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Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time

Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time

By: 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.comInk Worlds Press Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Season 2: Chapter 25
    Feb 11 2026

    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)

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    49 mins
  • Season 2: Chapter 24
    Jan 28 2026

    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)

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    57 mins
  • Season 2: Chapter 23
    Jan 13 2026

    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)

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    53 mins
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