Miles Beyond the Page
Miles Beyond the Page explores the stories behind the storytellers. Each week, host Michelle Miles sits down with authors, creators, and publishing professionals for candid conversations about craft, creativity, storytelling, and the experiences that shape the work they create. From the research and real-world expertise behind the page to the challenges of building a creative career, every episode goes beyond the book to discover what makes a story—and its creator—worth knowing.
So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and join Michelle as she takes you Miles Beyond the Page.
So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and join Michelle as she takes you Miles Beyond the Page.
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Miles Beyond the Page
Miles Beyond the Page explores the stories behind the storytellers. Each week, host Michelle Miles sits down with authors, creators, and publishing professionals for candid conversations about craft, creativity, storytelling, and the experiences that shape the work they create. From the research and real-world expertise behind the page to the challenges of building a creative career, every episode goes beyond the book to discover what makes a story—and its creator—worth knowing.
So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and join Michelle as she takes you Miles Beyond the Page.
Featured Episodes
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Sept. 29, 2026
Episode #95 Rati Gupta – Storytelling Across Page, Stage & Screen
In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes actor, writer, comedian, and storyteller Rati Gupta for a wide-ranging conversation about what happens when storytelling moves across the page, stage, and screen. Rati shares how her acting experience has strengthened her ability to write authentic dialogue and how her background in dance and choreography influences the way she approaches movement, conflict, and the rhythm of a scene. She also explores the difference between
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July 28, 2026
Episode #85 Laura Van Wormer – Publishing, Reinvention & The Power of Story
In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with author and former Doubleday editor Laura Van Wormer to discuss her remarkable journey through publishing, fiction writing, and creative reinvention. Laura shares how an unexpected opportunity led her to write a biography-style book about the fictional Carrington family from Dynasty, which opened the door to official tie-in novels for Dallas and Knots Landing. Those experiences helped shape her unique storytelling appro
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July 1, 2025
Episode #13 Harry Turtledove – Noir Fantasy, Alternate Histories & Writing the What-Ifs
In this fascinating episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with none other than Harry Turtledove, the acclaimed “Master of Alternate History.” Known for his award-winning historical and speculative fiction, Turtledove takes us into new territory with his latest release, Twice as Dead—a gritty urban fantasy noir where the supernatural collides with the shadows of a haunted city. We discuss the twists and turns of Twice as Dead, his upcoming dystopian novel Powerless, and how writin
Recent Episodes
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Nov. 12, 2026
Episode #109 Mark Rubinstein – Costa’s War, Vietnam, Trauma & Psychological Thrillers
What happens when a young man is thrust into the horrors of war—and how does that experience change him forever?
In this compelling episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes award-winning author, former forensic psychiatrist, and U.S. Army veteran Mark Rubinstein to discuss his novel Costa’s War, the psychological toll of combat, and the fascinating intersection of human behavior, trauma, and storytelling.
Mark shares his remarkable journey from military service to medicin
In this compelling episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes award-winning author, former forensic psychiatrist, and U.S. Army veteran Mark Rubinstein to discuss his novel Costa’s War, the psychological toll of combat, and the fascinating intersection of human behavior, trauma, and storytelling.
Mark shares his remarkable journey from military service to medicin
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Nov. 10, 2026
Episode #108 Krysten Lindsay Hagar – Hockey Romance, Comfort Reads & Cinnamon-Roll Heroes
What makes a story feel like a warm hug? In this uplifting November episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes back author Krysten Lindsay Hagar to talk about hopeful storytelling, coming-of-age romance, and the comforting power of books filled with heart, humor, and happily-ever-afters. Krysten shares her love of writing young adult, new adult, and upper middle grade fiction that explores real-life challenges while giving readers something to smile about. She also takes us
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Nov. 5, 2026
Episode #107 Crymsyn Hart – Flashed to Death, Menopause Magic & Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Hot flashes, murder, magical explosions, and a talking betta fish? Welcome to a whole new kind of midlife crisis! In this November comfort-reads episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes author Crymsyn Hart to discuss her delightfully quirky cozy paranormal mystery, Flashed to Death, and the magic of finding humor, healing, and hope in unexpected places. At the center of the story is Ava, a 43-year-old woman whose perimenopause hot flashes have started triggering explosive
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Nov. 3, 2026
Episode #106 Christine DePetrillo – Cozy Romance, Kindness & One Kind Deed
What happens when one small act of kindness leads to something extraordinary? In this heartwarming episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes romance author Christine DePetrillo to talk about cozy romance, community, second chances, and the power of stories that leave readers feeling good.
