Episodes

  • Season 2 Highlights (Part 2): More Best Moments from Our Author Interviews
    Dec 24 2025

    Welcome to Part Two of the Miles Beyond the Page Season 2 Highlight Reel!


    This episode features even more unforgettable moments from an incredible lineup of writers, creators, and storytellers who joined Michelle throughout Season 2. From bestselling authors to fresh new voices, these guests share powerful insights into writing, publishing, creativity, and the stories that drive them.


    In this highlight reel, you’ll revisit standout clips from:


    • Julie Rowe
    • Wren Valentino
    • G. Michael Hopf
    • J.F. Monroe
    • Kathy Wheeler
    • S.E. Howard
    • Elizabeth Hobbs
    • Max Shippee
    • Megan Mary
    • Avily Jerome
    • Janis Patterson
    • Danielle Hutchinson
    • Allison Wells
    • Stacey Frazer
    • David Hankins


    From discussions about process and perseverance to heartwarming and hilarious stories behind their work, this episode is packed with inspiration for readers, writers, and anyone who loves storytelling.


    About the Podcast:

    Miles Beyond the Page is a weekly author interview show hosted by fantasy author Michelle Miles. Each episode dives into the craft of writing, creativity, worldbuilding, the author journey, and the power of story.


    If you enjoy this highlight reel, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and click the notification bell so you never miss a new episode or upcoming season.


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    22 mins
  • Stacy Frazer – Book Coaching, Self-Doubt & Writing It Scared
    Dec 23 2025

    In this encouraging and empowering episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with Stacy Frazer—fiction writer, Author Accelerator-certified book coach, and host of The Write It Scared Podcast. Stacy has helped countless writers overcome self-doubt, strengthen their stories, and finally finish the books they've been dreaming about.


    We chat about the emotional ups and downs of the writing life, how coaching can transform not just your story but your mindset, and why writing it scared is sometimes the bravest and most authentic thing an author can do. Stacy also shares her favorite tools for staying creative (and sane), her coaching process, and what it really takes to move from “someday” to “The End.”


    Whether you’re knee-deep in a manuscript or still waiting to start, this episode will inspire you to keep going—with heart, courage, and a little help along the way.


    🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations with the authors, coaches, and creatives who help bring stories to life.


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    ABOUT STACY:

    Stacy Frazer is a fiction writer, Author Accelerator-certified fiction book coach, and host of The Write It Scared Podcast. She helps writers work through self-doubt, shape stronger stories, and actually finish the novels they’ve been dreaming about without losing their voice (or their sanity) in the process. When she’s not writing, reading, or cheering on writers, you can find her crafting with her daughter, hanging out with goats, or on the trail with her goofy love-pups.


    WHERE TO FIND HER:

    Website | Sign up for newsletter


    #StacyFrazer #BookCoach #WriteItScared #AuthorInterview #WritingPodcast #MilesBeyondThePage #MichelleMiles #HowToWriteANovel #CreativeWritingTips #WritingSupport #FinishYourNovel #AuthorAccelerator #StoryStructure #OvercomingSelfDoubt #FictionWriting #BehindTheBook #WomenWriters #WritingJourney

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    41 mins
  • Allison Wells – Southern Charm, Faith-Filled Fiction & Stories of Hope
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with award-winning author Allison Wells, whose books blend love, redemption, and the soul of the South. Whether she’s writing historical or contemporary fiction, Allison fills her stories with faith, hope, and unforgettable characters who rise above hardship.


    We chat about her writing process, her love of Southern life, and how her motto—“Life is short, eat the Oreos”—influences her approach to storytelling. With a household full of joy (and pets!), Allison shares how she weaves themes of overcoming and grace into her books, and why faith—whether subtle or central—always finds a place on the page.


    If you love feel-good fiction with heart, healing, and a touch of Southern charm, this episode is for you.


    🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with authors who write from the heart—and for the soul.


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    ABOUT ALLISON WELLS:

    Allison Wells is a wife, mother, and sweet tea enthusiast. Allison writes stories of hope and love, be they stories of faith or of romance. She loves to write both historical and modern books. As a Southerner, her favorite books are those that showcase elements of Southern life. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, 4 children, 6 chickens, 3 cats, 1 dog, and 1 turtle. Her motto is, "Life is short, eat the Oreos."


    She's won the Firebird Book Award and an award from the Independent Author Network. She often uses themes of redemption and overcoming. Her books all have a faith element, be it light or a key focus.


