Finding the Magic Book Podcast

S5 E19 with Dystopian Author Paul G. Vecchiet

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul G. Vecchiet is an author whose speculative fictionbridges U.S. government cover-ups, extraterrestrial phenomena, spirituality, and the future of ...

S5 E18 with Fantasy Author James Bow

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James was born in downtown Toronto on April 19, 1972 and lived there until his folks moved up to Kitchener in 1991 so he could attend the University o...

S5 E17 with Women's Fiction Author Heather Tracy

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Tracy (she/her) is a travel agent by day, and a masked copy editor and writer by night. As a travel agent, she plans Nerdventures—travel for...

S5 E16 with Young Adult Fantasy Author C.J. Hosack

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CJ grew up in Southern California, loving fantasy and science fiction. She is married to her husband of thirty plus years, has four children, and has ...

S5 E15 with Author H.M. Gooden

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

H.M. Gooden is a full time worker bee, mother, and writer by the wee hours of the day. She would write all the time if she had her way, but alas, life...

S5 E14 with YA Dystopian Author CC Robinson

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

CC Robinson has over two decades’ experience in cross-cultural settings as a medical doctor working in post-civil war nations and as an Associate Pa...

S5 E13 with Colorado Author Jack Maher

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Historical novelist Jack Maher is a proud fifth generation Colorado native and grandson of Eric Douglas, pioneering Denver Art Museum curator, Native ...

S5 E12 with Historical Fiction Author Tong Ge

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was such an honor to talk with Tong Ge about her new release. Tong Ge was born and raised in China and moved to Canada in 1988. She began writing t...

S5 E11 with YA Fantasy Author K.T. Anglehart

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

K.T. Anglehart has always known she wanted to tell stories. Much of her writing inspiration stems from Scottish and Irish folklore, as illustrated in ...

S5 E10 with Mystery Author Sally Barrilla

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sally Barrilla, AKA Detective Writer, is a Latinx and Italian individual. She was born and raised in NYC by grandparents since the age of six months o...

S5 E9 with Suspense Author J.D. Barker

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

J.D. Barker is the the New York Times bestselling author of Forsaken, Dracul, and The Fourth Monkey. J.D.’s latest novel, Something I Keep Upstairs,...

S5 E8 with Author Erika Krouse

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erika Krouse is a writer of fiction and nonfiction. Her upcoming short story collection, Save Me, Stranger, will be published by Flatiron Books in Jan...

S5 E7 with Author Carol Plum-Ucci

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carol Plum-Ucci is best known for her young adult novels that explore themes of psychological suspense, mystery, and the complexities of human nature....

S5 E6 with Author Marco Gamboa

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marco has a Bachelor's Degree in English and Psychology, as well as a Master of Jurisprudence.  He's lived in San Antonio since the age of 3, via Me...

S5 E5 with Fantasy Author Zachary Hagen

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zachary Hagen is a Minnesota based fantasy author and editor. He lives there with his wife, Claudia, and their dog, Flynn. When he isn't busy writing ...

S5 E4 with Sci-Fi & Fantasy Author Kristina W. Kelly

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professional Bio She is the coauthor of the epic fantasy and sci-fi fusing series, the Etherea Cycle including Trials of the Innermost. Her scifi and ...

S5 E3 with Fantasy Author Fern Brady

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fern Brady is the founder and CEO of Inklings Publishing. She began her professional life as a foreign correspondent, and taught for 15 years in Ali...

S5 E2 with Fantasy Author Brian D. Anderson

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From an early age, in the small town of Spanish Fort, Alabama, Brian delighted in conjuring fantastical worlds and unique characters. Alone in his roo...

S5 E1 with Author Lance Robinson

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In his day job, Lance Robinson is an environmental social scientist who often works closely with mobile peoples. He is a sporadic nomad himself, havin...

