Alina RubinAlina Rubin is a bestselling author who celebrates heroines with strong voices and able hands. Amidst the pandemic, she authored her debut novel while working in IT. Her characters took her on a journey beyond her wildest dreams. She's an accomplishe speaker and an owner of Hearts and Sails Author Services. Her novel, A Girl with a Knife, has won the Illinois Soon to be Famous Author Competition. Her book series is set in Regency England, but her characters are more likely to suture wounds than dance at a ball. Alina obtained BS and MS degrees in business and information technology from DePaul University. She lives near Chicago with her husband and daughter. She enjoys yoga, hiking, and traveling. Read More Read Less