The Storyverse of Verdigris

In episode twenty-six of The Storyverse of Verdigris, Iellieth and Marcon settle into the town of Trudid, hide from soldiers, and experiment with Iellieth's magical amulet.IntroductionHello adventurers, and welcome to season two, episode twenty-six of the recently renamed Storyverse of Verdigris podcast! My name is Beth Ball, and I'm an epic fantasy author and game designer weaving tales of magic and adventure across the high fantasy worlds of Azuria and Eldura. In season two of our podcast, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, though occasionally I'll share previews of other interconnected stories across the storyverse! If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In today's episode, Iellieth and Marcon settle into the town of Trudid on their mission from the druids of the Vagarveil Wood. I'm so excited to be diving back into Buried Heroes with you! If you'd like to find out what happens next before our next episode is released, visit bethballbooks.com/shop and pick up your copy of Buried Heroes or find it in paperback, hardcover, or ebook at your favorite bookstore! Woohoo! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the worlds of Azuria and Eldura and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Circle of Story, where we celebrate fantasy, folklore, and adventure. As a member of the Circle, you'll receive a copy of three Circle-exclusive short stories, one of which, “Blood Wolf Moon,” is a prequel story for Age of Azuria!In addition to chapter twenty-one, be on the lookout for a special update episode coming your way soon with announcements about Phoenix Rising, a new novella, a story fragment journey told via letter, and serialized fiction set in Azuria's past, the world of Eldura. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to support the creation of future episodes, join the Story Conclave on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. In our next episode, we'll follow Marcon and Iellieth through the forest outside of Trudid for chapter twenty-one of Buried Heroes. Happy travels, my friends, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

In episode twenty-five of The Storyverse of Verdigris, Iellieth and Marcon get to the bottom of the mayor's strange behavior in Trudid and make several interesting first impressions.IntroductionHello adventurers, and welcome to season two, episode twenty-five of the recently renamed Storyverse of Verdigris podcast! My name is Beth Ball, and I'm an epic fantasy author and game designer weaving tales of magic and adventure across the high fantasy worlds of Azuria and Eldura. In season two of our podcast, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, though occasionally I'll share previews of other interconnected stories across the storyverse! If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In today's episode, Iellieth and Marcon finally reach the town of Trudid and attempt to get to the bottom of the mayor's strange behavior as part of their efforts to halt the aggressive logging of the Stormside Forest. I'm so excited to be diving back into Buried Heroes with you! If you'd like to find out what happens next before our next episode is released, visit bethballbooks.com/shop and pick up your copy of Buried Heroes or find it in paperback, hardcover, or ebook at your favorite bookstore! Woohoo! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the worlds of Azuria and Eldura and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Circle of Story, where we celebrate fantasy, folklore, and adventure. As a member of the Circle, you'll receive a copy of three Circle-exclusive short stories, one of which, “Blood Wolf Moon,” is a prequel story for Age of Azuria!I'm hoping to share a bonus episode soon on some of the exciting things I have coming up, including Phoenix Rising, Feather & Flame book one and serialized fiction set in Azuria's past, the world of Eldura. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to support the creation of future episodes, join the Story Conclave on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. In our next episode, we'll pick back up with Iellieth and Marcon in Trudid. Happy travels, my friends, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

Intro Hello my dear listeners and friends, and thank you so much for tuning in today! First I want to apologize for the very long gap between episodes. There's been a lot going on over here, and then just as I was getting ready to dive back in again, I got sick and my voice was all raspy, and I didn't think that would work well for new episodes either. I'm not going to promise just yet that we'll return to weekly episodes, but I am working in that direction as best I can! Second, you may have noticed a new name for the podcast, and that's what I wanted to talk to you about today! I don't know if you're the kind of person who tends to try out a bunch of different ideas or who thinks that you can manage approximately ten zillion things just fine, but for my fellow idea people, I know you'll understand the feeling and thought process I'm about to describe. My original conception for this podcast, World of Azuria, was that it would give me a place to share stories about the world of Azuria! Simple enough. But if you've been listening to some of my recent bonus episodes, you'll know that not all of these episodes, not all of these stories, take place in Azuria. In fact, both of the novels I'm working on at the moment take place in Azuria's past, back when the world was still called Eldura. (The explanation of this renaming is in Buried Heroes, so I won't rehash it at this exact moment, though perhaps that can be an episode of its own in the future.)What I really want to createBut working through these episodes and writing across different series—seeing these worlds expand—I have a better understanding now of what I truly want to create, and that is a vibrant, interactive storyverse—an interconnected ecosystem of immersive stories, each of which shapes the others around it. With each story we share, we refine and deepen our understanding of the stories that came before. And what I'm calling this larger vision is “The Storyverse of Verdigris.” In case you don't know, Verdigris is the Titan of Nature from the very foundation of the world. It's because of her sacrifice, her aversion of war between the Negative and Positive Planes, that there are three planes of life closely connected with one another—the Shadowlands, the Brightlands, and the prime plane, called Eldura in the past and Azuria in the present/future, depending on where you stand. I'm really excited about the story-rich possibilities of exploring these interconnections! I hope to share more of this with you in the future but, in the meantime, one good example of what we're building toward is Story Magic, the novella that temporally coincides with book two, Hadvarian Heist. Story Magic actually picks up with Persephonie's story at the end of Buried Heroes and then dips into a great many other stories from saudad lore as we also see the stories and perspectives intersecting with hers. As always, you can find all of my fiction at bethballbooks.com. Over the next couple weeks, I'll have special sneak peeks of Phoenix Rising coming out on the site, and I'll also be sharing some of my plans for future stories in Eldura and perhaps some serialized fiction as well! Happy adventuring, my friends. Until next time!Bonus announcement!I forgot to say so in the episode, but there have been a couple changes with the pricing for my books! Buried Heroes and Aurora...

