Ruth Frances Long's Blog, page 17

Turkey’s in the oven, ham already done, lego EVERYWHERE, a fairy has moved into our house via our fairy door… All set for Doctor Who later on. Happy Christmas everyone. … Continue reading →

I’m sitting here surrounded by boxes and the contents of our kitchen, as our kitchen is part-way through renovation. (Kitchen of Doom, as I have dubbed it, although in all seriousness it appears to be going very smoothly and will … Continue reading →

So as I’ve said in the past couple of weeks I’m stuck into some serious writing. Or at least I would be if it was going the way it’s supposed to. Ah but things rarely go the way in which … Continue reading →

First off, and most importantly, Authors for the Philippines! The Treachery of Beautiful Things and a gorgeous Tree of Life Pendant can be yours, along with a host of other amazing things. Just bid at Authors for the Philippines Bidding … Continue reading →

So I’m writing again. Very very slowly. I’m not sure why (apart from a lot of non-writerly things going on in real life at the moment, which to be honest probably account for both this and the level of exhaustion … Continue reading →

At last I can share the news I have been sitting on until all the i’s were dotted and the t’s crossed. Then we’ll all do a happy dance, okay? I’m writing a new YA series for O’Brien Press, set … Continue reading →

Today marks the launch of A Flight of Thieves, a YA steampunk adventure by my good friend and critter David Bridger. So to celebrate I have the lovely cover and an interview! Why am I excited about A Flight of … Continue reading →

  Octocon is coming (11th to the 13th October), in the Camden Court Hotel in Dublin. This year they have a very cool app to keep everyone up to date on what’s on where and who will be there. These … Continue reading →

Forgive me for not being around much of late, but I’m back with some amazing news. I just found out that The Treachery of Beautiful Things is on the Booklist Top 10 Romance Fiction for Youth: 2013. That sound you … Continue reading →

Here’s another of those cool things I’ve been meaning to tell you. So excited about this one as I’m a big fan of the Skiffy and Fanty Show and recently I recorded a podcast with them, all about The Treachery … Continue reading →