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 E45 with Thriller Author Derrick M. Jackson

    15h ago

    S6 E45 with Thriller Author Derrick M. Jackson

    Derrick Jackson joined the U.S. Air Force in 1993 and served as a jet engine mechanic on the F-15 Eagle, C-5 Galaxy, C-141 Stratofortress and C-17 Globemaster. After 10 years of service, he was recruited to become a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. His first assignments were as a criminal investigator at Tyndall AFB and Osan Airbase, Republic of Korea. He then volunteered to join OSI's Special Missions Branch at Hurlburt Field, FL to provide counterintelligence services for the Air Force Special Operations Command missions worldwide. After a brief stint at Bolling AFB, DC with the Protective Service Detachment, providing security for foreign dignitaries, Agent Jackson became the Chief of the Economic Crimes Branch at Joint Base Andrews. In 2014, Special Agent retired from the Air Force after 21 years of service. In 2024, Derrick published his first novel, Shadow One, loosely based on true events from his personal life, and career as a Special Agent. In 2026, Derrick will be publishing "The Raven Shadow" the second book of the Shadow One series. The story continues to follow Special Agent Devin Jackson on an action-packed counterintelligence mission to locate a downed American airman in Nigeria. Find more about Derrick and his books on his website here:https://derrickmjackson.com/

    17 min
  2. S6 E44 with Fantasy Author J.M. Shaw

    3d ago

    S6 E44 with Fantasy Author J.M. Shaw

    J. M. Shaw is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction who lives in Alberta with her husband and two young children. She’s been writing since childhood, building worlds from raw imagination and quiet observation, but it took years before she found the courage to share them. For Shaw, storytelling has always been more than a hobby; it’s a passion.In 2019, Shaw was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, a turning point that brought clarity to a lifetime of feeling “too much” or “too different.” Her intense focus, emotional depth, and ability to live inside fictional worlds became not flaws but the superpowers of a neurodivergent mind. These qualities shape her stories, infusing them with realism, heart, and meaning, and giving her the courage to finally share her creative works. Her worlds may be fantastical, but her characters—flawed, searching, and deeply human—resonate on a personal level.When she’s not writing, Shaw enjoys connecting with nature, curling up with a good book, and dreaming up new worlds. She also finds joy in encouraging young writers to pursue their own passions. Find J.M. and all their books at https://jmshawauthor.com/

    23 min
  3. S6 E43 with Sci Fi & Dystopian Author Aaron Ryan

    Jun 5

    S6 E43 with Sci Fi & Dystopian Author Aaron Ryan

    Award-winning and bestselling author, speaker, panelist, workshop presenter and voice actor Aaron Ryan lives inWashington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and the finches Inky, Pinky, Blinky & Clyde. He is the prolific author of the bestselling Dissonance 6-book alien invasion saga, the Christian dystopian fiction trilogy The End, the Talisman trilogy, the sci-fi thrillers Forecast, The Slide, and The Phoenix Experiment, the nonfiction books God Is Not Santa and You're Going Straight To Helen (In A Handbasket), the children's picture books The Ring of Truth, The Sword of Joy and The Book of Power, the business reference books How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Self-Published Book and The Superhero Anomaly, 6 business books on voice overs penned under his former stage name (Joshua Alexander), as well as a previous fictional novel, The Omega Room.  When he was in second grade, he was tasked with writing a creative assignment: a fictional book.  And thus, The Electric Boy was born: a simple novella full of intrigue, fantasy, and 7-year-old wits that electrified Aaron's desire to write.  From that pointforward, Aaron evolved into a creative soul that desired to create. He enjoys the arts, media, music, performing, poetry, and being a daddy.  In his lifetime he has been an author, voice over artist, wedding videographer, stage performer, musician, producer, rock/pop artist, executive assistant, service manager, paperboy, CSR, poet, tech support, worship leader, and more.  The diversity of his life experiences gives him a unique approach to business, life, ministry, faith, and entertainment.  Aaron's favorite author by far is J.R.R. Tolkien, but he also enjoys Suzanne Collins, James S.A. Corey, Michael Crichton, Marie Lu, Madeleine L'Engle, John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Tim Lebbon,Christopher Golden, C.S. Lewis, Stephen King and Dave Barry. Aaron has always had a passion for storytelling.  Visit his website at https://www.authoraaronryan.com, join his exclusive Facebook group at authoraaronryangroup.com, or check out hisstore at authoraaronryanstore.com. Website: https://authoraaronryan.com Social Media: https://dot.cards/authoraaronryan