In episode thirty-three of the World of Azuria podcast, Genevieve reunites with Sariel in the wild forests of Tor'stre Vahn and meets the druid Ophelia. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode twenty-three of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. In today's episode, Genevieve reunites with Sariel in the wild forests of Tor'stre Vahn and meets the druid Ophelia. But before we dive in, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to those who have left a rating or review of the podcast! You taking the time to do so means so much to me! If your podcast app supports ratings and/or reviews, please take a moment to share what you enjoy about the show! If it doesn't, please do subscribe and share the episode with a friend who enjoys epic fantasy! I hope you enjoyed last week's bonus episode from Phoenix Rising! I am so excited about this new series and sharing more of the world of Eldura with you! To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. You can order your copy of Amber Queen at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look...

Special bonus episode! Step back in time into Marcon's early days as a soldier in the war-torn world of Eldura. High in the Meridiennes, already exhausted from battle, Marcon learns devastating news about his home city of Respite and the loved ones he's left behind. While he and the other soldiers of the Luz were fighting a losing battle against the dragon Braemorn in the city of Sanctuary, Alessandra routed their forces. Without their quick intervention, their city will fall. This episode is a preview of the upcoming novel, Phoenix Rising, Feather & Flame book one! IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to this special bonus episode (episode thirty-two!) of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series and the upcoming series Feather & Flame which is the subject of today's show! One of the things I was really excited about with the podcast format for my fiction is the opportunity to add in lore, additional backstory, and new storylines that aren't in the novels and novellas. And as we've just heard part of Marcon's backstory as he recounted it to Iellieth, I thought it might be fun for you to hear an excerpt from his first-hand experience five thousand years before, back in the war-torn lands of Eldura. In today's bonus episode, I'll be reading an excerpt from Phoenix Rising, the first novel in Feather & Flame, which is planned for release in the first half of 2022. Make sure you've joined my reading community, the Story Enclave, for updates on Phoenix Rising and my other upcoming fiction projects. You can join the Enclave at bethballbooks.com/join.One other quick announcement before we dive into Phoenix Rising, Enclave members will be receiving two exclusive short stories before the end of the year, one set before the events of Buried Heroes (but after Aurora) and one set before the events of Phoenix Rising and the Feather & Flame series. All the more reason to join! Alright, let's start our adventure! Phoenix Rising, Feather & Flame Book OneChapter ThreeThe city of Respite. Seven Years Ago.ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Eldura. I hope you enjoyed this special sneak peek! If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at

In episode thirty-one of the World of Azuria podcast, Iellieth makes a second attempt to convince Turdoch of the rightness of the druids' cause and investigates some disturbing news she learns from Linolynn. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode twenty-one of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. In today's episode, Iellieth makes a second attempt to convince Turdoch of the rightness of the druids' cause and investigates some disturbing news she learns from Linolynn. But before we dive in, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to those who have left a rating or review of the podcast! You taking the time to do so means so much to me! If your podcast app supports ratings and/or reviews, please take a moment to share what you enjoy about the show! If it doesn't, please do subscribe and share the episode with a friend who enjoys epic fantasy! I hope you enjoyed last week's bonus episode from The Tree of Silver!To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. You can order your copy of Amber Queen at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. Amber Queen was just recently released at the end of August, and I am so excited for you to find out about this next phase of our heroes' journeys! If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the...

Episode thirty of the World of Azuria podcast is another special bonus episode with a preview of the upcoming story in serial, The Tree of Silver! IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode twenty of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In this special bonus episode, we travel back in time to the world of Eldura, a land torn apart by war and in desperate need of heroes.Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Eldura. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look for the fae and daimon tiers. Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

In episode twenty-nine of the World of Azuria podcast, Marcon and Iellieth make their way to the city of Trudid on a mission from the druids of the Vagarveil Wood. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode nineteen of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. In today's episode, we follow Marcon and Iellieth as they make their way to the city of Trudid on a mission from the druids of the Vagarveil Wood. But before we dive in, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to those who have left a rating or review of the podcast! You taking the time to do so means so much to me! If your podcast app supports ratings and/or reviews, please take a moment to share what you enjoy about the show! If it doesn't, please do subscribe and share the episode with a friend who enjoys epic fantasy! To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. You can order your copy of Amber Queen at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. Amber Queen was just recently released at the end of August, and I am so excited for you to find out about this next phase of our heroes' journeys! If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at