    WHERE TO FIND HER:

    Website | Newsletter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok


    WHERE TO FIND HER BOOKS:

    Amazon


    #AllisonWells #FaithFilledFiction #ChristianRomance #SouthernFiction #RedemptionStories #WritingPodcast #MilesBeyondThePage #MichelleMiles #AuthorInterview #HowToWriteANovel #CreativeWritingTips #SweetTeaAndStories #BehindTheBook #WomenWriters #FirebirdBookAward #UpliftingFiction

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    35 mins
  • Season 2 Highlights (Part 1): Conversations with Brilliant Storytellers
    Dec 11 2025

    Welcome to Part One of the Miles Beyond the Page Season 2 Highlight Reel!


    Join host Michelle Miles as we revisit some of the most inspiring, insightful, and unforgettable moments from Miles Beyond the Page Season 2. In this special highlight reel, we feature clips from an incredible lineup of storytellers—bestselling authors, rising voices, and creative minds who shared their wisdom, humor, and passion for storytelling.


    In this highlight reel, revisit standout clips from:


    • Harry Turtledove

    • Krysten Lindsay Hagar

    • Jami Gray

    • Tracey Devlyn

    • Suzanne Ferrell

    • J.L. Sullivan

    • Lyndsey Lewellen

    • Zoe Allison

    • Gena Showalter

    • Kevin Hwang

    • Sophie Jordan

    • Lexi Blake

    • Lila Grey

    • T.L. Johnson


    Whether you're a reader, writer, or creator, these guests share writing advice, publishing insights, creativity tips, author career stories, and behind-the-scenes moments you won't want to miss.


    About the Podcast:

    Miles Beyond the Page is a weekly author interview show hosted by fantasy author and podcaster Michelle Miles. Each episode dives deep into the craft of writing, storytelling, worldbuilding, and the creative journey.


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    If you enjoy this highlight reel, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a new episode.

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    17 mins
  • Danielle Hutchinson – Authors On Mission, Global Perspective & Publishing with Purpose
    Dec 9 2025

    In this insightful episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with Danielle Hutchinson, world traveler, former English teacher, and powerhouse at Authors On Mission—the company helping entrepreneurs become published authors with purpose.


    Ranked #286 on the 2024 INC 5000 list and featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Authors On Mission has helped over 1,100 clients turn their message into a published book. Danielle shares how her global experience influences her approach to storytelling and what it really takes to go from idea to impact in the publishing world.


    We dive into the mission behind the movement, the process that sets their team apart, and why clarity, strategy, and heart are the pillars of lasting author success.


    Whether you're an aspiring nonfiction writer or a business leader with a story to tell, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and actionable tips for getting your book out into the world.


    🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the people redefining how we write, publish, and connect through story.


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    ABOUT DANIELLE:

    As a former English teacher who's traveled the globe twice, Danielle brings a unique perspective to book writing. At Authors On Mission (ranked #286 on INC 5000's Fastest Growing Companies 2024), she's part of a team that's transformed over 1,100 entrepreneurs into published authors. The company's success has caught the attention of Forbes, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and earned them INC Best in Business recognition.


    WHERE TO FIND HER:

    Authors on Mission


    #DanielleHutchinson #AuthorsOnMission #AuthorSuccess #PublishingJourney #INC5000 #WritingPodcast #MilesBeyondThePage #MichelleMiles #AuthorInterview #NonfictionBooks #BookPublishing #CreativeWritingTips #EntrepreneurAuthors #HowToWriteABook #MissionDrivenPublishing #BehindTheBook

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    25 mins
  • Janis Patterson – Mysteries, Moonlit Proposals & a Life of Many Genres
    Dec 2 2025

    In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with the multi-talented Janis Patterson—a seventh-generation Texan, third-generation wordsmith, and master of writing across genres. Whether it’s mysteries under Janis Patterson, romance and gothic suspense as Janis Susan May, horror as J.S. May, or scholarly works as J.S.M. Patterson, Janis brings intelligence, wit, and incredible life experience to every page.


    We talk about her fascinating career journey—from actress and talent agent to DNA lab supervisor and Egyptology scholar—and how her adventurous spirit fuels her writing. With decades of storytelling under her belt and a proposal in a moonlit Egyptian garden, Janis shares wisdom, humor, and a true love of the written word.


    If you’re a fan of bold women, rich histories, and stories as layered as the woman who writes them, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.


    🔔 Subscribe for more engaging author interviews with storytellers who defy expectations and inspire across genres.


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    ABOUT JANIS PATTERSON:

    Janis Susan May is a seventh-generation Texan and a third-generation wordsmith who writes mysteries as Janis Patterson, romances and other things as Janis Susan May, children’s books as Janis Susan Patterson, horror as J.S. May and scholarly works as J.S.M. Patterson.


