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On Kerouac and The Finding Your Own Path

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On Kerouac and Finding Your Method

Jack Kerouac found a process that worked for him. We should all strive for the self knowledge and confidence to do the same.

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A. A. Rubin Mar 3

Capturing the Moon

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Capturing the Moon

The so-called wise men of Chelm, a group of fools in Eastern European Jewish folklore, once tried to capture the moon. Seeing the reflection of the moon in a barrel of water, they covered the barre…

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A. A. Rubin Feb 17

How Old School Lego Developed My Creativity (and Turned Me Into a Panster)

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How Old School Lego Developed My Creativity (and Turned Me Into a Panster)

I’ve often mentioned that legos helped me become a writer. After reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, by JRR Tolkien, I thought to myself, maybe people would be interested in the stories I…

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A. A. Rubin Feb 3

The Funniest Charles Dickens Story You’ll Read Today

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The Funniest Charles Dickens Story You’ll Read Today

Yesterday, I had the privilege of leafing through some really expensive books which are on display at Christie’s. One of these, perhaps my favorite in the collection, is a presentation copy of Char…

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A. A. Rubin Jan 27

On Browsing

A couple of weeks ago, I was reminiscing about how I found Philip K. Dick, one of my favorite authors, browsing the shelves at the now defunct St Marks Books in the East Village many years ago. At the time, I did not know who Philip K. Dick was, do not know that many of my favorite science fiction movies were based on his work, and, of course, I had no idea that would become one of my favorite authors.

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On Browsing

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A. A. Rubin Jan 16

I Work Like A Painter

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I Work Like A Painter

During my recent trip to the Brooklyn Museum to see the Monet in Venice exhibition, I was struck by the famous impressionist painter’s process. During his last visit to the Italian city, Monet had …

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A. A. Rubin Jan 9

The Best Books I Read Last Year

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The Best Books I Read Last Year

January is a time of looking forward, a of resolutions for the future, a time of hope and promise, but it also a time for looking back and taking stock, especially of the previous year. One way I l…

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A. A. Rubin Dec 19

The Tragedy of a Notebook

A story about a time I did everything right, but still came out the loser in the end.

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The Tragedy of a Notebook

Write it down or you’ll forget it. That’s the advice every writer hears. That idea that you get in the shower, that line of dialogue you hear on on the subway, or that perfectly phrased sentence th…

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A. A. Rubin Dec 12

2025 Writing Year in Review (And Award Eligibility)

Since I do not expect any more major publications this year, it's time for my annual post highlighting my publications this year. Some of that work is award-eligible, and if you are a voting member of professional award-giving organization (Nebula, Stoker, etc.) I thank you for your consideration. This was a quality over quantity year for me, and while, for various reasons which I'll cover in my annual submission…

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2025 Writing Year in Review (And Award Eligibility)

Since I do not expect any more major publications this year, it’s time for my annual post highlighting my publications this year. Some of that work is award-eligible, and if you are a voting …

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A. A. Rubin Nov 21

The Best Sentence I Heard Recently Includes Six Modifiers

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The Best Sentence I Heard Recently Includes Six Modifiers

In case you missed it buried near the end of my annual roundup of the writing advice I heard a New York Comic Con last month, Chuck Tingle uttered one of the greatest sentences I’ve ever heard duri…

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