Welcome to Laureldale...and beyond! In this new segment of Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time, Megan and Chris dive deeper into the author's brain.

In episode one of this exciting venture, Megan and Chris interview Holly Monroe, author of The Lunarcrest City Omegaverse. Holly discusses Monster Romance's roots, and the differences between humanoid monster and true monster, and gives us a peek behind the curtain into the world of monster romance publishing.

Don't worry, Ella is coming back next week. This series is a way for us to share insights into the world of writing beyond our scope. Each episode will bring you an expert in their respective field.

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 read through Chapter One, Book One in its entirety…at Dragon Con in Atlanta! Join us for the very special episode of Page by Page!

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!

Do you love books? Are you in the mood for a laugh? Join Megan O'Russell's journey as she dives further into the epic adventure of being an author, explores her love and obsession of all things book-related, and finds the humor in writing roadblocks. With fifteen books across five series, Megan has taken the Indie Book world by storm. Her journey from traditional publishing to prolific Indie author has been filled with laughter and more than a few tears. Whether you're an avid reader or a fellow author, this humorous look at the book world is meant for you.

Acting and writing are two forms of storytelling and the two passions that have driven Megan O'Russell's life. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child combines a fantasy series with Broadway magic in an inspiring way. In this spoiler free episode, Megan chats about how Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling have changed her life yet again. Love theatre? Still waiting on your Hogwarts acceptance letter? Don't miss this episode of A Book and a Dream.

You've been kidnapped. Your only hope for escape is to call on the crew from one fantasy novel. In this episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan O'Russell discusses her top three picks for who would come to her aid, and one famous fantasy team she would rather stay far away.

In the age of Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, content bingeing is the new norm. In this episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan O'Russell discusses what makes a book binge-worthy and shares some of her favorite binges.

Books, like scents, can trigger powerful memories. Some become ingrained in our yearly traditions. Others act as pinpoints in the timelines of our lives. In this episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan O'Russell shares some books, as well as other works of art, that take her anywhere from beaches in Thailand to sitting on her couch, recouping after a stress fracture. Prefer videos? Catch this episode and all the rest on YouTube by visiting https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWz8gqksUVpd1aEXSjRtc0g

By horse, by train, or by dragonback, consistency in travel makes a story shine. In this episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan O'Russell discusses this particular obsession, sheds some light on how she navigates these stormy seas, and also shares some advice to aspiring writers on how they might avoid the trouble with travel times. Prefer videos? Catch this episode and all the rest on YouTube by visiting https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWz8gqksUVpd1aEXSjRtc0g