I don't know what to say, but silence will not make a better future for anyone's children. The community is already filled with voices more relevant than mine, but silence will not make a better future for anyone's children. There is much miscommunication when it comes to words and I must act, but also, silence … Continue reading Black Lives Matter
Author: rjrugroden
I propose a fake commute
Dear Readers, Isolation means not actually spending lots of time at my desk, calmly looking through my imagination scope at the world, with a mug contentedly nestled between my hands that are mostly covered in a chunky knit sweater. I wish it was more like that. Instead, I find myself often drinking leftover cold tea from … Continue reading I propose a fake commute
Mug Desk Scope Society launching Thursday
Hi all, I'm sending my first installment of Mug, Desk, Scope Society on Thursday. If you want to get in on the first one, you'll want to sign up to get monthly emails by clicking here. These will be different than my blog posts in that they will be more ephemeral in nature and be … Continue reading Mug Desk Scope Society launching Thursday
Newsletter: Mug, Desk, & Scope
Hi, I'm back! Life has been oh so full, and lots of fun, so as usual, I haven't posted here. To the updates! I have finished draft 3 of the second book in the Memory Aether series and it is currently with Beta readers. While I wait for them to sink their teeth into it, … Continue reading Newsletter: Mug, Desk, & Scope
New Family Member and 2019 Books
Meet Penny, our new puppy, who is a lab-hound mix. She is just the sweetest! We couldn’t be happier. I honestly didn’t know the level of happiness dog owners have, and now that I know, I really wish I would have gotten a dog sooner. The hassle and commitment it requires is all worth it. … Continue reading New Family Member and 2019 Books
Spoiler-free Character Sketch: Alexia Sullivan
Alexia was a character born out of a desire to create someone quickly and throw her into a world that I had already created. In the five years that I spent working on Memory Aether, she has transcended being defined by the world building around her and has taken on a life of her own. … Continue reading Spoiler-free Character Sketch: Alexia Sullivan
A Few Interesting Curations
People both hate and love Pinterest. Some pay hundreds of dollars to learn how to use it so they can make a living pinning things for others (tempting). While some readers of this blog (hi Dad) have no idea how to even use it or why it might be helpful. My take on it: it's … Continue reading A Few Interesting Curations
MA2 Update and Spec Fic Showcase
Hey friends, sorry I just kind of skipped July there for a moment. Two quick things: I have started writing Memory Aether 2 (hence the lack of updates) and am about a third of the way through. There is so much stuff in this second book everyone, it's going to be quite the read when … Continue reading MA2 Update and Spec Fic Showcase
Memory Aether is published!
I am super excited to say that I am officially published now! Here's the link to Memory Aether. eBook version is up, paperback version to follow in a couple of days. Aside from that big news, here's two more exciting things happening: I'm going to be at 4th Street Fantasy Convention this weekend, and on a … Continue reading Memory Aether is published!
Remember Good Things
Hi friends. Spring and summer are coming and leaving at the same time, getting tangled up in each other! One day it's almost 80ºF, the next it's rainy and dropped to 37ºF. But my favorite thing about this time of year is the tree in our front yard. I'm not even sure what kind of … Continue reading Remember Good Things
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