Miles Beyond the Page | Matt Witten – 51 Percent, Corporate Power & Writing for TV vs. Novels

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 public infrastructure, privatize law enforcement, and even own people through "51%" contracts.

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When a Reader Gets It

There are reviews that make you smile. There are reviews that make you breathe a little easier. And then there are reviews that make you sit at your desk staring at the screen thinking, Oh my God. They got it. I received one of those this week for Dark Night of the Soul, the first book in my War of the Brotherhood…

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Miles Beyond the Page | Steve Southard – The Seastead Chronicles, Ocean-Born Sci-Fi & Worldbuilding

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" complete with their own cultures, conflicts, governments, and histories.

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Miles Beyond the Page | Christina Braver – Hawaii for Two, Sex-Positive Romance & Writing Intimacy

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, communication, and personal growth.

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Miles Beyond the Page | Mary Karlik – Lasso My Heart, Cowboy Romance & Writing on the Road

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.

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Miles Beyond the Page | A.M. Geever

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 devastates the world's power grid.

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Dream Walker Reading Order: Where to Start

So you want to enter the Dream Walker universe. Excellent choice. There are immortal warriors, ancient secrets, holy relics, hidden wars, dangerous devotion, found family, supernatural conspiracies, and at least one man who has absolutely no business being as emotionally devastating as he is. Looking at you, Kincade. If you’re new to the series—or if you read the original books and want a refresher before…

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Miles Beyond the Page | Liza Jacob

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 shape her career.

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PETITION: Stop the Senate Book Ban Bill

Stop the Senate Book Ban Bill The Federal Government shouldn't decide what your children are allowed to read.

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PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading. Stop HR 7661

Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.

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Miles Beyond the Page | Laura Van Wormer

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 novels for…

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Join Me for a Book Signing at Half Price Books in Dallas!

I have fun news! I’ll be signing books with several of my fellow Dallas Area Romance Authors at the Half Price Books Flagship Store in Dallas on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The afternoon will include a romance author panel discussion and book signing, and I would absolutely love to see you there. Author Book Signing & Panel Discussion Sunday, July 26, 2026…

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Miles Beyond the Page | Christopher Choate

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 unconstitutional, the country is broke, history has been erased, and identity politics dominate public life.

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Miles Beyond the Page | Brad Elder

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 thriller elements with high-stakes action, the story asks a compelling question: can Ryan pursue justice without losing himself in the process?

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Meet Kincade: The Immortal Warrior Who Was Never Supposed to Love

Kincade was never supposed to be soft. He was never supposed to want a home. He was never supposed to look at one woman and decide the world could burn before he let anyone take her. And yet, here we are. One of the reasons I love writing Kincade is because he is a man built from contradictions. He is controlled and dangerous.

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Come See Me at Half Price Books Dallas on July 26!

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be signing books with several of my fellow Dallas Area Romance Authors at Half Price Books’ Flagship Store in Dallas! Join us for an afternoon of books, romance, reader chat, and a panel discussion featuring local authors. Whether you’re already a reader, new to my books, or just love discovering authors in person, I’d love to see you there.

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Miles Beyond the Page | Christian Hurst

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 Salamander, the series follows a memory-loss protagonist who discovers her place in the universe alongside a found family of starship crew members in a coming-of-age space opera filled with adventure, mystery, and heart.

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Six Months, Three Books, and Half a Million Words with Anna and Kincade

This feels a little surreal. Immortal Everlasting went up for preorder, which means Anna and Kincade’s next—and final—War of the Brotherhood book is officially out in the world. Not finished quietly on my computer. Not tucked away in a folder while I keep tinkering with sentences and pretending I’m not emotionally compromised by these characters. Out there. Real. Clickable. And I have a lot of feelings about that.

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Miles Beyond the Page | Stephen Oram

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 latest work, Brain Fruit, a futuristic fable exploring trust, symbiosis, and finding common ground through the unlikely combination of a bee, a bug, a brain fruit, and a group of droids.

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The Story Behind the Story

This week, I went to see Rush. I’d bought the tickets months ago, and by the time the concert arrived, I was honestly more stressed than excited. Crowds. Traffic. Staying out late. You know the feeling. Then the lights went down. The second half opened with 2112. Anika Nilles absolutely owned the drums. They played Freewill, Tom Sawyer…

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What to Read While You Wait for More Crossroads Magic

If you’ve already stepped through the Crossroads with Petals & Portals, you may be wondering what to read next while Piper, Owen, Willow, Tani, and the Red Queen recover from all the magical nonsense currently unfolding in Hickory Hollow. The good news? The Crossroads may begin in a small Texas town, but the magic reaches much farther than Enchanted Blossoms.

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Miles Beyond the Page | CD Bennett

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 outdoors and follows a loner facing impossible odds who unexpectedly discovers the power of found family. Michelle and C.D.

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From Call of the Dark to Dark Night of the Soul: Anna and Kincade’s Journey Continues

Every story has a beginning. For Anna Walker, it began with a nightmare. For Kincade, it began with a mission. Neither of them knew that a single encounter would change the course of their lives forever. Years ago, readers first stepped into the Dream Walker world through Call of the Dark, the story of a young woman who discovers she possesses an extraordinary gift: the ability to walk through dreams.

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Petals & Portals Is Here!

It’s release day! Petals & Portals is officially out in the world, and I am so excited to finally invite you into Hickory Hollow. This book has flowers, portals, monsters, small-town secrets, a magical highway, inherited destiny, and a childhood friend who has been quietly, stubbornly in love for years. So basically: cozy fantasy romance with a little bit of danger under the petals.

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Miles Beyond the Page | Isis Chandler

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 intergenerational family trauma. In a candid and heartfelt conversation, Isis shares how her own experience with family estrangement influenced her characters and why themes like going no contact with toxic relatives matter so deeply in fiction.

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Meet Piper Wakefield: The Reluctant Guardian of the Crossroads

Piper Wakefield did not come home to become a magical guardian. She came home because her Aunt Alice died. The house was unexpected. The flower shop was complicated. The monsters were completely unfair. And yet, that is exactly where Petals & Portals begins. Piper returns to Hickory Hollow after a decade away, expecting grief, memories, and the awkward emotional logistics of sorting through someone else’s life after they’re gone.

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