Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time

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 li…

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 impact…

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...mista…

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 s…

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 wi…

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.

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 dyst…

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 surpri…

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 fos…

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 eve…

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 …

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…

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 a…

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 …

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

But those special fans who become advocates for their favorite books can help keep authors from feeling like they're…

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

From virtual reality to obscure documentaries, there are many possibilities for doing worthwhile research from home and exciting possibilities…

Legacy. What is a legacy?

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

The concept can seem surreal. But the passing of…

Feeling a little trapped?

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

From publishing new books to learning new skills, in this episode of A Book a…

A community of book lovers, a few curses, and some wardrobe issues. 

What do these have in common? Thousands of views on social media.

For this week's episode of A Book and a Dream, Megan takes a div…

Looking for your next read? Amazon categories will guide you even if you don't shop in the Kindle store. 

From some of the unfortunate mistakes authors make to how categories affect your next book b…