Category Archives: Books and Authors

Raymond Burr, Man of Mystery

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

As far as I can determine, only two biographies have been published on the actor Raymond Burr, who died in 1993. They are Hiding in Plain Sight: The Secret Life of Raymond Burr by Michael Seth Starr (2009), published by … Continue reading →

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Graciousness in Author Johanna Moran

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

Instead of a reading (though it was offered) and instead of a podium-style speech (too much standing), author Johanna Moran gave a recent bookstore audience a talk-show experience. This was the first time I’d gone to one of these author … Continue reading →

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Progress on First Novel, Part 2

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

This picture represents the stage I’m in with my first novel, which is entering its sixth draft. The flowers, perky and well-defined, are the plot points and characters; the pond, housing myriad underwater minerals and plants and animals, is the … Continue reading →

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A Room to Write In

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I just visited a writer’s website to learn about her latest publication (more on that in a moment), and found a delightful video segment from her appearance on a TV show I hadn’t heard about before, the Nate Berkus Show. … Continue reading →

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Book Review — Gift Idea for Overachievers, Caseworkers, Friends

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I just finished reading and reviewing a book that I’m excited to recommend. I’ve even started a list of people I might gift it to. The author (pictured here practicing her writing) is an overachiever extraordinaire. She actually needed two … Continue reading →

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Book Review — On life, changes, friendship

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

To read my formal review of One Moment, One Morning, click on the “Book Reviews” tab above. I add a personal note here, which is that I think the book will be appreciated more by people in their twenties and … Continue reading →

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Memoirs and Book Signings Aren’t for Sissies

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I attend book signings to get a feel for how different authors handle that aspect of self-promotion. So far, the best entertainment was by Mildred Kalish (Little Heathens). She showed her sense of humor, and instead of reading excerpts in … Continue reading →

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Book Review — Great New Writing Book

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

To read my review of The Plot Whisperer, click on the “Book Reviews” tab above. This is one of the best books on plot (and character) development I’ve read.

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Happy Quality of Life Day

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

Today is my [harrumph-th] birthday. It is a big birthday, the one upon which I become eligible for [Harrumph]care. I worked a long time for this and can’t believe I’ve lived long enough to win this prize for aging in … Continue reading →

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Time Travel with Stephen King

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Meredith Ann Rutter

I selected this post to be featured on my blog’s page at Writing Blogs. I’ve been a fan of Stephen King’s since I read The Shining over thirty years ago. Since then he has thrilled me most with his memoir, … Continue reading →

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