S.2 Ep. 38: Fire, Fury, and Female Rage: Hazel McBride on A Fate Forged in Fire
S.2 Ep. 38: Fire, Fury, and Female Rage: Hazel McBride on A Fate Forged in Fire  
Podcast: The Mythic Mic Podcast
Published On: Fri Apr 03 2026
Description: 🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where fire bends to fury, power is forged in defiance, and women refuse to be ruled.This week, host Bethany Amanda and bookish influencer @IsidoraReads sit down with Sunday Times bestselling author Hazel McBride to celebrate her explosive debut, A Fate Forged in Fire. Hazel is bold, unfiltered, and fiercely intentional in her storytelling, and this conversation moves between confidence, worldbuilding, and the unapologetic power of female rage.Hazel reflects on her unconventional journey from working as a zookeeper and vet assistant to becoming a traditionally published fantasy author discovered through TikTok. She shares how writing was always a passion rather than a plan, what it took to step into traditional publishing, and why confidence was the foundation of her success. We also dive into the blazing heart of A Fate Forged in Fire, a matriarchal fantasy filled with dragons, political upheaval, and a heroine who embodies everything women are told not to be. Hazel unpacks the story of Aemyra, a hidden heir raised to reclaim her throne, whose carefully laid plans unravel when she collides with a rival dragon rider and a world far more complicated than she expected.🩸 What happens when power is your birthright but the world refuses to hand it over?🔥 Can rage be both destructive and liberating?⚔️ And what does a world ruled by women actually look like?This is a must-listen for romantasy lovers, dragon enthusiasts, and anyone craving stories that burn as fiercely as they inspire.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…✨ Growing up in Scotland and writing stories inspired by worlds like Narnia.✨ Transitioning from animal care to full-time author life. ✨ Being discovered by an agent through TikTok and landing a book deal. ✨ Why confidence, not credentials, made Hazel believe she could succeed. ✨ The realities of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. ✨ Building a matriarchal fantasy world inspired by real animal hierarchies. ✨ Exploring themes of female rage, body autonomy, and systemic oppression. ✨ Writing morally complex, unapologetic female protagonists. And more! CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland👤 Isidora – @IsidoraReads📚 Hazel McBride – @hazelmcbrideauthor✨ If this episode left you ready to burn kingdoms and claim your crown, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.