Author Archives: madelynruth@yahoo.com

Nine Good Books About Dogs (Also: Nine Books About Good Dogs)

Posted on November 15, 2015 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I’m so excited to have HOW TO BEHAVE AT A DOG SHOW join the other established dog/pet books out in the world – especially as we gear up for The National Dog Show and then Westminster. This week, I’m taking a … Continue reading →

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Light

Posted on November 13, 2015 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Paris.

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Cover Reveal: Lisa Maxwell and UNHOOKED

Posted on November 13, 2015 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

All kinds of buzz today in honor of Lisa Maxwell’s upcoming novel Unhooked. (By upcoming, I mean Feb. 2, but I’m ready to get excited about it RIGHT NOW.) First, there’s the cover. I’ll wait for a minute while you take this … Continue reading →

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The One Where I Somehow End Up Defending Phil Collins

Posted on November 8, 2015 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Not that he needs it, but I’m here to defend Phil Collins. Yes, that Phil Collins (or, as my husband refers to him: Phil’s Colon.) I am here to defend his right to make beautiful music or complete dreck if he … 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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