S.2 Ep. 49: Hunted, Transformed, and Out for Revenge: Caitlin Breeze on The Fox Hunt
S.2 Ep. 49: Hunted, Transformed, and Out for Revenge: Caitlin Breeze on The Fox Hunt  
Podcast: The Mythic Mic Podcast
Published On: Wed Apr 22 2026
Description: 🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where power is never given freely, magic hides in the oldest corners of the world, and stories dare to ask what it costs to take back what was never yours to begin with.This week, host Bethany Amanda sits down with author Caitlin Breeze for a gripping, thought-provoking conversation about her dark academia debut, The Fox Hunt. Caitlin shares her unconventional path to publishing, from studying at Cambridge and working in creative industries to discovering that she could write something of her own. What followed was years of rewriting, refining, and chasing the version of the story that felt truly alive. We dive into the world of The Fox Hunt, where elite privilege, ancient magic, and dangerous traditions collide. At its core is Emma, a young woman who finds herself pulled into a powerful and secretive circle of students—one built on wealth, legacy, and something far darker beneath the surface. When a seemingly thrilling game turns into something far more sinister, Emma is forced to confront the brutal systems of power surrounding her and decide what she’s willing to become to dismantle them.Caitlin unpacks the real-life inspiration behind the novel’s most shocking element (yes, the fox hunt is disturbingly real), the layered exploration of power and privilege, and the deeply intentional focus on female friendship.🦊 What happens when power is built on something ancient and deeply unjust?⚖️ Can you dismantle a system without becoming part of it?🔥 And what does it mean to reclaim your power in a world designed to take it from you?This is a must-listen for dark academia lovers, fantasy readers who crave depth, and anyone drawn to stories about power, transformation, and the strength of female connection.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: ✨ Caitlin’s journey from reader to writer and why this was the story that finally “came alive”. ✨ Writing The Fox Hunt over years while working full-time. ✨ The real-life inspiration behind the fox hunt (yes… it’s real 👀). ✨ Crafting a dark academia world rooted in privilege and power. ✨ The role of ancient universities and places that feel magical. ✨ Exploring power, cost, and the idea that nothing comes for free. ✨ Building a heroine who discovers and claims her own strength. ✨ Why female friendship is central to this story (and rarely done this way). ✨ Rejecting toxic female rivalry tropes in dark academia. ✨ The importance of finding the right agent and creative partners. ✨ Why editing strengthens—not weakens—your story. ✨ Writing layered, meaningful secondary characters. ✨ Teasing book two 👀 (and why it might not be who you expect). CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill📚 Caitlin Breeze – @CaitlinBreezeWrites✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.