In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with Aaron Ryan, an award-winning and bestselling author, speaker, workshop presenter, and voice actor whose body of work spans an extraordinary range of genres. From alien invasion epics to dystopian fiction, thrillers, nonfiction, children’s books, and business guides, Aaron’s storytelling career is as prolific as it is diverse.

The conversation explores Aaron’s many book worlds—including the bestselling Dissonance alien invasion saga, the End trilogy, sci-fi thrillers like Forecast and The Phoenix Experiment, and his passion for teaching, speaking, and creative entrepreneurship. Michelle and Aaron talk craft, longevity, creative discipline, and what it takes to sustain a writing career across genres and audiences.

Based in Washington with his family (and an impressive menagerie of pets), Aaron continues to create, teach, perform, and connect with readers through story in all its forms.

🎧 Join Michelle and Aaron for an energetic, insightful conversation about writing widely, building a lasting creative career, and embracing the full spectrum of storytelling.

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ABOUT AARON RYAN:

Award-winning and bestselling author, speaker, panelist, workshop presenter and voice actor Aaron Ryan is the prolific author of the bestselling Dissonance 6-book alien invasion saga, the Christian dystopian fiction trilogy The End, the Talisman trilogy, the sci-fi thrillers Forecast, The Slide, and The Phoenix Experiment, the nonfiction books God Is Not Santa and You're Going Straight To Helen (In A Handbasket) and Aaron Ryan presents "A Lyrical Empirical Satirical Miracle," the children's picture books The Ring of Truth, The Sword of Joy and The Book of Power, the business reference books How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Self-Published Book and The Superhero Anomaly, 6 business books on voiceovers penned under his former stage name (Joshua Alexander), as well as a previous fictional novel, The Omega Room.

Aaron has always had a passion for storytelling. Visit his website at https://www.authoraaronryan.com, join his exclusive Facebook group at authoraaronryangroup.com, or check out his store at authoraaronryanstore.com.

He lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and the finches Inky, Pinky, Blinky & Clyde.

WHERE TO FIND HIM:

Website | All Social Links

WHERE TO FIND HIS BOOKS:

Website | Amazon

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes Jen Graybeal, an award-winning certified Creativity Coach, editor, and international speaker dedicated to helping authors build both stories and careers that truly fit them.

With over eleven years of coaching, workshops, and editing projects, Jen has supported more than a thousand authors through encouraging feedback, collaborative problem-solving, and gently applied tough love. Her work focuses on aligning creativity, mindset, and business so writers can define success on their own terms.

Michelle and Jen talk about creativity coaching, overcoming blocks, developing sustainable writing practices, and the mindset shifts that help authors move forward with clarity and confidence. They also touch on Jen’s Books, Business & Mindset podcast and her passion for helping writers feel empowered in both craft and career.

🎧 Join Michelle and Jen for an insightful, affirming conversation about creativity, confidence, and building an author life that actually works for you.

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ABOUT JEN GRAYBEAL:

Jen Graybeal (she/her) is dedicated to empowering authors through encouraging feedback, collaborative problem solving and gently-applied tough love. In eleven years of coaching, workshops, and editing projects, she has helped over a thousand authors create stories they are proud of and businesses that align with their individual vision of success. Jen is an award-winning certified Creativity Coach and international speaker with a degree in English, an ever-expanding TBR pile, and a furball assistant that is usually on her lap. Visit her website for client testimonials at www.jentheeditor.com or follow her on social media: @JenTheEditor. Listen to season one of Jen’s Books, Business & Mindset podcast, now available on all your favorite podcast apps.

WHERE TO FIND HER:

https://www.jentheeditor.com/

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In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles chats with Lori Thorn, a contemporary romance author known for creating immersive stories filled with characters readers want to befriend—and maybe gossip about just a little.

The conversation centers on Lori’s book Enchanted Elixirs, exploring the heart of her storytelling, the relationships that drive her novels, and how she builds worlds that feel both cozy and emotionally real. Lori shares insights into her creative process, character dynamics, and what draws her to contemporary romance.

Living in Western North Carolina, Lori balances her writing life with time spent with her family, working out, practicing her instruments, and experimenting with vegetarian cooking—all of which find their way into the warmth and authenticity of her stories.

🎧 Join Michelle and Lori for a fun, thoughtful conversation about romance, connection, and crafting stories that feel like coming home.

ABOUT LORI THORN:

Lori Thorn writes contemporary romance that will immerse you in the world. You'll want to be best friends with some characters and tempted to gossip about others. She lives in Western North Carolina. When she’s not engaging in bookish activities, she can be found hanging with her amazing family, working out, practicing my instruments, or making vegetarian meals.

WHERE TO FIND HER:

Website | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Newsletter

WHERE TO FIND HER BOOKS:

Amazon & KU | Website | B&N | Audible