Beyond the Words

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, Miles Beyond the Page is …

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 conver…

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, “No. This …

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 some secret? In t…

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 Gendarme a finali…

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 multifaceted as t…

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…

In this delightfully witty episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with David Hankins, award-winning author of Death and the Taxman and other laugh-out-loud tales of speculative fiction. Broadcasting from the cornfields of Iowa (with tw…

It’s time for the second half of our end-of-season celebration — Miles Beyond the Page: Season 2 Highlights (Part 2)! This year has been such an incredible journey. I’ve had the privilege of talking with authors and creators from every corner of th…

In this encouraging and empowering episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with Stacy Frazer—fiction writer, Author Accelerator-certified book coach, and host of The Write It Scared Podcast. Stacy has helped countless writers overcome s…

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with award-winning author Allison Wells, whose books blend love, redemption, and the soul of the South. Whether she’s writing historical or contemporary fiction, Allison fills her stories …

I’m so excited to share something special with you today—our Season 2 Highlights (Part 1) for Miles Beyond the Page! This season has been full of creativity, inspiration, wisdom, laughter, and more than a few behind-the-scenes moments that reminded…

In this insightful episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with Danielle Hutchinson, world traveler, former English teacher, and powerhouse at Authors On Mission—the company helping entrepreneurs become published authors with purpose. …

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with the multi-talented Janis Patterson—a seventh-generation Texan, third-generation wordsmith, and master of writing across genres. Whether it’s mysteries under Janis Patterson, romance a…

In this genre-spanning episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle chats with Avily Jerome, bestselling author of more than a dozen fantasy, supernatural, and urban fantasy novels. From otherworldly creatures to powerful magic systems, Avily crafts…

In this illuminating episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with metaphysical author, dream analyst, and intuitive guide Megan Mary to explore the power of dreams, personal transformation, and mystical storytelling. With over 25 years…

In this entertaining episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle chats with Max Shippee—actor, gym owner, storyteller, and all-around creative force. From rural Maine to Hollywood, with stops in Texas, Bali, and beyond, Max’s journey is full of une…