S.2 Ep. 84: Reverse Beauty and the Beast Meets The Witcher: Jeaniene Frost on A Curse of Beasts and Magic

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where monsters aren't always the villains, dragons rule hidden realms, and sometimes Beauty is the Beast.This week, host Sara Santillan and Mythic Mic Rep Megan sit down with New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost to celebrate her highly anticipated romantasy, A Curse of Beasts and Magic.Jeaniene takes us behind the scenes of her newest fantasy world, where an ER nurse has spent the last decade hiding the monstrous curse living inside her, until one encounter thrusts her into a secret world of dragons, fae, powerful sorcerers, and a dangerously alluring monster hunter who may be the only person capable of saving her.We discuss why the novel accidentally became a reverse Beauty and the Beast retelling with The Witcher vibes, creating monsters that are both terrifying and sympathetic, building magical worlds beyond our own, and writing the irresistible tension between two people who have every reason to stay apart.Jeaniene also shares her journey from dozens of publishing rejections to becoming a bestselling author, offers invaluable advice for aspiring writers, talks about the importance of human audiobook narrators, and gives listeners an exciting preview of book two, A Storm of Dragons and Sorcery.⚔️ What happens when the monster needs someone even deadlier to protect her?🐉 Why are dragons, fae realms, and cursed magic only the beginning of this story?❤️ And what if Beauty is the one everyone should fear?This episode is a must-listen for romantasy fans who love morally gray heroes, dangerous magic, unforgettable creatures, and epic fantasy romance.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:✨ Jeaniene's journey from rejection to bestselling author.✨ Why one "yes" can change your entire career.✨ Building the world of A Curse of Beasts and Magic.✨ Writing monsters, dragons, fae, and magical realms.✨ Creating a heroine with a literal beast inside her.✨ Morally gray heroes and irresistible romantic tension.✨ Why Brendan became an unexpected fan favorite.✨ Writing humor alongside heartbreak and horror.✨ The future of the series and A Storm of Dragons and Sorcery.✨ Audiobooks, AI, and protecting human narrators.✨ Jeaniene's advice for aspiring fantasy authors.CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill📚Jeaniene Frost  – @Jfrostauthor✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.