Author Archives: Meredith Ann Rutter

Humorous Editing Symbols

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

For you in the book- or magazine-editing world, this will tickle. (As with the Shakespeare info posted June 21, I grabbed this visual from one of the newsletters from the Maine Writers and Publishers Association. Neither the editor, Joshua Bodwell, … Continue reading →

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Scuba Diving, Reading, and Serendipity

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

Books and water don’t mix, but that doesn’t mean a scuba diving vacation can’t also be packed with books and book talk. Hubby and I spent a lovely vacation scuba diving in Bonaire (Netherland Antilles) in the Caribbean, near Venezuela. … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s Way with Words

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I have to pass this along. Newsletter editor Joshua Bodwell just supplied the below image as part of this week’s newsletter from the Maine Writers and Publishers Association. I don’t know whom to credit for the original image, but enjoy!

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New Tabbed Section of My Favorites

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I have succumbed. I decided to take advantage of Amazon’s template for displaying and commenting on my favorite books. It’s just a neat way to see the covers and read a quick sentence by me about each, then to click … Continue reading →

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Ray Bradbury Knew His Worth

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

The year was 1979. The project was to develop the upper grades (7 – 8 ) of a new elementary-school reading program … on an insane schedule. Two of us were acting on tips while also searching on our own … Continue reading →

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Booksigning in Barn Raises Laughter

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

A rustic setting was the backdrop for a ribald reading by author Dan Zevin from his new book, Dan Gets a Minivan. The reading took place in the barn attached to Lily King’s house. Lily had invited her friends, including … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Memorable Characters and Lots Going On

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

My review of The Book Lover, Maryann McFadden’s third novel, is the newest addition in the “Book Reviews” tab above. Click there and Have a read. I wrote about Maryann McFadden in a post earlier this year called “A Room … Continue reading →

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Honoring Dad on Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

My dad, part of the Greatest Generation, never wanted to be thanked for his service to the country. I tried once, and he did a “brush-away” motion with his hand and murmured something to dismiss the subject. He had been … Continue reading →

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Friends Reunite to Talk Writing, Reading

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

Last Sunday brought together eight of us from last summer’s Stonecoast Writers’ Conference / Novel Writing class. (I wrote about the Stonecoast experience in blog entries on July 22 and July 25, 2011.) Sunday’s reunion occurred thanks to the instigation … Continue reading →

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Finalist Status for Yours In Books Blog

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

Thank you to all who voted for the Yours In Books blog during the Goodreads/AAP Independent Book Bloggers Award contest (my blog posting April 10, 2012). The winners in the various categories have been announced, and even though Yours In … Continue reading →

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