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Shirin Dubbin

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The United States

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Genre

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romance, Comics & Graphic Novels

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Shirin Dubbin is often called a “chic geek,” and she likes the sound of it. Especially since she’s a closet wallflower (albeit one with a super-heroine styled alter ego). When not working in graphic design or hosting The Fantastic Forum—a celebration of comics & speculative fiction—she writes stories inspired by the art, literature, international cinema, and anime she grew up with.

In her own storytelling, Shirin spins tales of sci-fi and urban fantasy with romantic edge. The battle between good and evil, humor, and break neck action are ink to her imagination.

Culturally, she’s half American, half British and very southern; right down to the accent and love of grits. Government reports show a residence in DC, but Shirin lives largely on the ...more

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Insomnia Walks In

At 2AM Insomnia walked into the bar and presided one stool over.

I mumbled a greeting and mainlined a tequila. Tongue to tummy, skipping everything else—including enjoyment.

We eyed each other, me without humor, Insomnia with a knowing smile.

Next I ordered something the resident mixologist called Lullaby. Perfectly aware It’d take an actual stone to rock-a-bye this baby. Still I had to try.

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Average rating: 3.36 · 303 ratings · 82 reviews · 7 distinct works • Similar authors

	Bloody Fabulous: Stories of Fantasy and Fashion by Ekaterina Sedia (Editor), Shirin Dubbin (Goodreads Author), Genevieve Valentine 3.32 avg rating — 148 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Keeper of the Way (Aftermath Cleaners #1) 3.59 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2009 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	To the Fifth Power (Powers, #1) 3.19 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chaos Tryst 3.39 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dreams' Dark Kiss 3.71 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Whipstitch free read 2.85 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2011	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dusk Takes Dawn by Shirin Dubbin (Goodreads Author), Celia Sweet really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Fort somehow turned the symbol of nerdiness into a visual aphrodisiac—Spanish fly in the form of solid black frames.”
― Shirin Dubbin, To the Fifth Power

tags: glasses, nerdy, novella, sexy, superheroes

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“Not many people understood the inherent pain of a career in heroics. Your body aches from the demands of day-to-day protection. Your mind whirs with the things you did wrong, the ways you could’ve done better, the scores of citizens you didn’t save. And when you lose someone you love, when their blood forms a puddle beneath your cheek while you watch… Your name, Watcher, becomes the cruelest agony of all.”
― Shirin Dubbin, To the Fifth Power

tags: hurt, life, loss, pain, superheroes

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“I am not young enough to know everything.”
― Oscar Wilde

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message 5: by Jaree

Aug 07, 2012 06:21PM

Free sample of the There's No Tomorrow
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message 4: by Shirin

Sep 25, 2011 09:14PM

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Hi Shirin. Thanks for accepting my friendvite!"

Hi, Thanks for inviting me! Sorry I didn't answer sooner--I'm just seeing your note.

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message 3: by Danielle The Book Huntress

Jul 18, 2011 08:09AM