Cast of Wonders
@castofwonders.org
The Young Adult Fiction Podcast featuring stories of the Fantastic
Episodes cross all speculative boundaries and if someone complains we are 'woke' or pandering to the liberals we are doing our job right!
Part of the Escape Artists Foundation
Episodes cross all speculative boundaries and if someone complains we are 'woke' or pandering to the liberals we are doing our job right!
Part of the Escape Artists Foundation
Cast of Wonders 663: The Pequod II by
@liamjhogan.bsky.social narrated by Jonathan Danz hosted by Alicia Caporaso produced by Andrew Jack
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
(this time with the correct Liam Hogan!)
@liamjhogan.bsky.social narrated by Jonathan Danz hosted by Alicia Caporaso produced by Andrew Jack
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
(this time with the correct Liam Hogan!)
November 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Cast of Wonders 663: The Pequod II by
@liamjhogan.bsky.social narrated by Jonathan Danz hosted by Alicia Caporaso produced by Andrew Jack
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
(this time with the correct Liam Hogan!)
@liamjhogan.bsky.social narrated by Jonathan Danz hosted by Alicia Caporaso produced by Andrew Jack
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
(this time with the correct Liam Hogan!)
Cast of Wonders 663: The Pequod II by @liamhogan.bsky.social narrated by Jonathan Danz hosted by Alicia Caporaso produced by Andrew Jack
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Cast of Wonders 663: The Pequod II by @liamhogan.bsky.social narrated by Jonathan Danz hosted by Alicia Caporaso produced by Andrew Jack
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
www.castofwonders.org/2025/11/cast...
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Holy whoooaaaa. 👀 This story is grade A horror.
Cast of Wonders 662: It Grows Back by @grantcollier.bsky.social narrated by Wilson Fowlie produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social
CW: broken bones, body horror, monster under the bed.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
Happy #Halloween!
CW: broken bones, body horror, monster under the bed.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
Happy #Halloween!
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Holy whoooaaaa. 👀 This story is grade A horror.
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Young palaeoartist? Extremely talented? Needs more followers?
Yes.
Yes.
a greater rhea daddy and his chicks hang out with a 1+ ton Glossotherium robustum about 17 KYA in Pleistocene Argentina 🇦🇷!
….
#paleoart #iceage #sloth #megafauna #birds #art #procreate
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#paleoart #iceage #sloth #megafauna #birds #art #procreate
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Young palaeoartist? Extremely talented? Needs more followers?
Yes.
Yes.
Cast of Wonders 662: It Grows Back by @grantcollier.bsky.social narrated by Wilson Fowlie produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social
CW: broken bones, body horror, monster under the bed.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
Happy #Halloween!
CW: broken bones, body horror, monster under the bed.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
Happy #Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Cast of Wonders 662: It Grows Back by @grantcollier.bsky.social narrated by Wilson Fowlie produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social
CW: broken bones, body horror, monster under the bed.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
Happy #Halloween!
CW: broken bones, body horror, monster under the bed.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
Happy #Halloween!
🎃👻🕸️✨HAPPY HORROR CHRISTMAS!!!✨🕸️👻🎃
Our Elder (one) sibling @pseudopod.org has reached an EPIC milestone of 1000!!!! Epidodes!! 😮🤯😮🤯😮🤯😮
Go give Tentacles some looooove!
Our Elder (one) sibling @pseudopod.org has reached an EPIC milestone of 1000!!!! Epidodes!! 😮🤯😮🤯😮🤯😮
Go give Tentacles some looooove!
October 31, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🎃👻🕸️✨HAPPY HORROR CHRISTMAS!!!✨🕸️👻🎃
Our Elder (one) sibling @pseudopod.org has reached an EPIC milestone of 1000!!!! Epidodes!! 😮🤯😮🤯😮🤯😮
Go give Tentacles some looooove!
Our Elder (one) sibling @pseudopod.org has reached an EPIC milestone of 1000!!!! Epidodes!! 😮🤯😮🤯😮🤯😮
Go give Tentacles some looooove!
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yesterday's writing discourse about there being only empire or liberal democracy irritated me intensely. So here's a (limited) guide to types of government for your fantasy (and SF) stories. #fantasy #scifi #sciencefiction #worldbuilding
It's free but if you like it please think of subscribing!
It's free but if you like it please think of subscribing!
