Finding the Magic Book Podcast

Tricia Copeland
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What makes you love a book? I find my favorite stories are those where I'm crying with the MC, celebrating their victories, and screaming at their missteps. Welcome to Finding the Magic, a podcast all about books, plots, characters, and the authors that create them. 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 https://linktr.ee/triciacopeland

  1. S6 E29 with Middle Grade Authr Aaron Starmer

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    S6 E29 with Middle Grade Authr Aaron Starmer

    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 York City for over ten years as an editor for a travel bookseller and as an operations director for an African safari company. His middle grade and young adult novels have been translated into multiple foreign languages and have appeared on best of the year lists from Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, New York Public Library, YALSA, Bank Street College of Education, Chicago Public Library and School Library Journal. He lives in Vermont with his wife and two children.

    22 min
  2. S6 E28 with Rom Com - Women's Fiction Author Jennifer Lieberman

    APR 10

    S6 E28 with Rom Com - Women's Fiction Author Jennifer Lieberman

    Jennifer Lieberman is from Maple, Ontario, Canada and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from York University in Toronto. Jennifer has appeared in over thirty stage productions in Toronto, New York City, Los Angeles, Europe and Australia; including her Award-Winning Solo Show Year of the Slut, which was adapted into to novel "Year of the What?" In addition to her performance career she has penned a number of screen and stage plays including the wacky web-series "Dumpwater Divas" and the short films "Leash" and "Details" which both screened at the Festival De Cannes’ Court Métrage among other international film festivals. Other books by Jennifer include “Make Your Own Break: How To Master Your Virtual Meeting in Seven Simple Steps” and “Make Your Own Break: How To Record & Publish Your Audiobook In Seven Simple Steps.” Find Jennifer and all her works here: https://www.jenniferliebermanactor.com/

    28 min
  3. S6 E27 with Thriller Author Mark McWaters

    APR 7

    S6 E27 with Thriller Author Mark McWaters

    From Mark... Whatever it is that urges my fingers around the keyboard in their curious, homegrown hunt and peck style, I am grateful and afraid. Because I don't know why it happens. I don't know where it comes from. I—and this is the real knee-knocking stuff—I don't know how long I have until those deep, dark wells in my cerebral cortex may decide to dry up. Best not to examine it all too closely, right? Like everyone, I'm just along for the ride. What I do know is that I owe a great debt to the writers that kept my flashlight glowing under the covers so many years ago. Rod Serling, R.L. Stevenson, precious Miss Shelley and Bram Stoker, Robert Heinlein, Isaac Asimov, H.G. Wells and Lovecraft, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Erle Stanley Gardner, Shirley Jackson, Dean Koontz and my lodestone Stephen King. (I love you, man.) I've worked for many years in advertising as a copywriter and a creative director. That is the only thing James Patterson and I have in common, regrettably. James Dickey once worked at my ad agency in Atlanta, also as a copywriter. He got his Deliverance long before I came along. The point of it all is that advertising kept my wheels greased and may have even prepared me for this writer's path I've chosen. I hope so. I'm having a blast. And I'm humbled by the whole damn thing.  Find Mark and his books here: https://www.markmcwaters.com/new-page-1

    27 min
  4. S6 E26 with Historical Fiction Author Ben Leman

    APR 3

    S6 E26 with Historical Fiction Author Ben Leman

    Ben Leman is a businessman, rancher, and fourth-generation Texan whose appetite for adventure has carried him from the remote wilderness of Alaska to elk hunts in the mountain West and travels across the globe. A licensed pilot and lifelong explorer, Ben is of proud Scottish descent and has spent years studying the fierce clashes between Highland clans—research that inspired the heart of his debut novel, Between the Tines. His pursuit of authenticity has taken him to many of the very locations in Scotland featured in the book. Find more about Ben and his book here: https://www.benlemanauthor.com/

    18 min
  5. S6 E25 with Dystopian Sci-Fi Author D. A. Murray

    MAR 31

    S6 E25 with Dystopian Sci-Fi Author D. A. Murray

    Dominique Murray was born and raised in California. She studied Economics and Japanese at the University of California, Los Angeles. She began writing her debut novel during Covid. When she’s not writing, she is working in the tech industry or doing Hot Pilates. Dominique creates content that uplifts and celebrates the female spirit. Find D. A. and her books at https://damurrayofficial.com/.

    35 min
  6. S6 E24 with Sci-Fi Author E. J. Isaacs

    MAR 27

    S6 E24 with Sci-Fi Author E. J. Isaacs

    From E. J. ... I started reading science fiction many years ago beginning with authors like Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clark, and Ray Bradbury. I loved the universes they created as well as the interesting characters in them. Beginning in middle school and encouraged by a great teacher, I created my first stories and found the process enjoyable. ​Life always seemed to get in the way, and for a long time, I put writing away. Then I met some friends who involved me in role-playing games. I took the basic characters generated for me and wrote their backstories. I felt there should be something more to my characters than just stats like strength, dexterity, and intelligence. My characters should have a history, with dreams, goals, loves, and fears. A great friend encouraged me to write stories about what was happening between those role-playing sessions. We called it Reality B. It took on a life of its own and soon diverged from the role-playing universe. I always wanted to take some of those characters and create stories in my own universe.  ...and now, I can. ​Take care - E. J. Find E. J. on his website at https://www.solinterests.com/

    22 min
  7. S6 E23 with YA Author Heather Ogden

    MAR 24

    S6 E23 with YA Author Heather Ogden

    Heather Ogden is a novelist with a passion for fantasy and magical realism. Her debut novel, The Betrayal, combines her fascination with mysterious magic and her love of storytelling. A lifelong reader and storyteller, Heather spent years crafting this book to take readers on a journey through twists, secrets, and the resilience of the human spirit. Heather resides in Tennessee, where she can often be found exploring local bookstores, gathering inspiration for her nextstory. Find Heather and her book here: https://www.thelieswefear.com/

    17 min
  8. S6 E22 with NY Times Best Selling Author Douglas E. Richards

    MAR 20

    S6 E22 with NY Times Best Selling Author Douglas E. Richards

    I had an amazing chat with Douglas. What a wonderful and intriguing conversation about meaning, human nature, the future... listen in to learn more about Douglas E. Richard's books. Douglas E. Richards is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of science-fiction thrillers that have sold more than three million copies. Richards has been celebrated for his gripping, thought-provoking works that blend cutting-edge scientific concepts with heart-pounding narratives.Richards burst onto the literary scene with his debut novel, WIRED, published in 2010. The novel garnered widespread acclaim for its ingenious combination of scientific speculation and thrilling storytelling. This success set the stage for a series of bestselling novels, each marked by meticulous research, riveting plots, and characters that resonate with readers.Known for his ability to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible and engaging narratives, Richards has become a go-to author for readers seeking an intellectually stimulating and adrenaline-fueled reading experience. His works delve deeply into the ethical dilemmas posed by scientific breakthroughs and the potential impact of technology on society.A former Director of Biotechnology Licensing at Bristol Myers Squibb and a former biotechnology executive, Richards earned a BS in microbiology from the Ohio State University, a master's degree in genetic engineering from the University of Wisconsin--where he engineered mutant viruses now named after him--and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Find all of Douglas's titles on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/374164.Douglas_E_Richards

    59 min
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What makes you love a book? I find my favorite stories are those where I'm crying with the MC, celebrating their victories, and screaming at their missteps. Welcome to Finding the Magic, a podcast all about books, plots, characters, and the authors that create them. 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 https://linktr.ee/triciacopeland

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