About Author
Deric Augustine is an accomplished actor, writer, and producer hailing from the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. His journey in the arts began as a teenager performing on stage, a passion that led him to study Theatre and Drama at the University of New Orleans. After graduation, Deric further honed his craft in New York City, training at the esteemed Negro Ensemble Company and William Esper Studio.
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Deric’s acting career spans an impressive array of TV and film projects, including The Rookie, All American, Cloak and Dagger, Swagger, Criminal Minds, The Vampire Diaries, Shameless, Queen Sugar, Godfather of Harlem, and many more.
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Nawlins is Deric’s highly anticipated debut novel, a labor of love over six years in the making. The story is deeply personal, inspired by his late mother, Donna Marie Augustine, whose name graces the lead character. Through Donna Marie’s journey, Deric explores themes of loss, resilience, and self-discovery, drawing from his own experiences of losing his father and caring for his mother, who suffered a stroke when he was just thirteen.
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With Nawlins, Deric hopes to inspire readers facing their own challenges, offering a message of hope, triumph, and the enduring power of perseverance. Donna Marie’s story is one of courage and determination, a reflection of the strength we all carry within ourselves.
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​BOOK INSIGHT
Deep in the heart of New Orleans lies a school hidden from the world. A place where magic thrives, legacies are forged, and young wizards uncover their extraordinary destinies. Welcome to Nawlins School of Wizardry, the most prestigious all-Black academy for gifted young wizards, where the vibrant culture of the Crescent City meets ancient powers.
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For fifteen-year-old Donna Marie Guillory, life in the Bronx has always been a fight: fighting for her mother’s health, her family’s survival, and against a world that often feels stacked against her. But when a fateful letter arrives inviting her to Nawlins, Donna discovers a hidden part of herself—a power she never knew existed.
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At Nawlins, Donna finds a community, history, and strength unlike anything she’s ever known. But as she uncovers secrets about her family’s past, she is drawn into a centuries-old conflict that threatens to unravel the school’s very foundation. With her newfound powers and unshakable determination, Donna must choose her allies carefully and prepare for a fight that will test everything she believes.
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Nawlins is more than a story of magic; it’s a celebration of resilience, heritage, and the power of self-discovery. Step into a world where the past shapes the present, and every choice carries the weight of generations.
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