Miles Beyond the Page

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 ans...

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 aft...

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, unsettlin...

In this spooky-season episode of Miles Beyond the Page , host Michelle Miles welcomes fellow RWA member and dark romantic suspense author M.R. Rutter for a fascinating conversation about forensic anthropology, the secrets hidden in bones, and turning real-world knowledge into chilling fiction. Megan. shares her unusual journey into forensic anthropology, beginning with a teenage car accident that...

In this spooky-season episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes author, visual artist, and educator Jill K. Sayre to discuss On Wings of Stone and Light , a YA reality-based fantasy filled with gargoyles, angels, unlikely allies, and questions about what truly makes someone a monster. Jill shares the creative path that eventually led her from visual art and education into fict...

It’s the 100th episode of Miles Beyond the Page ! Host Michelle Miles celebrates this incredible milestone with returning guest and longtime friend S.E. Howard , a horror author and former editor whose writing journey has taken her from paranormal romance into the darker world of supernatural horror. S.E. joins Michelle to discuss her latest novel, What Lies Unseen, a supernatural mystery and thri...

In this spooky-season episode of Miles Beyond the Page , host Michelle Miles welcomes romantasy author Stephanie Pass to discuss The First Sin, the first book in her dark romantasy trilogy featuring Lucifer, forbidden love, forgotten memories, and a story that grows increasingly cosmic as the truth begins to unravel. Stephanie shares how years of asking “what if?” and exploring themes surrounding...

In this spooky-season episode of Miles Beyond the Page , host Michelle Miles welcomes award-winning romance author E. Elizabeth Watson to discuss Outlaw Ever After, the third and final book in her holiday-centered enemies-to-lovers historical romance series. Set during Samhain in 16th-century Scotland, Outlaw Ever After blends open-door romance with real historical conflicts, Scottish clan feuds,...

Cast your free vote every 24 hours between now and October 15! Vote here: https://tophost.org/2026/michelle-miles I did something a little terrifying: I entered iHeartRadio’s Top Host competition. In this special bonus episode, I’m sharing why I entered, what hosting Miles Beyond the Page has come to mean to me, why this opportunity could be life-changing—and why asking for votes makes me want to...

In this spooky-season episode of Miles Beyond the Page , host Michelle Miles welcomes back paranormal romance author LE Sterling to discuss her new release, The Magus Club , a dark and atmospheric story where tarot, secret societies, romance, and danger collide. Erin shares how decades of tarot reading and research into real historical magical societies helped inspire the novel. Set in Toronto, Th...

In this special solo episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host and author Michelle Miles introduces From the Author’s Desk , a new occasional audio-only format that offers a more personal look at stories, writing, reading, and the creative life. Launching October 1, Michelle looks at the way the changing seasons can influence the stories readers reach for and previews three themed months ahead on Mil...

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 sh...

In this special episode of Miles Beyond the Page, author and host Michelle Miles goes behind the scenes of Dark Night of the Soul with a collection of bonus author commentaries exploring the choices, characters, and emotional themes at the heart of the story. Michelle shares why Dark Night of the Soul isn't simply about surviving the battle—it's about what happens afterward. She explores w...

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 lifetimes. Kelly shares how she published her first novel at age 57 after channeling eight past-life storylines through the Major Arcana tarot cards d...

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes indie author Leslie Sewell to discuss her young adult fantasy novel The Omulus. Leslie shares the inspiration behind the story, which follows fifteen-year-old Sladd as he begins experiencing dreams in a future Earth where dreaming has disappeared. As he uncovers the mystery of the Omulus—a powerful orb of light within him—he em...

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 stage. Matt shares the inspiration behind 51 Percent, a dystopian murder mystery set twenty years in the future where powerful corporations control pu...

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 service in the U.S. Navy submarine force, Steve imagines a future where humanity colonizes Earth's oceans, creating floating "aqua states&quot...

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 how the novel combines beloved romance tropes—including forced proximity, fake dating, and only one bed—with thoughtful conversations about intimacy, com...

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 heartfelt romance with familiar connections to her updated indie YA series through subtle Easter eggs that longtime readers will enjoy discovering. Mary...

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 inspiration behind Darkest Light, her contribution to the 13-author Fire in the Sky/Ravaged Skies shared universe, where a Carrington Event–style solar flare...

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 illustration into audiobook narration, landing her first six-book series before she even had a home studio, and the acting and narration training that helped shap...

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 this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles breaks down how to write morally gray anti-heroes who feel dangerous, compelling, and emotionally safe for readers. Using what she calls a “relationship engine,” Michelle explores why morally gray characters aren’t defined by attitude or aesthetics—but by their personal code, the lines they refuse to cross, and the repeated choices that...

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 entertaining Christmas newsletters and how events in 2020 inspired him to imagine a dystopian America in 2104, where the Constitution has been ruled unconstitution...

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 involving stolen software code spirals into a dangerous world of corporate espionage, cartels, human trafficking, and corruption. Blending legal thrill...