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In this episode of Beyond The Page , I take a step back from storytelling and talk about something every writer runs into sooner or later; the gap between gaining visibility and actually getting better. The truth is, you can post consistently, gain traction, and still feel stuck. And it's not because you lack talent, but cos you're missing feedback that actually helps you grow. This episod...

The arena does not groom. It only replaces. When a champion is publicly executed for “subverting the sanctity of the Trial,” the court calls it procedure, but Seventeen calls it proof. The replacement arrives before the body finishes collapsing into the sand. This is no longer a competition of merit, but a curated spectacle, and someone other than the Crown is rearranging the board faster than the...

We live in a world obsessed with data, productivity, and optimization, and yet, we still tell stories. In this solo episode of Beyond The Page , Lora Tia explores why storytelling isn't just entertainment, but a core human survival tool. From childhood imagination to branding, leadership, work culture, and personal identity, narrative shapes how we understand the world and our place in it. If you'...

Welcome back to Beyond The Page! In this cheeky solo banter episode, Lora Tia reflects on the tropes she once turned her nose up at, only to end up writing them. From Enemies to Lovers and The Chosen One, to the ever-popular Captive Hearts, Lora goes deep into the tropes she tried to avoid and the stories that convinced her otherwise. She talks about what makes a trope work, why clichés aren't alw...

As the year winds down, we're taking a moment to rest, reset, and reflect. Beyond The Page will be on holiday break until 2026, and this episode is our little way of saying thank you. Whether you've been here since Episode 1 or just joined the ride, I'm so grateful for your support, your listens, and your love for indie storytelling. So from me to you, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a joyful...

This week, on Beyond The Page, we're having a little heart-to-heart.  It's me, your host, Lora Tia, pulling back the curtain on the heart of my writing journey. From reading James Hadley Chase under the covers as a kid, to writing fantasy worlds that make you forget you live in this one, I'm sharing the highs, lows, pivots, and personal stories of being a writer. You'll hear how stories shaped me,...

Life happened, and the mic didn't. But instead of ghosting your feed, here's a quick update on what's coming up on Beyond The Page, including more of A Trial of Thorns, and a brand-new indie feature just around the corner. Plus, if you're craving a lighthearted, no-spice, criminally fun read while you wait, don't forget to check out last week's book review. This one's short, sweet, and worth bookm...

What do you get when a good girl teams up with a group of semi-pro criminals and accidentally finds herself tailing a cop? You get The Sweetest Getaway. A clever, wild, and laugh-out-loud heist rom-com by indie author  Sasha Preston , and the spotlight of this week's Beyond The Page. In today's episode, I read a featured excerpt from the novel (straight out of Chapter 19) and share my live comment...

The court calls it a rest day. Seventeen calls it an ambush disguised as leisure. With the arena silent and the remaining champions scattered, she begins to dig into the truth behind the disappearances. But curiosity in Elarion is a weapon with no handle. The harder she grips it, the more it cuts. Her questions draw the attention of Lady Dravenn, a powerful patron, and before the confrontation tur...

When the mirror stares back, what do you see; the lie or the liar? The Trial of Sand becomes a game of reflection. Paired against Champion Five of House Cyrinth, Seventeen steps into a chamber built from mirrors and lies. The Mirrormind's gift is mimicry; face, voice, and thought, and soon, Seventeen finds herself staring into a version of her own deceit. But reflections break both ways, and when...

What happens when content is no longer created by people, but by patterns? In Part 2 of The AI vs. Authenticity Divide, we move beyond copyright and courtrooms to explore the ethical cost of algorithmic creativity. What do we lose when machines mimic artistic works without soul? This episode is a call to action. For creators to evolve, for consumers to choose human work on purpose, and for all of...

The Thornkeeper's summons is no mercy. Within the cathedral vaults, Seventeen faces the man who buried her mentor, and knows her secret. What begins as an interrogation turns into a dangerous negotiation. The throne watches, the trial waits, and the real game begins.

