Beyond the Words

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Kyle Shoop, an author whose storytelling spans romance, fantasy, and heartfelt contemporary fiction.Kyle is the author of eight novels across two distinct series. His rom…

What is it about the medieval world that continues to captivate readers?Castles. Knights. Epic battles. Powerful love stories set against a backdrop of history, danger, and honor.In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, I’m joined by best…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes Dianna Gunn, a dark fantasy author and passionate advocate for building supportive writing communities.Dianna’s fiction includes the Moonshadow Rising duology—Moons…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes Canadian authors and entrepreneurs Dave & Lillian Brummet, founders of the Brummet Media Group. Since 1999, the Brummets have built a dynamic creative business that spans blo…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Susan Carlisle, an award-winning author whose lifelong love of books turned into an extraordinary writing career spanning romance and nonfiction.Susan has written more th…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Anthony M. Caro, a writer whose work lives at the intersection of transgressive horror, dark science fiction, and incisive pop culture commentary.The conversation explore…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes Lawrence C. Connolly, a celebrated author whose work spans science fiction, fantasy, horror, thrillers, and beyond—and whose career has been deeply shaped by the magazine m…

[caption id="attachment_20152" align="alignleft" width="200"] Version 1.0.0[/caption]In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes Alison Gieschen, an award-winning author, lifelong sailor, and horsewoman whose life s…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Deanna Lang, Publishing Partner and founder of Deanna’s World Author Services, a company dedicated to helping authors navigate the full publishing lifecycle.With mo…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Steve Shipley, author of the Blake Willis corporate and political crime thriller series and a growing collection of nonfiction books centered on writing and practical life …

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Rebecca Wrights, a Charleston-based romance author who writes deeply emotional stories about swoon-worthy men and the people they fall in love with.Rebecca writes for sof…

I’m officially opening submissions for upcoming themed episodes of Miles Beyond the Page—and I’d love to hear from you if your books, your author journey, or your craft expertise would make a great fit.If you’re new here, M…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Aaron Ryan, an award-winning and bestselling author, speaker, workshop presenter, and voice actor whose body of work spans an extraordinary range of genres. From alien inva…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes Jen Graybeal, an award-winning certified Creativity Coach, editor, and international speaker dedicated to helping authors build both stories and careers that truly fit them.Wit…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles chats with Lori Thorn, a contemporary romance author known for creating immersive stories filled with characters readers want to befriend—and maybe gossip about just a little.The …

Everyone assumes there’s a master plan.A spreadsheet. A calendar. A perfectly mapped-out publishing roadmap where every book releases on schedule.And yes—I do plan.But some of my best books were written because something in me said…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Dawn Chartier, a contemporary and paranormal romance author celebrated for her emotionally rich stories, compelling characters, and immersive worlds.With a background in …

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes Taylor A. Jenkins, an author whose love of storytelling began with a single spark of encouragement from a teacher and grew into a lifelong passion.With over twelve years of wri…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Keshia C. Willi, an author who seamlessly blends fantasy and fright to craft genre-bending tales that twist reality with every page.Raised in the mountains of Virginia, K…

I’m often asked how I do all the things—the books, the audiobooks, the podcast, the constant creation—without burning out. And beneath that question is usually something deeper: Am I doing enough? Am I falling behind? Am I missing …

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes Mark Mustian—award-winning author of The Gendarme, The Return, and the newly acclaimed Boy With Wings. Mark’s work has been recognized internationally, with The Genda…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes Christine Shuck—a multi-genre author, occasional artist, chaos gardener, short-term rental host, and mother of four. Christine’s creative life is as vibrant and multi…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes back AK Nevermore, an award-winning author of spicy dystopian science fiction, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance. With a career spanning traditional, digital, and indie publi…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with award-winning journalist Michele C. Hollow, whose work spans animals, health, mental health, and the environment. With bylines in The New York Times, The Guardian, Next Avenue, and mo…