Abbey Gaterud, the interim publisher at Ooligan Press, interrupted my regularly scheduled life yesterday to announce:
THE BOOKS ARE IN!
When I arrived at Ooligan HQ, folks were in a total frenzy! OK, not really. Everyone was sort of sitting around, getting the business done. A large box labeled RUTH FELDMAN occupied one chair. The box looked bored.
Eliza, Stefani, Lucy, and Abbey (l. to r.) celebrate the newest arrival at Ooligan Press.
But when I entered the office, there were hugs all around—except from the box. Abbey, pictured here on the right, later smiled for the camera. Eliza Lane, Stefani Varney, and Lucy Softich—left to right—got wild for me. Aren’t the red eyes a nice touch? They match Lucy’s hair and reflect the time-travel mysterious side of Blue Thread. Stefani is now the lead project manager for Blue Thread. Lucy and Eliza are recent grads and run Whirlabout New Media, which helps authors with social media.
Once the festivities and the “what next” meeting were over, I loaded copies of the new book (they smell so great!) in my travel cart. I left the box to a useful next life.
Blue Thread should be available soon from your local bookstores (support them!) and from Amazon. If you’re in the area, stop by the Oregon Jewish Museum on January 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 for the opening reception of The Dawn of Tomorrow: Oregon Jews and Woman Suffrage. Blue Thread will be available at the museum, too.
Did I mention that the books are in?
My name is Ruth. I write books and articles for children and young adults. Blue Thread is my eleventh book, and the first one in which I have knowingly stretched the truth.
Lucy
/ January 11, 2012As I had suspected, it does look like I’m about to take a bite out of the book. I guess I got a little overly excited?
Congratulations, Ruth!
Amber Keyser
/ January 11, 2012LOVE IT! I am so excited to get my hands on one! Whoo hoo!
Ruth
/ January 11, 2012Can you believe it’s finally done, Amber? Think of all the drafts Viva Scriva waded through to make Blue Thread a reality. Thanks!
Sylvia
/ January 11, 2012Congratulations Ruth! I’m so excited to get to hold it in my hands at last
See ya on the 18th!
Ruth
/ January 11, 2012Sylvia, Sylvia, Sylvia. This book owes a lot to you. Nice job!
Dawn Prochovnic
/ January 12, 2012Congratulations, Ruth! I’m so delighted for you! Dawn
Ruth
/ January 12, 2012Thanks, Dawn. I know you’ve felt “new book” day yourself — on several occasions!
sybilla cook
/ January 12, 2012Wonderful! When can I buy an autographed copy? Billy
Ruth
/ January 12, 2012I’m hoping to announce a launch party soon, Billy. Thanks. And welcome to Portland.