One of the things I knew I wanted from Dark Night of the Soul was the sense that Anna and Kincade are no longer standing alone in the dark. That does not mean they are safe. Far from it. But it does mean the world around them is changing. The war is changing. The shape of loyalty is changing. The house itself begins to change.

In this spooky-season episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes award-winning romance author E. Elizabeth Watson to discuss Outlaw Ever After, the third and final book in her holiday-centered enemies-to-lovers historical romance series. Set during Samhain in 16th-century Scotland, Outlaw Ever After blends open-door romance with real historical conflicts, Scottish clan feuds, Celtic superstition, and a subtle touch of the supernatural.

Well, friends. I did something a little terrifying. I entered iHeartRadio’s Top Host competition. And because apparently entering wasn’t enough, I recorded a special bonus episode of Miles Beyond the Page to tell you exactly why I did it, why this opportunity matters so much to me, and why I am currently obsessively checking my ranking. 😂 Why Top Host?

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, …

Natasha is one of those characters who may not always dominate a scene in an obvious way, but she carries tremendous emotional weight in the Dream Walker world. For me, Natasha represents one of the themes I care about most in this series: What happens after damage? Not just physical damage. Not just plot-level damage. But identity damage. What happens when someone has been altered, manipulated, used, violated, broken open by forces outside their control?

Well. I did something a little terrifying. I entered iHeartRadio’s Top Host competition. And now public voting is open. You can vote once every 24 hours through October 15! The winner will receive $25,000, an appearance on On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and the opportunity to host a six-episode podcast produced by iHeartRadio. That is an enormous opportunity. And yes, I want it.

One of the challenges in a series with large-scale supernatural stakes is figuring out how to keep the danger fresh. Once your characters have faced apocalyptic threats, demons, cosmic evil, and all the rest, the obvious instinct is to keep making everything bigger. Bigger battle.  Bigger monster. Bigger catastrophe. But bigger is not always scarier. Sometimes the most unsettling thing you can do is make the threat closer.

One of the most important choices I made in Dark Night of the Soul was this: I did not want to reset Anna and Kincade emotionally. By the time we reach this story, these two have already been through so much together. They have fought side by side. Bled for each other. Chosen each other at terrible cost. So I didn’t want to pretend they were still circling each other from opposite sides of the room.

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.

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.

There are some stories that don’t end when you think they do. They go quiet for a while. They let you believe the war is over. They let the characters breathe. And then, one day, they step out of the dark and say, Actually, we’re not finished. That’s what happened with Dark Night of the Soul. When I returned to Anna and Kincade, I knew this book needed to do something a little different emotionally.

Sometimes a writing career sneaks up on you. You think you’re writing one series. Then that series grows. Characters refuse to leave. Side characters demand books of their own. Prequels appear. Bonus stories multiply. A next generation starts whispering in your ear. And one day you look around and realize: Oh. I didn’t build a series. I built a whole damn universe.

Today, I welcome my friend and fellow dark paranormal romance author, L.E. Sterling to talk about her upcoming release, The Magus Club. I'm chatting with her about the world behind it, what makes it dangerous, and what readers can expect. In fact, both of us have dark paranormal romances out this month! If you love Dark Night of the Soul,

It’s release day. Dark Night of the Soul is officially out in the world, and I can hardly believe I get to say that. Anna and Kincade are back. The Dream Walker world is opening again. And the Brotherhood is about to learn what happens when it tries to claim a woman who was never made to kneel. I have waited a long time to share this book with you.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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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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…

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…

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…