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Oct. 31, 2026
Episode #105 The Blue Lantern – A Spooky Halloween Tale from the Author’s Desk
In this special Halloween edition of From the Author’s Desk, Miles Beyond the Page host and author Michelle Miles trades the usual conversation for a story—a spooky warning tale from the world of her Enchanted Realms books. By the fire, Aunt Hilde tells Marigold about an old rule in East Hallow: if a blue lantern appears in the forest after midnight, don’t follow it—and whatever you do, don’t answer when it calls your name. Seventeen-year-old Sofia knows the warning. But grief has a way of mak
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Oct. 29, 2026
Episode #104 Behind Fall of the Forsaken: Bonus Author Commentaries
In this special episode of Miles Beyond the Page, author and host Michelle Miles goes behind the scenes of Fall of the Forsaken with a collection of bonus author commentaries exploring the themes, relationships, and emotional choices beneath the second book in the War of the Brotherhood trilogy. Michelle shares why this story continues to focus not simply on surviving trauma, but on what comes afterward. She explores Anna’s fight to reclaim herself, the Brotherhood’s obsession with ownership an
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Oct. 27, 2026
Episode #103 Alex Grass – Infernal Tramps, Weird Horror & Dark Humor
In this spooky-season episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes horror author Alex Grass for a wonderfully strange conversation about weird horror, dark humor, cursed objects, grotesque transformations, and the bizarre ideas that make readers laugh one minute and squirm the next. Alex shares the stories behind his collection Infernal Tramps, which ranges from quick, unsettling vignettes to longer novelettes filled with strange premises and unexpected consequences. He expl
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In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes actor, writer, comedian, and storyteller Rati Gupta for a wide-ranging conversation about what happens when storytelling moves across the page, stage, and screen. Rati shares ho…
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Miles Beyond the Page | Episode 93 | Kelly O’Hearn
In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with indie author and tarot reader Kelly O’Hearn to discuss her Arcanum series, a sweeping historical fiction love story about soulmates whose connection unfolds across multiple…
About the Host
Michelle Miles
Author, Podcaster, Speaker, Narrator
MICHELLE MILES is an award-winning author, professional audiobook narrator, speaker, and host of Miles Beyond the Page, a podcast celebrating the magical, messy, and inspiring journey of storytelling.
With more than 40 published books spanning fantasy, paranormal romance, fairy-tale retellings, and young adult fiction, Michelle knows firsthand the triumphs, challenges, and occasional chaos of the creative life. Her experience as a writer, narrator, and publishing professional brings a unique perspective to every conversation—whether she's interviewing emerging authors, bestselling storytellers, or industry veterans.
Known for her warm, down-to-earth style, thoughtful questions, and genuine curiosity, Michelle has a knack for getting beyond the polished book pitch to uncover the stories behind the storytellers. From creative breakthroughs and career reinventions to publishing challenges and hard-won successes, she believes every writer has a story worth sharing.
When she's not behind the microphone, bringing characters to life in the recording booth, or crafting enchanting worlds on the page, Michelle can usually be found wrangling her ever-growing to-be-read pile, sipping wine, or plotting her next story twist.
MILES BEYOND THE PAGE is her love letter to authors, readers, and the stories that connect us all.