Behind the Books

Authors Isla Melysin and M.U. Thorne discuss indie and hybrid publishing topics and host guest indie authors, narrators, and influencers. Isla owns Spellwings Press, located in Vancouver, BC.

Behind the Books is a arts podcast hosted by Spellwings Press, with 5 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Spellwings Press hosts Behind the Books, a arts show with 5 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Behind the Books: V.D. Salem and M.U. Thorne

  May 9, 202645 minS1

  <p>On this episode of Behind the Books, Isla Melysin of Spellwings Press interviews authors V.D. Salem and M.U. Thorne. V.D. Salem wrote Fury of the Sea, a dark romantasy often described as "dark Little Mermaid meets Pirates of the Caribbean." It released September, 2025.</p><p>M.U. Thorne wrote Summer with a Succubus, a dark paranormal romance about a succubus and her attempt to escape a deal with the devil and the subsequent corruption of the man she asks to help her. It released May, 2026.</p>

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  Episode #5

  Behind the Books: V.D. Salem and M.U. Thorne

  May 9, 202645 minS1

  On this episode of Behind the Books, Isla Melysin of Spellwings Press interviews authors V.D. Salem and M.U. Thorne. V.D. Salem wrote Fury of the Sea , a dark romantasy often described as "dark Little Mermaid meets Pirates of the Caribbean." It released September, 2025. M.U. Thorne wrote Summer with a Succubus , a dark paranormal romance about a succubus and her attempt to escape a deal with the devil and the subsequent corruption of the man she asks to help her. It released May, 2026.

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  Episode #4

  Behind the Books: TR Jordan and KG Ryder

  Apr 6, 202651 minS1

  <p>Isla Melysin and M.U. Thorne talk to authors TR Jordan, author of Sanctuary in His Name, and KG Ryder, author of The Crew of the Black Rose. They discuss their upcoming releases, research and accuracy, and the main topic, social media marketing- what works, how to get fresh ideas, and the need to evolve. </p>

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  Episode #4

  Behind the Books: TR Jordan and KG Ryder

  Apr 6, 202651 minS1

  Isla Melysin and M.U. Thorne talk to authors TR Jordan, author of Sanctuary in His Name, and KG Ryder, author of The Crew of the Black Rose. They discuss their upcoming releases, research and accuracy, and the main topic, social media marketing- what works, how to get fresh ideas, and the need to evolve.

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  Episode #3

  Behind the Books: Rachel Hatley

  Mar 22, 202640 minS1

  <p>Spellwings owner Isla Melysin and cohost M.U. Thorne interview Rachel Hatley, author of the upcoming mythic romantasy "On Wings of Beating Glass" which will be available on Kindle, Amazon, and major online retailers. Narrators have been selected for the audio version coming in summer 2026. </p><p>An Angel of Death. A Guardian of the Dead. A Forbidden Bond. On Wings of Beating Glass is a high-stakes romantasy that blends the celestial hierarchy of angels with the dark, gritty lore of Egyptian mythology. Perfect for fans of The Book of Azrael and The Serpent and the Wings of Night...

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