Episode twenty-eight of the World of Azuria podcast is a special bonus episode celebrating the one-year publication anniversary of Buried Heroes or, more accurately, the one year, four month anniversary! In this episode, I'll take you through my journey with this story from one-on-one D&D campaign to epic fantasy series. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode eighteen of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. Gather 'round, my friends, for a story that bridges our world and one of the imagination…In this tale, a young couple in love embarks on a journey together. They'll face monsters, befriend dragons, and learn to distinguish friend from foe. They'll grow closer climbing ancient mountains, flirt and smile at an elegant ball. But most importantly, as in all such stories, they'll find love at the heart of it all. Come closer around the fire. Rest your feet; warm your hands. Our tale begins a few years ago, on a windy March afternoon in 2018…One year ago today, I published my first novel, Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. But the series's origins go back farther than when I first started drafting the novel the year before. A few years prior to that, shortly after our move to North Carolina for my PhD, my husband Jonathan started to play D&D. Maybe you're already familiar with Dungeons and Dragons or maybe tabletop role-playing games are outside the realm of your experience. I had never been a fan of rule-intensive strategy games that took hours and hours. For Jonathan, it was the opposite. He'd always wanted to play D&D, and he was delighted to finally have a group of people to play with. For one whole year, he asked if I wanted to play this in D&D campaign with him, and each time, I said no. I was positive I wouldn't like it. A ConvergenceYou may be thinking, “A year is a long time to say no to something without trying it.” And that's probably true. But toward the end of his first year of playing D&D, a few factors converged, and I decided to give it a try. Jonathan was going to lead (be the Storyteller for) his first session and asked me to play so he'd feel more at ease. [I agreed, and thus, Briseras, who you'll meet in Hadvarian Heist, was born!]Jonathan designed a special, duet (one-on-one) D&D campaign for me. He helped me design a character, a half-elf who I named Iellieth Amastacia. She lived in Io Keep in the kingdom of Linolynn. [If you'd like to read the whole story, you'll find it in Buried Heroes.]The thoughtfulness of both of these moves, and the intimacy of us getting to play with just the two of us, led me to say yes, I would try it. And that decision changed my life. Welcome to Azuria!Our D&D campaign started with me, as Iellieth Amastacia, wandering around Io Keep and bidding farewell to my friends and loved ones before I transmigrated north to Hadvar. (We later adapted that first campaign session into a D&D adventure called First Blush, part...

In episode twenty-seven of the World of Azuria podcast, Teodric returns home to Nortelon. Much remains as it has been since his family's banishment, but a prophesy foretells change upon the horizon. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode seventeen of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. In today's episode, we return to Teodric's adventures as he makes his way home in the city of Nortelon, having just been named captain of his own vessel by the dread pirate queen Syleste. But before we dive in, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to those who have left a rating or review of the podcast! You taking the time to do so means so much to me! If your podcast app supports ratings and/or reviews, please take a moment to share what you enjoy about the show! If it doesn't, please do subscribe and share the episode with a friend who enjoys epic fantasy! Also, I apologize for the gap between our most recent episodes. My usual recording times got co-opted becasue we've just bought our first house—yay!—and we'll be moving at the end of the week. So soon I'll be speaking to you from a totally different spot! To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. You can order your copy of Amber Queen at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. Amber Queen was just recently released at the end of...

In episode twenty-six of the World of Azuria podcast, we learn more about the ancient world of Eldura and about Iellieth's experiences in Linolynn as she and Marcon embark on the first leg of their journey. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode sixteen of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. In today's episode, we learn more about the ancient world of Eldura and about Iellieth's experiences in Linolynn as she and Marcon embark on the first leg of their journey. Thank you so much to those who have left a rating or review of the podcast! You taking the time to do so means so much to me! If your podcast app supports ratings and/or reviews, please take a moment to share what you enjoy about the show! If it doesn't, please do subscribe and share the episode with a friend who enjoys epic fantasy! I hope you enjoyed the preview of The Tree of Silver at the end of last week's episode! In case you need a refresher, The Tree is Silver is a weekly email serial story combining epic fantasy fiction and the extended narratives of tabletop roleplaying! To learn more, visit bethballbooks.com/tree-of-silver! There, you can sign up for the waitlist and be first in line for story previews before launch later this year! To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. You can preorder your copy of...

In episode twenty-five of the World of Azuria podcast, Iellieth's druidic magic begins to emerge. As it does, she and Marcon prepare for the next phase of their journey and learn about the forces opposing the woodland druids. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode fifteen of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. I apologize that this chapter is coming a week after I'd hoped, but here we are, heading off on our adventure! In today's episode, we join Iellieth and Marcon as they prepare for the next phase of their journey and learn about the forces opposing the woodland druids. Thank you so much to those who have left a rating or review of the podcast! You taking the time to do so means so much to me! If your podcast app supports ratings and/or reviews, please take a moment to share what you enjoy about the show! If it doesn't, please do subscribe and share the episode with a friend who enjoys epic fantasy! At the end of the episode, you'll find a special preview of my new project, The Tree of Silver, a weekly email serial story combining epic fantasy fiction and the extended narratives of tabletop roleplaying! To learn more, visit bethballbooks.com/tree-of-silver or you can use the link in the show notes!). There, you can sign up for the waitlist and be first in line for story previews before launch later this year! To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. If you're interested in the story of Iellieth and Teodric's separation, check out Song of Parting for their time together in Io Keep and to learn the specifics of what pulled them apart. You'll also find Katarina's story and an ancient legend woven through their tale! I've thought about doing a special, private, paid podcast feed for Song of Parting, where you could purchase access to the audio recording of the novella and listen from beginning to end—if that's something you'd be interested in, please reach out and let me know! You can purchase Song of Parting direct from me here, or find it at your favorite bookstore!Audiobooks are both time-intensive and expensive to create, and I'm waiting until I'm...

Episode twenty-four of the World of Azuria podcast immerses us in Genevieve's lycanthropy infection. She races through the Hallowed Wood in the hope that she can find the lone druid who can help her in time. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode fourteen of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. Today's episode returns us to Genevieve's storyline, across the Infinite Ocean from Iellieth in Caldara. When last we saw her in chapter 8, episode 10, a pack of werewolves attacked Genevieve's druid conclave, killing everyone else. With Yvayne's help, Genevieve escaped into the forest, and that's where we find her today.But before then, I wanted to take a moment to say a special thank you to those of you who have left a rating or review of the podcast. That means so much to me! If your podcast app supports ratings and/or reviews, please take a moment to share what you enjoy about the show! And if you have a friend who enjoys epic fantasy adventures, be sure to share it with them as well! To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. You can preorder your copy of Amber Queen at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at

Episode twenty-three of the World of Azuria podcast deepens our understanding of the Vagarveil Wood as Mara, Persephonie, Cassian, Iellieth, and Marcon sit down to share a meal together and discuss the revelations of the druids' meeting.IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode thirteen of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. In last week's episode, Iellieth and Marcon stumbled upon an intense debate within the druid conclave of the Vagarveil Wood as to whether or not the druids should make themselves known to the neighboring city-states and if they should stand against the werewolf pack roaming across Caldara. Persephonie gave an impassioned speech urging the druids to action and pointed out that they must trust the saudad and Yvayne as to the truth of what's transpiring outside of their remote forest conclave. In today's episode, we journey through Chapter Eleven where Mara, Persephonie, Cassian, Iellieth, and Marcon sit down to share a meal together and discuss the revelations of the druids' meeting. To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. You can preorder your copy of Amber Queen at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. I'd also like to recommend Song of Parting, one of the prequel novellas for the series. In Song of Parting, you'll uncover details of the interwoven past shared...

Episode twenty-two of the World of Azuria podcast delves back into the Vagarveil Wood with a tense discussion between Yvayne and Mara and a debate among the conclave druids. Iellieth learns more about Marcon's past and makes a new friend. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode twelve of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. I hope you enjoyed last week's episode with our special guest reader, my husband Jonathan who voiced Teodric. I know it's common practice in audiobooks for the gender of the point of view character to match that of the narrator, so I thought that would be fun to try for Teodric! In today's episode, we journey through Chapter Ten where we pick back up with Yvayne and Iellieth. We last saw Yvayne as she saved Genevieve from the ruins of her druid conclave in Tor'stre Vahn, and we last saw Iellieth as she and Marcon prepared to meet the druids of Mara's conclave. Tor'stre Vahn is on the opposite side of the world from Caldara, the continent where we find Iellieth, and the two land masses are separated by the Infinite Ocean. As we get further into the series, you'll learn more about the ocean and its naming and how it's related to the name of Azuria but, between now and then, if you'd like to check out a map of Azuria and its various regions, visit bethballbooks.com/welcome to see all the locations explored in Buried Heroes. To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the

Episode twenty-one of the World of Azuria podcast brings in a special guest reader for chapter nine of Buried Heroes! Teodric's adventures on the Infinite Ocean continue as he recovers from Syleste's renewed spell. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode eleven of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. Today, we have chapter nine and a special guest! The special guest is my husband, Jonathan Ball, returning us dramatically to the perspective of Teodric Adhemar! When last we saw Teodric, he discovered that the attack he had taken part in against a raiding orc settlement on the coast wasn't an orc settlement at all but a peaceful village of primarily human families. When the dread pirate queen, Syleste, discovered that her captivate mind mage had dispelled Teodric's enchantment and revealed Syleste's manipulation, she vowed to take the mage's power for herself. But first, she and Teodric's friend, Ambrose, renewed Syleste's bewitching of Teodric's mind. To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. Amber Queen picks up our heroes' stories after the events of Hadvarian Heist, book two. I won't say more here to avoid spoilers, but it's such a fun and exciting novel! You can preorder your copy of Amber Queen at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to...

Episode twenty of the World of Azuria podcast introduces the last of our three main characters in Buried Heroes, a young druid from Tor'stre Vahn, Genevieve Vendanges, whose conclave find themselves in a tenuous situation. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode ten of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. Today, I'll be reading from Chapter Eight, where we meet a new character and uncover a broader sense of what's going on in the world of Azuria. To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. Amber Queen picks up our heroes' stories after the events of Hadvarian Heist, book two. At the end of this episode, I'll read you the blurb for Amber Queen so you can get a bit of a taste for what's coming in the future BUT if you're working through Buried Heroes with me on the podcast, perhaps skip ahead through that part because I don't want to accidentally spoil anything! If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look for the fae and daimon tiers. We return to Buried Heroes on Tuesday, July 6th for chapter nine! The theme song for this podcast was created by Garrett Rose of The Bardic Inspiration who you can find on instagram or patreon at...

