Episodes

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 invasion epics to dystopian fiction, thrillers, nonfiction, children’s books, and business guides, Aaron’s storytelling career is as prolific as it is diverse. The conversation explores Aaron’s many book worlds—including the bestselling Dissonance alien...

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. With over eleven years of coaching, workshops, and editing projects, Jen has supported more than a thousand authors through encouraging feedback, collaborative problem-solving, and gently applied tough love. Her work focuses on aligning creativity, mind...

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 conversation centers on Lori’s book Enchanted Elixirs, exploring the heart of her storytelling, the relationships that drive her novels, and how she builds worlds that feel both cozy and emotionally real. Lori shares insights into her creative process, chara...

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 one. Now.” In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, I’m sharing how I actually decide what book to write next—and when I choose to ignore the plan and trust the story instead. In this episode, we talk about: How I balance long-term strategy with creativ...

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page , Michelle 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 construction, Dawn brings a unique attention to detail to her writing—crafting vivid settings that readers can instantly step into. Her romance novels blend heartfelt emotion with suspense and supernatural intrigue, earning her a dedicated readership and praise...

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page , host Michelle 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 writing experience, Taylor has turned her early school assignments into entire worlds of imagination. After earning her degree in English and Creative Writing from Weber State University, she dedicated herself to creating the kinds of stories she once escaped...

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, Keshia’s lifelong love of storytelling has led her to create novels that blur the lines between the magical and the macabre. Her latest works, Johnny Be Good and In the Cold, Cold Winter, both earned spots on Amazon’s Top 100 Hot New Releases list—test...

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 this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, I’m pulling back the curtain. Not with hustle culture advice. Not with productivity hacks. But with the honest truth about what’s really happening behind the scenes—and why it looks like a lot when it’s actually ve...

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 finalist for the Dayton International Literary Peace Prize and published in ten languages. His latest novel, Boy With Wings, earned the Grand Prize for Fiction from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and continues his tradition of exploring humanity, mem...

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 the stories she tells. Together, they discuss how Christine balances writing across genres, the inspiration behind her diverse projects, and how she channels life’s beautiful chaos into art. From exploring the craft of storytelling to finding harmony b...

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 publishing, AK brings a fearless, irreverent voice to every page she writes. The conversation dives into AK’s latest release, EXILE, her writing process, and the dark, provocative worlds she’s known for creating—stories that are unsettling, profound, and...

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 more, Michele brings deep curiosity and compassion to every story she writes. We talk about the heart of journalism—asking the right questions, understanding the “why,” and giving voice to issues that matter. Michele shares how she approaches sensitiv...