Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella and Paige on a less-than sanctioned lunch outing at The Crossing, where Ella’s past catches up to her…and it’s brought something even darker. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Interested in a special edition hardback/paperback of Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer? You can find both on meganorussell.com!

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. It’s book release day! If you haven’t ordered your copy of Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, click here to be taken to your favorite ebook retailer! Interested in a special edition hardback/paperback? You can find both on meganorussell.com! This week, Jason confronts Ella about Caleb Clark as the vision-worthy moment creeps ever closer. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, The Argo Field Day party rages overhead as Ella and Caleb hide in the basement, sharing suspicions…and a dark closet. Fellow migraine sufferers! Here’s the link to Altius Vision’s website. That’s whose contacts I’m wearing! As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, Jason fulfills his dare and Ella seeks out a shadowy figure…then reveals who she believes is trying to kill her. Check out the ever-growing Romantasy Family Tree here. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we play Truth or Dare and discover Ella isn’t the only one keeping secrets. Check out the ever-growing Romantasy Family Tree here. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, Ella and her friends overhear an argument about Ella’s near-death that turns into a crusade against school officials and Sheriff Archer. The friends then retreat to the iron-barred cell known as the blind corner, where Ella faces a dangerous question. Check out the ever-growing Romantasy Family Tree here. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, Ella finally meets Mrs. Archer only to, seconds later, have a vision of Jason’s mom seemingly suffering a heartbreaking loss. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we leave Kate’s and head for the Argo, where Ella questions her every action as the events of her vision of Jason creep ever closer. As always, thank you for reading! Want to learn more about Megan’s deep-dive research into the roots and rise of romantasy? Head to BookShop.org! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, Chris makes his author debut! Join us as Chris steps into the role of a character, M.K. Thorne, in the Laureldale Universe and compiles a journal of notes on the supernatural from Thorne’s point of view. Whether it’s a description of a new weapon he ran into in a fight, a bit of aitherion history he searched ancient texts to uncover, or an incident report explaining why he needs to avoid Manhattan for a while, each entry gives a deeper look into Laureldale while you fall in love with our ass-kicking, tattooed, hunting-for-a-redemption-arc hero. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella at home alongside Jason and Paige…and Sydney and Andre…with Sydney’s, Andre’s, and Paige’s parents in tow. We also discuss the reemergence of Uncle Declan, revisit erebite lore, and discover the Alexandrian Order. As always, thank you for reading! Want to check out And Other Words for Fun? Go here to start the mini-season of Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Writing advice, indie publishing, worldbuilding tips, fantasy author podcast, how to write a book, romantasy author, creative process, writing vlog, writing podcast, Megan O’Russell

