Finding the Magic Book Podcast
By Tricia Copeland
I write young adult fantasy and sci-fi dystopian, as well as fun and inspiring romances. Listen in as I highlight books and authors from these genres as well as mysteries, thrillers, and horror. Find me and intro to my books at triciacopeland.com or all my links at linktr.ee/triciacopeland
Finding the Magic Book PodcastJun 07, 2022
S4 E1 with Fantasy Author Tara Sim
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 writing about magic, murder, and mayhem, she drinks tea and wrangles cats.
You can find all her books here:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14118411.Tara_Sim
S3 E30 with Author Moriah Chavis
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 Carolina with a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and a Master’s in Library and Information Science. It's been said you can find perusing bookstores, attempting to persuade strangers to read her favorite books, oscillating between watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy (her husband’s favorite) or Harry Potter (hers), and keeping her books from the clutches of her two feisty cats.
Find her and her books here!
S3 E29 with Fantasy Author Tim Frankovich
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 then, he’s gotten a little bit better at the writing part (not so much with the drawing).
His goal as a writer is to transport readers to another world, make them care deeply about characters in dire situations, and guide them deeper into life itself.
At the moment, he is probably suitably conscious somewhere in Texas with his beloved wife, awesome kids, and a fool of a pup named Pippin.
Find him and his books at https://timfrankovich.com/
S3 E28 with Fantasy Author Callie Thomas
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 romance, laughter, and a pinch of magic. When she's not writing, she enjoys playing board games, reading at the beach, and traveling the world with her husband and two boys. Since she can't live at Disney World, you'll find her near the historical battlefields and lush woodlands where her family lives in Fredericksburg, VA. She recently published her first Vella series, A Forest of Stolen Memories & A Sea of Golden Chains, and has more stories on the horizon.
S3 E27 with Kevin C. Smith Pirate Adventure Novel Author
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 exploring the timeless subject matter of pirates and the high seas.
Kevin is married to his high school sweetheart, Patricia, and they reside on Marco Island in Florida, where Kevin can be close to the sea. Learn more at www.pirate-tale.com
S3 E26 with Fantasy Author Alice Hanov
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 fantasy, romance, YA appropriate level smut, royalty, sorcerers, magic, political affairs, ghosts and so much more. Pulling from many mythologies as inspiration, Alice has pulled together a complex world that puts a unique spin on some old favorites.
The Spare Who Became the Heir and Other Stories is available as a free e-book as a thank you for joining Alice's newsletter and The Head, the Heart, and the Heir is available on Amazon and Alice's store.
Find her and her books at http://alicehanov.com/
S3 E25 with YA Fantasy Author CJ Hosack
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 what comes next in the series!
More about CJ....
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 an ever-growing number of grandchildren. Adopted at eight months old, she recently found her birth parents. She has a Masters Degree in Public History from Southern New Hampshire University, and if she’s not writing, you can generally find her quilting, costuming, or traveling to spend time with those she loves. She’s a wannabe dress historian and has worked with museums on historical dress recreation. The Slayer’s Magic is her first book in The Beads of Bone series.
You can find her and her books at https://cjhosack.com/
S3 E24 with Author S.R. Breaker
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/new adult science fiction, fantasy, and sweet contemporary romance under several pen names.
Suburban mum by day and author by night, she loves to live vicariously through her characters. They don’t have to vacuum all day long and are always guaranteed happy endings, and to survive any fantastical or thrilling
incidents, no matter how treacherous she writes them.
Check out her easy reading, feel-good love stories and other fiction books. Short, sharp doses of happiness that take you through the requisite ups and downs of a good story, breaks your heart, puts it back together, bam! happy ending—but then still have enough time to wash the dishes after.
S3 E23 with Dystopian Author Liz Shipton
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 my boyfriend and my dog, turning my real-life adventures into speculative fiction. I am extremely grateful to be able to explore the world as I do, and I love incorporating the experiences, places, and people I encounter on my travels into my work. I also use my books as a means to explore themes of mental health, addiction, technology, climate change, and the looming collapse of society (but, like...in a fun way.) When I'm not penning novels about the impending apocalypse, I work as a freelance content writer specializing in articles about code, music theory, and off-grid living. On the rare occasion I'm not writing, you can find me swimming, hiking, telling my dog I love her for the bazillionth time today, or watching Taskmaster. Here's links to my two spicy series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGZPK9NXhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPCZQP2D And my YA series: https://shop.lizshipton.com/collection/ebooks
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S3 E22 with YA Fantasy Author Rose Garcia
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, and life and death situations. As she got older, she often thought about crafting her own tales. This dream stayed with her and eventually bloomed into a passion. Before she knew it, she was writing what she loved reading.
