In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes back AK Nevermore, an award-winning author of spicy dystopian science fiction, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance. With a career spanning traditional, digital, and indie publishing, AK brings a fearless, irreverent voice to every page she writes.

The conversation dives into AK’s latest release, EXILE, her writing process, and the dark, provocative worlds she’s known for creating—stories that are unsettling, profound, and wildly entertaining. From balancing a full-time writing career to navigating the publishing industry, AK shares insights with her signature sharp wit and honesty.

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ABOUT AK NEVERMORE:

AK Nevermore writes a lot. An award-winning author of spicy dystopian science fiction, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance, she’s been traditionally, digitally, and indie published. She enjoys operating heavy machinery, freebases coffee, and gives up sarcasm for Lent every year.

Unable to ignore the voices in her head, and unwilling to become medicated, she writes full time around a nest full of ravens. Her books explore dark worlds, perversely irreverent and profound, and always entertaining.

AK belongs to a bunch of industry associations, volunteers for far too many committees, teaches creative writing, has been featured in Blush Magazine, made the Bookbub blog roundup, has spoken on NPR, and on the rare occasion, sleeps.

WHERE TO FIND AK:

Website | Facebook | Twitter/X | Instagram | TikTok | BlueSky | Threads

WHERE TO BUY HER BOOKS:

Amazon

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with award-winning journalist Michele C. Hollow, whose work spans animals, health, mental health, and the environment. With bylines in The New York Times, The Guardian, Next Avenue, and more, Michele brings deep curiosity and compassion to every story she writes.

We talk about the heart of journalism—asking the right questions, understanding the “why,” and giving voice to issues that matter. Michele shares how she approaches sensitive topics like mental health, what fuels her reporting, and why empathy is one of a journalist’s most powerful tools.

Whether you're a writer, reader, or simply curious about the world, this conversation is a reminder of the impact of storytelling rooted in truth, research, and purpose.

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ABOUT MICHELE C. HOLLOW:

Michele C. Hollow is an award winning journalist. She writes about animals, health, mental health, and the environment. Her byline has appeared in The New York Times, New York Daily News, New Jersey Monitor, Next Avenue, The Guardian, and Symphony Magazine. She’s a member the Association of Health Care Journalists.

Her favorite parts of being a journalist are researching events, interviewing people, and understanding the whys of how things work.

Michele lives in New Jersey with her husband, Steven, their sons Tishon and Jordon, and their rescue cat Chai.

WHERE TO FIND HER:

Website | BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

WHERE TO FIND HER BOOKS:

Jurassic Girl is available at most bookstores, online book sites, and some history and science museums.

Ulysses Press | Bookshop.org | Amazon | B&N | Booksamillion

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In this delightfully witty episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with David Hankins, award-winning author of Death and the Taxman and other laugh-out-loud tales of speculative fiction. Broadcasting from the cornfields of Iowa (with two dragons disguised as cats), David shares how he blends humor, heart, and a touch of absurdity into stories that entertain and uplift.

We dive into the origins of Death and the Taxman, his love for writing lighthearted fantasy, and why he believes the world needs more laughter—especially in fiction. David talks about balancing wanderlust with writing, how humor can deepen emotional impact, and why speculative fiction is the perfect sandbox for asking “what if?”—with a grin.

If you’re a fan of Terry Pratchett-style wit, clever storytelling, or speculative fiction that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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ABOUT DAVID HANKINS:

David Hankins is the award-winning author of Death and the Taxman and other humorous tales. He writes from the thriving cornfields of Iowa where he lives with his wife, daughter, and two dragons disguised as cats. Afflicted with incurable wanderlust, David devotes his time to his passions of writing, traveling, and finding new ways to pay his mortgage. He writes lighthearted speculative fiction because that's what he loves to read and—this is the important bit—there's not nearly enough humor in the world. David aims to change that, one story at a time. You can find him at https://davidhankins.com

WHERE TO FIND HIM:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | BlueSky | X | Threads

WHERE TO BUY HIS BOOKS:

Universal

OTHER BOOKS MENTIONED:

How to Write a Howling Good Story by Wulf Moon

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Kickstarter for Authors by Anthea Sharp

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