Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter twenty-four. Join us as Ella, Caleb, and Violet continue their search for the what and the where of Clara’s murder, culminating in a cold panic dragging Ella into another tactile vision, all while a mysterious figure keeps watc...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter twenty-three. Join us as Ella, Caleb, and Violet take a trip to the greatest collection of supernatural texts in Laureldale: Kate Blackwood’s private library. Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! Cli...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter twenty-two. Join us as we watch helplessly alongside Caleb and Violet as Ella recovers from being murdered. Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! Click here to check out the beer of the week! (As this...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as Young Adult author Megan O’Russell creates her newest paranormal mystery, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this HOT in-between-isode, we revisit chapters 1 through 20 while eating some of the spiciest hot sauce on the planet. It’s a great introduction to Laureldale for those of you who are new to the podcast and a wonderful refresher for those of ...
Dec 31, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter twenty-one. Join us as Ella begins her work on uncovering Clara’s mysterious disappearance…at a terrible price. Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! Click here to check out the beer of the week! Than...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter twenty! Join us as we step away from the safety of the bonfire, following Ella deep into the darkness as she confronts Violet Nikolic about Clara Miranda. Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! Click h...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter nineteen! Join us as we follow Ella deeper into the Rendezvous, closer to the hour Violet will demand the sybil’s answer. Click here to check out the beer of the week! Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here a...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we join Ella on an unplanned excursion to Widow Tomic’s, followed by dinner at Paige’s house, and an…unexpected surprise. Click here to check out the beer of the week! Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for a...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter seventeen! Join us as we journey into the music room for Welcome Week: Creation Day. We also discuss the Miami Book Fair and the people we met there! Click here to check out the beer of the week! Thanks for reading! My count fo...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter sixteen! Join us as we meet Ella’s Auntie V, discuss how our experiences influence our art, and ponder the power of those three words we all desire to hear and say, especially as a teenager: I love you. Click here to check out ...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter fifteen! Join us as we embark on a quest with the Keepers of the Arcane Text. We go in depth into the creation of this brand new tabletop game, meet the elusive Evan, and dive into post-game desserts. Click here to check out th...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as Young Adult author Megan O’Russell creates her newest paranormal mystery, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter fourteen! Join us as Ella makes her way to Andre’s house to continue her wisdom day. We discuss tabletop games, cocktail smokers, and the thinning of the veil between Ella and her visions. Click here to le...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as Young Adult author Megan O’Russell creates her newest paranormal mystery, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, Ella begins “Welcome Week: Wisdom Day” as Laureldale High mourns the loss of one of their own. Join us as we discuss death, tacos, and kids in hotdog costumes? Click here to learn more about the beer of the week! Get full...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as Young Adult author Megan O’Russell creates her newest paranormal mystery, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, Ella finally has a successful day at Laureldale High…and then comes the night. Join us as we discuss main character syndrome, the origins of Paige’s welcome week obsession, and Violet’s sick vocals. Click here to learn mo...
Oct 22, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as Young Adult author Megan O’Russell creates her newest paranormal mystery, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we rejoin Ella as she continues her third day at Laureldale High. We also discuss tattoos, hoodies from tall boys, and karma’s habit of ass-biting. Click here to learn more about the beer of the week! (This is the brewery...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as Young Adult author Megan O’Russell creates her newest paranormal mystery, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this in-between-isode, we revisit chapters 1 through 10. It’s a great introduction to Laureldale for those of you who are new to the podcast and a wonderful refresher for those of you who have been with us since the beginning! Thank you for l...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as Young Adult author Megan O’Russell creates her newest paranormal mystery, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we join Ella on her third day at Laureldale High School. We also discuss magical healing, witchcraft in the world of Laureldale, and how growing up as a werewolf influenced Ella’s voice. Click here to learn more about the...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter nine! Join us as we discuss reapers and their place within the aitherion community, resetting broken bones, and the blazing blue eyes of a werewolf…and learn more about Ella’s werewolf pack. Click here to check out the beer of ...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter eight! Join us for a slideshow from Laureldale High’s Kindness ambassador. We then discuss Paige and Jason’s past, Violet and Jason’s past, and Jason’s mom’s…REALLY good rolls! Click here to check out the beer of the week! Than...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter seven! Join us for one of Ella’s…most disturbing visions yet. In this episode, we also learn more about Jason’s family, take a deep dive into the difference between past and future visions, and explore the age old question: whe...
Sep 17, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter six! Join us as Ella’s second day at Laureldale High comes to an abrupt, and vision-plagued, end. After the reading of the chapter, stick around as we discuss the varied visions of Ella Dae and how the mechanics of the visions ...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter five! Join us as we head back to Laureldale High with Ella for her second day and as we discuss inclusivity at school, the groups threatening the aitherion community, and building the perfect hardback cover. Click here to check...
Sep 03, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter four! Join us as we explore similarities and differences between this writing process and the writing process for novels 1 through 31, and take a trip to Ilbrea, one of Megan’s most intricate and beloved worlds. For information...
Aug 27, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this episode, we read chapter three! Join us as we discuss multiple POVs, how our theatre background bleeds into the writing process, and, of course, flatbread and green tea. To check out the beer of the week, click here! Remember, you can read this chapter in ful...
Aug 20, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this episode, we read chapter two! We also discuss choosing a voice for your narrator, aetherions vs. other supernaturals, and swearing* in YA novels. Here are the pictures of the bookshelves mentioned in this week’s episode. The first is from Obidos, Portugal! Th...
Aug 13, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this episode, we finish reading the first chapter, discuss our plans for serial publishing and Kickstarter, and explore the similarities between werewolves and musicians. Click here to learn more about the beer of the week! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast ...
Aug 09, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. Woo Broo is a beer crafted specially for the 2024 Three Rivers Comic Con in Pittsburgh, PA. Read more about the Initiation Well here! Chapter 1 will be published in full once the second episode has been released! *Note: I will get around to posting the transcripts of the po...
Aug 08, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Sometimes, life puts you on vocal rest and makes you consider alternative solutions. On this episode of A Book and a Dream, Megan's husband Chris is flying solo. Tune in to hear what a day in the life of a writer's spouse is like and how Chris contributes to the business. Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe
Jul 01, 2021•15 min
How many names does it take to build a world? In this episode of A Book and a Dream, Megan digs into how big a world Ilbrea has become and how the expansive nature of the Ena of Ilbrea series impacts the creation of the upcoming Ilbrean audiobooks. Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe
Jun 17, 2021•12 min
2020 taught us never to get cocky in our plans. 2021 seems determined to reinforce this lesson. In today's episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan digs through her plans for 2021, exposing some...mistakes, and some awesome achievements (can you say more audio?) Great things happen when you learn to accept the gifts the world smashes into your face. Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe...
Jun 08, 2021•22 min
