FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Newly Revised Of Love and Magic Brings a Fresh, Compelling
Ending to a Beloved Tale of Adventure and Romance
Edmond, OK – March 2025 – Acclaimed author Eric
Wilder announces the release of the newly rewritten Of Love and Magic,
available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats on Amazon. This fresh
edition, featuring an alternate ending, offers a powerful and emotionally
resonant conclusion to the gripping tale of love, loss, and adventure. The
paperback edition is identified by ISBN 978-1-946576-23-1.
Initially inspired by a 1990s newspaper article about an elderly man who
disappeared into a brutal Oklahoma winter, Wilder first penned the novel under
the title Prairie Sunset. His background as a geologist and his
personal experiences traveling through Oklahoma’s rural landscape heavily
influenced the book’s rich setting and deeply human narrative.
Set against the backdrop of a state emerging from an economic downturn, Of
Love and Magic follows the thrilling, Bonnie-and-Clyde-like journey of an
old man determined to reclaim his independence. Fleeing his son's house during
a snowstorm to avoid spending his final days in a nursing home, he embarks on
an adventure that intertwines the past with the burgeoning gambling scene of
1990s Oklahoma. The story captures the region’s shifting culture, where the
arrival of legalized gaming challenged deeply rooted traditions.
Although Wilder was proud of his original work, he always felt that the ending could be improved. The recent passing of his wife, Marilyn, prompted him to revisit the novel and craft an ending that more accurately reflects the depth of love,
resilience, and the power of choice in both life and fiction.
“With life, we don’t get the opportunity to rewrite the past, but in
fiction, we do,” says Wilder. “This new ending brings the story to a more
fitting and profound conclusion.”
Readers who loved the original version will find themselves captivated by
this revised edition, which delivers a poignant and satisfying resolution to a
novel rich with emotion and adventure.
Of Love and Magic is now available for purchase in paperback,
ebook,
and audiobook
formats on Amazon. For more information about Eric Wilder and his works, visit ericwilderbooks.com.
Media Contact:
Gary Pittenger
wilderinok@yahoo.com
ericwilderbooks.com
