In this inspiring episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with T.L. Johnson, romantic suspense author, long-term care pharmacist, and founder of the gothic-glam mobile bookshop Midnight Haven Books. From her night-shift pharmacy work to spotlighting indie authors on wheels, T.L. is a powerhouse of passion, creativity, and community.

We chat about her debut novel The Storm and the Rose and its upcoming sequel, the inspiration behind her moody, atmospheric stories, and how she’s building a space—literally and figuratively—for indie authors to shine. T.L. shares how she balances writing, bookselling, and motherhood while cultivating a literary movement rooted in beauty, empowerment, and indie pride.

Whether you’re an author, reader, or book lover dreaming of a mobile bookshop of your own, this episode is packed with encouragement, entrepreneurial insight, and bookish joy.

ABOUT T.L. JOHNSON:

T.L. Johnson is a romantic suspense author, long-term care pharmacist, and founder of Midnight Haven Books, a gothic-glam mobile bookshop dedicated to promoting indie authors. A Mississippi native now based in West Virginia, she blends a love of language, storytelling, and community into everything she does. Her debut novel, The Storm and the Rose, launched in 2025, with its sequel, The Rose and the Shadows, releasing later this year. When she’s not writing, curating her bookshop shelves, or working her 7-on/7-off night shifts, she’s usually sipping coffee, reading something moody, or cheering on her daughter at dance.

WHERE TO FIND HER:

Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Threads

WHERE TO FIND HER BOOKS:

Amazon

MIDNIGHT HAVEN BOOKS:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

In this wickedly fun episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with Lila Grey, author of dark, emotionally intense romance that’s as seductive as it is devastating. Known for crafting stories full of emotional chaos, sharp edges, and dangerously irresistible men, Lila shares how she balances fictional heartbreak with real-life hustle.

We talk about the allure of morally gray heroes, the magic of redemption arcs, and what it takes to keep readers hooked (and wrecked) from the first page to the last. Lila doesn’t shy away from the messy, the passionate, or the painful—and that’s exactly what makes her books so addictive.

If you love dark romance that bites, bleeds, and still leaves you begging for more, this is your episode.

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ABOUT LILA:

In this wickedly fun episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with Lila Grey, author of dark, emotionally intense romance that’s as seductive as it is devastating. Known for crafting stories full of emotional chaos, sharp edges, and dangerously irresistible men, Lila shares how she balances fictional heartbreak with real-life hustle.

WHERE TO FIND HER AND HER BOOKS:

Facebook Page | Facebook Profile | LinkTree

Buy Links:

Amazon | Website

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In this lively episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle sits down with Lexi Blake, New York Times bestselling author of over three million books sold, to talk about the journey from journalism and playwriting to becoming a powerhouse in the romance world.

Lexi shares how she discovered her voice in romance, the importance of humor even in unexpected places, and why she’s a firm believer in happy endings. With a career spanning since 2010 and a loyal fanbase hooked on her unforgettable characters and twisty, emotional plots, Lexi pulls back the curtain on her writing process, storytelling philosophy, and what keeps her creatively fueled.

From laugh-out-loud moments to heart-tugging love stories, this episode is full of wisdom, warmth, and plenty of real talk about the highs and lows of the writing life.

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ABOUT LEXI BLAKE

New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband and three kids. Since starting her publishing journey in 2010, she’s sold over three million copies of her books. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance that she found success. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings.

WHERE TO FIND HER AND HER BOOKS

Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube

Pinterest | TikTok

BUY LINKS

eBook: Amazon | Amazon UK | Apple Books | Google Play | Kobo | Nook

Print: Lexi’s Store | Amazon

Audio: Amazon | Audible