Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time

Megan O’Russell
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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

  1. May 19

    Diary of a Bloodmarked Werewolf: Chapter 29 - Disassociation

    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)

    57 min

  2. Apr 22

    Season 2: Chapter 28

    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)

    49 min

  3. Mar 11

    Season 2: Chapter 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 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)

    54 min

  4. Feb 19

    Season 2: Chapter 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 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)

    53 min

  5. Feb 11

    Season 2: Chapter 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 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)

    49 min

  6. Jan 28

    Season 2: Chapter 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 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)

    57 min

  7. Jan 13

    Season 2: Chapter 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 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)

    53 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    Season 2: The Supernatural Notes of M.K. Thorne

    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)

    43 min
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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

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