Books with author Ruby Ann Phillips

Rise of the Alien Queen is the story of Susan Allen, a foul mouthed, about to be divorced housewife, and mother of two grown children. She is suffering from depression and grappling with what to do next after the failure of her marriage. Her philandering husband has hidden all of their assets and she can’t even get a job at the local DollarLand. While attempting to rescue the pilot of a crashed alien spacecraft, Susan inadvertently gets caught up in an off-world adventure filled with romance, politics, deceit and murder. Rise of the Alien Queen is a riff on the current crop of romance and paranormal literature with humorous and often biting commentary on our current politics, racism, and the mistreatment of women. Religion, misogyny, ageism, rape culture, fat shaming, and an evil ambassador are ever present as the heroine navigates her way through yet another hostile and unforgiving world. It’s time for Susan to decide; will she give up on everything and wallow in her depression and self-pity? Or will she rise up and become the woman she was always meant to be?

From Dorothy's red slippers to the Wright brothers' plane, the Smithsonian is filled with objects fascinating to kids. Yet choosing what to see in the nation's largest museum complex can challenge even the most enthusiastic families. Packed with information and pictures, this lively guide offers eight to twelve-year-olds a way to navigate the Smithsonian.

My book is about a little girl who is handicapped and her ability to talk to the birds and animals that come to her window and her two best friends, Smokey the cat and Bandit the dog. The critters get together and make a special Christmas gift for Cheryl and her family.I have always loved animals and have always imagined what they would say if they could talk. I was a school lunchroom manager and loved reading with passion. I worked with teachers to donate books to the birthday book club for students who could not afford it. I live with a crazy cat named Charlie. He was a rescue.