In this spooky-season episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes romantasy author Stephanie Pass to discuss The First Sin, the first book in her dark romantasy trilogy featuring Lucifer, forbidden love, forgotten memories, and a story that grows increasingly cosmic as the truth begins to unravel.

Stephanie shares how years of asking “what if?” and exploring themes surrounding religious trauma inspired the relationship between Lucifer and Evie. What began as a love story evolved into something much bigger, blending dark romantasy, cosmic horror, humor, banter, fated-mate tension, and a reincarnation mystery in which the characters may have loved—and lost—each other before.

Michelle and Stephanie dive into the novel’s Las Vegas setting, from its decadent hotel and club world to the darker forces operating beneath the surface. Stephanie also discusses Evie’s history as a runaway from an FLDS-style religious commune, how that past influences her character, and the challenge of balancing emotionally heavy material with romance, humor, suspense, and chemistry.

Stephanie also previews where the trilogy is heading, including book two’s journey into heaven and book three’s conflict surrounding secrets and withheld truths. They talk about Stephanie’s boundaries when writing romance that gets dark, why consent remains a line she won’t cross, and what readers can expect as Lucifer and Evie’s story continues.

🎧 Join Michelle and Stephanie for a wickedly fun Spooky Season conversation about Lucifer, dark romantasy, religious trauma, fated love, cosmic horror, and what happens when the truth about your past refuses to stay buried.

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ABOUT STEPHANIE PASS:

Stephanie Pass is an award-winning fantasy romance author. Her favorite genre is dark romantasy, though not too dark. She lives in a tiny Texas town with her family and a Boxer dog who likes to argue. When she's not writing, she's usually roller-skating or dancing at a concert or the goth clubs.

WHERE TO FIND HER:

Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

WHERE TO FIND HER BOOKS:

Amazon | B&N

In this spooky-season episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles welcomes award-winning romance author E. Elizabeth Watson to discuss Outlaw Ever After, the third and final book in her holiday-centered enemies-to-lovers historical romance series.

Set during Samhain in 16th-century Scotland, Outlaw Ever After blends open-door romance with real historical conflicts, Scottish clan feuds, Celtic superstition, and a subtle touch of the supernatural. E. Elizabeth shares how a centuries-old oral tradition involving Clan Grant, Clan Comyn, and a stolen skull helped inspire the novel’s central conflict—and how digging into Scottish history can lead an author down some fascinating research rabbit holes.

Michelle and E. Elizabeth also explore the romantic side of the story, including enemies-to-lovers tension, fated mates, and the question of destiny versus choice. They discuss creating emotional angst, building a rich and atmospheric historical setting, weaving superstition and fae-tinged elements into romance, and balancing historical research with the needs of the story.

E. Elizabeth also shares what she hopes readers carry with them after finishing Outlaw Ever After, along with where readers can find her books and order signed copies.

🎧 Join Michelle and E. Elizabeth for a deliciously atmospheric conversation about Samhain, Scottish legends, clan feuds, fated love, and the history that can inspire unforgettable romance.

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ABOUT E. ELIZABETH WATSON:

Award winning and best selling author E. Elizabeth Watson is convinced life is better with good coffee, chocolate, and a pair of hiking boots. A former archaeologist and biomed research coordinator, Elizabeth spends her days working for a historical non-profit and penning heroes ranging from kilted Scottish warriors to Texas cowboys crowned with Stetsons. Whether in kilts or pearl snaps, her heroes wear plaid! Get swept away to the Highlands of Scotland or the badlands of West Texas in her adventurous tales where love conquers adversity. She currently lives on a mountainside in West Virginia with her husband, sons, and various pets. Always honored to hear from readers, make sure to follow her on Facebook, Bookbub, TikTok, Goodreads, and Instagram.

WHERE TO FIND HER:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | BookBub | Goodreads | TikTok | Threads

WHERE TO BUY HER BOOKS:

Amazon | B&N | Kobo | Apple

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I did something a little terrifying: I entered iHeartRadio’s Top Host competition.

In this special bonus episode, I’m sharing why I entered, what hosting Miles Beyond the Page has come to mean to me, why this opportunity could be life-changing—and why asking for votes makes me want to crawl under a table.

Public voting is open now, and you can cast a FREE vote every 24 hours through October 15.

Thank you to everyone who has already voted, shared, and cheered me on. I have no idea how far this will go—but I really want to find out.

Let’s take the big swing.