The best moments. The biggest insights. One magical highlight reel.

Ready to revisit the most unforgettable moments from Miles Beyond the Page Season 1? This highlight reel brings together the top writing tips, inspirational quotes, laugh-out-loud moments, and behind-the-scenes wisdom from your favorite author interviews.

Hosted by fantasy author Michelle Miles, Miles Beyond the Page is a podcast that dives deep into the creative lives of writers—from bestselling legends to indie powerhouses. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just starting your writing journey, this highlight reel is packed with motivation, practical advice, and a dash of writerly magic.

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• Top writing tips and creative insights
• Favorite quotes from our author guests
• Highlights on publishing, productivity, and plotting
• Real talk about the writer’s life

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In this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with the fabulous Janet Leigh—author of snarky time-travel romances and laugh-out-loud romantic comedies. Janet shares how she turned her stash of wild family stories into her debut novel The Shoes Come First and how she balances being a full-time chiropractor and acupuncturist while writing her wildly fun Jennifer Cloud series.

We dive into her love for quirky characters, eighties movies, and why she believes ordinary people can do extraordinary things (especially with a little humor and a lot of heart). 🕰️❤️

ABOUT JANET:

Janet Leigh writes snarky time-travel romance and romantic comedy novels. She decided to take her love of storytelling and her archive of crazy family stories and write her first novel. Janet published her literary debut, The Shoes Come First, in 2015. Today, she is a full-time chiropractor and acupuncturist who splits her time between seeing patients and working on her next Jennifer Cloud novel.

Janet loves to write about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. She lives in Texas with her husband, three children, and two dogs. After working all day and writing at every opportunity, she enjoys the smell of an old library, relaxing on her porch swing with a glass of red wine and her dogs Fin & Bella, reading a good Rom-Com, an ice-cold Dr. Pepper, and binge-watching eighties movies with her husband.

WHERE TO FIND JANET:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkTree

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, I’m joined by the talented Mary Karlik, writing as Mary J. Wilson, to chat about her Scottish roots, her writing journey, and how she blends her Texas charm with Scottish magic to create heartwarming happily-ever-afters.

If you're interested in learning more about RWA, check out the org here.

About Mary Karlik / Mary J. Wilson:

Mary is the author of five indie-published contemporary young adult romance novels and two fantasy novels, crafting love stories that stretch from Texas to the Highlands of Scotland. With deep ties to her Scottish heritage and a passion for storytelling, Mary brings authenticity, heart, and a dash of Celtic flair to everything she writes.

She holds an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, a B.S. from Texas A&M University, and is currently studying Scottish Gaelic at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the beautiful Isle of Skye.

When she’s not writing, Mary is a certified professional ski instructor, a Registered Nurse, and an active member of Romance Writers of America, Contemporary Romance Writers, and Dallas Area Romance Authors. Married to a real-life Scot, she splits her time between Texas and Scotland—two places that inspire her rich, romantic storytelling.

In this interview, we discuss:

• The influence of her Scottish heritage on her writing
• Her journey from Texas nurse to published author
• How she balances YA romance and fantasy
• Her experience studying Scottish Gaelic and how it adds depth to her stories
• The writing process, inspiration, and advice for aspiring authors

Listen now for a cozy, inspiring conversation filled with heart, heritage, and happily-ever-afters! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes author interviews.

Where to find Mary: Website

Where to find Mary’s books: Available on Amazon