Exploring Diverse Government Types for Fantasy Worlds
Explore diverse government types for your fantasy world, from tribalism to constitutional monarchies, and challenge imperial narratives.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
yesterday's writing discourse about there being only empire or liberal democracy irritated me intensely. So here's a (limited) guide to types of government for your fantasy (and SF) stories. #fantasy #scifi #sciencefiction #worldbuilding
It's free but if you like it please think of subscribing!
It's free but if you like it please think of subscribing!
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Can I just point out that 6 x 7 is 42
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Can I just point out that 6 x 7 is 42
Cast of Wonders 661: Bloom like roses, wild and thorned by Jessica Lévai narrated by Katrin Kania produced by Andrew Jack
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
CW: abusive relationships
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CW: abusive relationships
October 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Cast of Wonders 661: Bloom like roses, wild and thorned by Jessica Lévai narrated by Katrin Kania produced by Andrew Jack
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
CW: abusive relationships
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
CW: abusive relationships
This means we now have the stats for non anonymous bounces btw. It felt unfortunately high. DO please remember to double check your manuscripts when we next open!
Now we need to get at LEAST 2 more sets of eyes on stories. If your story is still in the slush, best of luck! We’re getting there
Now we need to get at LEAST 2 more sets of eyes on stories. If your story is still in the slush, best of luck! We’re getting there
500 ish stories & 1.5 months & I’m ALL SLUSHED OUT 🥳
I hit another seam of absolute bangers today. Stage 2 is gonna be HAAAAAAAAAARD 😅
But thats a problem for *future* Amy & the rest of the @castofwonders.org editorial team ^^
I hit another seam of absolute bangers today. Stage 2 is gonna be HAAAAAAAAAARD 😅
But thats a problem for *future* Amy & the rest of the @castofwonders.org editorial team ^^
October 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This means we now have the stats for non anonymous bounces btw. It felt unfortunately high. DO please remember to double check your manuscripts when we next open!
Now we need to get at LEAST 2 more sets of eyes on stories. If your story is still in the slush, best of luck! We’re getting there
Now we need to get at LEAST 2 more sets of eyes on stories. If your story is still in the slush, best of luck! We’re getting there
Cast of Wonders 659: The Archive of Unnamed Joy by Bella Chacha narrated by Opie Ogundiran produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social hosted by @chesneycat.bsky.social
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
#bannedbooksweek
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#bannedbooksweek
October 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Cast of Wonders 659: The Archive of Unnamed Joy by Bella Chacha narrated by Opie Ogundiran produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social hosted by @chesneycat.bsky.social
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
#bannedbooksweek
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
#bannedbooksweek
ICYMI: Cast of Wonders 658: Your Hold is Ready by @lduerr.bsky.social narrated by @danicutler.bsky.social produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social hosted by @chesneycat.bsky.social
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
#bannedbooksweek
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#bannedbooksweek
October 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
ICYMI: Cast of Wonders 658: Your Hold is Ready by @lduerr.bsky.social narrated by @danicutler.bsky.social produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social hosted by @chesneycat.bsky.social
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
#bannedbooksweek
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
#bannedbooksweek
Did you know that today (second Tuesday in October) is Ada Lovelace Day? It’s an annual event that celebrates the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Why not celebrate by listening to one of our faves like www.castofwonders.org/2022/01/cast...
Why not celebrate by listening to one of our faves like www.castofwonders.org/2022/01/cast...
Cast of Wonders 481: Factory Mother (Staff Picks 2021) | Cast of Wonders
The mushroom mycelia sundering in the pale, hot fermentation medium reminded Hanifa of her apartment building melting in Old Delhi: when concrete flowed like lava and spilled her life onto the streets...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Did you know that today (second Tuesday in October) is Ada Lovelace Day? It’s an annual event that celebrates the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Why not celebrate by listening to one of our faves like www.castofwonders.org/2022/01/cast...
Why not celebrate by listening to one of our faves like www.castofwonders.org/2022/01/cast...
Wooo!!!! Congratulations Dragon!! 🐉 🥳
October 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Wooo!!!! Congratulations Dragon!! 🐉 🥳
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It's Banned Books Week and I'm celebrating seeing my first story published in 4 years 🥳📚 I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it, because it felt really, really good to write.
Thanks @castofwonders.org for being a source of joy this week.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
Thanks @castofwonders.org for being a source of joy this week.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
www.castofwonders.org
October 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It's Banned Books Week and I'm celebrating seeing my first story published in 4 years 🥳📚 I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it, because it felt really, really good to write.
Thanks @castofwonders.org for being a source of joy this week.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
Thanks @castofwonders.org for being a source of joy this week.