This week on Beyond The Page , we're taking a detour from fiction to dig into the rising controversy between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Where the future of writing, art, and creative labour is being rewritten in real time. In Part 1 of "The AI vs. Authenticity Divide," we discuss the burning questions around market acceptance and legal ownership in 2025. Don't miss Part 2 next w...

The Trial of Sand grinds on, champions bleeding into the pit, while the crowd hungers for spectacle. But Seventeen's focus is elsewhere. She counts the dead, tallies the replacements, and wonders which houses profit from the shifting balance. And through it all, the Thornkeeper does not look away. Kingmaker. High priest. Executioner. His attention fixes on Seventeen alone, and this time, he calls...

The waiting is over. The Trial of Sand begins, throwing the masked champions into the arena, where blood and spectacle are the throne's favourite currency. Seventeen faces a lethal opponent whose lightning threatens to expose her for what she is not. To survive, she must mimic the power of the house she impersonates, or risk revealing the truth hidden beneath her mask.

Disqualified or silenced? Politics proves deadlier than the crawl. The Hall of Masks grows restless. Lysandra Veil has been disqualified, and the champions are forced to wait as her replacement is summoned. Tempers flare, powers clash, and alliances begin to take shape in the uneasy pause between trials. Seventeen keeps her mask in place, but behind it, she wonders. Was Lysandra's removal justice,...

She entered the wall crawl, found a corpse… and a locked passage with no way out. In this episode of A Trial of Thorns, our heroine is faced with her first deadly consequence, and her first taste of the rot behind the crown. With nowhere to run, and a body still warm beside her, she'll have to think fast. Question for you :What do you think she's really here for? Sure, she's supposed to find the k...

Seven champions. One crown. And a masked stranger who isn't supposed to be there. In this premiere episode of A Trial of Thorns , the gates open on a kingdom ruled by darkness, fear, and spectacle. The Thorn Trials, ancient, brutal, and cloaked in secrecy, are about to begin. Each champion arrives with a claim. A purpose. A weapon. But one of them isn't who they claim to be. And one is already dea...

"Everyone wants the crown. Not everyone lives to claim it." Behind the walls of Elarion Citadel, seven champions have been summoned for the Trial of Thorns; a brutal, mysterious competition to determine the realm's next ruler. Glory, power, legacy… they say the reward is worth the blood. But someone isn't playing by the rules. In this fantasy-thriller audio series, one of the champions is not who...

It all starts with the first line. In this relaunch episode of Beyond The Page , host Lora Tia breaks down what makes a first chapter hook a reader, and what makes us quietly DNF and scroll on. From iconic opening lines to the emotional power of strong character work, this episode is part craft, part pep talk, and 100% rooted in the love of indie storytelling. Want your indie book featured in a fu...

Beyond The Page is back with a new format, the same heart, and a revamped mission to spotlight indie authors you might never find on your own. This trailer gives you a taste of what's to come: book excerpts, candid interviews, first impressions, and unfiltered reflections on stories that matter. Whether you're a writer, reader, or literary wanderer, this podcast is your next favourite scroll-break...

In this episode, I will be sharing the editing journey for my fantasy book, Torrents Of Fate, with you. How do you get that first complete draft good and ready for publishing? Listen and find out.  To pre-order Torrents of Fate, follow this link .

In this episode, we discuss The Unnamed by Rebecca Johnson. One of the winning stories in the Grand Masters Archive category of the Coalition Community Awards. A thrilling, short story only on Inkitt. To read The Unnamed, click on the book title.

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In this episode, we discuss The Willow Rise Six by Alan Leuthe. One of the winning stories in the Grand Masters Archive category of the Coalition Community Awards.  A Western Adventure story that is currently ongoing and only on Inkitt.  If you're a fan of the Six of Crow or the Magnificent Seven, this is one to add to your reading list.  To read The Willow Rise Six, click on the book title.