In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with Tracey Devlyn, USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and historical suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With a knack for weaving together mystery, romance, and even environmental crime, Tracey shares how she crafts thrilling, emotional journeys that stay with readers long after the last page.

We talk about her inspirations, her love of suspense across timelines, and how living a peaceful, "annoyingly normal" life in the North Carolina mountains (with her husband and rescue pup) fuels her high-stakes stories. Whether it’s uncovering dark secrets of the past or racing against time in the present, Tracey’s books deliver all the intrigue and heart you could want.

If you love suspense, romance, and characters who fight for truth and love, you’ll definitely want to catch this conversation.

ABOUT TRACEY:

Tracey Devlyn is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and historical suspense, which often contains elements of mystery, romance, and environmental crime. Despite the thrilling, emotional ride she crafts for her readers, Tracey enjoys an annoyingly normal lifestyle with her husband and rescue dog at her home in the mountains of North Carolina.

WHERE TO FIND TRACEY:

Website & Newsletter | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | BlueSky

BUY LINKS:

The Blackwells Series

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle dives into the action-packed, magic-fueled mind of Jami Gray—urban fantasy and romantic suspense author extraordinaire. Known for crafting gritty worlds where magic and danger collide, Jami brings us behind the scenes of her many thrilling series, including Arcane Transporter, The Kyn, PSY-IV Teams, and The Collapse.

With coffee in hand and a soundtrack of epic tunes, Jami shares how she balances being Queen Nerd of her Geek Squad and Alpha Mom to her Fur Minxes—all while wrangling the voices in her head into fast-paced fiction filled with magical intrigue, high-stakes romance, and powerful heroines.

If you love genre-bending stories, fierce characters, and authors who aren’t afraid to mix grit with heart, this interview is your next obsession.

ABOUT JAMI:

Jami Gray is the coffee addicted, music junkie, Queen Nerd of her personal Geek Squad, Alpha Mom of the Fur Minxes, who writes to soothe the voices crammed in her head. You don’t want to miss out on her multiple series that combine magical intrigue and fearless romance into one wild ride – with the worlds of the Arcane Transporter, The Kyn, PSY-IV Teams, or The Collapse.

WHERE TO FIND JAMI:

Website | Newsletter | Amazon Page | Facebook | Threads | Pinterest | Instagram

BUY LINKS:

Amazon Arcane Transporter Series | Universal Links | B&N

Apple | Kobo | GooglePlay | Smashwords

Audible Arcane Transporter Series

In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with award-winning author Krysten Lindsay Hager to talk all things writing, friendship, fame, and the emotional journey of growing up. From first crushes and awkward moments to the pressure of fitting in, Krysten's books explore the heart of teen and young adult life with honesty, warmth, and wit.

We dive into her hit series like Cecily Taylor, Stars in the City, and Landry’s True Colors, as well as what inspired her to write about self-esteem, values, and navigating fame. Plus, she shares insights from her writing journey—including how Cecily in the City won the 2023 Readers Favorite Award for Best YA Romance—and what it’s like to guest host on Michigan Avenue Media.

Whether you’re a fan of sweet YA romance or just love stories with heart and humor, this episode is for you.

ABOUT KRYSTEN:

Krysten Lindsay Hager writes about friendship, dating, self-esteem, fitting in, fame, and values. Her work includes YA contemporary books, new adult, and middle grade fiction. She is the author of the Cecily Taylor Series, the Stars in the City Series, the Star Series, the Landry’s True Colors Series, and Dating the It Guy. Cecily in the City won the 2023 Readers Favorite Award for best young adult romance. She received her BA in English and master's degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. Krysten's work has been featured in USA Today, The Flint Journal, the Grand Haven Tribune, the Beavercreek Current, the Bellbrook Times, Springfield News-Sun, Grand Blanc View, Dayton Daily News and on Living Dayton. She is a frequent guest host on the Michigan Avenue Media podcast with Marsha Casper Cook.

WHERE TO FIND KRYSTEN:

Website | Facebook | Instagram

@KrystenLindsay on Threads & X

BUY LINKS:

Amazon Author Page | When Stars Collide in the City

Stars in the City | Falling for a Star in the City

Cecily in the City | Middle School Series |

Pop star YA romance Cecily Taylor Series