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. (Look, Ma! We’re in video!) This week, we join Ella as she faces the tailgating horde of meandering gossip zombies and falls again…into two separate visions. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we discover what happened to Ella after her fall and face the wrath of a protective fae. As always, thank you for reading! If you want to see how ridiculous we are during these recording sessions, we're now in video! You can find us on YouTube (coming soon!) and on Substack! We'll be adding more channels in the future! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, join us for our very first official Cocktail Catchup Hour. If you’d like the recipe for the Bourbonberry Bliss (my own creation!), check out the transcripts for this episode, which will be on substack in a different post, going up at the same time as the episode! As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella at her rock climbing competition, where no vision has prepared her for what’s in store. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella and Jason in the art classroom for some questionable first aid before heading back out to Field Day for the KAT tournament. Look at this amazing Owl Painting from Megan! As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella and Jason as they compete for first and second place in the challenge course, during which an old wound reopens. Interested in the Lonely Island music video Chris mentioned? Click the following: As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella at the starting line for the Field Day challenge course. And we share a story about how Megan misplaced a necklace on the Fiddler on the Roof national tour…only to find it in a very odd location. New to the podcast? Check out Season 1: Episode 1 here! As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella on the battlegrounds/football field as the Field Day competitions begin. But there’s trouble brewing beneath the bleachers. New to the podcast? Check out Season 1: Episode 1 here! As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella as she emerges from her Noah vision into a potentially much worse reality. Visit my Facebook Page to see the progress on my cosplay so far! As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, Ella leaves the vault and makes her way back to Kate’s with Jason and Paige. On their way back to school for Field Day, Jason and Ella are greeted by a panicked Noah, and Ella falls into an old vision from a new perspective. Be sure to check out the Miami Book Fair by clicking this link: https://www.miamibookfair.com/ As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella in the vault with Caleb and Violet. Having finally secured a few moments alone with her aitherion friends, Ella unveils that Osten, the witch who held her captive, knew more than he should about her past, and that the one who kidnapped her may still be in Laureldale. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella as she puts plan Dumbass Move, Ella into play. Will she be able to escape her human shackles and reunite with her aitherion accomplices? As promised, here is a link to the Spoon Theory story mentioned in this week’s podcast (you can find this referenced on all sorts of medical sites, but I wanted you to have the original story), as well as links to the R. L. Stine story on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. A special hello to our new Dragon Con friends! If you don’t love spoilers and would like to start the Laureldale Series from the beginning, follow this link to listen to Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer Chapter One: Chapter 1 Megan O'Russell · August 8, 2024 Read full story This week, we join Ella and Jason for an early-morning baking session, complete with bread pudding, fresh-made coffee, and all the T. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we listen in as Ella has a hard conversation with Evan before heading to her Principal Harrison-ordered therapy session, which…goes about as well as you’d think. We also go off-script to discuss tweens reading Fourth Wing. 😬 As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) See you at Dragon Con!

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we head to Principal Harrison’s office. But first, Ella shares with us the nightmares that haunted her childhood, and why one of the monsters in the night is far worse than the others. And then we do a deep dive into the drama of Once Upon a Con, which Megan attended as an author and panelist. 😬 As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) See you next week at Dragon Con!

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella as she prioritizes her to-do list, including how to keep Paige from being expelled, what to do about Hailey and Evan’s BFD, and how to deal with the looming problem of Field Day. And, Ella reunites with a broken friend in a less-than-ideal place. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we head back to Laureldale High School. Ella races to her locker in hopes of finding a particular werewolf and fae but instead finds a folded piece of paper and an accompanying vision. New to Page by Page? Click here to go to chapter one of Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, Ella heads back to the Blackwood house, Paige and Jason in tow. Join us as we explore the time gap between Ella’s kidnapping and the food truck fest…and discover that Ella’s friends are wisening up. Oh! And here’s a photo of that amazing travel bookstore! As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we revisit a familiar scene from a slightly different point of view. We also take a (brief) break from our usual shenanigans to discuss running a business with your romantic partner and the challenges it can present. As always, thank you for reading! P.S. Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9)

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. This week, we join Ella as she comes back to reality with the help of her friends, only to realize the vision that forced its way into her mind was one of the near future...and she has less than two minutes to stop it from becoming the present. Find Megan O’Russell’s event schedule here to see if we’re coming to a city near you! And as always, thanks for reading!

