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.

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.

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.

"My books are my babies." On this episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan O'Russell shares her search for the perfect narrator for the hardest project she's ever had to cast. She also discusses the difficulties in writing strong female characters that defy the stereotypes normally associated with them.

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 become monumentally important when orchestrating an epic fantasy narrative.  On this episode of A Book and A Dream, Megan O'Russell walks through her...

Here's a helpful list of questions to ask before deciding to apply for citizenship in a new fantasy world.

Join Megan for release day of Soul of Glass, book two in the Heart of Smoke series.

Dive into the pros and cons of knowing the plot twist in advance in this week's episode of A Book and A Dream.

From fonts to story formula, branding has a huge impact on how readers perceive authors.

Learn the tell-tale signs of a dreaded info dump and how to avoid them in this week's episode of A Book and A Dream.

Offering the first book in your series for free can be a powerful marketing tool, but the method is neither foolproof nor danger-free.

Reviews can make or break a book, but how does an author capture these illusive unicorns?

These are the top five things Megan O'Russell wishes she'd know when she was just beginning her journey as an author.

From sacrificial bleaching to rebellious chopping, hair changes have long been a way of outwardly displaying internal transformations.

Nurturing readers from buyers into fans is a long process filled with many perils.

When travel isn't possible, technology can save the day.

The words of an author can last long after they are gone, continuing to resonate with readers for generations. Or centuries.

Staying safe has meant locking ourselves away from the world, but maybe our cages are cocoons.

For this week's episode of A Book and a Dream, Megan takes a dive into the world of TikTok and the strange encounters and epic viewership that can nurture a bridge between author and reader.

From some of the unfortunate mistakes authors make to how categories affect your next book binge, peek behind the curtain and see the nuts and bolts behind this literary love story.

Immense changes can be necessary between when the author feels a manuscript is ready and when the readers finally receive the book.

If you're having problems choosing realistic 2021 goals, this episode is for you.

While 2020 has been an undeniable disaster, Megan O'Russell offers some useful advice to carry into 2021.

There are times to power through and times to step back and admit you need to change course.