In this episode Isla Melysin and M.U. Thorne discuss what his journey was like publishing his debut novel, Summer with a Succubus, which is now released and nominated for several awards. They also discuss audiobook production, Spellwings news and exciting projects on the way.

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.

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.

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.

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, it features a fated bond that tests the limits of duty, desire, and the gods themselves.

Spellwings Press owner Isla Melysin and cohost M.U. Thorne talk to Australian author C.K. Rider about her upcoming epic romantasy release, Vow Blades. Narrators Helen Rygh-Pedersen in Norway, and Mr. E in the United States are narrating Vow Blades. We discuss the book, the process, the relationship between authors and narrators. Then we delve into this episode's topic, imposter syndrome- what it's like and how to move past it with some positivity.

Spellwings Press hosts Behind the Books Podcast with owner Isla Melysin and author M.U. Thorne. This is the first episode where we're talking about upcoming topics, plans, and just settling in.