Miles Beyond the Page

Michelle Miles
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Miles Beyond the Page is a conversation-driven podcast celebrating the stories behind the stories. From romance and fantasy to speculative fiction, women’s fiction, and beyond, host Michelle Miles talks with authors about their books, creative process, characters, worlds, and inspiration. We explore what happens between the first spark of an idea and the finished book readers hold in their hands—because the heart of every conversation is storytelling. Grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and join us as we go Miles Beyond the Page.

  1. 49m ago ·  Bonus

    I’m Competing in iHeartRadio’s Top Host Competition

    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 crawl under a table. Public voting is open now, and you can cast a FREE vote every 24 hours through October 15. Thank you to everyone who has already voted, shared, and cheered me on. I have no idea how far this will go—but I really want to find out. Let’s take the big swing.

  2. 1d ago

    Episode #97 LE Sterling – The Magus Club, Tarot, Secret Societies & Dark Romance

    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, The Magus Club follows Esme Wallace, an intuitive tarot reader who has spent years pushing magic away—until she is drawn into a secret circle of magicians and finds herself caught between temptation, mystery, and an increasingly unsettling sense that something is very wrong. Michelle and Erin dive into writing characters who are magnetic but potentially dangerous, including the enigmatic Julian, and discuss how suspense can grow through tarot warnings, atmosphere, and carefully withheld information. They also explore the challenge of balancing romance with horror and creating dread without explaining away the very mystery that makes a story compelling. Erin also teases what’s next in The Arcana Collection, including Arcana 88, set in 1987–88 at the University of Toronto and centered on Michael’s parents, as well as the upcoming High Priestess. 🎧 Join Michelle and Erin for a perfectly spooky conversation about tarot, secret societies, dark paranormal romance, and the delicious tension between attraction and danger. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more author interviews and creative conversations on Miles Beyond the Page! ABOUT LE STERLING: Inspired by a childhood roaming across Canada in a van, L. E. Sterling is the author of multiple novels spanning romance, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian fiction and YA. Holding a B.A. and M.A. in creative writing, Sterling also draws heavily on her Doctorate degree in literary magic to weave stories of fathomless depths, lyrical complexity, and arcane wonder. She lives in the French-speaking suburbs of Montreal, Quebec, where she enjoys the romantic, lost-in-translation life of an anglo ex-pat. WHERE TO FIND HER: Website/Blog | Newsletter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Substack WHERE TO FIND THE MAGUS CLUB: All Retailers | Apple | Kobo | Amazon CA | Amazon US Get an exclusive bonus chapter from Michael’s perspective (sign up) - Click here!

  3. 6d ago

    Episode #96 From the Author’s Desk – Stories, Seasons & What’s Next

    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 Miles Beyond the Page. October embraces spooky season with suspense, supernatural stories, mysteries, and shadowy fantasy—plus a special Halloween episode featuring some delightfully questionable scenarios involving Michelle’s own characters. November shifts toward stories of home, connection, and gratitude, culminating in a Thanksgiving episode, The Stories I’m Thankful For, exploring the gifts writing gives us that can’t be measured by sales, rankings, or numbers. Then December brings holiday romance, winter fantasy, comforting tropes, magic, and a Christmas Day episode celebrating Christmas storytelling—and determining which characters absolutely should not be invited to Christmas dinner. Michelle also looks ahead to the New Year with The Writer’s Reset: Looking Back, Dreaming Forward, an episode focused not on resolutions, but on reflection, possibility, and deciding what comes next. 🎧 Pull up a chair at the Author’s Desk and join Michelle for a celebration of changing seasons, the stories that belong to them, and all the creative possibilities waiting just beyond the page. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for author interviews, writing conversations, and more special From the Author’s Desk episodes on Miles Beyond the Page!

