Ruth Frances Long's Blog, page 14

Skiffy & Fanty & Me & Friends

So recently I was part of a panel on Irish SF for the Skiffy and Fanty Show (which I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE!) Gareth Kavanagh, Maura McHugh, Michael Carroll and I join the wonderful hosts Shaun and Julia to talk. Lots. No really. … Continue reading →

A short post about drafts and editing

  In pictures (some moving) because I really should be editing.   I’ve just finished the first draft of the next book. There was lots of this And now I have a first draft full of all the words. Some … Continue reading →

Interview

Today I’ve been interviewed at YAPS! Bring on the Teen Reading Blognificence!   This Sunday I’ll be at Hodges Figgis for their teen book club. Next Tuesday (30th) I’m going to be on Artyfacts on KFM. Friday week (3rd) I’ll … Continue reading →

A Crack in Everything Playlist

Obviously music is important in A Crack in Everything so I thought I would share some of the songs that inspired various aspects of the story and the characters. There are actually a lot more than on this list (it … Continue reading →

Photos from the launch

Thanks to the wonderful people at O’Brien Press, here are some photos from the launch of A Crack in Everything on the 4th.   A wonderful time was had by all. Anyone in Ireland and UK, there’s just a few … Continue reading →

A quick thank you

We had a fantastic night in the Gutter bookshop on Thursday. So good. So many people. So much fun. Of course I forgot to take photos. I was a little bit busy. But there are some lovely photos. I just … Continue reading →

Just a reminder

Hope to see lots of you there! Full details and map here … Continue reading →

Meeting Jinx – A Crack in Everything teaser

“Then everything else fell away to silence. And the sound of the gentle rise and fall of someone else’s ‘You shouldn’t be here either,’ said the voice called Jinx. Strangely melodic a voice. So deep it resonated through her. But … Continue reading →

“Lost in Dubh Linn” – A Crack in Everything teaser

“Lost in a maze of narrow lanes, she turned this way and that, heedless of direction. Lanes widened to streets, to squares and open spaces. The rational part of her mind veered close to panic. There was no area like … Continue reading →

Book birthday – A Crack in Everything

Yes, it’s out today and I am so ridiculously excited! I’m going to be putting up some images and quotes around the place (Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter etc) so come and read, comment and share. And if you’re around the Gutter … Continue reading →