Finding the Magic Book Podcast

Books 4 Guys aims to build a community of men committed to growth through reading, by curating must-read books, sharing real-world takeaways, and offering tools that turn pages into progress.We want to make it easy for guys to find the right books for where they are in life, and give them the confidence to keep learning. Whether you’re chasing success, clarity, or discipline, we’re here to help you get there, one book at a time.The Mission:Books4Guys exists to help men become better readers, thinkers, and leaders.We believe that the right book at the right time can change a man’s life, shaping how he leads, works, loves, and grows.We’re here to make reading accessible, relevant, and powerful for guys who want more out of life. No fluff, no wasted time, just books that build better men. Find Books 4 Guys here: https://www.books4guys.com/

The Sweetest Getaway is a standalone, no spice, cozy heist novel with laughs, a diverse cast, and the smartest heroines since Ocean’s 8. Perfect for fans of women’s fiction and crime capers. Download today for a criminally good time. About Sasha Preston Originally from Michigan, I’ve made my home in the perfectly weatherless land of Southern California. I fell in love with a boy from Orange County and never looked back. I write women’s fiction crime capers that help you to escape your daily reality, feel a sense of excitement, and plan your next adventure – all with some humor and close friendship thrown into the mix. They say you should write about what you know. While I still haven’t officially committed a heist, there’s nothing I love more than going on adventures with girlfriends. You can find me waking up while it’s still dark outside to write, exercise, and explore. Find Sasha and her books here: https://www.sashapreston.com/

Richie Billing writes all kinds of stories, but mostly fantasy fiction. His tales often explore real-world issues, zooming in on the characters and their troubles. His short fiction has been widely published, with one story adapted for BBC radio. His debut novel, Pariah's Lament, was published by Of Metal and Magic Publishing in March 2021. His latest novella, Together We Rise, is a political fantasy that tells the tale of a people's revolution against a corrupt government. Richie also hosts the podcast The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed, a venture inspired by the requests of readers of his acclaimed craft book, A Fantasy Writers’ Handbook. Follow on Patreon for lots more short stories, novellas and novels - https://www.patreon.com/cw/RichieBilling

Jocie McKade is the author of over twenty books. Her fiction writing has received several awards for mystery and romcom books. Her non-fiction work has appeared in dozens of magazines, online blogs, and she served as the Senior News Editor of Reader’s Entertainment News, a top blog for readers. Writing humorous cozy mysteries, and romantic comedy, Jocie can find humor in almost every inappropriate thing. She lives in the Midwest on Dust Bunny Farm with her family, and the world’s calmest Border Collie. When not writing, she grows ArnoldSwartzaWeeds in her garden, and plots strategic military maneuvers against hostile dust bunnies. Find Jocie and her books here: https://jociemckade.com/

North of Broken & Furever Home was inspired by Holly's own rescue dogs. While the story is fictional, it's deeply rooted in the real experiences, personalities, and transformative power of the rescue dogs who've changed her life. The story follows a rescue dog's journey from abandonment to finding purpose alongside a woman in her second act of life. It explores themes of second chances, healing, and the unbreakable bonds we form with animals. Find Holly, her books, and her podcast here with the following links. https://ramblingsfromthelittleshed.com/ https://substack.com/@hollybgutwillinger

Caramel is a Podcaster Host with her show called Keepin It Real w/Caramel “As We Say 100” on Anchor, Spotify, iTunes, and a wide range on all podcast digital platforms. Caramel writes her newsletter with Substack called “Keepin It Real w/Caramel.” This platform shows people the expertise in Caramel creative writing. The readers have the opportunity to relate to the articles and give the readers inspiration and motivation. Caramel’s newsletter has the scenario, the truth, and the conclusion with an inspirational poem at the end of each article. In 2013, Caramel became a Published Author and published a novel called “In Love With The Other Man with Authorhouse and became a best seller. Caramel has written, produced, and directed her featured film of the novel. Find Caramel and all her content on her website at https://www.caramellucas.net/.

Ann Charles... Author of Nearly Departed in Deadwood, the 2010 Daphne du Maurier Award Winner and a 2011 RWA Golden Heart Award Winner. *USA Today Best Selling Author, *Amazon Top 100 Bestselling Author *Barnes & Noble Top 100 Bestselling Author *Winner Suspense Magazine Best of 2012, 2015. 2016 *Winner of Paranormal Grand Prize from Chanticleer Book Reviews and Media, *Winner of Southern Writers Best Covers Contest You'll laugh. You'll cringe. You'll want more. Find Ann and her books here: https://anncharles.com/

Tina is a narrator, voice over actor, and stand-up comedian. It was so fun to talk to her about narrating the newly released To be a Fae Rogue, the 4th book in the Realm Chronicles young adult fantasy series by Tricia Copeland. Find out more about Tina here: https://www.tinawolstencroft.com/ Find the audiobook here: Tricia Copeland Romance Fantasy Adventure Novels