  4. Sep 29

    Episode #95 Rati Gupta – Storytelling Across Page, Stage & Screen

    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 she approaches movement, conflict, and the rhythm of a scene. She also explores the difference between simply telling an anecdote and crafting a story—particularly the importance of change, emotional impact, and understanding what a moment ultimately means. Michelle and Rati dive into writing personal narratives, balancing humor with vulnerability, and using pacing, rhythm, and timing to make both comedy and emotional moments land. Rati discusses the differences between writing for the screen, performing a story live, and creating work intended to be read, along with why giving yourself distance from difficult experiences can be essential when turning them into art. They also talk about the fear of judgment that comes with sharing deeply personal stories, why writers should read dialogue aloud, and what Rati is working on next—including a memoir-in-progress exploring relationships, sex parties, and non-monogamy, as well as personal essays, possible fiction, and an anthology idea. 🎧 Join Michelle and Rati for a funny, candid, and thoughtful conversation about storytelling, vulnerability, creative craft, and finding the right form for the story you need to tell. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more author interviews and creative conversations on Miles Beyond the Page! ABOUT RATI GUPTA: Rati Gupta is a rare breed of professional hip hop dancer turned comedy actor, writer, and storyteller best known for her roles on THE BIG BANG THEORY, FUTURE MAN, and UNBELIEVABLE. Rati also draws from her own outlandish experiences for both the stage and screen. Her personal stories have won The Moth StorySLAM numerous times and have been published in the LA Times. Her screenplays have advanced in the Launch Pad, Diverse Voices, and Austin Film Festival competitions, and she was a fellow in the 2023 Moonshot Initiative Pilot Accelerator program. The digital comedy series she wrote and starred in, HEART BABY EGGPLANT, also won the Audience Award at the Dances With Films festival. A passionate policy advocate, Rati is the Content Director for 5 Calls Civic Action and proudly served as a SAG-AFTRA strike captain during the historic 2023 labor action. WHERE TO FIND HER: Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | BlueSky | TikTok | Wikipedia | IMBD

  5. Sep 24

    Episode #94 Behind Dark Night of the Soul: Bonus Author Commentaries

    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 writing a love story in which Anna and Kincade must live with the consequences of everything they've endured and shows why their intimacy, honesty, domesticity, and partnership are essential to portraying a devotion that exists in practice, not just in words. The commentaries also delve into the Brotherhood as an increasingly personal and psychological threat built around control, Natasha's quieter but significant role in exploring recovery and the emotional lineage between mother and daughter, and the evolution of Quiet Watch. As Walker Manor becomes more than a home, Michelle discusses how found family transforms it into a place of community, protection, and belonging. 🎧 Join Michelle for an intimate look behind Dark Night of the Soul and discover the ideas, emotional threads, and character choices that shaped the story beyond what appears on the page. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more author interviews, writing conversations, and special behind-the-book episodes on Miles Beyond the Page! Dark Night of the Soul is available in eBook, paperback, and audio. Grab it at your favorite retailer here.

  6. Sep 22

    Episode #93 Kelly O’Hearn – The Arcanum Historical Fiction Series

    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 during the pandemic. With the unforgettable series tagline, “Sometimes happily ever after takes more than one lifetime,” the Arcanum books explore love, destiny, and spiritual connection across settings that include ancient Egypt, Renaissance France, and the Vatican in the late 1400s. Michelle and Kelly also dive into her collaborative writing process with co-writer Kate Fogarty, the role of editing and beta readers, and the realities of formatting and self-publishing. Kelly discusses why she chose to delegate much of her marketing to a PR and social media team, how her tarot work began after a personal health journey, and the importance of creating without letting self-doubt get in the way. 🎧 Join Michelle and Kelly for a fascinating conversation about tarot, past lives, historical fiction, collaboration, and following the creative path wherever it leads. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more author interviews and creative conversations on Miles Beyond the Page! ABOUT KELLY O’HEARN: Kelly O'Hearn is a master intuitive channeler in high demand for her tarot readings, with clients on every continent but Antarctica. Born in New York City, O'Hearn first put her intuitive skills to work as a professional wine taster, instructor, and sommelier in the elite institutions of Manhattan, Portugal, and Aspen. In 2014, she was drawn to begin reading tarot cards, an ancient practice that does not presume to "predict the future" but offers insight through conversation, perspectives, and self-reflections which can guide one to become one's most authentic self. During the Covid pandemic, O'Hearn used the tarot cards to channel her own past lives. Weeks of readings, all captured on video, inspired the time-bending series of novels that is Arcanum. O'Hearn is the mother of two and lives in Florida. WHERE TO FIND HER: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyohearnauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Arcanum/61556732236034/?mibextid=LQQJ4d YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kellyohearn_author/videos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellyohearnauthor Website: https://www.arcanumtheseries.com/ Tarot Website: https://kellyoh.life/ WHERE TO FIND HER BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0D4QJB7LH/

