Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time
Join author Megan O'Russell in this candid, humor-filled glimpse into the creation of a new book series, starting at page one. You're invited to step into the real-time writing process as Megan weaves fae, shifters, witches, and seers into her latest young adult fantasy novel: Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer. No second drafts allowed. No untwisting love triangles. No bringing characters back to life. meganorussell.substack.com
Episodes
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 thirty-eight, the final chapter in Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer!
In place of our normal summary, we wanted to take this space to thank you for believing in our jour...
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 thirty-seven. Ella whittles her way to the core of her kidnapper, but not before recalling a vision of a corpse―a dark-haired girl face down on cracked concrete. T...
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 thirty-six. Join us as Ella awakens in a strange place, bound to a metal chair…
Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickst...
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 thirty-five. Ella climbs out of the fissure and into a fiery argument with the sheriff aka Jason’s dad.
Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this l...
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.
Quick note about this week’s chapter. Our podcast platform is glitching for some reason and won’t allow us to upload more than an hour’s worth of content at a time. So we found a place in the middle of t...
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.
Quick note about this week’s chapter. Our podcast platform is glitching for some reason and won’t allow us to upload more than an hour’s worth of content at a time. So we found a place in the middle of t...
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 thirty-three. The day has arrived. Argo rolls and cappuccino in tow, Ella and Jason drive away from downtown Laureldale and up Diamond Peak, beginning the search f...
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.
Hop(s) into this in-between-isode where we revisit Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer through beer goggles. Six beers, to be precise. It’s a great introduction to Laureldale for those of ...
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 thirty-two. Ella returns home after an intense confrontation with Violet and Caleb. That night, she has a nightmare of a different sort―one in which she, not Clara...
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 thirty-one. Ella’s Algebra II class evacuates once again due to an episode involving a teacher. Afterward, Violet drags Ella into a mysterious vault, accessible on...
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 thirty. We follow Ella out of the sanctuary and to The Argo…but not before she finds out what was behind that curtain.
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-nine. Join us as we follow Ella away from Carver’s funeral and into a church, looking for a quiet place to contemplate her guilt, finding instead a cozy noo...
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-eight. The day has finally come to say goodbye to Mr. Carver. But on the way to the funeral, Jason pulls Ella aside to share some good news…with a dash of t...
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-seven. Ella makes it back to Kate’s in time to get some homework done before bed. Or…she could cuddle with Caleb instead. 🥵
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-six. Join Ella as she visits Violet’s family’s bar―the first aitherion bar Ella has been to since her family died―and figures out exactly why “potatoes” mat...
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-five. Join us as we head back to Laureldale High to find Jason and Paige waiting at Ella’s locker along with Violet…and an invitation to The Crossing, Viole...
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 ...
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.
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 th...
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 wh...
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