S4 E30 with Fantasy Author Alex Kingsley

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Kingsley (they/them) is a writer, comedian, and game designer. They graduated from Swarthmore College with High Honors and are a part of the SFWA...

S4 E29 with Fantasy Author DC Gomez

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A long time ago, she used to enjoy long walks at the park and long days under the sun. Unfortunately, due to a mysterious condition, she is now allerg...

S4 E28 with Fantasy Author Loz Cadman

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laurel 'Loz' Cadman was born and raised in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. She is an aspiring author who has been writing fiction since she was young. ...

S4 E27 with Breakfield and Burkey Sci-Fi Authors

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Breakfield & Burkey, professional technology experts, have series and standalone stories available, with more planned. Find sample chapters, autho...

S4 E26 with Holiday Romance Author Lindsay Gibson

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Writing stories as a little girl was the way I coped with the world around me. At 16, I faced a traumatic event that forever changed who I am and made...

S4 E25 with YA Sci-fi Author James Bow

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming November 12, 2024 from Shadowpaw Press 9781998273188 | Paperback, 476 pages | YA Science Fiction Lieutenant Adeheid Koning was only 23 when the...

S4 E24 with Fantasy Author Sebastien de Castell

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Sebastien... When I was sixteen, I was off on an island, camping by myself, and ended up having to wait about six hours for a ferry. While sittin...

S4 E23 with Political Thriller Author Michael Fedor

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former Political operative lifts the curtain as political thriller authorMichael’s Story Award-winning political fiction author Michael Fedor brings...

S4 October Bonus with Dark Fantasy Author Hollis Jo McCollum

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Hollis... Growing up a Navy brat gave me an extreme case of wanderlust and paved the way to becoming certifiably obsessed with ancient cultures, ...

S4 E22 with Romance Author Savannah Carlisle

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Savannah... My debut novel was released from Harpeth Road Press on May 7, 2024: The Library of Second Chances. I’m also currently editing my se...

S4 E21 with Author Don Sawyer

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don Sawyer, writer and educator, grew up in Michigan and moved to Canada in the 1960s. Don has worked with youth and adults from many cultural backgro...

S4 E20 with Stefonknee Wiolscht

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stefonknee Wolscht, is a sixty year old Catholic parent of seven beautiful children, who has lost everything because of transphobia. She is an educati...

S4 E19 with Author Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes is an editor, author, speaker, podcaster, and educational consultant. She is Embolden Media Group's production edit...

S4 Bonus with Author Alexandra Beaumont

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alexandra Beaumont is a British fantasy novelist with a passion for folklore, playing musical instruments and exploring the wilds of the UK.With a de...

S4E18 with Urban Fantasy Author Aislinn Brophy

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aislinn Brophy, the author of How to Succeed in Witchcraft, is sharing a spell-binding YA queer romantasy time-travel story with SPELLS TO FORGET US (...

S4 E17 with Author Mark Morton

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Noted Canadian non-fiction author and long-time CBC columnist Mark Morton makes his debut as a novelist with The Headmasters, coming February 6 from S...

S4E16 with Fantasy Author Arthur Slade

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur Slade was raised on a ranch in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, Canada. He is the author of thirty one novels including *Amber Fang, The Hunc...

S4 E15 with fantasy author J. Alexander Cohen

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From J. Alexander Cohen... I always wanted to write. I loved the Peanuts comics where Snoopy would tap out stories on his typewriter, defying physics ...

S4E14 with Graphic Novels Author & Illustrator Sam Beck

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Beck is a writer and illustrator living in Toronto, and the author of the fantasy trilogy VERSE. She has worked with publishers like Dark Horse an...

S4 E13 with Author T. Alan Horne

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Billions of years ago, on one of the first-ever Earths, a boy named Skylar will walk away from his home for the last time. Beset by dreams where he fl...

S4 E12 with Author Jennifer L. Armentrout

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#1 New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard ...