Rose is inspired by the blending of the real-world with the supernatural realm and writes sci-fi/fantasy - with a heavy dash of romance. Her books feature gut-wrenching emotional turmoil and heart-stopping action. Rose is most proud of crafting #OwnVoices stories and is known for bringing richly diverse characters to life as she draws on her own cultural experiences.
Rose lives in Houston with her husband and two kids. You can visit Rose at www.rosegarciabooks.com
S3 E21 with Romance Author Maria Jane
Romance author Maria Jane just released her second contemporary romance, Perfect Office Pact. Perfect Office Pact is the 4th book in the Perfect romance series, that can all be read as standalones. Perfect Office Pact is on an office romance with an enemies-to-lovers theme. The Perfect romance series is a new adult, closed-door romance, so a clean read with fun, sexy scenes. Maria Jane is the romance pen name for Tricia Copeland.
You can start the Perfect romance series free with the preview short story Perfect Tuned with a download here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/v15rkp5v3m
S3 E20 To be a Fae Legend YA Fantasy Audiobook Release
Title: To be a Fae Legend
Author: Tricia Copeland
Narrator: Jillian Yetter
Audio Producer: Pink Flamingo Productions
Genre: YA fantasy
Cover Design: Shower of Schmidt Designs
Titania may be the only one capable of ending the evil stalking the fae, but staying alive long enough to do it may prove her biggest challenge yet.
Hidden deep in fae lore lies a legend. It holds that there will be One granted the power to end all evil. Titania has come to realize she may be the prophesied One.
An omen of three evils and being wooed by a pack of hungry suitors are only a few of Queen Titania’s stresses. Everything is piling up, and she’s determined to rise to each challenge.
She must harness the gifts bestowed upon her, but time is ticking away, and the best she can manage are a few sparks. Now, there’s a race against time as she’s tasked with choosing a husband while trying to save the world from certain doom.
To Be a Fae Legend, the third book of the Realm Chronicles series, is a treacherous journey into Lower Earth. Enter if you dare risk confrontation with nightmare-ish beasts and dark spirits of the deep.
If you like valiant heroines, you’ll love Tricia Copeland’s electrifying fantasy.
Look for To Be a Fae Legend to spiral into a magical world today! Now in Audio!
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S3 E19 with Author Hemie Yao
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 New Hampshire and grows up in a mixed culture background. She loves to immerse herself in nature, art, and fictional worlds.
Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CML1BVXV
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S3 E18 with Romance Author Nancy Naigle
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 contemporary romance series, Adams Grove, while juggling a successful career as an SVP for Bank of America and life on a seventy-six-acre goat farm.
Now enjoying an early retirement from the financial industry, she devotes her time to writing, antiquing, and the occasional spa day with friends. A native of Virginia Beach, she now calls the Blue Ridge Mountains home.
Download a printable list of Nancy's publications here.
Nancy's 2021 release of The Shell Collector debuted in the top #20 on the ECPA Bestseller list, and has been optioned in a book-to-movie deal with Fox Nation.
Several of Nancy's books have inspired made-for-television movies. Watch Christmas Joy, Sand Dollar Cove and The Secret Ingredient on the Hallmark Channel and Hope at Christmas on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Nancy also wrote the novelization for the first three Hallmark Original Movies in the popular Christmas in Evergreen series.
Sign up for Nancy's newsletter to stay up-to-date on everything going on with her story worlds.
Find Nancy and her books here: https://www.nancynaigle.com/
S3 E17 with Fantasy Author Abby Goldsmith
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 Writing Workshop, where she received a personal critique from best-selling author George R.R. Martin. Her short works are published in Escape Pod and Fantasy Magazine, as well as in anthologies by Writer’s Digest Books.
A former animator and game content writer, Abby is credited on more than a dozen Nintendo games for Nickelodeon and Disney. She co-hosts the Stories for Nerds podcast from her home in Texas.
