Books And Beyond
By: Mylee J. Miller
Language: en
Categories: Arts, Books
A podcast hosted by Mylee J. Miller that delves into all things literary and the nitty-gritty of the publishing industry. Stick around for querying tips, writing how-to's, and discussions on writing that you won't be able to find anywhere else!
Episodes
Persevering In Publishing (a Disabled Perspective) with K.T. Carlisle
Jan 10, 2026In 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.
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Duration: 00:38:38Co-Authoring VS Writing Solo with Lindsay Vena
Jan 03, 2026In 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.
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Choosing Your Comp Titles With Care with Literary Agent Rachel Estep
Dec 27, 2025In 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.
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Duration: 00:55:56Hosting & Managing Literary Podcasts with Tali Shammas
Dec 25, 2025In 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.
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Avoiding Burnout & Nourishing Creativity with Demi Michelle Schwartz
Dec 20, 2025In 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.
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Surviving The Query Trenches with Abigail Wadlington
Dec 13, 2025In 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.
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<... Duration: 01:15:41Creating & Managing Pitch Events with Florence Chien & Millie Abecassis
Dec 06, 2025In 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.
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<... Duration: 01:17:32Writing Fictional Wars with Amelia G. Thorn
Nov 29, 2025In 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.
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Duration: 00:47:20Second Book Syndrome with Alexandra Roma
Nov 22, 2025In 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.
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Duration: 00:38:43Writing As A Neurodivergent Author with Heather Carter
Nov 15, 2025In 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.
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Duration: 00:39:35The Importance Of Beta Readers with A.T. Rainach
Nov 01, 2025In 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!
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Writing As a Non-Native English Speaker In Publishing with Helena Bailach Adsuara
Oct 25, 2025In 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.
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Duration: 00:55:33An Occultist Perspective on Literature with Daniel Ricchezza
Oct 07, 2025In 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.
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Duration: 00:41:08Writing Magic Systems & Folklore with Leona Lach
Jul 12, 2025In 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.
Duration: 01:15:07Welcome to Books & Beyond!
May 14, 2025In 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!
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