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]]>enFictionMJ Pankeyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bfe1b137b6b79315741698dab46bf292.jpghttps://mjpankey.comFri, 31 Jul 2026 04:38:27 +0000MJ PankeyMJ Pankeymjpankey.com@gmail.comMJ Pankey reads a short story or chapter of her book series every episode. Her stories are heavily inspired by ancient history and mythology, mostly from ancient Greece.



]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/epic-of-helinthia-prologue-and-chapter-1--72517186 (00:13:22) Chapter 1 - Dargos

Hello fellow Mortals!

In this episode, I read-aloud chapters 0-1 of my Iliad/Odyssey inspired novel Epic of Helinthia. 
Epic of Helinthia is book 1 of an epic fantasy series about a war between the Olympian gods and the mortals caught in their storm.

I hope you will stay tuned for more chapters. Coming soon!

Epic of Helinthia and its sequel, Oracle of Helinthia, are available to purchase at my bookshop on Books.by/mjpankey 

Book 3 War of Helinthia will soon be available for pre-order.

You can also purchase signed copies directly from me, the author, in my ko-fi shop, as well as ebooks.

Thank you so much for listening! Please subscribe for more chapters!


If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee through my ko-fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey

Learn more about me and my other published works at:
https://mjpankey.com

Or visit https://linktr.ee/mjpankey for all my links.

MJ Pankey retains all rights to her work. Any works created by other authors that feature on MJ Pankey Reads have been granted express permission by the author and publisher to be read on the podcast.

For ad-free episodes, join a membership tier on her Ko-Fi page at: https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey/

Subscribe to MJ Pankey's website at https://mjpankey.com

You can purchase MJ Pankey's novels at https://books.by/mjpankey

Purchase all MJ's recommended titles at https://bookshop.org/shop/MJPankeyReads]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72517186Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0000MJ PankeyHello fellow Mortals! In this episode, I read-aloud chapters 0-1 of my Iliad/Odyssey inspired novel Epic of Helinthia.  Epic of Helinthia is book 1 of an epic fantasy series about a war between the Olympian gods and the mortals caught in their storm.... (00:13:22) Chapter 1 - Dargos

Hello fellow Mortals!

In this episode, I read-aloud chapters 0-1 of my Iliad/Odyssey inspired novel Epic of Helinthia. 
Epic of Helinthia is book 1 of an epic fantasy series about a war between the Olympian gods and the mortals caught in their storm.

I hope you will stay tuned for more chapters. Coming soon!

Epic of Helinthia and its sequel, Oracle of Helinthia, are available to purchase at my bookshop on Books.by/mjpankey 

Book 3 War of Helinthia will soon be available for pre-order.

You can also purchase signed copies directly from me, the author, in my ko-fi shop, as well as ebooks.

Thank you so much for listening! Please subscribe for more chapters!


If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee through my ko-fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey

Learn more about me and my other published works at:
https://mjpankey.com

Or visit https://linktr.ee/mjpankey for all my links.

MJ Pankey retains all rights to her work. Any works created by other authors that feature on MJ Pankey Reads have been granted express permission by the author and publisher to be read on the podcast.

For ad-free episodes, join a membership tier on her Ko-Fi page at: https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey/

Subscribe to MJ Pankey's website at https://mjpankey.com

You can purchase MJ Pankey's novels at https://books.by/mjpankey

Purchase all MJ's recommended titles at https://bookshop.org/shop/MJPankeyReads]]>1514ancientgreece,audiobook,epicfantasy,epicofhelinthia,fantasynovel,greekmythology,iliad,indieauthor,odyssey,originalgreekmyth,readaloudfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-the-mummy-in-kv-111--71883598
In this episode, I read-aloud a short story about an archeological team who excavates a pharaoh's tomb and finds startling discoveries. Told from the point of view of Jen, a junior archeologist, and the pharaoh himself. 

This piece is intended to be read through a philosophical lens more than a historical one. But I hope that the latter is not found wanting. 


If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee through my ko-fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey

Learn more about me and my other published works at:
https://mjpankey.com

Or visit https://linktr.ee/mjpankey for all my links.

MJ Pankey retains all rights to her work. Any works created by other authors that feature on MJ Pankey Reads have been granted express permission by the author and publisher to be read on the podcast.