A law graduate and secondary school teacher based in the North West of England, Mark caught the writing bug during the first national lockdown. His 2023 debut children's book, Out of Time, garnered critical acclaim and was a winner of the Golden Wizard Book Prize. Mark's foray into adult fiction with The End showcases his versatility and storytelling prowess. He lives in Greater Manchester with his wife Sarah and their cat, Milo. Find Mark and his books on his website here: https://markgoldingauthor.com/

L.R. BRADEN is a bestselling, multi-award-winning author ofdark-yet-hopeful urban fantasy stories that bring magic to the mundane through deep world building, adrenaline-fueled plots, and emotionally engaging characters. Her published works include the Magicsmith series, the Rifter series, and several works of shorter fiction. A bit of a recluse, she enjoyscollecting skills that may (or may not) prove useful in the event that she is suddenly whisked away to some alternate reality. Since that hasn't happened yet, she mostly spends her days weaving fantastic tales, playing with her family, and getting lost on purpose. Links: Website: https://www.lrbraden.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LRBraden/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenrbraden/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/L.R.-Braden/author/B07T87331Y Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/19305069.L_R_Braden

Watch to the end of the video. I absolutely love the ending images of Jack. If I could bottle that look of contentment, I'd be happy forever. Jack Maher is a proud fifth generation Colorado native. A four-time National Television Arts & Sciences Heartland Chapter Emmy winner, he worked at KUSA-TV in Denver as a 9NEWS Multimedia Journalist and Executive Producer. In 2025 he was appointed President of The Colorado Authors League. Find Jack and all his books at https://www.sandgoatmanorpublishing.com/

When Kelly O’Hearn first stepped off the train in the city of Florence, Italy, as a 20-year-old, she had the overwhelming instinct that she had been there before. In a place famous for its maze of medieval streets, O’Hearn navigated the city as if she had lived there for a lifetime. Born in New York City, O’Hearn first put her intuitive skills to work as a professional wine taster, instructor, and sommelier in the elite institutions of New York, Portugal, and Aspen. After raising her two children and enduring a personal health crisis, in 2012, she was drawn to begin reading the tarot cards, an ancient practice which does not presume to “predict the future” but offers a collection of stories, perspectives, and self-reflections that can guide one to become one’s most authentic self. O’Hearn is in high demand for her readings, with clients on every continent but Antartica. While most people were baking sourdough or riding their Pelotons during the Covid pandemic, O’Hearn used the tarot cards to channel her own past lives. Weeks of readings, all captured on video, yielded six storylines of herself as several powerful women over the millennia and around the globe: the same one soul, over time, persevering against all odds in the quest for happiness and the love of a soul mate. This time-bending saga inspired O’Hearn to conceive of a series of novels titled Arcanum. Find Kelly, her books, and Tarot bookings at https://www.arcanumtheseries.com/

With college degrees in wildlife biology and environmentalengineering, my professional career followed the same path with a primary focus on air quality. In other words, years and years of crunching numbers in a small cubical. My off-time has been much more interesting and fulfilling. I frequently explore the Front Range urban sprawl with canine companions wherewe've discovered little known pockets of wild happiness. Camping, fishing, and skiing have also found their way into my schedule whenever possible. Aside from pile of technical reports, my creative writing wasmostly limited to online essays and posts on a variety of platforms. My first book, Echoes in the Stars was completed about three years ago and was inspired by adventures with my Australian shepherd Boo-boo. Echoes received a CIPA awardand a few reviews that were embarrassingly positive. A year after finishing Echoes, I began writing Farm Pond while caring for my aging mother. This book was published last July and feedback has been limited but mostly good. I’ve also started my own imprint, TFL Stories (https://tflstories.com), which is currently a sleepy enterprise with aspirations of becoming a more significant thing. I’m especially proud of the trademark which I designed and successfully registered with the USPTO. If you squint your eyes, it almost looks like a teddy bear.

Multi-award-winning author S.E. Tschritter (pronounced Shritter) specializes in articulating grief and loss, leading grievers toward hope and healing. Whether poetry, fiction, or non-fiction, Tschritter strives to write content readers will sink their teeth into and rest their souls within. Sam’s book Love Letters to Miscarriage Moms won second place in the 2023 Golden Scroll Awards for Christian Living Book of the Year. Love Letters to Miscarriage Moms also finaled in the 2023 International Book Awards for “Women’s Health,” and “Best Interior Design.” Tschritter’s current non-fiction writing undertaking is The Prodigal’s Son, a true story of the crack-addict-turned-pastor’s story of redemption and grace. Her current fiction work in progress is Keeper of the Keys, the first book of six in a YA fantasy series called, The Ephenian Chronicles. Her 20-plus years of ministry leadership experience and contributions to over 30 books enable her to serve others, speaking truth with transparency, humor, and love. Tschritter lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughters, cats Pitter and Patter, and their husky, whom she voted to name “Onomatopoeia.” Find all of S. E. Tschritter, Samantha's books here: https://www.loveunedited.com/published

