Tag: ruby dee philippa


  • Howard Zinn Book Fair

    I will be joining longtime friend and activist Steve Moriarty on a politico-punk panel where we delve into building both a fierce response to fascism and a better world together. This year’s theme is “Fight Supremacy: Actions Against Authoritarianism” There will be many ways to participate, so we look forward to seeing you there. I…

  • clarity around prejudices

    clarity around prejudices

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    Hey friends! Some folks have been asking me about why I chose to have some of the characters in Bag of Tricks be so prejudiced, so I’m here to set the record straight 🙂 The prejudices of these characters in no way reflects my own feelings and thoughts on anyone- be they lesbian, gay, black,…

  • 2026, here i come

    2026, here i come

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    I’ve been working on so many pieces for the new books: finishing the audio book for BAG OF TRICKS, reaching out to venues, bookstores, libraries and others for reading events throughout the remainder of 2025 and starting in on 2026, writing a story arc and now a pitch deck for the books as a mini-series……

  • 29 Palms Book Festival

    Join me in the Mojave desert for a weekend filled with books and music and most likely surprises of all kinds! Friday November 7th through Sunday November 9th I’ll be selling, signing, and reading excerpts from my #BAGOFTRICKStrilogy + encouraging discussion about the punk rock ethos and what that looks like today. https://www.29pbf.com/events/event-five-lx5ez

  • I’ll be everywhere, man

    I’ll be everywhere, man

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    Tis the season to attend book fairs and readings and etc- Saturday October 4th, I’ll be hanging at the Earth Island Books tent in Collingswood, NJ, signing books and chatting with whoever stops by at the Collingswood Book Festival from 10a-4p, and then Sunday October 19th, come find me at the Earth Island Books tent…

  • Thoughts Words Action

    I had the pleasure of speaking with Ruby Dee Philippa, the author of Bag Of Tricks. We dove into a fascinating conversation about the book’s inspiration, the vivid characters that drive the story, and the energy that comes from its roots in the San Francisco punk scene. Ruby shared insights into the creative process behind the…

  • Easton Book Fest

    Join me at the Easton Book Fest on Sunday October 19th from 12p-4p where I’ll be signing Bag of Tricks and Tricky Business and chatting folks up about everything under the sun (or clouds). Stop by the Earth Island Books tent to find out what’s going on with my punk trilogy and more…

  • Collingswood Book Festival

    Join me Saturday October 4th in Collingswood, NJ from 10a-4p at the Earth Island Books tent, where I’ll be signing books and chatting folks up about whatever comes up. Hope to see you there!

  • Greetings & Salutations

    Greetings & Salutations

    I know I’m starting a little late to get out there for book fairs and conferences for Bag of Tricks (released March 2025), but since the 3rd book in the trilogy- Old Tricks, New Treats- is coming out November 14th, 2025 and the 2nd book- Tricky Business- was made available in the interim, I’m hitting…