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. This week, we’re hungry. So we head back to the Laureldale food truck fest as Ella and her “guards” load up on delights, Ella loses her date, and the young man of Ella’s visions joins the crew: the constantly unalived Noah Kim. Find Megan O’Russell’s event schedule here to see if we’re coming to a city near you! And as always, thanks for reading! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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. This week, we travel back to Laureldale for the food truck fest, complete with a watchful guardian, a handsy date, and a brooding werewolf…not the one you’re thinking of. 😉 Find Megan O’Russell’s event schedule here to see if we’re coming to a city near you! And as always, thanks for reading! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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 series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. Welcome back to Laureldale! In this episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from season one (including an ENORMOUS hint in regards to Ella’s visions) and read two of the three openings crafted by Megan for Season Two: Chapter One. If you’re new to the podcast, be sure to start your journey with one of the following episodes: Or Thanks for reading! P.S.Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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. This week, we end our foray into Laurie’s Story…for now. Join us as we step into The Thirteenth Door, an underground haven for supernaturals, as Laurie continues her quest to save the unknown hekatean. Warning: This episode contains scenes of torture and mild gore. Thanks for reading! P.S.This episode’s title is from a song by Taking Back Sunday. Do you know which one? Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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. This week, we get to meet Nick, the corporeal specter Laurie has been…ahem…seeing―an erebite with the ability to open doors to other realms. Thanks for reading! P.S.This episode’s title is from a song by Nickelback. Do you know which one? Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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. This week, we revisit Styx and the events that follow Laurie’s unanswered knock on the private room door, leading to blood pooling on her apartment floor. Here’s a photo of today’s recording space! And here’s Ilbrea’s map! Thanks for reading! P.S.This episode’s title is from a song by Trapt. Do you know which one? Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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. This week, we follow Laurie to a cross-over human/supernatural bar in New York City, complete with Marrow Martinis, Blood-Spiked Beer, and blood pooling in Laurie’s apartment. Thanks for reading! P.S.This episode’s title is from a song by the Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil. Do you know which one? Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Song “No More F*cks to Give” by Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq. Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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. We’re back, as promised! This week, we visit the distant past―2006. Join us as we learn more about Ella’s mom, Laurie, in her very own shorty-story! But this is only part one. Stay tuned, because there’s more to come! Thanks for reading! P.S.This episode’s title is from a song by Pink. Do you know which one? Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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. That’s a wrap! In this week’s episode, we talk through the lessons learned on this crazy journey of Page by Page and Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, including a debrief on the podcast creation itself. It’s a fun, kooky time, so tune in! And remember, next week we begin Laurie’s Story…which totally isn’t going to keep that title. 🙃 Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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 journey. Season One is almost done (we’ll be having a “Wrap Up” episode next week), and we truly couldn’t have done it without you. We hope you’re looking forward to our in-betweenisodes featuring a short story from the POV of Ella’s mom, Laurie. From there, we’ll continue onward to Season Two. Until then, thank you for reading! Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Check out Ella’s current playlist here! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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. The same concrete that is the floor of her prison. Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Check out the beer of the week! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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 link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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 the episode to split it! This is part two, or as Megan says, 34.B. 34.A (part one) is where you’ll want to start so you’re not left visionless! In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-four. We join Ella and Jason at the overhang featured in Ella’s sketch, and the evidence Ella finds is worse than what her visions revealed. Check out the blog post about aitherion remains: Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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 the episode to split it! This is part one, or as Megan says, 34.A. 34.B (part two) will be published by the time you finish part one. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-four. We join Ella and Jason at the overhang featured in Ella’s sketch, and the evidence Ella finds is worse than what her visions revealed. Check out the blog post about aitherion remains: Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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 for Clara’s cliff. Check out the blog post about hybrids in the aitherion world: Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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 you who are new to the podcast and a wonderful refresher for those of you who have been with us since the beginning! Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) And, last but certainly not least, here’s the recipe for the Guinness Reduction we mentioned in the episode: https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/raglan-road-irish-brown-bread.html Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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, is the victim. Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Click here to check out the beer of the week! (https://www.guinness.com/en-us/beers/guinness-foreign-extra-stout) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) And yes…the Wooly Mouse does exist! (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00684-1) Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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 only to aitherions with superior strength, hidden within Laureldale High’s cafeteria―a vault Ella has no hope of escaping on her own. Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Click here to check out the beer of the week! (https://www.innisandgunn.com/us/beer/irish-whiskey-cask-2) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) And yes! I realized in editing that the art for the week wasn’t discussed in the episode. No worries, you’ll be able to see it when the chapter goes up on Wednesday. And trust me…you’ll want to see it. Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe

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. Want to support Ella and Megan on Kickstarter? Follow this link! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganorussell/sketchbook-of-a-wayward-seer) Click here to check out the beer of the week! (https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/trippel/) Thanks for reading! Want to join the ARC team? Click here and sign up for access to all paid content for free, no strings attached! (https://forms.gle/GuPVQZExGpBM1Txc9) Also, as promised, here’s the picture of the Laureldale Map . Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe