Karyne (00:00:07) - Hi fantasy readers. This is Karyne Norton, your fellow book binger, and you are listening to the Finding Fantasy Reads podcast where you can test out a new fantasy story every single week to find your next favorite author.

Today's story is part two of a fun and whimsical Nutcracker retelling, so if you haven't listened to part one, be sure you do so before continuing with this episode. The story is written by E.J. Kitchens, who lives in Alabama and is a member of Realm Makers. She's published several novels and short works, all adventure romance stories set in fantasy worlds, and has many more begging to be written. She's also the author of the non-fiction Pen to Print, A Beginner's Guide to Self-Publishing.

Stick around to the end or check out today's show notes to see where you can find more from Elizabeth. For now, please enjoy A Spell's End: Part 2 by E.J. Kitchens.

Karyne (00:01:09) - A Spell's End: Part 2 is read by Karyne Norton. Due to copyright, the full transcript of the story cannot be included here.

Karyne (00:36:26) - I hope you enjoyed listening to A Spell's End: Part 2 by E.J. Kitchens, narrated by Karyne Norton. If you want to read more by Elizabeth, go to ejkitchens.com to find more of her books. You can still sign up for her newsletter to snag a second Nutcracker retelling with a whole new spin on the story since we still have a couple more days before Christmas.

If you're interested in being a part of the Finding Fantasy Reads volunteer team, I have information about the available roles in the volunteer application form, which you can find at findingfantasyreads.com/volunteer.

For those of you who will also be celebrating Christmas, I pray that you have a wonderful holiday with lots of friends and family and great memories, and in the midst of all that goodness, I hope you're able to slow down and take the time to contemplate the magnitude of the Word becoming flesh so that we could have a restored relationship with God.

Thank you all for listening, and happy reading!