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Books and more books

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Matt Ruff

Last week I attended the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association’s fall trade show in Portland, Oregon. I was a guest at the Tuesday morning author breakfast and got to pitch 88 Names to a ballroom full of friendly indie booksellers. I … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow: Speculative Fiction Panel at the UW Bookstore

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Matt Ruff

Tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day, and to help celebrate, I’ll be appearing on a Speculative Fiction Panel at the University Book Store, along with authors Greg Bear, Robin Hobb, and Elliott Kay. The panel starts at 6:30 PM; feel free … Continue reading →

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Portland

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Matt Ruff

I’m home from my overnight visit to Portland. I had a small but enthusiastic group of fans at the Powell’s on Hawthorne event, and while I was there I scored a hardcover copy of Joe Coomer’s Kentucky Love. (If you’re … Continue reading →

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In Portland on Thursday

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Matt Ruff

This Thursday night at 7:30 PM I’ll be reading and signing books at Powell’s Books on Hawthorne in Portland, Oregon. Also: * If you’re in the Queen Anne area, you should check out the new Queen Anne Book Company. They’ve … Continue reading →

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The Queen Anne Book Company grand opening is today!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Matt Ruff

Signs and wonders: A new independent bookstore on top of Queen Anne Hill. Doors open at 9 AM! I’ll be hanging out at the store this afternoon between 4 PM and 6 PM. Lots of other local authors will be … Continue reading →

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Coming up for air

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Matt Ruff

I’ve been making good progress on the new novel, hence the lack of recent posts, but with The Mirage paperback publication coming up in two weeks, it’s time for me to come out of my little room and practice talking … Continue reading →

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Queen Anne Books needs a new owner, stat

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Matt Ruff

Upsetting news: Beloved local indie bookstore Queen Anne Books is looking for a new owner, and will close on October 31st if they don’t find one. Their latest news update confirms that they are still actively seeking a buyer, but … Continue reading →

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Reading at Queen Anne Books tonight at 6 PM

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Matt Ruff

Just a reminder, I’ll be reading from The Mirage and signing books tonight at Queen Anne Books on Queen Anne Hill, starting at 6PM. This will be my final Seattle-area appearance on my current book tour, so if you live … Continue reading →

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Queen Anne Books is looking for a buyer

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Matt Ruff

Patti McCall, the owner of Queen Anne Books, one of my favorite Seattle independent bookstores, has just announced that she is planning to sell the store: Almost 14 years ago, Cindy Mitchell and I met with Randy and Alice to … Continue reading →

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Oregon

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Matt Ruff

This week was the Oregon leg of the Mirage book tour. The Oregonian newspaper welcomed me to the state with a wonderful review. I spent Sunday and Monday in Portland. HarperCollins put me up at a hotel two blocks away … Continue reading →

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