Episode nineteen of the World of Azuria podcast takes us into the heart of Mara's enclave where we find a newly revived Marcon and Iellieth inside the druid's home and learn more about what's going on with Iellieth's amulet! IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode nine of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. Today, I'll be reading from Chapter Seven, where we find Iellieth and Marcon in Mara's hut. Mara reveals that Marcon is from the distant past, and Iellieth ponders his connection to her amulet. To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Amber Queen, book three in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. Amber Queen picks up our heroes' stories after the events of Hadvarian Heist, book two. I won't say more here to avoid spoilers, but it's such a fun and exciting novel! You can preorder your copy of Amber Queen at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look for the fae and daimon tiers. We return to Buried Heroes on Tuesday, June 29th for chapter eight! The theme song for this podcast was created by Garrett Rose of The Bardic Inspiration who you can find on instagram or patreon at...

Episode eighteen of the World of Azuria podcast returns us to Yvayne's side as she searches through the snow of Torg's Peak for Iellieth. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode eight of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. Today, I'll be reading from Chapter Six, where we return to Yvayne's side as she searches the heavy snows of Torg's Peak for Iellieth. To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Story Magic, the newest book in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. Story Magic recounts the lore of Azuria, interwoven with the story of one of my favorite characters, Persephonie Arelle, whom you just met! Story Magic is available now at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look for the fae and daimon tiers. We return to Buried Heroes on Tuesday, June 22nd for chapter seven! The theme song for this podcast was created by Garrett Rose of The Bardic Inspiration who you can find on instagram or patreon at “thebardicinspiration”. Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

Episode seventeen of the World of Azuria podcast picks up with Iellieth falling through the air after releasing the rope that led to the lower chamber of the mountain hideaway she discovered. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode seven of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. Today, I'll be reading from Chapter Five, where we pick back up with Iellieth as she lets go of the rope dangling inside this frozen chamber deep in the mountains. To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Story Magic, the newest book in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. Story Magic recounts the lore of Azuria, interwoven with the story of one of my favorite characters, Persephonie Arelle, who we'll meet later in the novel! You can preorder Story Magic at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look for the fae and daimon tiers. We return to Buried Heroes on Tuesday, May 24th for chapter six! The theme song for this podcast was created by Garrett Rose of The Bardic Inspiration who you can find on instagram or patreon at “thebardicinspiration”. Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

Episode sixteen of the World of Azuria podcast resume Iellieth's story. We last saw her in chapter two as she prepared to transmigrate to Hadvar with her family. But her amulet began to hover and glow just before the transmigration began... IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode six of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. This episode covers chapter four, where we resume Iellieth's story. We last saw her in chapter two as she prepared to transmigrate to Hadvar with her family. But her amulet began to hover and glow just before the transmigration began...To find out what happens next before new episodes are released every Tuesday, you can find Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. It's now available for free! Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Story Magic, the newest book in the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. Story Magic recounts the lore of Azuria, interwoven with the story of one of my favorite characters, Persephonie Arelle, who we'll meet later in the novel! You can preorder Story Magic at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look for the fae and daimon tiers. We return to Buried Heroes on Tuesday, May 18th for chapter five! The theme song for this podcast was created by Garrett Rose of The Bardic Inspiration who you can find on instagram or patreon at...

Episode fifteen of the World of Azuria podcast reintroduces Teodric Adhemar, first seen as a young tot in Aurora. Teodric now plays a dangerous game on the high seas, attempting to maintain the favor of the dread pirate Syleste. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode five of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. This episode covers chapter three, where we find Teodric Adhemar aboard a pirate ship sailing the waters of the Infinite Ocean. But all on board is not as it seems. To find out what happens next before new episodes release every Tuesday, you can purchase Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Song of Parting, a prequel novella for the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series situated between Aurora and Buried Heroes. You can purchase all of the books in the Age of Azuria series, including Song of Parting and Buried Heroes, at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look for the fae and daimon tiers. The theme song for this podcast was created by Garrett Rose of The Bardic Inspiration who you can find on instagram or patreon at “thebardicinspiration”. Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

Episode fourteen of the World of Azuria podcast takes us deeper into Iellieth's life in Io Keep as she retreats to her room following a confrontation with her mother and stepfather. However, she has a surprise visitor waiting for her! But not even her best friend can prevent the unspooling events of that afternoon. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode four of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. This episode covers chapter two, where Iellieth retreats to her room to find her best friend Scad waiting for her. After an exchange of gifts and farewells, Iellieth joins her family for their procession to the Lyceum and transmigration.To find out what happens next before new episodes release every Tuesday, you can purchase Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Song of Parting, a prequel novella for the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series situated between Aurora and Buried Heroes. You can purchase all of the books in the Age of Azuria series, including Song of Parting and Buried Heroes, at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look for the fae and daimon tiers. The theme song for this podcast was created by Garrett Rose of The Bardic Inspiration who you can find on instagram or patreon at...

