Iris Dorbian's Blog

Not that anyone on this platform seems to care (oh well) but I thought I'd post this beautiful article in the current editions of the Jewish Standard and New Jersey Jewish News. It's on the re-release/third edition of "An Epiphany in Lilacs" and why it warrants republication more than ever. Thank you to the Jewish Standard for the piece and to my publisher Sunbury for republishing my book. https://jewishstandard.timesofisrael....

Very honored to announce that "Next Stop, Boston" has won yet another honor: It has been named a finalist in the contemporary fiction category for the 2024 Storytrade Book Awards!

Thank you so much Storytrade!!!

So delighted to announce that "Next Stop, Boston" has won the Literary Titan Gold Book Award: Fiction. Thank you for the honor. I'm especially honored to share the award with these wonderful books. Here's the link: https://literarytitan.com/2024/06/07/...

Next Stop, Boston

I'm happy to announce that "Next Stop, Boston" is a Spring 2024 Readers' Choice Book Awards finalist in the Best Adult Book category.

I'm honored and touched. Thank you and thank you all for your support.

And that's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who entered the Goodreads giveaway for "Next Stop, Boston," which ended yesterday. The turnout and interest were overwhelming! Special congratulations to the winners (I will be sending all of you copies of the book very soon). Much, much appreciated to everyone!!! #GoodreadsGiveaway

What a lovely surprise! My rock and roll coming of age novel "Next Stop, Boston" is a 2024 Firebird Book Award winner in the coming of age category!!! Wow. Thank you (and special thank you to Black Pawn Press for supporting and publishing the novel. #FirebirdBookAward #bookawards

Will be doing a Goodreads Giveaway in which I will be giving away six first edition signed copies of "Next Stop, Boston." It begins on April 22 and ends on May 13. Those who are interested can enter starting on 4/22. Will post link when it begins.

Exciting news today! "Next Stop, Boston" is being formally launched via Reedsy Discovery, a service that connects a wide spectrum of authors with readers.

The launch is accompanied by a fair and impartial review of the book. Mine was great!

Here's an excerpt:
"Next Stop, Boston was super enjoyable and well-written. It’s an addictive read that, despite being a relatively quiet novel, has a narrative flow that propels the story forward. The honesty and passion in the writing is what truly makes this story shine—no sugar coating to be found here. This is complimented with Dorbian’s meticulous research: referencing famous musicians, models, photographers and real hotels along the tour locations. Dorbian even includes a mini-tutorial on how to properly clean a guitar. It’s great!"

First off, thank you all for your support, your interest and for buying the book! I'm so flattered and touched. Second, can you all please do me a favor and go to my Reedsy Discovery page and upvote it (on top)? The authors with the most upvotes will be featured in the newsletter that goes out to thousands of readers and frankly, I can use that exposure.

Here's the link to the Reedsy page: https://reedsy.com/.../book/next-stop......

You can also read an excerpt from the novel.

Again, thank you all so much for your ongoing support for this little labor of love.

Hey folks:

I'm very proud to announce that my fourth book and third novel "Next Stop, Boston has just been published by Black Pawn Press. Right now, it's available in paperback form, with the ebook version to come out in a week or two. The novel is a coming of age story set against the backdrop of a North American rock and roll tour. I wrote it for fun at the height of COVID as a way to amuse and challenge myself. I'm glad I did as I think it's an entertaining read.

Please check it out!

Thank you all to the many people who entered the Goodreads Giveaway for "Sentenced to Shakespeare." I was very surprised and touched at how well it turned out. Congratulations to the winners. I'm working on getting the books sent to you all this week and thank you again for those who expressed their interest and support of the book by entering the giveaway. Have a wonderful day and week!