S4 E11 with Fantasy Author Angela R. Hughes

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Historical epic fantasy author Angela R. Hughes believes in the power of storytelling. Her ambition to write stories that grip and inspire readers led...

S4 E10 with Fantasy Author Kristin Ardis

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kristin Ardis writes emotional YA/NA fantasy books for those who believe in hopeful endings and the enduring power of love. Her stories take place in ...

S4 E9 with Poet and Author Kika Dorsey

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kika Dorsey is an author and a Lecturer at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She teaches literature and creative writing classes. While finishing ...

S4 E8 with Author Michael Woudenberg

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Michael... Hi, I’m Michael Woudenberg. I’m from Tucson Arizona with a background in advanced technologies such as autonomy, artificial intell...

S4 E7 with Author Michael Grayford

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael was born and raised a Florida swamp rat, but after graduating college, he ventured west and became a desert dweller. The lower humidity agreed...

S4 E6 with Author Raymond Paul Johnson

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As an Air Force combat pilot, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, five Air Medals and the Meritorious Service Medal, for his service, which in...

S4 E5 with Author Beth H. Macy

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beth H. Macy, author of Moscow Nights Return, the first book in the Moscow Nights trilogy, boasts a storied background with countless creative pursuit...

S4 E4 with Author Jake Lynch

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Lynch is an author specializing in contemporary religious fiction and action-adventure novels. Having grown up under the teachings of Rick Warren...

S4 E3 with Poet Peter Okonkwo

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Okonkwo is a Nigerian writer, fatalist, publisher, editor, farmer, literary critic, spiritual philosopher, soon–to–be–novelist of Etean’...

S4 E2 with Fantasy Author Abigail O'Bryan

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Abigail O’Bryan writes curses, adventures, and happily ever afters. When not writing, you can find her playing D&D with her friends (or plying t...

S4 E1 with Fantasy Author Tara Sim

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 4 premiere episode with Tara Sim. Tara Sim is a YA and adult fantasy author found in the wilds of the Bay Area, California. When she's not ...

S3 E30 with Author Moriah Chavis

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Moriah is the author of the young adult fantasy Heart of the Sea and various short stories. She is a two-time graduate from the University of South Ca...

S3 E29 with Fantasy Author Tim Frankovich

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Frankovich has been exploring fantastic worlds since third grade, when he cut up a grocery sack and drew a Godzilla-meets-superheroes story. Since...

S3 E28 with Fantasy Author Callie Thomas

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Callie Thomas is an indie author who loves all things fairy tales—including twisting tales of her own. Her favorite stories have a mix of sweet roma...

S3 E27 with Kevin C. Smith Pirate Adventure Novel Author

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin C. Smith is the author of the Pirate Adventure Series and never outgrew his fascination with Disney's Peter Pan. He's spent a lifetime ...

S3 E26 with Fantasy Author Alice Hanov

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Royal Medieval Europe Meets Mythology with Sorcerers. Alice Hanov’s debut novel is the first in a YA fantasy series. It’s an epic journey that has...

S3 E25 with YA Fantasy Author CJ Hosack

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Talk about finding magic! CJ Hosack has created an amazing world with fun characters and an elaborate magic system. Learn all about the 12 lines and w...

S3 E24 with Author S.R. Breaker

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SARA BREAKER, S.K. Breaker, or S. Breaker, lives in New Zealand with her husband and two kids. She writes offbeat, easy reading books, young adult/ne...

S3 E23 with Dystopian Author Liz Shipton

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi! I'm Liz. I'm a freelance writer, indie author, and full-time, off-grid, live-aboard sailor. I’m currently sailing around the world with...

S3 E22 with YA Fantasy Author Rose Garcia

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rose Garcia is a USA Today bestselling author. From a very young age, she often had her nose buried in books about other-worlds, fantastical creatures...

S3 E21 with Romance Author Maria Jane

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Romance author Maria Jane just released her second contemporary romance, Perfect Office Pact. Perfect Office Pact is the 4th book in the Perfect roman...

