Beyond the Words

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with bestselling author, playwright, and television writer Matt Witten to discuss his latest thriller, 51 Percent, and his remarkable career spanning novels, television, and the…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes science fiction author Steve Southard to discuss his unique brand of ocean-based science fiction and his latest collection, The Seastead Chronicles. Drawing inspiration from his …

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes romance author Christina Braver to discuss her contemporary romance Hawaii for Two and how her background in clinical psychology shapes the stories she tells. Christina shares ho…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes romance author Mary Karlik back to the show to celebrate her latest Tule Publishing release, Lasso My Heart. Set in the fictional Texas town of Spring Creek, the novel blends h…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes author A.M. Geever to discuss her post-apocalyptic fiction, her latest novel Darkest Light, and the unique experience of writing in a shared-world series. A.M. shares the inspir…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with audiobook narrator Liza Jacob to explore the art, craft, and business of bringing stories to life through audio. Liza shares her journey from graphic design and illustrati…

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 un…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles interviews retired Air Force officer and author Christopher Choate about his satirical military sci-fi space opera, Apollo Wept. Christopher shares how his writing began with entertainin…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with author and real estate attorney Brad Elder to discuss his debut thriller, Recoil of Justice. The novel follows Houston lawyer Ryan Wolf as a seemingly straightforward case…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Pennsylvania author and creative director Christian Hurst to discuss his YA sci-fi/fantasy series, Lily Starling. Beginning with Lily Starling and the Voyage of the Salama…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes London-based speculative fiction author Stephen Oram, whose work sits at the fascinating intersection of storytelling, science, and emerging technology. Stephen discusses his la…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles interviews author C.D. Bennett about her award-winning romantic suspense novel, No Good Deed. Set against the rugged beauty of Colorado, the story was inspired by C.D.’s love of the outdo…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with author Isis Chandler to talk about her debut YA romance, a story shaped by the quiet ache of an unfinished high school experience and the lasting impact of intergenerationa…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles interviews author, reseller, and entrepreneur Kira Hartley-Klinger about her fascinating journey from aspiring fiction writer to nonfiction storyteller and indie publisher. After a life-…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles interviews author and former inner-city teacher Jill G. Hall about her writing journey, her award-winning fiction, and the inspiration behind her latest release, On a Sundown Sea. Jill i…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Richard Sparks, author of the New Rock fantasy series, to discuss his creative journey from British television sketch writing to novel writing. An England-to-Los Angeles t…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles interviews T.D. Severin, a practicing glaucoma surgeon turned medical thriller author, whose debut novel Deadly Vision blends cutting-edge science with high-stakes suspense. With over 30…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles interviews bestselling author Michelle Pillow, who has written over 100 books across genres, with a focus on sci-fi and paranormal romance. Michelle Pillow shares exciting news about her…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Ryan Consell, a writer, educator, and internationally acclaimed theorist on the science of fiction. Born near Toronto and having lived and worked in Tokyo and Vancouver, R…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Richard H. Moon, an award-winning writer, producer, and all-around creative whose passions range from science and storytelling to music, history, and beyond. With a debut …

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 bestsellin…

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—Moonshadow’s Guar…

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 bloggin…