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Books And BeyondBalancing Writing As A Full-Time Mom with Rachel BlainIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with Rachel Blain all about parenting and writing, and how to balance the two when responsibility conflicts (or aligns) with aspirations.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Rachel:Twitter: https://x.com/rockyraewriterCheck out Mylee:Twitter: https://x.com/myleejmillerWebsite: https://myleejmiller.com/Audio Credits:https://freesound.org/people/AudioCoffee/sou
2026-02-0719 min
Books And BeyondThe Student/Author Dilemma with Rebecca LeighIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with academic alumni Rebecca Leigh, author and querying writer, about how they handle being full-time students while also pursuing writing careers. They deduce what they've learned as full-time students and writers, and how they balance their stuffed schedules.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out [Guest]:Twitter: https://x.com/rebleighauthorTikTok: https://x.com/rebleighauthorCheck out Mylee:Twitter: https://x.com...
2026-01-3138 min
Books And BeyondFrom First Draft to Book Deal with Dylan AubreyIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with the author of 2027 debut LESSONS IN ROMANCE, Dylan Aubrey, all about the journey from writing a book to securing a book deal. They discuss their experiences attempting to navigate the traditional publishing world, as well as her tricks and advice for preparing to debut.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Dylan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordylanaubrey/Check out Mylee:Twitter: https://x...
2026-01-2451 min
Books And BeyondWriting Character Driven Fantasy with Rachael A. EdwardsIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with award-nominated and traditionally published author, Rachael A. Edwards, who breaks down what it takes to write a character-driven fantasy novel. They go into depth about how character-driven fantasy is defined, and what to avoid/to do when writing from a personal POV.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Rachael:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelawrites/Website: https://www.rachaelaedwards.com/Check...
2026-01-1734 min
Books And BeyondPersevering In Publishing (a Disabled Perspective) with K.T. CarlisleIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with K.T. Carlisle about how their disabilities have impacted their writing and publishing journeys, what the industry can do to help accommodate disabled authors, and how their disabilities have affected and impacted their novels and stories.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out K.T.:Twitter: https://x.com/KT_CarlisleWebsite: https://linktr.ee/ktcarlisleauthorCheck out Mylee:Twitter: https://x...
2026-01-1038 min
Books And BeyondCo-Authoring VS Writing Solo with Lindsay VenaIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with querying author Lindsay Vena about what it takes to be a co-author, and the difficulties and successes they've faced while writing a novel with another creative.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Lindsay:Twitter: https://x.com/isntshelindsayyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayvena_/Check out Mylee:Twitter: https://x.com/myleejmillerWebsite: https://myleejmiller.com/
2026-01-0332 min
Books And BeyondChoosing Your Comp Titles With Care with Literary Agent Rachel EstepIn this episode of Books And Beyond, Mylee J. Miller chats with industry professional and Literary Agent Rachel Estep from D4EO Literary Agency about all things comp titles: what makes them work, what makes them fail, and other industry insider information regarding comp titles that most writers don't know.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Rachel Estep:Twitter: https://x.com/REstepLitAgency Website: https://d4eo-literary-agency.squarespace.com/rachel-estep...
2025-12-2755 min
Books And BeyondHosting & Managing Literary Podcasts with Tali ShammasIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with fellow co-host and publishing professional Tali Shammas all about what goes into managing, creating, and recording literary-focused podcasts. Together, they unravel what it takes to become a podcast host, as well as tips, tricks, and what they love about being podcast hosts themselves.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Tali:Twitter: https://x.com/talishammasWebsite: https://talishammas.com/
2025-12-2538 min
Books And BeyondAvoiding Burnout & Nourishing Creativity with Demi Michelle SchwartzIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with podcast co-host, editor, and agented author Demi Michelle Schwartz all about burnout, its causes, how to avoid it, and how to get out of it when it consumes you as a writer. They also discuss nourishing creativity and how to foster creative innovation and progress.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Demi:Twitter: https://x.com/demimschwartzWebsite: https://demimschwartz.com/
2025-12-2034 min
Books And BeyondSurviving The Query Trenches with Abigail WadlingtonIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with Abigail Wadlington about the struggles, difficulties, and rewards of querying as a debut author in the querying trenches, as well as discussing tips for authors facing the trenches and trying to garner representation for their books.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Abigail:Twitter: https://x.com/abigailwadWebsite: https://abigailwadlington.com/Check out Mylee:Twitter: https://x.com/myleejmiller
2025-12-131h 15
Books And BeyondCreating & Managing Pitch Events with Florence Chien & Millie AbecassisIn this episode of Books And Beyond, Mylee J. Miller chats with special guests Millie Abecassis and Florence Chien, hosts to #SmallPitch, all about creating and managing literary pitch events. They dive into what it takes to organize a pitch event, the difficulties they faced when building theirs, and the expectations pitch event hosts should have when their event takes place, among other amazing facets of the pitch organizer community.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Millie:
