This L.A. pharmacist's debut novel is loaded with sex and drugs. Don't tell her boss

Ruth Madievsky, a clinical pharmacist, insists her debut on sisters living dangerously is 'so fictional!' But it also channels her immigrant family's stories. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-07-06 13:00:43 UTC ]
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This L.A. pharmacist's debut novel is loaded with sex and drugs. Don't tell her boss

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