For ad-free episodes, join a membership tier on her Ko-Fi page at: https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey/

Subscribe to MJ Pankey's website at https://mjpankey.com

You can purchase MJ Pankey's novels at https://books.by/mjpankey

Purchase all MJ's recommended titles at https://bookshop.org/shop/MJPankeyReads]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71883598Thu, 07 May 2026 18:07:40 +0000MJ PankeyHello fellow Mortals! In this episode, I read-aloud a short story about an archeological team who excavates a pharaoh's tomb and finds startling discoveries. Told from the point of view of Jen, a junior archeologist, and the pharaoh himself.  This...
In this episode, I read-aloud a short story about an archeological team who excavates a pharaoh's tomb and finds startling discoveries. Told from the point of view of Jen, a junior archeologist, and the pharaoh himself. 

This piece is intended to be read through a philosophical lens more than a historical one. But I hope that the latter is not found wanting. 


If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee through my ko-fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey

Learn more about me and my other published works at:
https://mjpankey.com

Or visit https://linktr.ee/mjpankey for all my links.

MJ Pankey retains all rights to her work. Any works created by other authors that feature on MJ Pankey Reads have been granted express permission by the author and publisher to be read on the podcast.

For ad-free episodes, join a membership tier on her Ko-Fi page at: https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey/

Subscribe to MJ Pankey's website at https://mjpankey.com

You can purchase MJ Pankey's novels at https://books.by/mjpankey

Purchase all MJ's recommended titles at https://bookshop.org/shop/MJPankeyReads]]>2396ancientegypt,ancienthistory,audiobook,audiobooks,femininerage,freebook,historicalfantasy,mjpankey,mummy,readaloud,reading,shortstoryfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-body-at-the-beach--68232185
In this episode I read aloud a flash fiction piece I wrote for Band of Bards The Dark Side of Purity Vol. 3 E-zine, called "Body at the Beach". It was published in 2021 and was part of an exclusive publication for Kickstarter backers for their phyiscal volumes of The Dark Side of Purity Vols 1 & 2.

I hope this story sparks discussion around the dangers of purity culture, for both women and men. I hope you enjoy!


If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee through my ko-fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey

Learn more about me and my other published works at:
https://mjpankey.com

MJ Pankey retains all rights to her work. Any works created by other authors that feature on MJ Pankey Reads have been granted express permission by the author and publisher to be read on the podcast.

For ad-free episodes, join a membership tier on her Ko-Fi page at: https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey/

Subscribe to MJ Pankey's website at https://mjpankey.com

You can purchase MJ Pankey's novels at https://books.by/mjpankey

Purchase all MJ's recommended titles at https://bookshop.org/shop/MJPankeyReads]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68232185Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:30:08 +0000MJ PankeyHello fellow mortals! In this episode I read aloud a flash fiction piece I wrote for Band of Bards The Dark Side of Purity Vol. 3 E-zine, called "Body at the Beach". It was published in 2021 and was part of an exclusive publication for Kickstarter...
In this episode I read aloud a flash fiction piece I wrote for Band of Bards The Dark Side of Purity Vol. 3 E-zine, called "Body at the Beach". It was published in 2021 and was part of an exclusive publication for Kickstarter backers for their phyiscal volumes of The Dark Side of Purity Vols 1 & 2.

I hope this story sparks discussion around the dangers of purity culture, for both women and men. I hope you enjoy!


If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee through my ko-fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey

Learn more about me and my other published works at:
https://mjpankey.com

MJ Pankey retains all rights to her work. Any works created by other authors that feature on MJ Pankey Reads have been granted express permission by the author and publisher to be read on the podcast.

For ad-free episodes, join a membership tier on her Ko-Fi page at: https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey/

Subscribe to MJ Pankey's website at https://mjpankey.com

You can purchase MJ Pankey's novels at https://books.by/mjpankey

Purchase all MJ's recommended titles at https://bookshop.org/shop/MJPankeyReads]]>587audiobooks,flashfiction,freebooks,horror,purityculture,readaloud,shortstoryfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-bay-of-blood--67943191
In this episode, I read-aloud my short story called "Bay of Blood". This story reimagines the historical naval battle of Salamis in 480 BCE from Queen Artemisia's perspective.

The battle of Salamis was a naval battle that took place in 480 BCE between the free Greeks and Persia and is considered one of the most crucial battles in history. I've added a fantastical twist that, of course, includes the Greek gods.

If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee through my ko-fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey

Learn more about me and my other published works at:
https://mjpankey.com

MJ Pankey retains all rights to her work. Any works created by other authors that feature on MJ Pankey Reads have been granted express permission by the author and publisher to be read on the podcast.