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
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Oooh! Congratulations, dragon! @podcastle.org 🐉
October 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Oooh! Congratulations, dragon! @podcastle.org 🐉
Cast of Wonders 657: Plutopalooza by Gretchen Tessmer narrated by Emma Osborne produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social - our second story for #BannedBooksWeek
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CW: end of the world
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CW: end of the world
October 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Cast of Wonders 657: Plutopalooza by Gretchen Tessmer narrated by Emma Osborne produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social - our second story for #BannedBooksWeek
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
CW: end of the world
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
CW: end of the world
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It's banned books week and so I'm legally obligated to bully you, a person who has ever had their name on a book, into joining @authorsabb.bsky.social.
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We fight the source of book bans with calls to action, partnership w everyone in the game, and offer training.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We fight the source of book bans with calls to action, partnership w everyone in the game, and offer training.
AABB Author Sign-Up Form
Hello! We're Authors Against Book Bans, a group of authors who’ve come together to protect and promote the freedom to read on both the national and local levels. We’re creating a network of authors to...
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October 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM
It's banned books week and so I'm legally obligated to bully you, a person who has ever had their name on a book, into joining @authorsabb.bsky.social.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We fight the source of book bans with calls to action, partnership w everyone in the game, and offer training.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We fight the source of book bans with calls to action, partnership w everyone in the game, and offer training.
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Do you want to chat with accomplished editors and writers (or, for some reason, me) or have us critique your work? This is the kickstarter to get that and support Asian women writers.
✨ Critiques & limited 1:1 sessions with the incredible contributors of Coven of the East are live!
Connect with @aijiang.bsky.social, @wenwenyang.bsky.social, @sarasurani.bsky.social, @leemurray.bsky.social, @muteddragon.bsky.social, and co-editors → www.kickstarter.com/projects/ang...
Connect with @aijiang.bsky.social, @wenwenyang.bsky.social, @sarasurani.bsky.social, @leemurray.bsky.social, @muteddragon.bsky.social, and co-editors → www.kickstarter.com/projects/ang...
Coven of the East
An anthology of essays and fiction reimagining Asian women's magical histories.
www.kickstarter.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Do you want to chat with accomplished editors and writers (or, for some reason, me) or have us critique your work? This is the kickstarter to get that and support Asian women writers.
I'm a Messenger! quiz.tryinteract.com#/68d400f64d6...
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
I'm a Messenger! quiz.tryinteract.com#/68d400f64d6...
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✨ It takes all of us to fight for the freedom to read. Take this NEW #BannedBooksWeek quiz to assess your strengths & uncover your individual advocacy style. At the end, get actions you can take based on your result: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68d400f64d6f970015d8e11b #UniteAgainstBookBans
October 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
✨ It takes all of us to fight for the freedom to read. Take this NEW #BannedBooksWeek quiz to assess your strengths & uncover your individual advocacy style. At the end, get actions you can take based on your result: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68d400f64d6f970015d8e11b #UniteAgainstBookBans
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I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I just saw someone use the abbreviation “AI;DR” and I’ll be laughing for a while.
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They’ll tell you that the arts & humanities aren’t practical and then …
October 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
They’ll tell you that the arts & humanities aren’t practical and then …
Cast of Wonders 656: Unconventionally Bound by Açaí Sparrow, narrated by Karen Menzel, produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social
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This is our first story for #BannedBooksWeek 2025
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This is our first story for #BannedBooksWeek 2025
October 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Cast of Wonders 656: Unconventionally Bound by Açaí Sparrow, narrated by Karen Menzel, produced by @jeremycarter42.bsky.social
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
This is our first story for #BannedBooksWeek 2025
www.castofwonders.org/2025/10/cast...
This is our first story for #BannedBooksWeek 2025
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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
This book is about the ghost of a Black boy murdered by police witnessing the devastation of his community after his killing. Of course these asshats think it's too dangerous.
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This book is about the ghost of a Black boy murdered by police witnessing the devastation of his community after his killing. Of course these asshats think it's too dangerous.
bookshop.org/p/books/ghos...
Ghost Boys
Check out Ghost Boys - <b>A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes.</b> <p/>...
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October 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
This book is about the ghost of a Black boy murdered by police witnessing the devastation of his community after his killing. Of course these asshats think it's too dangerous.
bookshop.org/p/books/ghos...
This book is about the ghost of a Black boy murdered by police witnessing the devastation of his community after his killing. Of course these asshats think it's too dangerous.
bookshop.org/p/books/ghos...