Find her and her books here: https://abbygoldsmith.com/
S3 E16 with Fantasy Author Brett Comeau
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 first memory of loving a book with all my heart is being 14 years old and reading Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King, Ever since then I was hooked. Now I have finally decided to try to tell a story have always wanted to tell. I hope I can give someone else that feeling of love at first sight.
Find the book and Brett at: https://storytellerbrettcomeau.com/
Releases on Amazon 1/15/2024!
S3 E15 with Jeff Kipple & Mindy Blackstein
Introducing Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstien, the ingenious architects behind the FAME phenomenon. As a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, they've become renowned for their remarkable ability to turn the seemingly ridiculous into a living reality. In 1998, they gave birth to the FAME World Tour, embarking on a wild and remarkable journey that seamlessly wove fitness expos, natural bodybuilding events, global publications, and televised triumphs into a rich tapestry of endless potential. Their mission extended far beyond the realm of change; it was a dedicated effort to create a stage for wellness leaders, specialists, trainers, coaches, event organizers, athletes, artists, performers, and innovators to step into the spotlight as society's role models.
Their influence ignited a fire in countless individuals, inspiring them to sculpt their bodies into works of art, not merely for fleeting fame but to visually transform themselves into their own personal superheroes - something many thought was not just impossible, but ridiculous. Today, Jeff and Mindy cordially invite you to witness the evolution of FAME, where ‘FAME’ takes on a deeper, transformative meaning as it taps you into your passion and purpose. It embraces the concept of acting ridiculously which isn’t limited to mere silliness; it’s an exhilarating journey, an invitation to transcend the ordinary and wholeheartedly embrace the extraordinary within yourself - your inner FAME.Indeed, your inner FAME.
Jeff and Mindy enthusiastically extend to you an invitation to The ACT Ridiculous Club, an integral part of the new FAME game app. Here, certified experts stand ready to guide you on a unique and unconventional path to ACT Ridiculous. The results? Self-discovery, self-care, self-love, and self-mastery. This journey is a chance to trade mundane habits for extraordinary ones, elevate your well-being, nurture your creativity, and achieve groundbreaking personal breakthroughs.
Stay tuned for the upcoming books in the series, as Jeff and Mindy have a trilogy of trilogies in the works. Wishing you an abundance of laughter, profound contemplation, and even transformative shifts of mindset. Connect with Jeff and Mindy on various social platforms at @jeffreykippel and @heymindheart.
Find the book from their website here: https://actridiculous.com/
S3 E14 with Fantasy Author Trinity Cunningham
From a young age, Trinity began storytelling and writing. She dabbled in screenwriting and song-writing before switching to novels. Often caught up in far-off worlds, with characters that have only ever existed in her imagination, she’s excited to see them come to life and share her stories, while hopefully leaving readers impacted emotionally. Besides writing, Trinity enjoys reading, watching films, photography, and spending time with friends and family. She lives in Canada, with her husband and their three children.
Find Trinity's books here: www.trinitycunningham.ca
S3 E13 with Michael Woudenberg
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 implications of Advanced AI. Kira wants to pursue the development to capture that it means to be a human. Her brother Noah is opposed and strives to return humans back to a more natural lifestyle. Technological singularity creates a paradox with no easy answers.
Find the book here: https://thesingularitychronicles.com/
S3 E12 with Fantasy Author April Grace
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 young adult novels for twelve years now, which all started when she decided to write stories on Wattpad while she was supposed to be working hard on modules for her A Levels. (But she did go onto study Creative Writing at university the following year, so it all worked out in the end.)
TWO WORLDS: ONE OF MAGIC, ONE OF STEEL.
She just wants to belong.
Determined to fit in and connect with her human friends, android Silver has always felt like an outsider within her human travelling community. In Elysia, humans are seen as outsiders, their steel queen claiming every last one of them as rebels. They’ve always been on the run. Like her mother, Silver just wants to help others.
But when cruel Queen Magnolia’s soldiers come looking for their missing princess, who was stolen by rebels when she was only three years old, Silver begins to unravel an endless string of secrets woven into the family she has always cared for. Could her parents have stolen her from the Elysian palace when she was small? Worse, could she be the princess they’re looking for?
Find the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/April-Grace/author/B0B5SCM8B2
Finding the Magic Book Podcast S3 E11 with J. R. Damon
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 the east coast of Canada. Where many of my settler ancestors arrived on the shores many hundreds of years ago from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and parts of Scandinavia. My childhood was painted by the majestic mountains of New Brunswick and the tranquil red sand beaches of Prince Edward Island. Growing up in a rural setting allowed me many great freedoms as a child that I appreciate very much today.
