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Award-Winning Author Michael Foster's Magic in the Blood Delivers a Spellbinding YA Fantasy of Courage, Magic, and the Fight to Save a World
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Michael Foster is an award-winning author, Founder of Lakepoint Books, and a long-time creative force in the video game industry. Currently serving as a Global Account Manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment, Michael champions independent developers across the globe. For over three decades, he's helped shape the PlayStation experience through deep industry relationships and a passion for storytelling.
An avid gamer, musician, and reader, Michael brings the same creative energy to his writing. He is the author of the Wild Side Trilogy ( The Passage at Moose Beach, Finding the Lost, and Magic in the Blood ), a young adult fantasy series inspired by the wild beauty of Warm Lake, Idaho, where he spent his childhood exploring the vast Boise National Forest. Those formative years as a free-range child continue to fuel his imagination, now enriched by watching his wife and daughter discover the same woods that once captivated him. Although his writing began as a hobby, it has become a deeply meaningful creative pursuit with his work captivating readers across the globe.
This one-on-one interview shares Michael's background and experience writing Magic in the Blood , the third book in The Wild Side Trilogy.
Tell us about Magic in the Blood.
In Magic in the Blood , the epic conclusion to The Wild Side Trilogy, I bring Alicia's journey full circle. Now 14, she must return to the magical realm she once escaped to seek The Ancients, guardians of powerful secrets that may help restore the barrier she unintentionally destroyed. With dark forces spilling into her world and an old enemy rising stronger than ever, Alicia discovers a haunting truth: the magic that runs through her veins could either save or doom everything she loves.
Set against the wild beauty of Idaho's forests, this final chapter blends high-stakes adventure with emotional depth, exploring the power of courage, grief, and love. Alicia will need to face unwanted truths, despair, and pain to learn that, just maybe, love is more powerful than hate.
What inspired you to write Magic in the Blood?
Magic in the Blood was born from my desire to capture the wonder I felt as a child exploring the deep woods around my family's cabin in Idaho. Those long summers, filled with towering trees, hidden trails, and endless possibilities, sparked my imagination as I wondered what mystical creatures I might find in hidden places, and continue to do so to this day. I wanted to pass on that sense of enchantment and curiosity on to a new generation of young readers, as well as adults.
Alicia, the 14-year-old heroine of the trilogy, is inspired by the strength, compassion, and quiet resilience of my mother. Her character is a tribute to the kind of love that protects, empowers, and endures. Writing this book was not only a creative journey, but a deeply personal one, and Magic in the Blood is, in many ways, a love letter to both nature and the powerful women who shape our lives.
How did your background and experience influence your writing?
Storytelling has always been at the heart of everything I do. As a lifelong book lover, I could never walk by a bookstore without stopping in and browsing. I was interested in writing at a young age, but as a musician, I spent more time writing songs than stories.
Working in the video game industry has opened up an entirely new dimension of storytelling for me. I've had the privilege of witnessing how rich, emotional narratives can unfold interactively, and that perspective deeply influenced how I approached my own writing.
In The Wild Side Trilogy , I blended these passions, music and storytelling, using music as a powerful force to help Alicia discover how strong she truly is.
What is one message you would like readers to remember?
If there's one message I hope readers take with them, it's this: stay curious. Never stop asking questions, seeking out the hidden wonders, and believing in the magic woven into the world around us. Let your imagination roam freely.
And above all, remember no matter how dark the path may seem, love is always stronger than hate.
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Purchasing the Book
The Wild Side Trilogy has received positive reviews from well-known literary organizations, authors, and reviewers around the world. Reader's Favorite writes, " Compelling and masterfully told, an absolute must-read for all lovers of adrenaline-packed action and magic steeped in mythology ." In addition, BlueInk Reviews writes, " YA readers looking for a warm-hearted lesson in love winning out over hate will not be disappointed. "
The books are available for sale on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple iBooks, Kobo, Nook, and other online bookstores. Readers are encouraged to purchase their copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Blood-Wild-Trilogy-Three-ebook/dp/B0FHQ8Q7TK
To connect with Michael and learn more about his work, visit: https://lakepointbooks.com/. You can also find him on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LakepointBooks], X [https://x.com/LakepointBooks], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakepointbooks/].
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