    Formerly an actress and singer, a talent agent and Supervisor of Accessioning for a bio-genetic DNA testing lab, Janis has also been editor-in-chief of two multi-magazine publishing groups. She founded and was the original editor of The Newsletter of the North Texas Chapter of the American Research Center in Egypt, which for the nine years of her reign was the international organization’s only monthly publication and catalogued in world-wide libraries and universities as a scholarly journal. Long interested in Egyptology, she was one of the founders of the North Texas chapter and was the closing speaker for the ARCE International Conference in Boston in 2005.


    Janis married for the first time when most of her contemporaries were becoming grandmothers. Her husband, a handsome Navy Captain several years younger than she, even proposed in a moonlit garden in Egypt. Janis and her husband live in Texas with an assortment of rescued furbabies.


    WHERE TO FIND HER:

    Website


    WHERE TO FIND HER BOOKS:

    Website


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    33 mins
  • Avily Jerome – Supernatural Stories, SpecFic Passion & Writing Across Realms
    Nov 22 2025

    In this genre-spanning episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle chats with Avily Jerome, bestselling author of more than a dozen fantasy, supernatural, and urban fantasy novels. From otherworldly creatures to powerful magic systems, Avily crafts stories that thrill, inspire, and keep readers turning pages late into the night.


    We dive into her writing journey—from short stories in anthologies and magazines to her award-nominated novel The Breeding—and explore what drives her deep love for all things SpecFic. Avily also shares her insights as a freelance editor, contest judge, and frequent writing conference presenter, offering wisdom for writers at every stage of the journey.


    Whether you're a fantasy fan, aspiring author, or lover of supernatural fiction, this conversation is packed with practical advice, creative inspiration, and a whole lot of passion for storytelling.


    🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring interviews with storytellers who build worlds beyond the ordinary.


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    ABOUT AVILY:

    Avily Jerome is the bestselling author of more than a dozen fantasy, supernatural, and urban fantasy books.


    Her short stories have been published in multiple magazines and anthologies, both print and digital. She has judged several writing contests, both for short stories and novels, and reviewed books for print publications. Her novel, The Breeding, was a finalist in the 2019 Realm Awards for the Supernatural/Paranormal category as well as Book of the Year.


    She is also a freelance editor, whose clients have published books and finaled in contests.


    She loves all things SpecFic and writes across multiple genres. She is also a writing conference teacher and presenter, and she enjoys speaking to local writers’ groups and going to SFF cons.


    She is a wife and the mom of five kids. She loves living in the desert in Phoenix, AZ, and when she’s not writing, she loves reading, spending time with friends, and experimenting with different art forms.


    WHERE TO FIND HER:

    Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok


    WHERE TO FIND HER BOOKS:

    Direct | Amazon

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    34 mins
  • Megan Mary – Dreams, Mysticism & Writing for Transformation
    Nov 18 2025

    In this illuminating episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with metaphysical author, dream analyst, and intuitive guide Megan Mary to explore the power of dreams, personal transformation, and mystical storytelling.


    With over 25 years of experience in the digital space and advanced degrees in English Literature, Megan now blends her background in communication with her spiritual calling—helping women connect with their dreams, awaken their intuition, and live in alignment. Her podcast, Women’s Dream Enlightenment, is a Top 20 Spiritual Awakening podcast and continues to inspire listeners around the world.


    We talk about her spiritual awakening, her path from chronic illness to empowered mystic, and how dreams, magick, and personal truth fuel her writing. Whether you're curious about dreamwork, spiritual alignment, or crafting stories that heal and empower, this episode is pure inspiration.


    🔔 Subscribe for more heart-centered conversations with authors and visionaries writing beyond the veil.


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    ABOUT MEGAN MARY:

    Metaphysical author Megan Mary, a dream analyst, intuitive,and mystic, intertwines her passion for personal transformation, magick, andcats with the ethereal realm of dreams.

    In addition to a career spanning over twenty-five yearscreating, managing and marketing websites, she holds a BA and an MA in English Literature, certification in British Studies, and is a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams.

    After being diagnosed with three chronic illnesses, sheexperienced a spiritual awakening. She now empowers women all over the world to live more authentic, aligned, and abundant lives through dream empowerment and mystical guidance. Her podcast, Women’s Dream Enlightenment, has been voted as one of the Top 20 Spiritual Awakening Podcasts You Must Follow. When she’s not dreaming or weaving digital webs, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two magickal cats.


    WHERE TO FIND HER:

    Website | Instgram | X | Threads | YouTube | LinkedIn

    Find her podcast here!


    WHERE TO BUY HER BOOKS:

    Buy Direct | Universal

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    29 mins