S3 E20 To be a Fae Legend YA Fantasy Audiobook Release

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Title: To be a Fae Legend Author: Tricia Copeland Narrator: Jillian Yetter Audio Producer: Pink Flamingo Productions Genre: YA fantasy Cover Design: S...

S3 E19 with Author Hemie Yao

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hemie Yao published her debut novel, The Untold Truth of Club 門神: The Mission, at the age of twelve. Daughter of a Chinese immigrant, she lives in...

S3 E18 with Romance Author Nancy Naigle

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle whips up small-town love stories with a dash of suspense and a whole lot of heart. She began her contemporar...

S3 E17 with Fantasy Author Abby Goldsmith

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Abby Goldsmith is the author of the Torth series, originally released on Wattpad and Royal Road, with 700,000+ reads. She’s an alumni of the Odyssey...

S3 E16 with Fantasy Author Brett Comeau

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like many writers I started as a reader, and over the years I have read many different genres but I always came back to my first love Fantasy. My firs...

S3 E15 with Jeff Kipple & Mindy Blackstein

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstien, the ingenious architects behind the FAME phenomenon. As a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, they've b...

S3 E14 with Fantasy Author Trinity Cunningham

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From a young age, Trinity began storytelling and writing. She dabbled in screenwriting and song-writing before switching to novels. Often caught up in...

S3 E13 with Michael Woudenberg

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the battle over advanced AI, will we lose our humanity? Or learn what truly makes us human?   Kira and Noah find themselves struggling with the im...

S3 E12 with Fantasy Author April Grace

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

April Grace has always lived in Milton Keynes, and now lives with her boyfriend and, a few nights a week, his two cheeky sons. She has been writing yo...

Finding the Magic Book Podcast S3 E11 with J. R. Damon

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the author... Hi there! I’m Joshua Damon and my journey started in 1993.  I was raised in the enchanting seaside villages of the Maritimes on ...

S3 E10 with Sci-fi Author Veronique Racine

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

About the book, The Wanderer's Quest... Disease, radiation, and violent storms have ravaged the earth, laying waste to all that was civilised and...

S3 E8 with Fantasy Author Jeff Wheeler

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Jeff Wheeler is a writer, husband, father of five, and a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-...

S3 E9 with Sci-Fi Author J.Z. Pitts

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"J.Z. Pitts explodes onto the science fiction scene and hits the ground running. Virtual Rebel makes a bold statement that Pitts is an author wit...

S3 E7 with Fantasy & Sci-Fi Author William C. Tracy

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

762 ratings | 728 reviews | avg rating:4.13more photos (1)William’s Year In Books William’s 2022 Year in Books Take a look at Willi...

S3 E6 with author J.L. Hendricks

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From J.L. - I am an independent author, writing urban fantasy, paranormal, and cozy mystery, and began my career in 2016. The Eclipse Series was my fi...

S3 E5 with YA fantasy author Katie Cross

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the world of Alkarra with Katie Cross. Learn all about these young adult fantasy books and their characters with guest Katie Cross. For more ...

S3 E4 Finding the Magic Book Podcast with YA Author Allison Anderson

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Allison Anderson talks about her new young adult fantasy book release. Allison Anderson is a young adult author who just published her ...

S3 E3 with Fantasy Author Brian Byrom

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The world of Angels and Demons was unknown to Byrne and his makeshift family, but a very real Hell was about to land right in their dining room. Trav...

S3 E2 with Kate Darroch Cozy Mystery Author

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Living on the beautiful Devon Coastline, Kate melds her lifelong love of reading Cozy Sleuths with her love of writing and years of living in foreign ...

Interview with D. J. Vargas, The Progeny Wars

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the Magic Book Podcast Season 3, Episode 1 with urban fantasy author D.J. Vargas learning about his The Progeny Wars series. D.J. Vargas was ...

