Comments for Ruth Downie http://rsdownie.co.uk Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:53:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Want a book? Go to the phone box. by Ruth http://rsdownie.co.uk/2012/02/02/want-a-book-go-to-the-phone-box/#comment-2148 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:53:06 +0000 http://rsdownie.co.uk/?p=2543#comment-2148 “It is, to my mind, as important to feed the imagination as it is the body.”
Absolutely, Tim. A book exchange in conjunction with a food bank? That’s a truly inspired idea.

]]> Comment on Want a book? Go to the phone box. by Ruth http://rsdownie.co.uk/2012/02/02/want-a-book-go-to-the-phone-box/#comment-2147 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:37:51 +0000 http://rsdownie.co.uk/?p=2543#comment-2147 Glad you like it, Jane! Sorry to hear about your ‘real’ library, though. These are tough times.

]]> Comment on Want a book? Go to the phone box. by AW1 Tim http://rsdownie.co.uk/2012/02/02/want-a-book-go-to-the-phone-box/#comment-2146 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:21:06 +0000 http://rsdownie.co.uk/?p=2543#comment-2146 That’s a wonderful idea. One of the memories I have of my trips through Great Britain are the iconic red phone booths. I’m glad to see these still being put to a good use.

As regards book exchanges, we do a similar thing at the soup kitchen and food bank where I volunteer. We put out stacks of books for folks to help themselves to, and especially a carousel of children’s books. It is, to my mind, as important to feed the imagination as it is the body. Those who show up for a meal or a food box are welcome to take whatever books strike their fancy, and we encourage our volunteers (and others) to donate good quality books to help us restock the shelves.

I’m quite looking forward to volume 5 of your series. I may have to re-read the others while waiting.

V/R

]]> Comment on Want a book? Go to the phone box. by Jane Finnis http://rsdownie.co.uk/2012/02/02/want-a-book-go-to-the-phone-box/#comment-2145 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:19:10 +0000 http://rsdownie.co.uk/?p=2543#comment-2145 What a great idea! Our library in Hunmanby is scheduled for closure, maybe we could set up something similar, though I don’t think we have a red phone box anywhere near…but the concept is a winner!

]]> Comment on Meet Sarah Bower by antiaging1.co.uk http://rsdownie.co.uk/2011/04/03/meet-sarah-bower/#comment-2131 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:12:05 +0000 http://rsdownie.co.uk/?p=2037#comment-2131 Hello, I log on to your blog daily. Your story-telling style is witty, keep up the good work!

]]> Comment on Welcome… by Ruth http://rsdownie.co.uk/2011/02/02/welcome/#comment-2083 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:41:40 +0000 http://ruthdownie.wordpress.com/?p=289#comment-2083 Thank you Jason, you’re very kind! A first draft of Book 5 has just gone to the editor. Your wife may recognise the feeling that comes with pressing the ‘send’ button – the amazing clarity with which you can now see all the things you should have written and didn’t!
Best wishes for a happy and creative New Year to you both.

]]> Comment on Welcome… by Jason http://rsdownie.co.uk/2011/02/02/welcome/#comment-2082 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:39:56 +0000 http://ruthdownie.wordpress.com/?p=289#comment-2082 Hello Ruth.

I am a physician and a giant history nerd, classical history in particular, so I am obviously in love with your books, and anxiously await the newest adventure.

I am also the husband of a novelist, so I understand a bit about the pressures you must be under. Best of luck getting over the hump (or humps, possibly), and thank you so much for your wonderful books.

]]> Comment on Persona Non Grata on Kindle by Ruth http://rsdownie.co.uk/2011/11/10/persona-non-grata-on-kindle/#comment-2071 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:52:41 +0000 http://rsdownie.co.uk/?p=2377#comment-2071 AAARGH! James, I’m really sorry about this. It’s very frustrating. Thanks so much for letting me know – I will chase it up again. As of last week, it was looking as tho’ the publishers had done whatever they needed to do and the book was in a queue at Amazon. I was hoping it would be available in time for the holidays, but there was an ominous silence from across the water.
It’s available in the UK as ‘Ruso and the Root of All Evils’ but I fear you won’t be able to download it onto a Kindle linked to a US account, so I don’t know why I am telling you this…
Right, off to email the publishers to see if they can shed any light on its whereabouts. Meanwhile, thank you for your patience and all good wishes for the New Year, when I hope to be able to give better news.

]]> Comment on Persona Non Grata on Kindle by James http://rsdownie.co.uk/2011/11/10/persona-non-grata-on-kindle/#comment-2068 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:12:25 +0000 http://rsdownie.co.uk/?p=2377#comment-2068 Hi Ruth. I just got an Amazon gift card for the holiday and I wanted to buy Persona Non Grata but it is still not on Kindle. I checked Amazon.com and .co.uk. I thought I’d let you know because I would really love to read this on my Kindle, since I have the two previous ones in that format. Thanks and happy holidays!

]]> Comment on ‘Tis the season by Ruth http://rsdownie.co.uk/2011/12/23/tis-the-season/#comment-2063 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:49:36 +0000 http://rsdownie.co.uk/?p=2434#comment-2063 You’re very kind, Tim. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your daughter, and I hope you’re feeling well enough to enjoy it!

I’m much better now but may go and apply your suggested remedy, just to stave off any possible relapse…

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