June Release
By: Ruth Kaufman
My Life as an Extra
June 15, 2017
The Plot:
Chicagoan Marla Goldberg must rebuild her life at forty-one after an unexpected di-
vorce. While adjusting to singlehood, trying to improve conditions at the radio station
where she’s an account executive and fit in with her successful family, she dips her toes
into the daunting dating pool.
Marla yearns to fulfill her dream of being a working actor, yet can’t quite believe, “Leap
and the net will appear.” Working as an extra teaches her meaningful lessons, but she must
learn what for her is the hardest lesson of all: how to feel special when you’re not the star.
Reviews Welcome.
Biography:
Ruth Kaufman’s latest release is the humorous women’s fiction novel My Life as an
Extra, soon to be followed by My Life as a Star and perhaps more books with “My” in the
title. She’s also the author of the Wars of the Roses Brides trilogy (At His Command, Follow
Your Heart and The Bride Tournament). Accolades include 2016 Booksellers’ Best Award Best
Historical and Best First Book winner and Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart®
winner.
She’s also an actor and voiceover talent, and workshop presenter with a J.D. and a
Master’s in Radio/TV who enjoys peanut butter and chocolate milkshakes and singing in a
symphony chorus.
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