S.2 Ep. 53: A Moon-Touched Outcast, A Dragon Prince, and A Marriage That Unlocks Magic: Rachel Sandpiper on To Touch a Silent Fury
Podcast: The Mythic Mic PodcastPublished On: Fri May 01 2026
Description: 🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where fate is never simple, power comes at a cost, and stories dare to ask what you’re willing to sacrifice to become who you were meant to be.This week, Host Bethany Amanda sits down with fantasy author Rachel Sandpiper to dive into one of the most buzzed-about indie fantasy books taking over social media: To Touch a Silent Fury. Rachel shares how writing started not as a lifelong dream, but as an escape—a way out of a career that didn’t feel right. What began as a creative outlet quickly turned into something much bigger, fueled by persistence, smart strategy, and a deep understanding of the indie publishing space. We dive into the world of To Touch a Silent Fury, an epic fantasy layered with romance, political tension, and one of the most unique magic systems in the genre. The story follows Tani, a moon-touched woman bound to a fate she didn’t choose: marry the victor of a deadly tournament to unlock her magic. Alongside her is Lang, a dragon prince caught between duty and defiance, whose path collides with hers in ways neither of them can control.What unfolds is a story of agency, belonging, and survival where both characters are navigating systems that were never built for them, trying to carve out power in a world determined to limit it.🌙 What happens when your fate is decided for you and you don’t want it?💍 Can a forced bond become something real or something dangerous?🐉 And what if the power you’re meant to claim comes with a cost you’re not ready to pay?This is a must-listen for romantasy readers, epic fantasy lovers, and anyone obsessed with slow burn tension, forced proximity, and stories that balance emotional depth with high-stakes worldbuilding.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: ✨ Writing as an “escape hatch” from a career that didn’t fit. ✨ Why Rachel chose self-publishing and how she made it work. ✨ The reality of indie publishing (and why it’s a marathon, not a sprint). ✨ The power of ARC campaigns and word-of-mouth marketing. ✨ Building a magic system tied to the five senses. ✨ Crafting Tani as a complex, underestimated heroine. ✨ Lang as the dragon prince readers can’t get enough of. ✨ Agency, belonging, and navigating systems stacked against you. ✨ The challenges of control in the self-publishing process. ✨ What’s next: a romantic fantasy murder mystery 👀CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland📚 Rachel Sandpiper – @Rasandpiper✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.
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