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Iris Dorbian

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Forbes contributor, reporter for PE Hub/Buyouts, freelancer for a bunch of outlets, reformed club girl, theater nut, award-winning author of "Next Stop, Boston"(Black Pawn Press) and "An Epiphany in Lilacs" (3rd ed, Sunbury Press) PLEASE NO DMs

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Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · Jul 7

Exciting news! The third edition of my novel "An Epiphany in Lilacs" is now LIVE on Amazon — with a new cover, updated preface & polished edit from Sunbury Press.
Set in a post-Holocaust Displaced Persons camp.
📚 www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGXSXWYJ
#HolocaustFiction #JewishBooks #NewRelease

An Epiphany in Lilacs: In the Aftermath of the Camps

Amazon.com: An Epiphany in Lilacs: In the Aftermath of the Camps: 9798888193129: Dorbian, Iris: Books

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Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 2h

The pollsters who kept claiming that Sherrill and Citarelli were neck and neck either need to get fired or go into a different line of work. #MikieSherrill #NJGovernorelection

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 12h

Me a year ago--😢And this is me this morning: 😁

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 23h

Squee!!!! NBC projects Mikie Sherrill as winner of NJ governor election!! I'm SO happy and relieved that she won. Thank you NJ. #NJremainsblue #MikieSherrillwins

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 3d

Last night I had a dream that a criminal invaded my home when there was a lot of people there. I escaped through a window and ran to my neighbor's house only to run into Geraldo Rivera who was walking toward me, holding a mic. I told him what happened and then I woke up. #Bizarredream

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 3d

Not everyone has a 401k!

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 3d

It’s a joke that Ciattarelli wants us to believe he cares about public safety after he’s spent years trying to slash police pay & benefits. He’s on record saying cops should earn less because he knows people with more dangerous jobs!

Turnout for Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday, Nov 4th.

#VoteNJ

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Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 3d

On Sunday 11/16, I’ll be at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC at the 2025 New York
Jewish Book Festival! I’ll be discussing my book, "An Epiphany in Lilacs" at 2 pm ET. Register here to attend for free!
mjhnyc.org/events/2025-...
@museumjewishheritage #NewYorkJewishBookFestival

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 3d

Congratulations LA Dodgers!! You're not my Yankees but it's okay. Good job! #WorldSeries

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 4d

"This is a story to read and share, a powerful story about freedom and the perils of war." Check out Reader's Favorite 5-star review of "An Epiphany in Lilacs:" readersfavorite.com/book-review/...

Book review of An Epiphany in Lilacs

An Epiphany in Lilacs: In the Aftermath of the Camps by Iris Dorbian is a moving book, set within the years following World War II. It is 1945 when Daniel, a Latvian Jew, finally tastes freedom after ...

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 4d

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Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 6d

Oh good god, good, god. Buzz NEVER said it was fake (on the contrary). But Kim K. admits she gets her news from TikTok so this is to be expected. people.com/kim-kardashi...

Kim Kardashian Insists the 1969 Moon Landing Was Fake: ‘It Didn't Happen'

Kim Kardashian revealed that she believes the conspiracy theory that the 1969 Moon landing did not actually happen, and she tried to convince her 'All's Fair' costar Sarah Paulson to believe it, too, ...

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 9d

Exactly Why Democratic Women
Should Be Running Our Country.....

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Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 13d

They were SOOOO good!! I LOVED Soft Cell when I was a young'un. #RIPDaveBall www.youtube.com/watch?v=stb9...

Soft Cell - Bedsitter (TOTP 1981)

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 14d

“.. Mattel Inc., one of the world’s biggest toymakers, on Tuesday laid bare the impact of trade levies on its business. .. Retailers have delayed holiday orders because of the uncertainty ..”

@opinion.bloomberg.com $MAT
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 16d

BREAKING: Biden has finished several weeks of radiation therapy treatment Monday at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia. A very positive sign for the former president and amazing human being.

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Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 16d

Great news! "An Epiphany in Lilacs" has won the 2025 Firebird Book Award in two categories--Holocaust and friendship. Thank you so much, Firebird and thank you to everyone who has supported this book throughout its publishing journey. #AnEpiphanyinLilacs #FirebirdBookAward

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 17d

I'm extremely delighted that "An Epiphany in Lilacs" (third edition, Sunbury Press/Milford House Press 2025) is now listed in the library catalog of my graduate alma mater--Columbia University!!!! This means a lot to me. Thank you, Columbia!!!! #AnEpiphanyinLilacs #ColumbiaUniversity #SunburyPress

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 18d

At today's No Kings rally/march in NYC. #NoKings

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 19d

It's probably a throwaway character like Jacinda.

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Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 20d

As much as I love Diane Keaton in "Something's Gotta Give," I've always wondered how her character became such a successful playwright considering what we do see from one of her plays is pretty bad and not funny. And yet she's supposed to be hugely successful. Cough #RIPDianeKeaton

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 21d

So true. One of my all-time faves.

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 21d

The wonderful Diane Keaton died of pneumonia, according to her family: people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton’s Family Shares Her Cause of Death, Thanks Fans for Their ‘Love and Support’ (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton's cause of death has been shared by her family in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE. The Oscar-winning actress’s family confirmed she died of pneumonia on Oct. 11 and expressed their grati...

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Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 21d

Yeah!

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 21d

Fifteen years ago today, my father and best friend Hirsch Dorbian passed away. He was the last of a vanishing breed-- a true gentleman. In addition to his family, compassion, goodness and decency remain his strongest legacy. You are sorely missed, Dad. #RIPHirschDorbian

Iris Dorbian @irisdorbian.bsky.social · 23d

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Woody Allen Reacts to Annie Hall Costar and Ex Diane Keaton's Death

Woody Allen shared a tribute to late 'Annie Hall' costar and ex Diane Keaton, whom he worked closely with over the years