Category Archives: About the Blog

Yikes – Two Months without Posting

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I would be ashamed of myself, except the main reason for my absence is that I was writing/revising/reading toward a better manuscript. No excuse, you say? You’re probably right. But I’m still on the blog-learning curve. I find that my … Continue reading →

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“Yours In Books” Gets Some Respect

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Meredith Ann Rutter

This blogsite has been listed as one of the top 100 book-related blogs to follow in 2013. I’m not sure what criteria determined the order, but I’m sure it’s appropriate that Yours In Books just made it in at number … Continue reading →

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Gift Giving to Self

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I’m looking forward to letting you know, dear readers, what I am giving as books this year. I cannot say now because the recipients may see! In the meantime, I wish for you all a wonderful holiday week, whatever you … Continue reading →

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Reintroducing My “For Fun” Page

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I took this picture during a motorcyclists’ convention in Sarasota. Hubby Gary owned a motorcycle before I knew him, and he has told me at least one tale about it that I won’t repeat in polite company (let alone in … Continue reading →

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Housekeeping Post – Please Ignore

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I’m updating my info with Technorati, which requires that I post this code QBMWTRNWKTVT in a new post. Please forgive the interruption to your day. I’m going to do a true post in the near future.

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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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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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Please Consider Voting for Me

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

Goodreads.com is holding a contest April 10 to April 23 for an Independent Book Blogger Award (IBBA). When you get to the Goodreads page (after you click on “Vote” below), you’ll need to register or sign in to accomplish the … Continue reading →

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Life Beyond Books

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

You may have noticed that the “For Fun” section of this blogsite wasn’t always about books. Today I have relocated those items and added a new tab section called “Life Beyond Books.” I anticipate adding material to this new section … Continue reading →

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New “For Fun” Tab/Page

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I’ve finally figured out how to insert some fun stuff onto the tab/page (in menu above) called “For Fun.” Whew. Take a look and let me know what you think. Any ideas for other items you’d like to find included … Continue reading →

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