Episode fourteen of the World of Azuria podcast takes us back into Azuria's past with "The Ballad of Hugh and Lilia," one of the oldest love stories in the world's lore. Here at the beginning of their story, an unsuspecting lycan alpha encounters a fae reyanna deep in the forest. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode three of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. But today, we have a special bonus episode exploring the legend of Hugh and Lilia that Katarina references in chapter one of Buried Heroes, which you can listen to in the previous episode. One of the things I love about Azuria is getting to play with the interconnected stories that make up the world and its past. This podcast provides an exciting outlet in that as well, because I can change up the order of the stories and dip back for a little bit, uncover the lore, and then move forward in the narrative differently than I do in the novels. So, this excerpt of “The Ballad of Hugh and Lilia” comes from Song of Parting, a second prequel novella for the series. It, like Buried Heroes, is available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. I also wanted to announce that I've just released an early access copy of Story Magic, the newest novella in the Age of Azuria series, for my fiction patrons. If you're interested in a monthly short story and early access to upcoming books, including Story Magic, head over to patreon.com/groveguardianpress and look for the fae and daimon tiers. Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Song of Parting, a prequel novella for the

Episode thirteen of the World of Azuria podcast takes us into the gardens and halls of Io Keep in the kingdom of Linolynn. Here, Iellieth Amastacia bids farewell to her friend and mentor, Katarina, before traveling to the northern kingdom of Hadvar and a forced marriage later that afternoon. IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode two of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. This episode covers chapter one, where we find the protected child from Aurora, Iellieth Amastacia, saying her goodbyes before leaving Io Keep for a marriage insisted upon by her stepfather, Duke Calderon Amastacia.To find out what happens next before new episodes release every Tuesday, you can purchase Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Song of Parting, a prequel novella for the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series situated between Aurora and Buried Heroes. But don't worry! You can read it either before or after Buried Heroes without the story being spoiled for you. You can purchase all of the books in the Age of Azuria series, including Song of Parting and Buried Heroes, at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look for the fae and daimon tiers. And speaking of Song of Parting, join me on Friday, April 9th for part

In this twelfth episode of the World of Azuria podcast, our adventure takes a turn into the exciting pages of Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series! The novel's prologue features a familiar character—two, actually—one of our heroines and an undead villain, on the cusp of a change in the fate of Azuria.IntroductionHello adventurers,And welcome to season two, episode one of the World of Azuria podcast. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this show. In some episodes, we'll be swept away into the magical world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll dive into the lore behind Azuria, and I'll answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. In our second season, we're traveling through Buried Heroes, book one in the Age of Azuria series. This episode covers the novel's prologue, where we follow a familiar character on a dangerous quest. I am so excited to share this novel with you!To find out what happens next before new episodes released every Tuesday, you can purchase Buried Heroes at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite book retailer. Let's start our adventure!ClosingThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Buried Heroes and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by Song of Parting, a prequel novella for the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series situated between Aurora and Buried Heroes. But don't worry! You can read it either before or after Buried Heroes without the story being spoiled for you. You can purchase all of the books in the Age of Azuria series, including Song of Parting and Buried Heroes, at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/groveguardianpress. Look for the fae and daimon tiers. I hope you'll join me next Tuesday, March 30th for Chapter One of Buried...

In this eleventh episode of the World of Azuria podcast, Beth shares why she chose Aurora as the introductory story for the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. Episode Introduction Why this novella and this story?Part of what I wanted to convey with Aurora as the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria series was that, when we really dig into them, it's difficult to uncover a story's true moment of initiation. Book one in the series, Buried Heroes, starts with its own origin point to Iellieth's story, but those events wouldn't have transpired were it not for Emelyee and Dorric's relationship. And Emelyee and Dorric's love would look quite different, if it existed at all, without the influence of Emelyee's grandmother Olivia and the story of Aurora and her elven lover, Sylris. This is one of the aspects I love most about interconnected storylines across multiple perspectives as well. At the same time, we have access to a fuller, more well-rounded story and we better perceive the gaps of what we're not hearing. For instance, we know what Ridel wants and is thinking throughout. However, the perspective and goals of her “bosses,” Lucien and Alessandra, they're more removed, and we approach them through the perspective of Ridel. Another thing I like about Aurora as an introduction to the series is that it gives us a glimpse into the wider world of Azuria shortly before (twenty-two years to be precise) the action of the series really kicks off. I had considered introducing Azuria through the lens of some of the characters in Buried Heroes, Iellieth and Teodric specifically, but I decided instead to take things back farther to her parents' story. Plus, this way, we get to see Yvayne in action as she combats Lucien's forces! I also feel that personal character backstories, as opposed to origin stories, can be more meaningful after you've already met the character in their present adventure. And once we get into Buried Heroes, if you are curious about Iellieth and Teodric's backstories, then there's a second prequel novella just for you—Song of Parting! This won't be the last time that we visit the Aurora estate, though I hope that you enjoyed our time spent here, right at the beginning of a grand adventure! Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at...

In this tenth episode of the World of Azuria podcast, we return to the epic fantasy world of Azuria with chapter nine of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria series.Episode Introduction Hello adventurers, and welcome to the World of Azuria podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of Azuria with chapter nine of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. My name is Beth Ball, the author of the Age of Azuria series, which we'll be exploring in this podcast. In some episodes, we'll travel through the epic fantasy world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll uncover the lore behind Azuria and answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. Let's start our adventure!Episode SummaryIn Chapter Nine, Ridel and her aides mount their attack against the Aurora estate, intent on killing Emelyee and her new baby. But the noblewoman is not so unprotected as she appears. Yvayne waits in the shadows, ready to defend the long-awaited child and her mother. The future of Azuria, everything she's worked for, hang in the balance. Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast at ko-fi.com/bethball.Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

