Best Megan ORussell Podcasts (2025)

1
The Final Countdown...With Beer! 1:16:03

2h ago1:16:03

1:16:03

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 go…

1
Chapter 32 1:09:49

2h ago1:09:49

1:09:49

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 …

1
Chapter 31 1:03:41

9d ago1:03:41

1:03:41

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 in…

1
Chapter 30 1:01:43

8d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

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 sh…

1
Chapter 29 1:19:20

15d ago1:19:20

1:19:20

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 twenty-nine. Join us as we follow Ella away from Carver’s funeral and into a …

1
Chapter 28 1:08:17

22d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

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 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 t…

1
Chapter 27 1:09:36

1M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

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 …

1
Chapter 26 1:10:51

1M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

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…

1
Chapter 25 58:42

2M ago58:42

58:42

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 Pai…

1
Chapter 24 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

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 twenty-four. Join us as Ella, Caleb, and Violet continue their search for the…

1
Chapter 23 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

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 …

1
Chapter 22 1:17:53

3M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

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…

1
Page by Page: The Hot Ones Episode 49:18

3M ago49:18

49:18

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 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 spicies…

1
Chapter 21 1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

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 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 …

1
Chapter 20 1:10:04

3M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

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 Ell…

1
Chapter 19 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

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…

1
Chapter 18 1:12:42

4M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

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,…

1
Chapter 17 1:03:48

4M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

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: Creati…

1
Chapter 16 1:11:49

4M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

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 infl…

1
Chapter 15 1:08:33

5M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

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.…

1
Chapter 14 1:15:58

5M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

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 hous…

1
Chapter 13 1:03:13

5M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

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 week’s episode, Ella begins “Welcome Week: Wisdom Day” as Laureldale High mourns the lo…

1
Chapter 12 56:18

5M ago56:18

56:18

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 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…

1
Chapter 11 1:01:16

6M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

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, we rejoin Ella as she continues her third day at Laureldale High. We al…

1
A Refreshing Refresher 1:02:42

6M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

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 Laurel…

1
Chapter 10 1:01:14

6M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

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 join Ella on her third day at Laureldale High School. We also discus…

1
Chapter 9 1:00:23

6M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

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 nine! Join us as we discuss reapers and their place within the aitherion comm…

1
Chapter 8 1:00:37

6M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

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…

1
Chapter 7 58:32

7M ago58:32

58:32

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…

1
Chapter 6 1:01:03

7M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

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 …

1
Chapter 5 54:27

7M ago54:27

54:27

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 five! Join us as we head back to Laureldale High with Ella for her second day…

1
Chapter 4 51:07

7M ago51:07

51:07

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…

1
Chapter 3 54:50

7M ago54:50

54:50

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 t…

1
Chapter 2 43:53

8M ago43:53

43:53

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 supern…

1
Chapter 1 (Continued) 50:19

8M ago50:19

50:19

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 episode, we finish reading the first chapter, discuss our plans for serial publishing and Kickstarter, and ex…

1
Chapter 1 40:24

8M ago40:24

40:24

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 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 W…

1
The Man Behind the Woman Behind the Stories: Five Reasons I (The Husband) am Important 14:53

3+ y ago14:53

14:53

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.co…

1
Speaking Slowly into Microphones: Guiding Narrators through Fantastic Worlds 11:47

4y ago11:47

11:47

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…

1
Well...That Didn't Happen: An Update on Publishing in 2021 22:15

4y ago22:15

22:15

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. Ge…

1
Narrators, "Naughty" Women, and Not Having the Time 12:35

4y ago12:35

12:35

Hiring a narrator for an audiobook means turning over control of your characters. From how your protagonist is portrayed to how that laugh line lands, your audiobook listeners' journey through your story will be dictated by your narrator's performance. In the case of Ena of Ilbrea, her journey through a society that holds onto negative stereotypes …

1
How Many Novellas Does it Take to Make a Novel? 15:00

4y ago15:00

15:00

How many words does it take to complete a character arc with integrity while contributing to the greater narrative? How many miles can a rowboat travel along a coast in one day? How much backstory will your readers need, when do they need it, and what's the most efficient and entertaining way to offer that world building? All of these questions bec…

1
Six Questions to Ask Before Moving to a Fantasy Realm 8:08

4y ago8:08

8:08

Planning on making that move through the wardrobe a permanent one? Here's a helpful list of questions to ask before deciding to apply for citizenship in a new fantasy world. Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribeBy Megan O'Russell

1
Soul of Glass: A Special Release Day Episode 4:30

4y ago4:30

4:30

It's release day for Soul of Glass, book two in the Heart of Smoke series! In today's episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan shares the top four reasons you'll want to escape into this paranormal dystopian with chemically induced vampires...as if chemically induced vampires weren't enough of a reason. Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack …

1
For the Love (or Hate) of Spoilers: An author's take on giving away the plot 9:49

4y ago9:49

9:49

Did you know the love interest dies on page 235? Did you want to know long before you hit the tragedy that destroyed the hero's heart? Whether you like to know the trauma ahead or want to be surprised as you turn the page, spoilers can ruin or (allegedly) improve the reader's experience. Dive into the pros and cons of knowing the plot twist in adva…

1
Find Your Nike Swoop...Just Do It: Building an Author Brand 13:41

4y ago13:41

13:41

From fonts to story formula, branding has a huge impact on how readers perceive authors. Whether an author presents a chipper personality or offers a stark website, every interaction with readers fosters a future relationship. As an author, it's your job to create a consistent brand that clearly tells your readers what to expect. As a reader, you (…

1
Overloading Your Readers: Info Dumps and the Top Three Ways to Avoid Them 11:31

4y ago11:31

11:31

700 years ago, the Great King of Inisvarden did...a bunch of stuff you won't need to know about until book six, but the author is dumping the information in the first part of book one. If you've ever come across moments like this while reading, you're not alone. If you've ever come across moments like this while writing...you're NOT alone. The good…

1
Free Books or Paying for Clicks: The Paths to Indie Author Success 10:49

4y ago10:49

10:49

To free, or not to free... Offering the first book in your series for free can be a powerful marketing tool, but the method is neither foolproof nor danger-free. From negative stereotypes to being lost in the chaos, this episode of A Book and A Dream will give you a crash course on navigating the free-books waters. Get full access to Page by Page P…

1
Book Reviews: Magic or Mythology? 12:08

4y ago12:08

12:08

Reviews can make or break a book, but how does an author capture these illusive unicorns? From searching for help to begging online, there are many mythical paths to reviews. But the way is dangerous. Take the tale of my woe with you. It's dangerous to go alone! Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscrib…

1
Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now: Five Tips for the Aspiring Author 14:21

4y ago14:21

14:21

Are you beginning to build your writing career? Do you find humor in the unfortunate mistakes others have made? Either way, this episode of A Book and A Dream is right for you. From learning what advice invites chaos to the importance of building a digital home base, these are the top five things Megan O'Russell wishes she'd know when she was just …

1
Chop the Locks: A Deeper Dive into Hair Changes in Fiction 11:35

4y ago11:35

11:35

From sacrificial bleaching to rebellious chopping, hair changes have long been a way of outwardly displaying internal transformations. From the sexist to the meaningful, it's time to dive back into a discussion full of tropes and truths. Get full access to Page by Page Podcast Substack at meganorussell.substack.com/subscribe…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Megan ORussell Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide

zproxy.org