Living in a rural setting allowed me the comfort of having many different pets and canine companions throughout my life.
I have a very special place in my heart for dogs. I have so many beautiful dogs in my life who are not just faithful companions but also vital energies that enrich my existence. I love dogs so much.
One of the most remarkable things I have ever done was that I took the long and arduous journey of moving to a new country. At the time of publishing this manuscript I found myself living in the rural Ozark mountains of Arkansas, a significant shift from my decade-long residence in the cybernetic landscape of Toronto, Ontario.
It's a transition that carries with it a profound recognition of the responsibility to honor and respect the Indigenous peoples and the ancestral lands upon which I now reside.
The territory I call home has deep roots in Indigenous heritage, and I am ever thankful for the privilege of living on Turtle Island, the ancient and sacred land.
I have been intuitive and psychic for as young as I can remember. I embarked on the path of a witch from a young age, blessed with the freedom to explore my own spiritual identity by open-minded parents who never imposed a specific religion upon me.
My spiritual practices are many different influences combined together to create diverse strands of energy, a reflection of my eclectic approach to witchcraft. Astrological influences, ancestor worship, shamanic rituals, and a variety of traditions collectively guide my path. It's a journey that embraces a multitude of deities, pantheons, and energies, always with the utmost respect for their cultural origins. In my perspective, cultural appreciation, not appropriation, is the guiding principle.
S3 E10 with Sci-fi Author Veronique Racine
About the book, The Wanderer's Quest...
Disease, radiation, and violent storms have ravaged the earth, laying waste to all that was civilised and good. Now, it is every man for himself in the struggle for survival against tyrannical despots who would exploit the innocent and vulnerable for their own gain. Madan, fifteen years on the run after the death of his family and collapse of his city, is growing tired, and desperate. Raydr, eight years escaped from horrific captivity, has learnt the hard way the sacrifices it takes to survive in this world. Thrown together by circumstance and a shared need for vengeance, can these two learn to trust each other in a kill-or-be-killed world? As they begin to open themselves up to the possibility of hope - hope for revenge, for the chance of a real future - they will find out just how important the actions of two people can be, and what the cost of vengeance really is.
S3 E8 with Fantasy Author Jeff Wheeler
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-day Saints.
He took an early retirement from my career at Intel in 2014 to write full-time. He lives in the Rocky Mountains and you can usually find him at Emerald City Comic Con, New York Comic Con or at writers conferences like Storymakers, Inkers Con, and Teen Author Boot Camp.
Find all his books at: https://jeff-wheeler.com/
S3 E9 with Sci-Fi Author J.Z. Pitts
"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 with a bright and promising future. This book needs to be read by everyone. This is a standout book that deserves your attention. This series will be huge."- Joseph Cruz, Author of The Red Tomorrow science fiction series.
I'm Ava McNealy, and I'm addicted to The Haven, an immersive virtual reality program. Who cares if tyrannical aliens rule the Earth when there are endless digital worlds to explore, monsters to fight, and team-ups with friends.
But when my father is arrested as a rebel, everything changes. Desperate to save him from execution, I embark on a perilous journey through treacherous levels and uncharted realms within The Haven, where everything is not as it seems.
Will my audacious quest be successful? Can I unravel the secrets of The Haven in time? The fate of my father, and perhaps the course of history itself, hangs in the balance.
Find the book here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199439423-virtual-rebel
S3 E7 with Fantasy & Sci-Fi Author William C. Tracy
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William C. Tracy writes tales
of the Dissolutionverse: a science fantasy series about planets
connected by music-based magic instead of spaceflight. This series
currently includes a three-book epic space opera cycle. It also includes
five novelettes and novellas, including a coming of age story, tales of
political intrigue, a Sherlock Holmes-like mystery, a Jules Verne style
adventure. Several books include LGBT-friendly elements.
His
first epic fantasy from NineStar Press is Fruits of the Gods, about a
land where magic comes from seasonal fruit, and two sisters plot to take
down a corrupt government.
William is a North Carolina native
and a lifelong fan of science fiction and fantasy. He has a master's in
mechanical engineering, and has both designed and operated heavy
construction machinery. He has also trained in Wado-Ryu karate since
2003, and runs his own dojo in Raleigh NC. He is an avid video and board
gamer, a reader, and of course, a writer.
