She wants the doll to be healthy and live, not die, like her daddy did. She feels sad because the doll looks dented in and twisted. She especially likes one celluloid baby doll in particular. Dorrie takes a liking to the attic, which is full of old toys and dolls. She continues to have an enthusiastic following in the Horror genre.įive-year-old Dorrie’s dad has just died of leukemia and she and her mother, her sister Stephanie, and her brother Tommy move into their late great-grandmother’s old house. Her books, written for adults, are also suitable for adolescents and young adults.

Ruby Jean, a supreme story-teller, quickly captures and holds your attention. Ruby was involved with creative writing groups for many years, and she often took the time to encourage young authors and to reply to fan mail. With Zebra, Ruby Jean completed nineteen more novels in the Horror genre.

After four Gothic Romance, three Occult and then three Horror novels, MaMa was published by Zebra books in 1983. She subsequently sold 29 more novels to several New York publishing houses. She then quickly established herself as a professional author, with representation by a Literary Agent from New York. After having many short stories published, in 1974 the novel The House that Samael Built was accepted for publication. Her passion for writing developed at an early age, and she worked for many years to develop her writing skills. Born McDonald County, Missouri, USA, March 1, 1927įacebook Ruby Jean Jensen authored 30 published and 4 not yet published novels, and over 200 short stories.

Jump Rope by Ruby Jean Jensen