  7. Sep 15

    Episode #92 Leslie Sewell – The Omulus, Dreams, YA Fantasy & Writing with Wonder

    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 embarks on a journey that bridges worlds and explores the enduring power of hope, imagination, and courage. Leslie talks about the themes woven throughout The Omulus, including light versus darkness, self-doubt, trust, loneliness, confidence, and the importance of believing in yourself. She also reveals how her lifelong fascination with dreams, along with an undersea realm filled with mermaids and other fantastical elements, helped shape the rich world of her novel. Michelle and Leslie also dive into Leslie's writing journey, which began at age thirteen and continued through studies in creative writing, poetry, and screenwriting. They discuss her unique "inside outline" process, writing scenes out of order, visualizing stories like movies, building immersive fantasy worlds inspired by real locations, and the challenges of continuity, indie publishing, marketing, and creating an authentic community while maintaining healthy boundaries. 🎧 Join Michelle and Leslie for an inspiring conversation about dreams, fantasy, creativity, and the magic of bringing imaginative worlds to life. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more author interviews and creative conversations on Miles Beyond the Page! ABOUT LESLIE SEWELL: I got it into my head at the age of thirteen that I wanted to write. I studied poetry and screenwriting in school, two forms of writing that are on opposite ends of the writing spectrum. Last year, I published my debut novel, The Omulus. Storytelling has never been limited to one form for me. Across my work, I return to questions of identity, the human experience, courage, belief, and magic--both the kind we imagine and the kind we practice daily. Whether through fiction or personal reflection, I'm drawn to stories that explore what it means to grow, to trust, and to step into who one is becoming. WHERE TO FIND HER: Website | Facebook | Instagram WHERE TO FIND HER BOOKS: Amazon

  8. Sep 8

    Episode #91 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. As resistance begins to grow, the novel explores timely questions about power, freedom, and the future of society through an ensemble cast of characters with competing perspectives. Michelle and Matt also dive into the differences between writing for television and novels, drawing on Matt's experience writing for hit series including Law & Order, House, Pretty Little Liars, and Supernatural. He discusses breaking into television through a Law & Order pitch meeting, developing memorable characters, transitioning between screenwriting and fiction, and his path to traditional publishing after winning the Malice Domestic Writers Award. The conversation also covers Matt's creative process, balancing multiple storytelling formats, and what's next—including his upcoming 2027 thriller, Clutch, set in the world of the WNBA. 🎧 Join Michelle and Matt for an engaging conversation about thrillers, television writing, publishing, and crafting stories that ask compelling "what if?" questions. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more author interviews and creative conversations on Miles Beyond the Page! ABOUT MATT WITTEN: Matt Witten is a TV writer, novelist, playwright, and screenwriter who has written for many TV shows including House, Pretty Little Liars, Law & Order, Medium, Supernatural, and CSI: Miami. His thriller novel The Necklace is published in eight languages, is an Amazon Editors' Pick, and has been optioned for film by Leonardo DiCaprio. His novel Killer Story won a Foreword Indie award for best mystery and has been optioned for TV by Endgame Entertainment. Matt wrote four amateur sleuth novels that were published by Signet, including the Malice Domestic Award-winning Breakfast at Madeline’s, and he has been nominated for two Edgars and an Emmy. His published stage plays include The Deal, Washington Square Moves, and The Ties That Bind. He wrote the movie Drones, produced by Whitewater Films. His futuristic thriller, 51%, comes out in 2026. NBC hired Matt to cowrite a TV pilot based on 51%. His movie/TV agent is Paul Weitzman at Culture Creative Entertainment. WHERE TO FIND HIM: Website | Instagram | Facebook WHERE TO FIND HIS BOOKS: Amazon

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Miles Beyond the Page is a conversation-driven podcast celebrating the stories behind the stories. From romance and fantasy to speculative fiction, women’s fiction, and beyond, host Michelle Miles talks with authors about their books, creative process, characters, worlds, and inspiration. We explore what happens between the first spark of an idea and the finished book readers hold in their hands—because the heart of every conversation is storytelling. Grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and join us as we go Miles Beyond the Page.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Miles
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Michelle Miles
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