tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184994632024-03-14T04:16:48.405-04:00on life & other inconveniencesSandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comBlogger938125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-40463598439803746412009-04-29T07:36:00.000-04:002009-04-29T07:37:21.547-04:00Don't forgetPlease change feeds and links for this blog to: <br /><br />http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-75275369176975816522009-01-23T09:30:00.000-05:002009-01-23T09:31:11.416-05:00The Friday Fun File<a href=http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1195>Some things you've just got to see for yourself.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-90255876741788999572009-01-20T12:45:00.000-05:002009-01-20T12:46:36.355-05:00America, America<a href=http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1193>I’ve been trying to remember if I’ve seen such a celebration since the marriage of Charles and Diana, and although I’m sure there may have been a few occasions in between I’m forgetting at the moment, the fact that the inauguration reminds me of the pomp and ceremony I, as a Canadian, tend to associate with the monarchy.<br /><br />As a Canadian, I’ve had something of a conflicted view of the US. On the one hand, the US is Canada’s only real neighbor, closest ally, and traditionally has been Canada’s biggest trading partner. These two countries have a long, close history, and need each other.</a> Follow the link for the rest.Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-17229661367518172712009-01-08T15:01:00.001-05:002009-01-08T15:02:36.404-05:00The Long TailCan a little book released in the midst of the year-end busyness, up against new releases from bestsellers, find an audience? <a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1191">It appears so.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-90263834308024213612009-01-06T07:55:00.000-05:002009-01-06T07:56:26.840-05:00UPDATEThis blog has moved to http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/ - please update your links as I will be taking this blog down soon. Thank you.Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-58068583282748732842009-01-05T15:04:00.002-05:002009-01-05T15:05:50.243-05:0016 Random Things...I've been tagged, and <a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1185">I've shamelessly dragged Stuart MacBride, Tom Piccirilli, Patrick Shawn Bagley, Russel D. McLean and a host of others into it. </a> I was just doing what I was told, so blame <a href="http://lindalrichards.blogspot.com/">Linda</a>. ;)Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-26984255915682440902009-01-04T08:50:00.001-05:002009-01-04T08:51:46.284-05:00Poll DancingIf you haven't already, <a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1183">check it out!</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-73383147092723102932009-01-02T11:36:00.000-05:002009-01-02T11:37:27.762-05:00Life Imitates Art<a href=http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1180>A quick thought for the morning.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-63226117767029357042009-01-01T13:08:00.001-05:002009-01-01T13:10:08.697-05:00Happy New Year IndeedAnother stellar review of <a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1178">THE FRAILTY OF FLESH.</a> Could there be a better way to close out the year and ring in the new one?Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-19783152778118631082008-12-31T08:55:00.002-05:002008-12-31T09:01:33.121-05:00A Happy Holidays MemeI have a new short story out, in the debut issue of <a href="http://easternstandardcrime.blogspot.com/2008/12/crooked-1-is-here.html">Crooked</a> and have done a short 'happy holidays' meme over at <a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1172">my blog</a>.Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-9471367982868228152008-12-30T09:40:00.002-05:002008-12-30T09:42:21.843-05:00Quick Updates<a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1170">WHAT BURNS WITHIN makes another top 10 list, I'm interviewed at Shots and there's a news story that may be of interest to some who follow the series.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-63198268702298522642008-12-22T09:47:00.001-05:002008-12-22T09:47:39.325-05:00A Cartoon For Authors<a href="http://www.newyorker.com/humor/issuecartoons/2008/12/22/cartoons_20081215?slide=12#showHeader">Priceless.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-18852405933555229012008-12-20T08:03:00.003-05:002008-12-20T08:10:04.878-05:00Best OfWho thought Linda L. Richards, Tom Piccirilli, Christa Faust, Val McDermid, Anthony Neil Smith -and Sandra Ruttan?! - should get top honours? <a href="http://www.bookspotcentral.com/2008/12/some-kind-of-ride-best-favorite-reads-of-2008/">Check out this varied, cross-genre best of list contributed to by multiple authors and reviewers.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-46105486192862874002008-12-18T11:42:00.001-05:002008-12-18T11:42:45.147-05:00Dorothy L in my houseAll I can say is, <a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1153">I'm glad I wasn't drinking during this conversation.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-86270245121614216372008-12-16T10:22:00.002-05:002008-12-16T10:26:06.294-05:00No Return<a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1149">Borders and HarperStudio have made a bold move to eliminate returns.</a> I'll be curious to see how this plays out in the coming months.Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-72750120840501245132008-12-15T10:06:00.002-05:002008-12-15T10:08:13.508-05:00Thought For The Day<a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1142">While I ponder the Santa dilemma, I'm left wondering how someone who writes stories for a living isn't a better liar.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-17374205853619640792008-12-12T17:00:00.001-05:002008-12-12T17:01:44.079-05:00Breaking The Reading DroughtWhat book did I finish this week? <a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1140">Plus: jokes about Canada.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-47834349523648434302008-12-09T15:57:00.002-05:002008-12-09T15:59:49.792-05:00Wiretaps, Bailouts and The Need For Print MediaIn the wake of news about Tribune Co filing for bankruptcy, and the NY Times trying to organize financing, I've started to<a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1138"> pull together my thoughts on the potential disastrous loss of print media from our society.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-35098324481919221922008-12-05T14:46:00.002-05:002008-12-05T14:47:13.974-05:00True ConfessionsPatti recently tagged me with Brian's reading meme, and as a result<a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1134"> I've been prompted to post a confession about my reading habits this year, and also a challenge.</a> I hope some people jump on board.Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-34968409672438304442008-12-04T12:03:00.003-05:002008-12-04T12:04:57.159-05:00Canada's Government Will Stand<a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1132">Breaking News: the Governor General has supported Harper's move to prorogue Parliament.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-8779649373240267942008-12-03T23:29:00.001-05:002008-12-03T23:31:00.092-05:00Stuff & Nonsense: Canadian PoliticsWhen Canadian Politics is making the headlines on even CNN, something's up.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1130">There's commentary, but really, I just wish everyone would take a deep breath...</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-43509581244130843532008-11-25T08:38:00.002-05:002008-11-25T08:39:09.984-05:00Canada, Eh?Getting research right and getting it wrong, <a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1128">when it matters and when it doesn't, and a poll.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-11500480295961729152008-11-21T11:05:00.002-05:002008-11-21T11:06:08.645-05:00International Day of the BookLet's hold it early this year - <a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1117">I have a challenge for you, as well as at least one decent excuse to use for justifying buying a book.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-29946077282518802812008-11-16T09:09:00.002-05:002008-11-16T09:16:30.171-05:00Globe and Mail review<a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1109">THE FRAILTY OF FLESH has been reviewed in THE GLOBE AND MAIL</a>, which I believe marks a significant milestone in my career to date.Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-64037464879403526192008-11-13T08:17:00.002-05:002008-11-13T08:18:28.865-05:00The Things You Wouldn't Believe<a href="http://www.mysterybookspot.com/sandra/?p=1105">Donna Andrews, Viking. Woman killed by husband's coffin. And thoughts on a more serious subject.</a>Sandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.com0