Category Archives: writing

Ghosts of Bergen County: Dana Cann

Posted on April 15, 2016 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

If you’ve ever been in a writing group, here is what you know: Some of the best stories ever written have not actually been published. Their pages are shared — consumed — by the rest of the group. A year … Continue reading →

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Binge-watching

Posted on January 25, 2016 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I usually reserve this space for talking about books, but today it’s TV, specifically The Librarians. It’s the only series I keep up with aside from Downton and Colbert. I started watching because I know a lot of super-hero librarians, … Continue reading →

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Griffin’s Heart

Posted on January 25, 2016 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Writing today to tell you about the release of LRW Lee’s fifth book in her Andy Smithson series. This one is called Vision of the Griffin’s Heart, and it’s out today. The book is about Andy Smithson, who was chosen to break … Continue reading →

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Fall in Virginia: Books, conferences and friends

Posted on October 26, 2015 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Hi, all. It’s been a busy two weeks so I wanted to send out some recaps from recent events. I keep explaining to people that I have to do recaps because my flip phone doesn’t allow me to live-tweet — or to tweet at … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days

Posted on October 1, 2015 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

It’s raining and the weather forecast is calling for more. In a few days I will feel trapped in my house, longing to see something brighter than my daughter’s yellow umbrella.  In a few days — or heck, who am … Continue reading →

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