lord of the Spring Court Tamlin. She soon learns that the faeries are impacted by a ‘blight’ and that the land north of the wall is extremely dangerous, not only to her as a human, but due to a villainous force. In her trials, she meets the seemingly duplicitous High Lord of the Night Court, Rhysand, and finds herself in a battle between good and evil.*All Fan Casts are purely fun & fictional*--Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fun Casting ”Irish Gothic Fairy Stories” - by Steve Lally & Paula Flynn Lally

This is FanCastic! The fantasy book podcast where we fan cast all of your favorite characters from bestselling fantasy books.Happy St. Patrick's Day! Welcome to our first FUN casting episode where we go a little off script and have some fun with stories. In celebration of all things Irish, I pull out my narrating chops to cold read you a fairy tale full of folklore, magic, kingdoms, and spells- straight from Galways bookshelves! When visiting Ireland this past year, I picked up "Irish Gothic Fairy Stories" to learn of the tales being told. Boy are they WILD! Grab a Guinness, serve up that corned beef / cabbage, and settle in for a story & a quick casting! Cheers & Good luck for the year ahead!Subscribe for new episodes every Monday night!Follow us @fancasticpod on Instagram!*All Fan Casts are purely fun & fictional*--Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.