In this ninth episode of the World of Azuria podcast, we return to the epic fantasy world of Azuria with chapter eight of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria series.Episode Introduction Hello adventurers, and welcome to the World of Azuria podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of Azuria with chapter eight of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria epic fantasy series. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria series, which we'll be exploring in this podcast. In some episodes, we'll travel through the high fantasy world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll uncover the lore behind Azuria and answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy high fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. Let's start our adventure!Episode SummaryIn Chapter Eight, Emelyee feels her way through the repercussions of her husband's discovery of her and Dorric's affair.Heartbroken and discouraged, she returns to Io Keep but, even back in her home, all is not well. Emelyee is expecting a baby, one who will be half-elven, half-human. Her and Dorric's child.Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast at ko-fi.com/bethball.Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

In this eighth episode of the World of Azuria podcast, we return to the high fantasy world of Azuria with chapter seven of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria series.Episode Introduction Hello adventurers, and welcome to the World of Azuria podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of Azuria with chapter seven of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria high fantasy series. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this podcast. In some episodes, we'll travel through the high fantasy world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll uncover the lore behind Azuria and answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy high fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. Let's start our adventure!Episode SummaryIn Chapter Seven, Dorric lays his heart out for Emelyee. "Come away with me." He knows that life in Linolynn doesn't offer enough for her. To truly let her light shine, to explore love and curiosity, she needs to escape, to leave. But Emelyee is afraid. And her husband, Calderon, has learned their secret. Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast at ko-fi.com/bethball.Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

In this seventh episode of the World of Azuria podcast, we return to the high fantasy world of Azuria with chapter six of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria series.Episode Introduction Hello adventurers, and welcome to the World of Azuria podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of Azuria with chapter six of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria high fantasy series. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this podcast. In some episodes, we'll travel through the high fantasy world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll uncover the lore behind Azuria and answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy high fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. Let's start our adventure!Episode SummaryChapter Six follows Ridel, Lucien's negata servant, as she prowls the streets of Cyrinia in search of a concoction that will enable her to manipulate dream states. If the negata can perform her job well enough, she might win the attention of Lucien's dark mistress, Alessandra. But Ridel is not alone in her interest in Dorric and Emelyee. Yvayne, too, has been watching the elf and human and has great hopes for the possibilities their union might bring. Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast at ko-fi.com/bethball.Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

In this sixth episode of the World of Azuria podcast, we return to the high fantasy world of Azuria with chapter five of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria series.Episode Introduction Hello adventurers, and welcome to the World of Azuria podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of Azuria with chapter five of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria high fantasy series. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this podcast. In some episodes, we'll travel through the high fantasy world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll uncover the lore behind Azuria and answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy high fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. Let's start our adventure!Episode SummaryChapter Five returns us to Dorric's struggle with his inner romantic as he and Emelyee venture from the castle to the ancient elven temple hidden in the woods beyond the Aurora estate. Dorric cannot decide if he should speak his feelings for Emelyee aloud or if she would be better off if he kept them to himself. Perhaps in the temple where Sylris and Aurora first met, the two can find some sort of resolution. Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast at ko-fi.com/bethball.Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

In this special bonus episode of the World of Azuria podcast, we explore some of the lore behind the world of Azuria with Esmeralda's tarot reading from chapter four of Aurora. Episode Introduction Hello adventurers, and welcome to the World of Azuria podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of Azuria with Esmeralda's tarot reading from chapter four of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria high fantasy series. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this podcast. In some episodes, we'll explore the high fantasy world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll uncover the lore behind Azuria and answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy high fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. Let's start our adventure!Episode SummaryThis episode journeys through Esmeralda's five-card tarot reading from chapter four of Aurora. She pulls The High Priestess, the Hermit, The Magician, The Moon, and The Tower. In the episode, we look into how Esmeralda interprets the cards in the novella as well as how they're often understood in tarot. You can follow along with detailed notes on the reading at bethballbooks.com/aurora-tarot. There, you'll also find pictures of this reading in some of the decks I mention in the episode.Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. You can find out more about the world of Azuria, including a lovely fantasy map, at bethballbooks.com/welcome. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast at ko-fi.com/bethball.Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

In this fourth episode of the World of Azuria podcast, we return to the high fantasy world of Azuria with chapter four of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria series.Episode Introduction Hello adventurers, and welcome to the World of Azuria podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of Azuria with chapter four of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria high fantasy series. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this podcast. In some episodes, we'll explore the high fantasy world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll uncover the lore behind Azuria and answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy high fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. Let's start our adventure!Episode SummaryChapter Four takes us high into the Frostmaw Mountains where Yvayne has made her home inside an ancient tree. Her adopted faery companions alert her to a stranger visiting the copse where she lives, and Yvayne steps outside to investigate. She's happy to discover a friend instead of a stranger: Cassian, a saudad leader, and his romantic partner, Esmeralda, who has been receiving alarming dreams and readings from Cassandra, the goddess of fate. Esmeralda's foresight aligns with a shift in the world order that Yvayne has been waiting for, and her tarot reading reveals even more. Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. You can find out more about the world of Azuria, including a lovely fantasy map, at bethballbooks.com/welcome. If you'd like to learn more about Esmeralda's tarot reading, you can find a detailed explanation of it at bethballbooks.com/aurora-tarot. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast at