2025-12-061h 17
Books And BeyondWriting Fictional Wars with Amelia G. ThornIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller speaks with special guest Amelia G. Thorn about the necessity of writing fictional wars well, and the do's and don't's of writing a war that will both be authentic and have a genuine impact on the narrative.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Amelia:Twitter: https://x.com/AmeliaGThornCheck out Mylee:Twitter: https://x.com/myleejmillerWebsite: https://myleejmiller.com/
2025-11-2947 min
Books And BeyondSecond Book Syndrome with Alexandra RomaIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller and special guest Alexandra Roma, indie author of The Wounds Of Wisdom, come together to discuss what makes writing the sequel in a series so difficult - and so rewarding, and how to make the difficulties of writing a second book easier.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Alexandra:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetomatowriter.bsky.socialWebsite: https://ko-fi.com/thetomatowriterCheck out Mylee:
2025-11-2238 min
Books And BeyondWriting As A Neurodivergent Author with Heather CarterIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller chats with Heather Carter about being a Neurodivergent author and how it influences storytelling in ways both good and bad, as well as the effects that being Neurodivergent has on an everyday level of a writer's life.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Heather:Twitter: https://x.com/HLCarter_AuthorWebsite: https://linktr.ee/hlcarterauthorCheck out Mylee:Twitter: https://x.com/myleejmiller
2025-11-1539 min
Books And BeyondThe Importance Of Beta Readers with A.T. RainachIn this episode of Books And Beyond, Mylee J. Miller and A.T. Rainach dive into the process of finding beta readers, what being a good beta reader looks like, and how to be a good literary citizen, alongside what beta reading might look like from writer to writer!Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out A.T. Rainach:Twitter: https://x.com/ATRainachWebsite: https://atrainachauthor.wixsite.com/atrainachauthor
2025-11-0154 min
Books And BeyondWriting As a Non-Native English Speaker In Publishing with Helena Bailach AdsuaraIn this episode of Books And Beyond, Mylee J. Miller and Helena Bailach Adsuara dive into the literary industry and journey through a non-native English-speaker lens, discussing the difficulties non-native English speakers face, how to persevere in an industry set up to tear you down, and tips for becoming a stronger English writer.Check out Books And Beyond:Twitter: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPWebsite: https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Check out Helena:Twitter: https://x.com/helena_authorWebsite: https://authorhelenabailach.carrd.co/
2025-10-2555 min
Books And BeyondAn Occultist Perspective on Literature with Daniel RicchezzaIn this episode, Mylee J. Miller and special guest writer Daniela Ricchezza discuss the Occult in regards to fiction and how it can impact narratives written in the past, future, and present. They dive into what Occultism is, what it means, and how writers can use it to empower their stories.Find the Podcast Website Here:https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/Find Daniela Here:https://x.com/fairiegnostichttps://daniela-ricchezza.com/
2025-10-0741 min
Literary Blend: A Publishing PodcastChapter 61 - Outlining Time with Mylee J. MillerIt’s outlining time! Grab a pencil and paper because you’ll want to tap into student mode and take notes during chapter sixty-one of Literary Blend with Mylee J. Miller all about outlining. Mylee and I chatted about why we became plotters, the benefits of outlining, and the downsides of plotting our stories before we draft. Also, we shared ten golden outlining tips from our own experiences as plotters. This chapter is packed with amazing insights and advice, so whether you’re a plotter, pantser, or somewhere in between, I hope you take something meaningful away from our conver...
2025-07-2725 min
Books And BeyondWriting Magic Systems & Folklore with Leona LachIn this episode of Books And Beyond, Mylee J. Miller meets with her co-host, Tali Shammas, as well as their first-ever guest, Leona Lach, in order to discuss what it takes to build a magic system: the how, the why, and the consequences! They recommend books with interesting and well-executed magic systems, describe how they built the magic systems in their books, and even dive into the secondary subject of folklore and representation in fantasy novels.
2025-07-121h 15
Books And BeyondWelcome to Books & Beyond!In this short introductory clip, Mylee J. Miller gives the audience a preview of what kind of content is to be featured on Books And Beyond. She gives examples of things she'll talk about, guests she'll have, and extends a welcome to new listeners!Find us on socials!Twitter/X: https://x.com/BooksAndBeyondPBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/booksandbeyondpod.bsky.socialCheck out our website!https://booksandbeyondpodcast.com/
2025-05-1400 min
Jacki-E and Draw The Line Radio Show#096 Draw The Line Radio Show 14-04-2020 with guest mix in 2nd hr by Agnes MesterThis is Draw The Line Radio Show with Jacki-e, featuring my mix in the 1st hr of music made by women and then, for the 2nd hr, I hand the decks over to a female DJ.
Helping me Draw The Line this week it's Agnes Mester . Originally from Hungary, Agnes began playing at friends' parties and local bars, gained gigs and residencies around Cork and sets at festivals around Ireland. She runs her own online radio station, Pure Radio, and has recently started delving into the world of production.
Link for Agnes Mester:-
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/agnesmester
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