Author Archives: madelynruth@yahoo.com

Musical welcome for Origami Yoda

Posted on March 4, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I’ve been waiting to see this book in print for years — years I tell you — so I’m psyched to welcome Tom Angleberger’s The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by playing some of my favorite Star Wars related songs. … Continue reading →

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Musical welcome for Forget-Her-Nots

Posted on March 2, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Lordy, March is a a busy month for my friends with books! Today I am happy to welcome not just a book, but a FIRST BOOK, by Arlington’s Amy Brecount White. The story is about a girl who discovers a … Continue reading →

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Interview with Jacqueline Jules

Posted on March 1, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I met Jackie Jules soon after I moved to Arlington, Va., when my tiny critique group (three people) was invited to join her critique group, which was larger but which ebbed and flowed. I’ve been a part of that group … Continue reading →

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Musical welcome for Zapato Power

Posted on February 28, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Jacqueline Jules’ Zapato Power, Freddie Ramos Takes Off, arrives in book stores today. To say welcome, I’m playing REM’s Superman. You know you want to sing along! (And if you want to play along, follow the link to find the … Continue reading →

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Letters

Posted on February 25, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

“Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness.” Jane Austen, from a letter to her sister, Oct. 17, 1815 I’ve been thinking about letters, based on a recent discussion about Jane Austen’s letters, some of which are … Continue reading →

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