For ad-free episodes, join a membership tier on her Ko-Fi page at: https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey/

Subscribe to MJ Pankey's website at https://mjpankey.com

You can purchase MJ Pankey's novels at https://books.by/mjpankey

Purchase all MJ's recommended titles at https://bookshop.org/shop/MJPankeyReads]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67943191Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:05:08 +0000MJ PankeyHello fellow Mortals! In this episode, I read-aloud my short story called "Bay of Blood". This story reimagines the historical naval battle of Salamis in 480 BCE from Queen Artemisia's perspective. The battle of Salamis was a naval battle that took...
In this episode, I read-aloud my short story called "Bay of Blood". This story reimagines the historical naval battle of Salamis in 480 BCE from Queen Artemisia's perspective.

The battle of Salamis was a naval battle that took place in 480 BCE between the free Greeks and Persia and is considered one of the most crucial battles in history. I've added a fantastical twist that, of course, includes the Greek gods.

If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee through my ko-fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey

Learn more about me and my other published works at:
https://mjpankey.com

MJ Pankey retains all rights to her work. Any works created by other authors that feature on MJ Pankey Reads have been granted express permission by the author and publisher to be read on the podcast.

For ad-free episodes, join a membership tier on her Ko-Fi page at: https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey/

Subscribe to MJ Pankey's website at https://mjpankey.com

You can purchase MJ Pankey's novels at https://books.by/mjpankey

Purchase all MJ's recommended titles at https://bookshop.org/shop/MJPankeyReads]]>1505480bce,ancientgreece,ancienthistory,artemisia,audiobooks,femininerage,freebook,greekgods,greekmythology,historicalfantasy,historicalfiction,history,readaloud,reading,salamis,shortstory,xerxesfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-before-gods--67842714
In this episode, I read-aloud my first ever publication, a short story called "Before Gods". This is a Cronos and Rhea Greek myth retelling envisioned in a way that 'might' have actually happened in humanity's pre-historical past. 

"Before Gods" was first published by Brigids Gate Press in their anthology Musings of the Muses, along with 64 other short stories and poems by amazing authors.

Visit my Book List on Bookshop.org through the following link to purchase this anthology and read the other awesome stories on your own.

(purchasing through this link may provide me with a small commission).
https://bookshop.org/a/117273/9781957537030

If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee through my ko-fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey

Learn more about me and my other published works at:
https://mjpankey.com

MJ Pankey retains all rights to her work. Any works created by other authors that feature on MJ Pankey Reads have been granted express permission by the author and publisher to be read on the podcast.

For ad-free episodes, join a membership tier on her Ko-Fi page at: https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey/

Subscribe to MJ Pankey's website at https://mjpankey.com

You can purchase MJ Pankey's novels at https://books.by/mjpankey

Purchase all MJ's recommended titles at https://bookshop.org/shop/MJPankeyReads]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67842714Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000MJ PankeyHello fellow Mortals! In this episode, I read-aloud my first ever publication, a short story called "Before Gods". This is a Cronos and Rhea Greek myth retelling envisioned in a way that 'might' have actually happened in humanity's pre-historical...
In this episode, I read-aloud my first ever publication, a short story called "Before Gods". This is a Cronos and Rhea Greek myth retelling envisioned in a way that 'might' have actually happened in humanity's pre-historical past. 

"Before Gods" was first published by Brigids Gate Press in their anthology Musings of the Muses, along with 64 other short stories and poems by amazing authors.

Visit my Book List on Bookshop.org through the following link to purchase this anthology and read the other awesome stories on your own.

(purchasing through this link may provide me with a small commission).
https://bookshop.org/a/117273/9781957537030

If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee through my ko-fi page:
https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey

Learn more about me and my other published works at:
https://mjpankey.com

MJ Pankey retains all rights to her work. Any works created by other authors that feature on MJ Pankey Reads have been granted express permission by the author and publisher to be read on the podcast.

For ad-free episodes, join a membership tier on her Ko-Fi page at: https://ko-fi.com/authormjpankey/

Subscribe to MJ Pankey's website at https://mjpankey.com

You can purchase MJ Pankey's novels at https://books.by/mjpankey

Purchase all MJ's recommended titles at https://bookshop.org/shop/MJPankeyReads]]>1741ancientworld,audiobook,booklover,bookrecommendations,books,fantasybooks,greekmythology,historicalfantasy,indieauthor,indiebooks,morningcommute,mythology,narrating,novels,read-aloud,reading,retellings,shortstories,storytelling,storytimefalse11full