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Complete Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews in Order + Q&A
Books, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Witches, Interview Chris Well 2/12/23 Books, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Witches, Interview Chris Well 2/12/23

Complete Kate Daniels Series by Ilona Andrews in Order + Q&A

The Kate Daniels series from Ilona Andrews takes place in a magical version of Atlanta where the world has suffered a magic apocalypse. Find out about all the books!

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Claire Chilton: The Demon Diaries series
Books, Comedy, Magic, Witches Chris Well 11/10/22 Books, Comedy, Magic, Witches Chris Well 11/10/22

Claire Chilton: The Demon Diaries series

Follow amateur witch Dora in a paranormal mystery series filled with pulse-racing action, humor, horror, and thriller themes beneath the cozy fun exterior.

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Archie Comics introduces Sabrina’s nemesis
Witches, Magic, Comics, Flashback Chris Well 9/7/22 Witches, Magic, Comics, Flashback Chris Well 9/7/22

Archie Comics introduces Sabrina’s nemesis

Archie Comics celebrates the 60th anniversary of its main witch, Sabrina Spellman, with an anniversary special issue, as well as a 500-page trade collection featuring classic Sabrina stories.

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Flashback: Joe Dante on ‘I Married a Witch’ (1942)
Flashback, Magic, Movies, Comedy, Witches Chris Well 8/18/22 Flashback, Magic, Movies, Comedy, Witches Chris Well 8/18/22

Flashback: Joe Dante on ‘I Married a Witch’ (1942)

Veronica Lake casts a seductive spell as a charmingly vengeful sorceress in this supernatural screwball classic. Director Joe Dante says, “It’s a delightful, charming, and very funny movie …”

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Olivie Blake Q&A: The Atlas Six
Books, Magic Chris Well 6/13/22 Books, Magic Chris Well 6/13/22

Olivie Blake Q&A: The Atlas Six

An Amazon Best Book of March 2022! The Atlas Six introduces six of the most devious, talented, and flawed characters to ever find themselves in a magical library…

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Tasha Suri: The Jasmine Throne—The Burning Kingdoms #1 [Spotlight]
Books, Magic Chris Well 6/7/22 Books, Magic Chris Well 6/7/22

Tasha Suri: The Jasmine Throne—The Burning Kingdoms #1 [Spotlight]

The Jasmine Throne has been hailed as a series opener that will “undoubtedly reshape the landscape of epic fantasy for years to come” (Booklist).

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Harry Potter fans—21 series you should check out
Books, Magic Chris Well 6/5/22 Books, Magic Chris Well 6/5/22

Harry Potter fans—21 series you should check out

Unnatural forces? Check. Amazing monsters? Check. Heartwarming friendships? Check. Want something else like Harry Potter? Go through our list!

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Kendare Blake: Complete Three Dark Crowns series + Q&A
Books, Magic Chris Well 6/4/22 Books, Magic Chris Well 6/4/22

Kendare Blake: Complete Three Dark Crowns series + Q&A

In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born—all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. But each sister has to fight for it…

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Naomi Novik: The Scholomance series + Q&A
Books, Magic, Interview Chris Well 6/2/22 Books, Magic, Interview Chris Well 6/2/22

Naomi Novik: The Scholomance series + Q&A

Naomi Novik creates a school bursting with magic like you’ve never seen before, and a heroine for the ages. “It’s an old folk legend that’s mentioned in Dracula—of a dark school…”

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100 Supernatural Detective Series UPDATED
Books, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Zombies, Magic, Witches Chris Well 4/26/22 Books, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Zombies, Magic, Witches Chris Well 4/26/22

100 Supernatural Detective Series UPDATED

Want books that mix urban fantasy and crime fiction? Including series from Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Kim Harrison, Seabury Quinn, plus novels from X-Files, Supernatural—and more.

