RJ Rugroden

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Cover Reveal!

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 / rjrugroden / Leave a comment

This fantastic cover was created by Sarah Nelson of Auslandish, Co. I am so happy with what she's done! Working with her was pure joy. Thank you, Sarah! Memory Aether As a memory modification specialist, the last thing Alexia expected was for her boyfriend to be her next patient. Michael insists she must erase his … Continue reading Cover Reveal!

Quick Update on all the things (and a recipe)

March 12, 2019 / rjrugroden / 1 Comment

Hi friends. A quick update on what I've been up to. First, my novel! It is nearing completion. I am about halfway through the final version. I will be able to show you the cover soon. So close!!! Keep a lookout for more news about a publication date. Next, my children continue to be adorable. … Continue reading Quick Update on all the things (and a recipe)

Book Review: Lirael by Garth Nix

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 / rjrugroden / Leave a comment

Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr, Format: Audiobook, Rating: 5/5 stars I loved this second book in the Old Kingdom series. It was even more enjoyable than Sabriel (the first one), and has remained my favorite in the entire collection (with Clariel being a close second). First of all, the narrator, Tim Curry, did the best job with … Continue reading Book Review: Lirael by Garth Nix

I’ve been reading some things

January 10, 2019 / rjrugroden / Leave a comment

Thanks for sticking around, reader. I know it's been awhile. Since my last post I've done a lot. I've written several books to varying degrees of polish. I've read a lot of books that I'm dying to tell you about. I've parented two darling kids through lots of developmental stages. I've grown as a person, … Continue reading I’ve been reading some things

4th Street Fantasy convention recap

June 28, 2018 / rjrugroden / 2 Comments

I had worked up the courage to finally talk to one of my favorite authors at the convention this past weekend. It was right before a panel was about to begin and I wasn’t sure there was enough time. Scanning the other seated attendees frantically, I was worried she might not be in the room. … Continue reading 4th Street Fantasy convention recap

Trusting the future self

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018 / rjrugroden / Leave a comment

Something I discovered about how I write is that I find it hard to trust myself. That is, it’s hard to trust both my future self and my past self. I think I outline so much because I am scared that my future self will be some kind of uncreative zombie and I have to … Continue reading Trusting the future self

I’m probably bad for doing this…

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 / rjrugroden / Leave a comment

Me: “I’m probably a bad administrator for doing this, but I just don’t care right now that I’m letting the database automatically sync with our mailing list.” Friend: “Um, that’s just you doing your job well. That’s what databases are supposed to do.” Me: “Yeah, I’m just going to throw off these heavy heavy shackles … Continue reading I’m probably bad for doing this…

Sneak preview

May 23, 2018May 21, 2018 / rjrugroden / Leave a comment

Last week I talked about the letter game and how it started my story. This week, I'd like to give you an unedited preview of that first letter I sent, which sparked all the things that led me to create this unique world of cyberpunk weirdness. Please note, there are mistakes in this letter. I'm … Continue reading Sneak preview

The Letter Game

May 16, 2018May 6, 2018 / rjrugroden / 1 Comment

I once read a book by Caroline Stevermer and Patricia Wrede that was written as the result of the Letter Game (you can find the book here). Here's how the letter game works: Two people decide on a genre, a setting, and the character they will write in the voice of, and who will write … Continue reading The Letter Game

some poetry for your day

May 9, 2018May 6, 2018 / rjrugroden / Leave a comment

April was poetry month. I’m clearly late on this, but wanted to send some poetry your way. I know I don’t stop and appreciate poetry as often as I should. So below is a poem that I’ve been contemplating lately. Also, did you know that the Poem a Day challenge is a thing? I totally meant to … Continue reading some poetry for your day

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