The Chase: Part 2
by ZR McCormick
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show notes
In this episode you’ll hear the second half of a short story from ZR McCormick filled with magic, pirates, and adventure. The Chase: Part 2 is narrated by Paeter Frandsen.
Important Links:
The Author: ZR McCormick’s website; Kickstarter for Awakening
The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen’s website
full transcript
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.
If you missed last week’s episode, you’ll want to go back and check it out, because today’s story is part two of an adventure fantasy with a newly appointed captain tasked with chasing down a pirate king. It’s written by Z.R. McCormick, who outgrew his childhood of cloaks, wooden bows, and plastic swords, which were likely burned to the joy of his neighbors and their landscaping, but never quite left behind the wonder. This short story is a prequel for Zach’s debut novel, which is currently on Kickstarter.
Today’s narrator is Paeter Frandsen, host of Christian Geek Central. Stick around to the end or check out today’s show notes to see where you can find Zach’s Kickstarter and Paeter’s podcast. For now, please enjoy The Chase: Part 2, by Z.R. McCormick.
Paeter (00:01:17) – The Chase: Part 1 is read by Paeter Frandsen. Due to copyright, the full transcript of the story cannot be included here.
Karyne (00:36:21) – I hope you enjoyed listening to The Chase: Part 1, by Z.R. McCormick, narrated by Paeter Frandsen of Christian Geek Central. Zach’s Kickstarter for Awakening, the first book in the Oathsworn Chronicles, is almost over, so if you’re not listening to this the day it came out, you’ll likely have to check out Zach’s website at zrmccormick.com to see where and when you can find his debut novel. I’ll have a direct link in the show notes for both the Kickstarter and the website, just in case.
If you enjoyed listening to Paeter narrate the story, you might also enjoy listening to his audio dramas at spiritblade.com or his podcast, Christian Geek Central, where he discusses movies, video games, and all things enjoyed by self-proclaimed geeks from a Christian worldview.
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If you enjoyed listening to Paeter narrate the story, you might also enjoy listening to his audio dramas at Spiritblade.com or his podcast, Christian Geek Central, where he discusses movies, video games, and all things enjoyed by self-proclaimed geeks from a Christian worldview.
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Featured Author
When Z.R. McCormick outgrew his childhood of cloaks, wooden bows, and plastic swords (which were likely burned to the joy of his neighbors and their landscaping), that wonder was never quite left behind.
He began voyages into the world of Aldaria in between a career in IT, enjoying time with his beautiful wife, and chasing his own rambunctious younglings, culminating his debut novel, The Oathsworn Chronicles: Awakening. But until that darkness in Aldaria is vanquished, Z.R. is content to read about someone else’s adventures with a cold brew and a cozy chair which, as you might agree, is rather sensible.
Narrator
A fan of comic books, sci-fi, and fantasy since childhood, Paeter Frandsen is the owner and chief content creator of Christian Geek Central. He lives in Mesa, AZ with his wife and two sons.
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