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Harry Potter Teaser Promises Reunion of Original Cast--But Not The Author
Magic, Movies, Books, TV Chris Well 11/16/21 Magic, Movies, Books, TV Chris Well 11/16/21

Harry Potter Teaser Promises Reunion of Original Cast--But Not The Author

Featuring new interviews, conversations and more, the special celebrates 20 years of the film franchise based on the book series from J.K. Rowling.

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New Harry Potter TV Coming to HBO Max, Cartoon Network, TBS
TV, Magic Chris Well 8/2/21 TV, Magic Chris Well 8/2/21

New Harry Potter TV Coming to HBO Max, Cartoon Network, TBS

Plans Include Interactive TV Quiz, New Adaptation of Original Books

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Wizard Writers: Jim Butcher + 31 More
Magic, Books Chris Well 6/9/21 Magic, Books Chris Well 6/9/21

Wizard Writers: Jim Butcher + 31 More

Here are more than two-dozen authors who write about magic, magic practitioners, and those who live in a world of magic.

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Chloe Neill Chicagoland Vampires Books In Order + Interview
Vampires, Magic, Books, Urban Fantasy, Interview Chris Well 4/30/21 Vampires, Magic, Books, Urban Fantasy, Interview Chris Well 4/30/21

Chloe Neill Chicagoland Vampires Books In Order + Interview

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Ep 09: Jennifer Meinking | Mythology Vs Alternate History
Interview, Show, Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 9/21/20 Interview, Show, Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 9/21/20

Ep 09: Jennifer Meinking | Mythology Vs Alternate History

The Loki of Midgard books is a historical fantasy series following Loki on Earth during the Roaring Twenties. We discuss with Meinking the nature of alternate history stories, how her version of Loki compares to others, and the crazy number of spinoffs planned.

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If You Like Neil Gaiman: 25 More Authors
Books, Magic Chris Well 9/5/20 Books, Magic Chris Well 9/5/20

If You Like Neil Gaiman: 25 More Authors

Wanting someone to replace Neil Gaiman on your bookshelf? Want to find some more authors who write fantasy stories that occupy the same genre territory? Check out our list…

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Ep 08: N.E. Conneely | Procedurals in a World of Magic
Interview, Books, Show, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/28/20 Interview, Books, Show, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/28/20

Ep 08: N.E. Conneely | Procedurals in a World of Magic

Conneely writes three series combining magic with procedural stories. We discuss that intersection between magic and the everyday world, what her different series have in common, and why she began writing magic procedurals in the first place.

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Dystopian Q&A: Jessica Cage (Djinn Rebellion)
Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic, Interview Chris Well 7/27/20 Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic, Interview Chris Well 7/27/20

Dystopian Q&A: Jessica Cage (Djinn Rebellion)

“My biggest pet peeve is the heroine facing life changing challenges and still expected to pick a lover.” The author on a future with magic, dystopian love triangles, and relatable characters.

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If You Like Kim Harrison: 25 More Authors
Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic, Vampires Chris Well 7/26/20 Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic, Vampires Chris Well 7/26/20

If You Like Kim Harrison: 25 More Authors

Kim Harrison’s series is set in a universe where supernatural beings live among the human population. Want to discover more authors who write about the fantastical among the everyday?

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Paranormal Author Q&A: Moni Boyce (Oracle Chronicles)
Books, Urban Fantasy, Magic, Vampires Chris Well 7/15/20 Books, Urban Fantasy, Magic, Vampires Chris Well 7/15/20

Paranormal Author Q&A: Moni Boyce (Oracle Chronicles)

“I love for the characters to have a journey besides the love story.” The author on the world of her series, how her background informs her fiction, and what the future holds for her characters.

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Chris Well celebrates stories about monsters and the people who hunt them and/or love them. Over the years (please don’t ask how many), Chris has worked in different kinds of media as a writer, producer, performer, broadcaster, and/or college instructor. Now he hosts the website Monster Complex. Find out more about Chris at StudioWell.com.

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