S2 E52 with Adult Fantasy, Horror, & Sci-Fi Author Monique Singleton

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

USA Today Best selling Author Monique Singleton  writes compelling stories that mix fantasy with realistic psychological  suspense and uniqu...

S2 E51 with YA Fantasy Author A. N. Sage

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited to have hosted A. N. Sage on my podcast. I think we may be separated at birth twins. More about A. N. Sage... A.N. Sage is a bestsellin...

S2 E50 With YA Fantasy Author Kay L. Moody

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kay L. Moody is the YA fantasy author of COURT OF BITTER THORN and  THE ELEMENTS OF THE CROWN. Her books feature rich world building, slow  ...

S2 E49 With All Things Tudor Deb Hunter

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

USA Today bestselling author and historian Deb Hunter writes as Hunter S. Jones. She owns the All Things Tudor publication, social media network and F...

S2 E48 with Dystopian Author Lindsey Pogue

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

About Lindsey Pogue Beautifully broken characters. Breathtaking love stories. Raw emotion you can feel deep in your bones. ★  ★ ★ ★ ★ "...

S2 E47 with Romance Author Parker J. Cole

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parker J Cole is an author, speaker, and radio  host with an obsession with the Lord, Star Trek, K-dramas, anime,  romance books, old movies...

S2 E46 with Fantasy Author Carlyle Labuschagne

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carlyle is a USA Today bestselling  author from South Africa, who has won an award for her SF fantasy series  the Broken Trilogy. This serie...

S2 E45: With Sci-Fi & Horror Author P. D. Alleva

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"This author delivers on each and every count. And he does it in style!" ~ Laura D. Child The Magic Book Corner (Top 5 Goodreads Reviewer)PD  All...

S2 E44 with Illustrator & Mythical Artist Matt Maes

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Maes is the illustrator for the recently released YA mythology legend, Azreya, Aztec Priestess, written by Tricia Copeland. Matt Maes of Quantum ...

S2 E43 Interview with Author E. V. Everest

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

E.V. Everest is a tween to teen fantasy author.  Ever since she discovered the summer reading program, she's been  unstoppable. After all, i...

S2 E42 with Sci-Fi Author Thomas Kast

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Kast is an award-winning independent photojournalist and illustrator based in Zurich, Switzerland and has published a numbe...

S2 E41 - With Fantasy Sci-Fi Author S. G. Blaise

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

S.G. was born in a faraway land of castles, monarchies      and fallen dictatorships, aka Hungary. Hollywood movies were forb...

S2 E40 - Interview with Sci-Fi Fantasy Author Claudia Blood

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Claudia Blood’s love of epic fantasies led her from life as a research scientist right into that of an award-winning author. With works such as the ...

S2 E39 with MG, YA, and Adult Horror Author Kelly Martin

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today Kelly shared about her upcoming releases and an exclusive tidbit about her fall release, the title to her upcoming vampire novel which will be t...

S2 E38 with Urban Fantasy Author Dave Dobson

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find out the secret to how Dave names his chapters in our discussion about his urban fantasy books. A native of Ames, Iowa, Dave loves writing,  ...

S2 E37 with Fantasy Author Carla Kerr

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carl lives in Ireland with a husband and three insane cats, teaches English, and enjoys cocktails, Pagan gatherings, superhero comics, shopping, and p...

S2 E36 - Interview with Romance Author Angela Cairns

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for your wonderful reviews for TOUCH - a poignant story of resilience and redemption. Brett  made a decision that would change Ellie Ro...

S2 E35 with Audiobook Narrator of To be a Fae Guardian Jillian Yetter

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the scenes of the audiobook, To be a Fae Guardian with Jillian Yetter and author Tricia Copeland. Learn about Jillian bringing Titania and the ...

S2 E34 with Author Abigail Linhardt

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Abi has been a writer all her life, but is a mentor at heart. When she is not writing, you can find her slaying enemies online or hunting for the next...