In this third episode of the World of Azuria podcast, we return to the high fantasy world of Azuria with chapter three of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria series.Episode Introduction Hello adventurers, and welcome to the World of Azuria podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of Azuria with chapter three of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria high fantasy series. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this podcast. In some episodes, we'll explore the high fantasy world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll uncover the lore behind Azuria and answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy high fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. Let's start our adventure!Episode SummaryChapter Three whisks us back to Dorric's side as he explores the Aurora estate and happens upon Emelyee. Though the elf stumbles through parts of the conversation, he manages to ask Emelyee on a picnic, to which she happily assents! The pair travel across the estate grounds to the edge of the forest, where Emelyee regales Dorric with an intriguing tale of Linolynn's founders, especially the first princess. Like many heroines, she pursued her own desires and fate, especially after love found her, one day, in the woods...Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. You can find out more about the world of Azuria, including a lovely fantasy map, at bethballbooks.com/welcome. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast at ko-fi.com/bethball.Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

Thank you so much for checking out the World of Azuria podcast! This episode introduces you to me, Beth Ball, author of the Age of Azuria series, and covers what we'll be exploring together in the World of Azuria podcast! Hello adventurers,And welcome to the World of Azuria podcast! I am so excited to be sharing stories with you here on your favorite podcatcher! But before we dive into some high fantasy fiction magic, who am I, and what kind of stories am I going to tell? Well, my name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria high fantasy series. You may know me from my work in the tabletop roleplaying space where I write 5th edition adventures with my husband Jonathan as part of D&D Duet. Outside of that work, I'm also a PhD candidate who is so close to finishing her dissertation on reading ecology. But let's talk about the World of Azuria podcast. Most of the episodes will consist of chapters from my novel series, Age of Azuria. Others will dive into the lore behind Azuria and explore the myriad stories that make up the characters and settings of this intriguing land. So, if you enjoy high fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you! I hope you'll join me and allow yourself to be swept away into a magical world of druids, pirates, werewolves, and more! Let's start our adventure!

In this second episode of the World of Azuria podcast, we dive back into the high fantasy world of Azuria with chapter two of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria series.Episode Introduction Hello adventurers, and welcome to the World of Azuria podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of Azuria with chapter two of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria high fantasy series. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this podcast. In some episodes, we'll dive into the high fantasy world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll uncover the lore behind Azuria and, I hope, answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy high fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. Let's start our adventure!Episode SummaryIn Chapter Two, we follow a negata named Ridel as she spies on Dorric and Emelyee. She then diverts her attention to the rest of the Aurora estate, hoping to find objects of interest or intrigue more worthy of her attention. Ridel speaks with her master, Lucien, and questions the necessity of her assignment. Why does he insist in following this scheme that primarily involves waiting? Aren't there more... expedient methods available? But Lucien is unmoved, and Ridel returns to her supervision of the humans and elves mingling at Aurora, turning her gaze to Emelyee's husband, Calderon. Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. You can find out more about the world of Azuria, including a lovely fantasy map, at bethballbooks.com/welcome. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast at ko-fi.com/bethball.Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!

In this first episode of the World of Azuria podcast, we dive into the high fantasy world of Azuria with chapter one of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria series.Episode Introduction Hello adventurers, and welcome to the World of Azuria podcast. In this episode, we dive into the world of Azuria with chapter one of Aurora, the prequel novella for the Age of Azuria high fantasy series. My name is Beth Ball, and I'm the author of the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, which we'll be exploring in this podcast. In some episodes, we'll dive into the high fantasy world of Azuria as I read chapters from the novels and stories. In others, we'll uncover the lore behind Azuria and, I hope, answer your questions about the world, characters, and more. If you enjoy high fantasy worlds, immersive settings, nature-based magic, and vivid characters, then this podcast is for you. Let's start our adventure!Episode SummaryIn Chapter One, Dorric Themear, an elven diplomat, arrives on the coast of Caldara at the beautiful Aurora estate. He's not there long before a beautiful human woman captivates his attention—Dorric soon learns that the woman in question is Lady Emelyee Amastacia, to whom the Aurora estate belongs. Even before he speaks with Emelyee, Dorric's inner romantic gets the better of him—of course he would become immediately entranced by an already attached human woman. Her husband, especially to Dorric, seems cold, but the sparkling eyes of Emelyee soon restore the elf's rapture with the beautiful estate. The next morning, Dorric accompanies Emelyee and her dear friend Aurelia to a small house on the estate grounds, where his attachment, in true romantic fashion, intensifies. Resources & LinksThank you so much for joining me for today's adventure through Aurora and the world of Azuria. If you'd like to find out more about me or my fiction, you can find me at bethballbooks.com. You can also find my books worldwide at your favorite bookstore or ask your local librarian to add them to the library catalogue. To stay up to date with the world of Azuria and be the first to know about upcoming fiction projects, visit bethballbooks.com/join. I would love for you to be a part of my reading community, the Story Enclave, and, as special thanks to you, for a limited time, you'll receive a free ebook copy of Aurora when you sign up. You can find out more about the world of Azuria, including a lovely fantasy map, at bethballbooks.com/welcome. If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram @bethballauthor or on Twitter @GroveGuardian. Today's episode is sponsored by the first novel in the Age of Azuria high fantasy series, Buried Heroes, available at bethballbooks.com/shop or at your favorite bookseller. If you enjoyed our time together today and would like to hear more stories set in Azuria, you can support the podcast at ko-fi.com/bethball.Happy travels, and I hope that we'll be adventuring together again soon!