S.2 Ep. 64: Four Princes. One Girl. Why Choose?: Jade Presley on The Neverlist and The King's List

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where fantasy gets a little dangerous, romance gets a little unhinged, and sometimes one love interest just isn’t enough.This week, Co-Hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan are joined by the wildly fun, bold, and genre-pushing author Jade Presley to talk about The Neverlist and its sequel The King’s List. This is a series that’s redefining romantasy with one of the most talked-about tropes in the space right now: why choose.Jade takes us back to the very beginning of her journey, writing stories in second grade and deciding, with zero backup plan, that she would become an author. And she did. But not without rejection, tough feedback, and years of refining her craft. What makes Jade stand out isn’t just her success—it’s her refusal to let anyone tell her what kind of stories “won’t work.” And that’s exactly what led to The Neverlist.We dive deep into the story of Rylee, a girl from the lower class who sneaks into a royal world she despises only to be chosen as a potential mate for FOUR princes she never wanted. What unfolds is a story packed with tension, emotional growth, power dynamics, and yes, a romance that refuses to make her choose. But this episode isn’t just about the premise. It’s about why this story works. We talk about why the why choose trope is exploding right now and why it still feels  satisfying, the intentionality behind building four distinct love arcs that actually serve the heroine, and breaking away from toxic masculinity and creating emotionally intelligent, supportive love interests. We also get into the sequel, The King’s List, where stakes are higher, trust is fractured, and Riley is forced to step fully into her power after a devastating cliffhanger that changes everything.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: ✨ Jade’s journey from lifelong writer to bestselling author. ✨ Rejection, resilience, and building confidence in your voice. ✨ Why she chose to write under a pen name. ✨ The rise of the why choose / reverse harem genre. ✨ Writing four distinct romantic arcs (without it feeling chaotic). ✨ Creating emotionally secure, non-toxic male characters. ✨ The shocking ending of The Neverlist and what it sets up. ✨ What to expect in The King’s List: trust, power, and self-worth. ✨ Advice for aspiring authors: don’t let anyone steal your joy. CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill📚 Jade Presley – IG: @JadePresleyAuthor✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.