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S.2 Ep. 69: Her Fiancé Killed Her Father. Now She's Falling for a Witch Hunter: A.M. Dunnewin on Mirror of Shadows
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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where witches don't stay hidden for long, dark magic comes with a price, and sometimes the family that saves you is the one you never expected to find.
This week, host Bethany Amanda sits down with fantasy romance author A. M. Dunnewin for a magical, emotional, and delightfully witchy conversation about Mirror of Shadows, her contribution to the ambitious multi-author fantasy project, Seven Legends of the Shattered Empire. If you love hidden identities, found family, slow-burn romance, and heroines embracing their power, this episode is for you.
A.M. shares her journey as an indie fantasy author and the inspiration behind Lenora Briar, a witch whose life shatters when her fiancé murders her father in an attempt to steal her magic. Forced to flee, Lenora hides among strangers, disguising herself as a human governess while concealing the very thing that could get her killed. We dive into witchcraft, found family, feminine rage, morally gray characters, and the kind of slow-burn romance that keeps readers turning pages long into the night. We also discuss the unique challenge of writing within a shared fantasy world alongside six other authors and what readers can expect from the larger Shattered Empire series.
⚡ How long can a witch hide who she really is?
🩸 What happens when the family you find becomes more important than the one you lost?
🔥 And what if embracing your power is the only way to save the people you love?
This is a must-listen for romantasy readers, witchy fantasy lovers, and fans of emotional stories filled with magic, healing, and unforgettable characters.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
✨ The inspiration behind Mirror of Shadows.
✨ Building Lenora's journey from hunted witch to powerful heroine.
✨ Hidden identities, found family, and healing through connection.
✨ A magic system where power leaves permanent scars.
✨ Writing extreme slow-burn romance.
✨ Feminine rage and women reclaiming their power.
✨ Creating lovable child characters readers adore.
✨ Collaborating in the shared world of Seven Legends of the Shattered Empire.
✨ The realities of indie publishing and writing multiple projects.
✨ Ashley's upcoming books and future plans for the series.
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👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
📚 A.M. Dunnewin – @AMDunnewin
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