In his spare time, he
cosplays with his wife such combinations as Steampunk Agent Carter and
Jarvis, Jafar and Maleficent, and Doctor Strange and the Ancient One.
They also enjoy putting their pets in cute little costumes and making
them cosplay for the annual Christmas card.
You can get a free Dissolutionverse short story by signing up for William's mailing list at http://williamctracy.com/contact-me/
Or follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/wctracy for writing updates, cat pictures, and thoughts on martial arts.
S3 E6 with author J.L. Hendricks
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 first foray into writing, and I am very excited to share Book 1, Eclipse of the Warrior. I currently am writing full time, but before I started writing I had a successful career as a Purchasing Manager and Contracts Administrator. And am very proud to have served in the US Army before I went to college.
I am a graduate of the International Business program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Which is perfect because I have always been a bit of a rebel, but now I am an official Running Rebel!
I hope my stories entertain you and can bring a laugh on occasion. I am not writing great literature intended to rival Ann Rice or Jane Austen. But I do hope you enjoy the stories rattling around my head.
Find all her books here: https://jlhendricksauthor.com/
S3 E5 with YA fantasy author Katie Cross
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 on Katie Cross and the world of Alkarra, and a free first book, either audiobook or ebook, go to https://katiecrossbooks.com/.
Finding the Magic Book Podcast hosts authors to talk about their books, characters, and inspiration.
S3 E4 Finding the Magic Book Podcast with YA Author Allison Anderson
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 first release, The Spring Maiden. The Spring Maiden is a YA fantasy that combines Greek and Roman mythology, a light retelling of Hades and Persophone, and Regency era romance. The Spring Maiden is the first book in the Cartographer's War series. The second release is due out in March of 2024. If you love young adult fantasy check out Allison's new release at https://www.allisonandersonauthor.com/.
S3 E3 with Fantasy Author Brian Byrom
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. Travis’s insistence on a knowledge of
philosophy, theology, and warcraft was finally about to make sense.
When an unexpected visitor triggers a journey into a once hidden new world, a new reality floods Byrne and his family in dangerous adventures, ancient prophecies, forgotten legends, powerful enemies, and even stronger allies. As the Second Eight follow a trail of philosophical breadcrumbs directly into the heart of a perpetual war between Celestials and Infernals, they unearth incredible secrets while pursuing their newfound destinies, and together hope that loyalty, trust, and friendship prove greater than any mystical weapon.
S3 E2 with Kate Darroch Cozy Mystery Author
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 climes to write Travel Cozies. Devon is such a friendly place living here is like living in a time warp. The strong sense of community takes Kate back in spirit to the Glasgow of her childhood - and that's how Màiri was born!
Màiri is a Scots Irish teacher whose home is Glasgow as it was in the 1970s, a time and place Kate recalls fondly. Passionate about Accessibility, Kate insists that all her writing is published in Large Print and Dyslexia Friendly editions, in addition to standard print, eBooks and audiobooks.
Find all her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09TR1NZML
Interview with D. J. Vargas, The Progeny Wars
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 born in South America to Caribbean parents and has lived on both U.S. coasts (prefers weather in the West, and the pizza in the East). D.J. is an avid reader of urban fantasy, high fantasy, and sci-fi. He has two sons who have entirely too much energy and attitude. His hobbies are playing and discovering new board games, growing an impressive collection of nerdy graphic T-shirts, watching movies, bowling, reading, and instructing his boys in the way of the Geek. D.J.’s background in philosophy, religious studies, and all things nerd allows him to infuse his creations with a unique and quirky point of view.
Find D. J. Vargas and The Progeny Wars at https://www.facebook.com/gzdjauthors or on Amazon
S2 E52 with Adult Fantasy, Horror, & Sci-Fi Author Monique Singleton
USA Today Best selling Author Monique Singleton writes compelling stories that mix fantasy with realistic psychological suspense and unique insights into the mind of the main characters.
As the daughter of a British soldier and his Dutch wife, Monique was born in an English military hospital in Germany. The family toured the world where she was exposed to different cultures in many countries. Finally settling down in the Netherlands she pursued a career in Art and later in ICT.
About six years ago Monique started to put the scenes she had running around in her head, down to paper.
Scenes led to a story, the story to a book, and the first book to a series.
In addition to her writing, Monique still holds down a full-time job as a business consultant. She lives in a beautiful old farmhouse in the south of Holland with her two sloppy monster dogs, some horses, and a cat.
The cat is the boss.
Find Monique and all her books here: https://moniquesingleton.com/
S2 E51 with YA Fantasy Author A. N. Sage
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 bestselling author of young adult fantasy. She has spent most of her life waiting to meet a witch, vampire, or at least get haunted by a ghost. In between failed seances and many questionable outfit choices, she developed a keen eye for the extra-ordinary.
When not writing, she spends her free time reading and binge-watching television shows in her pajamas. Currently, she resides in Toronto, Canada with her husband who is not a creature of the night.
Find her and her books here: www.ansage.ca
S2 E50 With YA Fantasy Author Kay L. Moody
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 burn romance, mythical creatures, and twisty plots.
As a lover of strong female characters, books, and the color pink, she enjoys diving into magical worlds where characters can overcome even their darkest struggles. She lives in the western United States with her husband and four sons. Connect with Kay directly when you follow her on social media.
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S2 E49 With All Things Tudor Deb Hunter
USA Today bestselling author and historian Deb Hunter writes as Hunter S. Jones. She owns the All Things Tudor publication, social media network and Facebook group which has over 30,000 members. She has been involved in academic projects at Harvard University, The University of Texas, UCLA, Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee, and was part of the Dangerous Women Project developed by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Deb publishes independently as well as through traditional platforms, and has actively promoted the craft of historical writing through affiliation with many professional groups, including Society of Authors founded by Lord Tennyson, the Royal Historical Society, the Society of U.S. Intellectual History, the Atlanta Historical Society, the American Historical Association, the Organization of American Historians, She has just been added to the esteemed Atlanta Press Club which accepts journalists and authors of achievement.
She is currently represented by Past Preservers Casting, U.K. who can be reached at casting@pastpreservers.com.
When she isn't writing, talking or tweeting about kings, queens and rock stars, she lives in Atlanta, Nashville and Chattanooga TN with her Scottish-born husband.
Email: deb@AllThingsTudor.com
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S2 E48 with Dystopian Author Lindsey Pogue
Beautifully broken characters.
Breathtaking love stories.
Raw emotion you can feel deep in your bones.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Fabulous reading! Fabulous characters that breathe life into every action and reaction! Fabulous writing from an author with an amazing imagination!" - Tome Tender Book Reviews
Lindsey Pogue is a genre-bending fiction author, best known for her soul-stirring, post-apocalyptic survival series, Savage North Chronicles and Forgotten Lands. As an avid romance reader with a master’s in history and culture, Lindsey’s adventures cross genres and push boundaries, weaving together facts, fantasy, and timeless love stories of epic proportions.
Lindsey is a dyslexic, taco loving nature girl who enjoys sunsets, bonfires, and a nice cold gin lemonade on a warm summer night. She wrote her first story about birds in 3rd grade, completed her first new adult manuscript in high school, and has been writing tales of love and friendship, history and adventure ever since. When she’s not plotting her next epic storyline, or dreaming up new, brooding characters, she’s wrapped in blankets watching monster flicks with her own leading man. Lindsey and her husband live in Northern California with their rescue cats, Beast and Blue.
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S2 E47 with Romance Author Parker J. Cole
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, speculative fiction, and knitting. An on and off Mountain Dew and marshmallows addict, she writes to fill the void the sugar left behind.
Visit her site at www.ParkerJCole.com
S2 E46 with Fantasy Author Carlyle Labuschagne
Carlyle is a USA Today bestselling author from South Africa, who has won an award for her SF fantasy series the Broken Trilogy. This series broke ground not only in her country but in many where the genre of SF is concerned. Mixing African tales into worlds most of her readers describe as highly imaginative and unique. Her Dystopian Romance book, Dead of Night is a multi-award nominated tale set in a world where love is outlawed, described by readers as breathing new life into the genre.
Her goal as an author is to touch people's lives, and help others love their differences and one another by delivering strong messages of faith, love and hope within each world she writes about. She loves creating villains you have a hate, love relationship with and always explores imperfection as a strength in her heroes and supporting characters.
Find Carlyle and her books here: https://carlylelabuschagnebooks.com/
S2 E45: With Sci-Fi & Horror Author P. D. Alleva
"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 Alleva writes thrillers. Whether those thrillers are Sci-Fi Fantasy’s about Alien Vampires attempting to subjugate the human race, or steeped in a haunting horror novel, or an urban fantasy with supernatural themes, PD always provides readers with a profound, entertaining, and satisfying reader experience, in a new genre he has coined as alternative fiction. His novels blend mystery, conspiracy, psychology, and action with the supernatural, horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Alternative fiction is PD's attempt at describing what readers uncover in any one of his books, a new discovery towards mainstream storytelling. He's been writing since childhood, creating and developing stories with brash and impactful concepts he describes are metaphors for the shifting energies that exist in the universe. PD lives inside of his own universe, working diligently on the Sci-Fi/Fantasy series, The Rose Vol. II, the urban fantasy novella series, Girl on a Mission, and Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect, PD’s upcoming horror thriller.
Find P. D. Alleva here: https://pdalleva.com/
S2 E44 with Illustrator & Mythical Artist Matt Maes
Matt Maes is the illustrator for the recently released YA mythology legend, Azreya, Aztec Priestess, written by Tricia Copeland. Matt Maes of Quantum Keyhole studio is a Mythical Painter and Creative Educator. The mission of Quantum Keyhole is to enhance the creative aspect in as many lives as possible. Matt aims to create art for people who share his love of myth and creativity. He endeavors to create ways for you to have deep, meaningful encounters with reflections of yourself. He believes that creativity lives within our spirits and is accessible to everyone, is a potential to be unlocked and shared with the world. He invites you to join in exploring worlds of wonder within the doorways of our spirits.
S2 E43 Interview with Author E. V. Everest
E.V. Everest is a tween to teen fantasy author. Ever since she discovered the summer reading program, she's been unstoppable. After all, if books contain worlds, she's pretty much an intergalactic traveler, right?
When she's not visiting other worlds or inventing her own, Evelina enjoys drinking too much coffee, playing her trombone, and petting her four fur babies.
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S2 E42 with Sci-Fi Author Thomas Kast
Thomas Kast is an award-winning independent photojournalist and illustrator based in Zurich, Switzerland and has published a number of photography art books.
Thomas spent a big part of his life in Israel, where he taught graphic design, photography, and illustration at the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design and other Israeli colleges.
An incongruous rhetorician with Asperger’s syndrome, Thomas always knows best despite all evidence pointing to the contrary.
Long time in the making, his debut novel — a philosophical science fiction piece, the Great Convergence — evokes many of the author’s real-life experiences fused with his unhinged fantasies.
Find all of Thomas's work at https://thomaskast.com/.
S2 E41 - With Fantasy Sci-Fi Author S. G. Blaise
S.G. was born in a faraway land of castles, monarchies and fallen dictatorships, aka Hungary. Hollywood movies were forbidden under Soviet oppression during her childhood, but her dad smuggled them in anyway, risking his life so that his children could experience the magic and hope inherent in those stories.
She watched rebellions unfold in real time. Journeyed across the Atlantic Ocean for love.
She ended up in sunny California, where she is living her dream — writing stories and annoying family member.
Everyone can find her on social media platforms listed below.
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S2 E40 - Interview with Sci-Fi Fantasy Author Claudia Blood
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 Relic trilogy, Merged series, and the Supernatural Detective Agency, Claudia Blood’s work covers a wide range of genres and themes that have captivated many.
Juggling her roles as a wife, mom, and pet-wrangler doesn’t leave much free time, but what time Claudia has is filled to the brim with creating sci-fi and fantasy novels set in some worlds that are slightly familiar and some that are totally unique and new. Taking inspiration from all kinds of media, from Dungeons & Dragons to the Dresden Filesas well as Alan Dean Foster and so much more, Claudia Blood crafts stories that entice readers and keep them wondering what will happen next.
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S2 E39 with MG, YA, and Adult Horror Author Kelly Martin
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 the first book in a trilogy.
Kelly Martin lives in a possibly haunted house in a small southern town. While she'd like to say paranormal things have only happened to her at her home, it would be a lie...
She is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and author of horror, paranormal, contemporary, historical, young adult, and mysteries. All of Kelly's books have one thing in common-- imagine the real world is tilted slightly on its side. You don't really know what's going on, what's missing, but there is a tilt, a hum you can barely hear, telling you that something is off.
Find Kelly on her website at: http://www.kellymartinbooks.com/
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On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KellyMartinBooks
S2 E38 with Urban Fantasy Author Dave Dobson
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, reading, boardgames, computer games, improv comedy, pizza, barbarian movies, and the cheaper end of the Taco Bell menu. Also, his wife and kids.
Dave is the author of Snood, Snoodoku, Snood Towers, and other computer games. Dave first published Snood in 1996, and it became one of the most popular shareware games of the early Internet. He’s recently published some puzzle card games in the Doctor Esker’s Notebook series.
Dave taught geology, environmental studies, and computer programming at Guilford College for 24 years. He does improv comedy at the Idiot Box in Greensboro, North Carolina. He’s also played the world’s largest tuba in concert. Not that that is relevant, but it’s still kinda cool.
Flames Over Frosthelm was Dave’s first novel, released in 2019. He followed it a year later with Traitors Unseen and The Outcast Crown, then Daros in 2021 and The Woeling Lass in 2022. He’s currently at work on another sci-fi novel and a contemporary thriller.
S2 E37 with Fantasy Author Carla Kerr
Carl lives in Ireland with a husband and three insane cats, teaches English, and enjoys cocktails, Pagan gatherings, superhero comics, shopping, and penpalling. Not necessarily all at the same time.
Swords and sorcery is where she likes to live, but I hope to do more actual writing than staring at a blank screen and daydreaming. Watch this space!
If you're joining me for the ride, welcome, and I hope you enjoy it.
Find all of Carla's book with her Amazon author page here: https://www.amazon.com/Carla-Kerr/
S2 E36 - Interview with Romance Author Angela Cairns
Thank you for your wonderful reviews for TOUCH - a poignant story of resilience and redemption.
Brett made a decision that would change Ellie Rose's life forever. An evocative story of lovers, friends, found-family and healing, told against the backdrop of Britain in the turbulent 1990's. If you like Nicholas Sparks' books, you'll love TOUCH
Available in E-book, paperback, large print and in Kindle Unlimited
Visit my website to receive free prequel novella titled, "PARADISE"
DILEMMA - the second in the series will be available to pre-order July 2022
The man she loves is offering his hand and heart. So why is Ellie Rose avoiding the issue?
As Mark’s frustration with her grows, and a new friend brings more confusion, Ellie sees her ideal world begin to unravel. More used to advising others, when Ellie finds her own fears resurfacing, she wonders if she will ever make peace with the past.
BLOOM the third in series will be released in September 2022
S2 E35 with Audiobook Narrator of To be a Fae Guardian Jillian Yetter
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 host of characters from the Realm Chronicles series to life in the newest addition to audiobook format, To be a Fae Guardian. Also, listen to the retail sample to get a glimpse into the story.
More about To be a Fae Guardian from the back cover...
She may be the only fae standing between her realm and the evil lurking below. Will Titania be given the power she needs?
Titania defeats a group of creatures threatening to colonize Middle Earth. In ending them she broke not one but two edicts of the High Council. But justice may fall on the only person holding the key to her ability to defend the fae.
The evil spirits manifesting the terrorists lurk below, lying in wait to strike again. With loss of a much-needed ally, she lacks freedom to learn what the realm may be facing. Worse yet, many, even some most trusted compatriots, distance themselves from the reckless Queen she’s painted to be.
Her power shackled and left alone, Titania loses faith in her once clear path.
Can she find her footing in time to save them all from eternal darkness?
To Be a Fae Guardian is the second book in the Realm Chronicles series, continuing a magical journey into the realm of Middle Earth. If you like dauntless heroines, you’ll love Tricia Copeland’s gripping fantasy.
Get To be a Fae Guardian to spiral into a new world.
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S2 E34 with Author Abigail Linhardt
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 bohemian adventure. She has published works of fiction, poetry, academia, and even won awards for her short stories in science fiction and horror.
Abi is also a proud mom of two…ferrets! She live streams on Twitch where you can enjoy her terrible gaming skills and join the live discussion. She works part-time as a freelance ghostwriter, editor, and audiobook narrator, hoping to one day make these passions her full-time job. She currently resides in Kansas.
She is one of nine children--all who share the creative spark
Website: www.abigaillinhardt.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/abilinhardt
Instagram: @promthanius
Twitter: @promthanius
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