Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time

Chapter 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 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: where do babies come from?Click here to check out the beer of the week!Thanks for reading! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

Chapter 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 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 work within the Laureldale universe!Click here to check out the beer of the week!Thanks for reading! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

Chapter 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 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 out the beer of the week!Thanks for reading! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

Chapter 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 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 on the beer of the week, click here!To learn more about our current production of Pippin (August/September 2024), click here!Thank you for reading! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

Chapter 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 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 full on Substack and Kindle Vella*.*Note: We’re so excited to continue bringing readings of the chapters to all podcast platforms. Reading the chapters on their own from chapter four on will require a paid subscription to either Kindle Vella or Substack. Thank you for joining us for this journey! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

Chapter 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 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! The second is…our modest version. :)To check out the beer of the week, click here!*Note: There is adult language in this episode. Because of the nature of this book and podcast, we will not be editing or *bleeping* any of the swears out. Thanks for listening! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

Chapter 1 (Continued)

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 Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

Chapter 1

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 podcast minus the chapter readings. Those chapters will be available to read on Kindle Vella and on Substack! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

The Man Behind the Woman Behind the Stories: Five Reasons I (The Husband) am Important

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

Speaking Slowly into Microphones: Guiding Narrators through Fantastic Worlds

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