Spend 20 minutes with new fantasy author Alexander Verbeek-van den Toren. Learn about his magic system, characters, and world in his debut release. From the back cover... When their ability to connect to the magical Flow disappears, Revan and the other students at his college’s island are stranded, surrounded by fiery seas separating habitable regions. Revan can’t retreat to his home island, only in contact with people who don’t know his true identity. While most people only have one of the five crystals in their torso lit up, determining their role in society, Revan is among the few with more than one lit-up crystal. If anyone find out, he’ll be considered Othercrystalled, and cast from society. Torn between his feelings for his male best friend and a female classmate, with his secret close to being revealed, Revan discovers evidence the magic might not have been cut off naturally. Someone might be using the chaos to hunt Othercrystalled. Someone full of Corruption. Check out Alexander Verbeek-van den Toren's debut book! Find Alexander and his book here: https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/author/alexander-verbeek-van-den-toren

Hello, I’m Diann Floyd Boehm – an international award-winning children’s author and young adult fiction writer. My books celebrate kindness, peace, imagination, curiosity, and the confidence to believe in yourself. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Education from George Mason University and a Kindergarten Endorsement from the University of Texas at Austin. I taught preschool through middle school, both in the U.S. and abroad and was one of the early educators introducing technology into classrooms. Helping teachers and children explore learning through curiosity and creativity remains one of my greatest joys. What began as bedtime stories has become a growing collection of books loved by children and families across the globe. I continue to write, teach and speak about the magic of imagination and kindness, because every story has the power to make the world a little brighter. Find Diann and all her books at https://diannfloydboehm.com/.

Dr. Brad C. Anderson lives with his wife and puppy in Vancouver, Canada. He teaches undergraduate business courses at a local university and researches organizational wisdom in blithe defiance of the fact most people do not think you can put those two words in the same sentence without irony. Previously, he worked in the biotech sector where he made drugs for a living (legally!). Find Brad and his books here: https://bradanderson2000.com/

From Kalee... I didn’t grow up with money and I watched my single mother struggle. I always wished there was something I could do to help. It was then, at that early age, that my own journey to financial independence began. This is my absolute passion – I love creating new possibilities in people's lives by showing them the ropes when it comes to money. I’m here to spark healthy and positive conversations around wealth and investment and help create a world where no one is limited by their financial situation. I chose to become a financial advisor to empower and support women and put an end to their money-related stress. I believe no woman should ever have to feel anxious about how to support themselves, their family, or their futures. Today, I am a single mom and a financially independent woman. Being an advisor allows me to work directly with women to empower and support them. Five years ago, I started hosting monthly women’s only events to create a comfortable space for women to learn and discuss money and investment topics. With the promotion of financial literacy being one of my top priorities, I host a podcast titled The Wealth and Wellness podcast where I bring together the important link between our net-worth and self-worth. I have appeared on the Global Morning Show in Calgary to discuss ways to teach our children about money. I have also written numerous financial related articles, one such article titled ‘Raising Money Savvy Children’ was published in Calgary’s Child Magazine. In 2023, I have two books being released; one, a non-fiction book titled Make Money Your Thing! and a children’s picture book called MoneyWise, Mabel’s Bursting Bank. Find Kalee and all her books at https://kaleeboisvert.com/

About the author... from Trevor I started writing when given a typewriter at the age of ten. The world of Kinthur was born in 1991 during the start of my journey through college. The first novel, Penta Ka Wa: The Dark Gift started as an oral story told to friends, but as the years passed, the story got longer and came alive, demanding it be put to paper. Inspired by role-playing games (Dungeons & Dragons) and all the influences of the great fantasy writers in the past, the world of Kinthur was born. Over 10,000 years of history have been planned out to be shared and more stories are on the way. Kinthur is filled with dragons, elves, heroes, vampires, gods and more fantastical creatures than you can throw a grimoire at. The Penta Ka Wa series came first, as the character held a special place in games and story alike. The next series, The Adventurers, was born out of one of Penta's chance encounters with a wayward group of travelers. Theirappearance was so momentous, they had to have their own series. After that my wife joined me in my writing journey and we started a third series of book based on actual games played in my fantasy world. We’ve moved to Costa Rica with our two dogs to semi-retire and write full time. We hope to give more Kinthur to our readers than ever before and look forward to interacting with them as the canon of Kinthur grows. Find Trevor and his books on his website here: https://kinthur.com/

Jesús Canchola Sánchez had his first short story published at the age of 7 in his Chicago elementary school newspaper. His debut novel is Escape From Natura Met (2025). He received the Hispanic Playwrights in Residence award by INTAR Theater and won the Pregones Theater Asunción Playwrights Competition. He's the author of the children's book Pepito Has A Doll/Pepito tiene una muñeca (2021). Canchola Sánchez was a producer on the morning talk show Las Comadres con Gloria B (2008-2010) that aired on Telemundo 47 in the tri-state area. He is the writer/director of the Mexican feature film Bittersweet Waters (2019). As an actor, he appeared on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien "Conando" sketches and danced on Bhangra Dance Workout of Massala Productions. He was on stage at the Public Theater in 365 days/365 plays, Pregones Theater, Fringe NYC and played Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Stuart Vaughan at the Lucille Lortel Theater. FindJesús Canchola Sánchez and his books on his website here: https://www.jesuscancholasanchez.com/