Author: Karen Rought

Prophecy Radio

Episode #107 – Quest Shacket

Prophecy Radio episode #107 discusses ALL of the recent Percy Jackson and the Olympians footage, including teasers, photos, and interviews because the SAG-AFTRA strike is now officially over! We also break down the latest Riordanverse news, including a super fun Read Riordan article and Rick’s latest blog post. Could this be the end of Kristen’s Korner forever!? Tune in to find out! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #107 – Quest Shacket”

Karen Rought
Exclusives, Horror/Thriller

Jennifer Graeser Dornbush discusses her unconventional childhood, being a forensic consultant, and her latest thriller, ‘Last One Alive’

Author Jennifer Graeser Dornbush joins us to talk about how a unique upbringing has aided her in consulting on some major Hollywood productions, and also led to her career as a thriller writer. Continue reading “Jennifer Graeser Dornbush discusses her unconventional childhood, being a forensic consultant, and her latest thriller, ‘Last One Alive’”

Karen Rought
Book Reviews, Romance

‘King of Greed’ by Ana Huang: A marriage-in-trouble romance that will make you fall in love with the second-chance trope

King of Greed by Ana Huang is the third book in the Kings of Sin series, and this one is a second-chance billionaire romance that will sweep you off your feet. Continue reading “‘King of Greed’ by Ana Huang: A marriage-in-trouble romance that will make you fall in love with the second-chance trope”

Karen Rought
Book Reviews, Fantasy

‘Starling House’ by Alix E. Harrow: A modern gothic fantasy that dares you to dig deeper into a small town’s sinister secrets

If you’re looking for a Starling House book review with all the enthusiasm and none of the spoilers, then rest assured you’re in the right place. Continue reading “‘Starling House’ by Alix E. Harrow: A modern gothic fantasy that dares you to dig deeper into a small town’s sinister secrets”

Karen Rought
Exclusives, Romance

Katee Robert discusses finally getting to write about pirates in ‘Hunt on Dark Waters’

Check out our interview with Neon Gods author Katee Robert, as she introduces her new fantasy romance with Book One in the Crimson Sails series, Hunt on Dark Waters. I’m pretty new to the romantasy genre (thanks, Fourth Wing), but I’ve always loved fantasy, and over the last year or two, I’ve been diving head first into any and all romance novels I can put … Continue reading Katee Robert discusses finally getting to write about pirates in ‘Hunt on Dark Waters’

Karen Rought
Book Reviews, Romance

‘Hunt on Dark Waters’ by Katee Robert: A thieving witch, an angry vampire, and a telekinetic captain walk into a bar…

If you’ve been looking for a spoiler-free Hunt on Dark Waters book review, then look no further, because we’ve got all the glorious details about Katee Robert’s brand-new series, Crimson Sails. Continue reading “‘Hunt on Dark Waters’ by Katee Robert: A thieving witch, an angry vampire, and a telekinetic captain walk into a bar…”

Karen Rought
Prophecy Radio

Episode #106 – Classic Percy

Prophecy Radio episode #106 discusses Chalice of the Gods chapters 9 through 11 in all of their glory, including how wistful and introspective Percy is these days! We also break down the latest Riordanverse news, including Rick’s latest blog posts, J. Maya’s fate on Survivor season 45, the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, and Graci Kim’s newly announced series coming in 2025. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #106 – Classic Percy”

Karen Rought
Prophecy Radio

Episode #105 – Whenever, Wherever

Prophecy Radio episode #105 discusses Fox Snare by Yoon Ha Lee, the final book in the Thousand Worlds series! We also break down the latest Riordanverse news, including updates on Survivor season 45, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and those STUNNING new covers for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series exclusively found at Illumicrate. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #105 – Whenever, Wherever”

Karen Rought
Prophecy Radio

Episode #104 – Targeted Nostalgia

Prophecy Radio episode #104 discusses Chalice of the Gods chapters 6-8 in all their glory! Who is Hebe and why is she so obsessed with chickens? Did your elementary school pizza look like melted vinyl? How do you practice dominance in the herd? We also break down the latest Riordanverse news, including updates on Survivor season 45, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and which Rick Riordan Presents book we’ll be discussing next. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #104 – Targeted Nostalgia”

Karen Rought
Fantasy, Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan

Exclusive: Rick Riordan on finding Percy Jackson’s voice again, preparing for ‘Chalice of the Gods,’ and why Aryan Simhadri is such a fantastic Grover

Rick Riordan sat down with us to talk about the latest addition to the Percy Jackson universe, Chalice of the Gods, as well as the follow-up, Wrath of the Triple Goddess. Continue reading “Exclusive: Rick Riordan on finding Percy Jackson’s voice again, preparing for ‘Chalice of the Gods,’ and why Aryan Simhadri is such a fantastic Grover”

Karen Rought
Prophecy Radio

Episode #103 – It’s Giving Greek

Prophecy Radio episode #103 discusses the Chalice of the Gods book tour stop in Chicago, and brings you an exclusive interview with Rick Riordan himself. We also break down the latest Riordanverse news, including updates on Survivor season 45, the SAG-AFTRA strike, upcoming Rick Riordan Presents books, and more. Oh, and we also discuss Chalice of the Gods chapters 4 and 5. It’s a packed episode that you don’t want to miss! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #103 – It’s Giving Greek”

Karen Rought