Author Archives: justinemrubin

So thrilled to be interviewed for this month's Mobile Bay Magazine by the lovely John Sledge! http://www.mobilebaymag.com/Mobile-Bay/July-2013/Winning-the-Writers-Race/  

Last Wednesday was nuts. Not only did I wear tinted moisturizer, a dress, Spanx, heels and a scarf as an accessory ( not all at once + this is unheard of for me as the mom to a 13 month old and writer on a deadline), but I had the pleasure of speaking to twoContinue reading “Big thanks to The BNC and The MJCCA”

My lone Springfield photo. Had a wonderful time reminiscing in Boston with my good friend Lauren beforehand and then, off to Springfield for a nice talk at the beautiful Longmeadow Library. Added bonus: my old college roomie and all around homey Bev came with her fam to show support. Hadn’t seen her in years andContinue reading “Thanks, Springfield JCC!”

What a fantastic event! Dana Barrett conducted a terrific Q&A, and it was my honor to share the stage with Jillian Medoff, author of "I Couldn't Love You More." Dana, Jillian and me. My lil' bookworm, Ari.

I had a wonderful time speaking at the Ann Arbor JCC Book Festival on Monday night. My Aunt Alice and Uncle Mike sponsored the event, and the turnout was fantastic. I felt so special. Huge thanks to them. And! I even took a nap. Not during the event, but the day of. A real liveContinue reading “Thank you, Ann Arbor!”

Baby, book. Book, baby. Small bit of beach. That was my June-mid October. Turned in aforementioned book  – just the first draft, which could end up looking nothing like the final draft, mind you (fingers crossed that there is something redeemable there as I anxiously await my editorial letter) – on 10/13 and man, ohContinue reading “Reunions and birthdays and book travel, oh my”

This review has me missing Brooklyn that much more. Bernard Lumpkin, I adore your name, and thank you very much.

Had the opportunity to write about balancing the mom thing with the writing thing for my talented friend Elyzabeth Wilder's blog, The Chat & Chew Supper Club. Check her and it out!

That Saving Ruth is an engrossing read. Thanks Alice and Bertie!  

Looked up 'proud' in my thesaurus to find the right synonym to describe how this review makes me feel. Found a couple: appreciative, contented, honored. Many thanks to Joyce Zonana for such a beautifully written piece. I can't link to it online, but a bit follows below. It's featured in the magazine's Summer Issue (VolumeContinue reading “Lilith Magazine”