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German edition of The Mirage coming März 2014

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Matt Ruff

A heads-up for my German fans who’ve been emailing to ask if and when The Mirage would be available in translation: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag has officially set publication for March 2014. The novel will be available in both hardcover and … 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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Rat City Rollergirls season 8 championships tonight

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Matt Ruff

Tickets are still available! The doors at Key Arena open at 4:30, and the first bout—a grudge match between the Derby Liberation Front and the Sockit Wenches—gets underway at 5:30, with the championship bout between Grave Danger and the Throttle … Continue reading →

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Rat City Rollergirls, S8B4 results

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Matt Ruff

So the one downside to being in L.A. last weekend is that I missed the Rat City Rollergirls playoffs. Grave Danger beat out the Sockit Wenches and the Throttle Rockets beat the DLF, so it’ll be Grave Danger vs. the … Continue reading →

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At the L.A. Times Festival of Books this weekend

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Matt Ruff

Tomorrow I fly to Los Angeles for the L.A. Times Festival of Books. Hope to see some of you there. My current schedule: Friday, 6:30-9:00 PM, at Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave. — Attending a party hosted by the … Continue reading →

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Rat City

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Matt Ruff

So, I have a new favorite sport. In January, my friend Frank Blau got me a trackside seat for the season-opening bout of the Rat City Rollergirls roller derby league. I had a great time and have been raving about … Continue reading →

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