    31 min
  4. S6 E42 with Perfect Secrets Romance Author Maria Jane

    Jun 2

    S6 E42 with Perfect Secrets Romance Author Maria Jane

    Lawyers assume their clients don’t tell them everything.Elle Moore assumes she’ll never escape her past. Desperate for a fresh start, Elle jumps at the chance to work for Watson Clarke, a prestigious law firm offering a near-free path through law school. It’s everything she’s ever wanted. There’s one complication: Tanner Clarke, the firm’s magnetic young heir. Elle’s mother has spent years warning her daughter about lawyers, and her own ex proved those warnings right. Tanner should be the last man she lets close—but resisting him is harder than passing the bar on the first try. Tanner? He’s trying to find his footing in the shadow of his late father, but the moment Tanner meets the elusive Elle, he’s pulled into her orbit. Their connection grows fast and bright until Elle meets Tanner’s mother. Accusations fly. Old wounds split open. Suddenly, Elle is tumbling through a flood of hidden ties and painful truths, each one cracking the fragile trust between them. Tanner reels as everything he thought he knew comes into question. What did Elle know? Did she ever really love him? Perfect Secrets is a standalone romance in the Perfect Romance series by award-winning author Maria Jane. Dive in to discover whether Elle and Tanner rise together or get pulled under by the secrets threatening to drown them both. Universal Ebook link: https://mybook.to/perfectsecrets    More about the author… Award-winning author of Perfect Office Pact, MariaJane believes in the power of love. Her books are filled with fun moments, sweet gestures, surprising turns, and characters searching for their happily-ever-afters. Craving your next HEA read? Find all of Maria’s Perfect romances, and dive into a mesmerizing love story today at mariajaneromance.com. Find Maria on Goodreads here: MariaJane (Author of As Close to Perfect) | Goodreads Find Maria on Bookbub: Maria Jane Books -BookBub

    15 min
  5. S6 E41 with Action Adventure Author Jake Lynch

    May 29

    S6 E41 with Action Adventure Author Jake Lynch

    Jake Lynch is an author specializing in contemporary religious fiction and action adventure novels. While writing stories is entertaining, his main mission is to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to bring hope and healing into the world. When he’s not writing he is usually surfing, doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and watching anime. Some of his favorite anime are Naruto, Rise of the Shield Hero, and 86. As a local of Southern California the call of the ocean is never far as his love for surfing constantly brings him back to the water. Find Jake and his books here: https://authorjakelynch.com/

    20 min
  6. S6 E40 with Thriller Author J.D. Barker

    May 26

    S6 E40 with Thriller Author J.D. Barker

    J.D. Barker is the New York Times and international best-selling author of numerous novels, including DRACUL and the wildly popular 4MK series. He is currently collaborating with James Patterson. His books have been translated into two dozen languages, sold in more than 150 countries, and optioned for both film and television. Barker resides in coastal New Hampshire with his wife, Dayna, and their daughter, Ember. Find J.D. and his books here: https://jdbarker.com/books/the-first-scarlet-door-jd-barker/

    13 min
  7. S6 E39 with Dark, Spicy Fantasy Author Nikki St. Crowe

    May 22

    S6 E39 with Dark, Spicy Fantasy Author Nikki St. Crowe

    Dorothy Gale doesn’t know where she came from. She has only the vaguest memory of her life before landing in the dull, gray world of the vast Kansas prairie.Then a cyclone rips through the night and carries her, her dog, and the farmhouse somewhere a lot farther than Dorothy imagined. She’s in a strange land that’s apparently cursed, shrouded in shadow. And to get home, Dorothy needs to seek out a wizard, following a treacherous path and watch out for a never-ending list of forest beasts, witches, a cursed mercenary, and perhaps most dangerous of all, the wizard himself.Nikki St. Crowe vividly reimagines the world of the Wizard of Oz, where the villain gets the girl...and the girl gets the power. Find Nikki and her books here: https://www.nikkistcrowe.com/

    28 min
  8. S6 E38 with Fantasy Author Sebastien de Castell

    May 19

    S6 E38 with Fantasy Author Sebastien de Castell

    Sebastien's Our Lady of Blades releases today, May 19, 2026. 'A spirited swashbuckling fantasy about family, revenge and the price of justice' - Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of Mexican Gothic Two divided by tragedy, united by steel. The incredible new novel in the Court of Shadows series by the bestselling author of TRAITOR'S BLADE and THE MALEVOLENT SEVEN!Blood Week may have been banned in Rijou, but the streets still run red - and now murder is being sanctioned by the courts. Only a reckless fool would believe they can beat the system. But then, the Greatcoats have always been more than a little reckless . . .Rijou's notorious Court of Blades is as corrupt as it is cutthroat, destroying lives with impunity. Now the city's all-powerful Ascendant Houses have started buying and selling verdicts to enslave and even execute those who oppose them.Into this depraved world of licensed death comes a mysterious duellist who dares to foil the intrigues of the city's elite. They call her Lady Consequence, but years ago she had a different name, until her family was slaughtered and she was consigned to the hellish prison known as the House of Tears.Lady Consequence means to rescue her idealistic younger brother, restore their House and wreak vengeance upon those who betrayed them. But a far more dangerous game is unfolding in the shadows, one which threatens the freedom of the entire nation. Find Sebastien and all his books on his website here: https://decastell.com/

    30 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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