Category Archives: James L. Rubart

This Is How Writers Do It by James L. Rubart

Posted on October 23, 2012 by James L. Rubart

You’ve wondered how us authors get all our words written? Now you know.

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Looking Down the Barrel of the Empty Nest Gun by James L. Rubart

Posted on October 9, 2012 by James L. Rubart

If you’re an empty nester, or are soon to be, has your behavior changed because of this? My oldest son, Taylor started his second year of college a few weeks back. Our younger son, Micah is buried in his junior … Continue reading →

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How Long Does It Take You To Decide? by James L. Rubart

Posted on September 25, 2012 by James L. Rubart

You’re in a bookstore. A cover reaches out its hands and grabs you. (Yes, of course metaphorically, we’re not doing a Stephen King thing here.) How long before you decide to buy it or put it down and keep looking? … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Dream? by James L. Rubart

Posted on August 28, 2012 by James L. Rubart

I’ve wanted a dirt bike since I was five. Okay, maybe not five—it was more like three. Growing up, I knew it wouldn’t ever happen. No way. Not while I lived with my parents. My mom was not a fan of the … Continue reading →

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Do You Ever Feel Guilty Reading Fiction? by James L. Rubart

Posted on August 14, 2012 by James L. Rubart

Do you ever feel like you should be reading something ‘more spiritual?’ Like the latest bestselling non-fiction title? The one that promises to do your laundry, mow your lawn, and turn the negative way you feel about your snooty neighbor … Continue reading →

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My Son’s Girlfriend is a Reading Machine by James L. Rubart

Posted on July 31, 2012 by James L. Rubart

She is. This past weekend she, my son, and two other couples (friends of theirs) joined my wife and I at a lake house. We took them tubing, they went putt putt golfing, played poker where the first one out … Continue reading →

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Comics-Yeah, I love ’em. You? by James L. Rubart

Posted on May 8, 2012 by James L. Rubart

When people ask where my story ideas come from sometimes I say, “From too many comic books as a kid.” That response is a bit tongue in cheek, but only a bit. I do get ideas from the comic books I … Continue reading →

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Finding Time To Read by James L. Rubart

Posted on April 10, 2012 by James L. Rubart

I used to read for pleasure. A lot. It was one of my favorite things. (Insert Julie Andrews singing here–and you’re old enough to get that reference I love ya’!) Yes, the dearth of reading comes from the time I … Continue reading →

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Conversations With The Gods by James L. Rubart

Posted on December 13, 2011 by James L. Rubart

At twelve years old I had two dreams: Play in the NFL and be a writer. To me, athletes and authors were gods. Some floated higher than others, but none touched the ground like we humans did. So in the … Continue reading →

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Sometimes a Book Is Not Just a Book: Lessons Learned by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

A few weeks ago, I read and reviewed a book I enjoyed very much.  It was THE CHAIR written by James L. Rubart.  A copy of the review follows:     SOMETIMES A CHAIR IS NOT JUST A CHAIR, November … Continue reading →

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