November 14, 2024 – M.C.V. EGAN ❧Defining Ways❧

By Charlie N. Holmberg

Genre: Speculative Nonfiction, Writing Self-Help

Unravel the secrets to crafting a masterful magic system from

best-selling fantasy author Charlie N. Holmberg.

Charlie N. Holmberg’s Book of Magic

By Charlie N. Holmberg

Genre: Speculative Nonfiction, Writing Self-Help

Unravel the secrets to crafting a masterful magic system from best-selling fantasy author Charlie N. Holmberg.

Whether using magic as flavor or as an essential piece of plot, this book will guide fantasy authors, from new to experienced, through the delicate layers of creating, utilizing, and mastering magic systems.

In this book, we will…

*Discuss the schools, laws, and spectrum of magic

*Learn to build individual pieces of a magic system

*Dig into magic’s influence on worldbuilding

*Examine different types and styles of magic

*Develop and polish original magic systems

With workshops, work pages, and reference materials included, this succinct one-and-done guide to crafting the magical elements of the fantasy genre is a must-have for speculative fiction authors.

“If you haven’t had the fortune of attending one of Charlie’s writing classes (which I have), this is the next best thing. Book of Magic contains so much wit, wisdom, and practical suggestions for helping any beginning author, or veteran, make their magic systems rise up and be noticed. She uses expert examples from other authors you know as well as teaching a masterclass on developing magic systems from scratch based on methods she’s invented. You just may need this book to help find out what kind of magic-based diseases might be festering in your neighbor’s cabbages.” —Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Kingfountain series

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Charlie N. Holmberg is a Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author of fantasy and romance fiction, including the Paper Magician series, the Spellbreaker series, and the Whimbrel House series, and writes contemporary romance under C. N. Holmberg. She is published in over twenty languages and is a Goodreads Choice Award, ALA, and RITA finalist. Born in Salt Lake City, Charlie was raised a Trekkie alongside three sisters who also have boy names. A BYU alumna, she discovered in her thirties that she’s actually a cat person. She lives with her family in Utah. Visit her at www.charlienholmberg.com .

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by Michael D. Madera

Recovering from a narcissistic family through love and psychedelics

Memoir, Self Help

Date Published: October 5, 2024

Growing up with a father who became Boston’s most notorious investment fraudster since Charles Ponzi and a mother who abandoned the family to become a Buddhist nun, Michael Madera and his brothers played a dangerous game of tag on their three-story roof—a metaphor for the precarious childhood that would shape his life.

In this powerful memoir-meets-psychological-guide, Madera weaves together gripping family stories, professional insights from his work as a Harvard-trained psychologist, and original songs written over three decades to explore how childhood trauma ripples through generations and how we can heal. From traditional therapy to psychedelic-assisted treatment, from artistic expression to spiritual seeking, Madera charts an innovative path to recovery that speaks to anyone wrestling with family wounds. Through interactive elements including recorded original music, this genre-defying book invites readers to explore their own journey of transformation while witnessing how one man turned childhood chaos into a life of purpose and healing.

About the Author

Michael D. Madera is a psychologist, author, and executive coach with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and family businesses thrive. Trained at Harvard institutions, Michael now specializes in ketamine-assisted executive coaching and psychotherapy and breathwork facilitation, supporting clients through innovative healing modalities. In October 2024, he released Playing Tag on the Roof: Recovering from a Narcissistic Family through Love and Psychedelics, a powerful exploration of personal recovery and transformation.

As a published author, Michael Madera’s articles in the Family Business press have gained significant recognition, frequently ranking among the most downloaded and included in collections of the best work in the field. His expertise has been sought after by executives and family-owned enterprises across the globe.

In addition to his coaching work, Michael collaborates with colleagues to lead transformative plant medicine retreats in Costa Rica, focusing on flourishing and building supportive communities. Outside of professional pursuits, Michael is the lead of a Boston-based dance band and enjoys playing tennis, soccer, and ice hockey. He lives near Boston with his wife and two college-age sons.

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