Finding the Magic Book Podcast
Episodes
S5 E36 with Author Aaron Starmer
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Starmer was born in northern California and raised in the suburbs of Syracuse, New York. Before pursuing writing full-time, he worked in New Yor...
S5 E35 with Urban Fantasy Author Ben Schenkman
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Schenkman likes many things in life: his 20-pound Maine coon cat, his family, his coffee, and his eclectic hobbies—not necessarily in that order...
S5 E34 with Thriller Author Kay Sparling
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kay Sparling is an international opera and sacred singer. Now retired, she lives in the Upper Midwest with her feline writing buddy, the invincible Pa...
S5 E33 with Author Alison McBain
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity is one of Alison McBain's passions. With dual Canadian-U.S. citizenship, a Japanese-American mother and a B.A. in African history and cl...
S5 E32 with Christian Author Barbara M. Britton
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BarbaraM. Britton not only loves to write about the Bible, but she has also taught Bible stories for over thirty years. She is multi-published in Chri...
Free Book Offer Season 5 Bonus June 14 with Teen Fantasy Author Hemie Yao
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hemie Yao published her debut novel of the series, The Untold Truth of Club 門神, at the age of twelve in 2023. Daughter of a Chinese immigrant, s...
S5 E31 with S. A. Schneider, Fantasy Author
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
S.A. Schneider has a wolf, so of course he writes middle grade fantasy, wouldn’t you? Since his Lego and action figure days, he’s crafted worlds a...
S5 E30 with Romance Author Savannah Carlisle
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Savannah Carlisle writes heartwarming romance novels with idyllic beach settings. Her stories transport readers to fun and quirky small towns where fr...
S5 E29 with Vampire Fantasy Author Dan Klefstad
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Dan.... My latest novel, Fiona’s Guardians, is about humans who work for a beautiful manipulative vampire. This book was adapted by Artists'...
S5 E28 with Thriller Author J.M. Mitchell
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
J.M. Mitchell grew up in Texas, now lives in Colorado, and spent the years in between on some of America’s most cherished landscapes—Yosemite, Gra...
S5 E27 with Fantasy Author D. S. McColgan
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From D. S. McColgan ....I grew up in a village not far from the Swiss Alps, surrounded by forest and mountains. Now I live in Wales with my wonderful ...
S5 E26 with Sci-fi Author M. A. Wall
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Sci-fi Author M. A. (Max) Wall: I have been affiliated with the military for most of my life. I curse, I can be abrupt, and I save flowery wordin...
S5 E25 with Fantasy Author Edward Willett
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Edward Willett is the award-winning author (under his own name and as E.C. Blake and Lee Arthur Chane) of more than sixty books of science fiction, f...
S5 E24 with L. Ron Hubbard Winner Patrick MacPhee
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speculative Fiction Author Patrick MacPhee is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest earning him a trip to Hollywood for a week-...
S5 E23 with Cyberpunk Author Mark Everglade
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Everglade has spent his life studying social conflict. He runs the website www.markeverglade.com where he reviews cyberpunk media and interviews ...
S5 E22 with Mystery Author Ann Charles
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Charles—AuthorNearly Departed in Deadwood, the 2010 Daphne du Maurier Award Winner and a 2011 RWA Golden Heart Award Winner.*USA Today Best Sell...
S5 E21 with YA Fantasy Author Aimee Phan
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aimee Phan was born and raised in Orange County, California. She received her BA in English from UCLA and her MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop...
S5 E20 with fantasy author Peter Gribble
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Gribble is a writer and a lifelong studentof history whose work explores the intersections of knowledge, power, and the human condition. His fan...
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...