Mamamia’s Managing Editor Lana Hirschowitz writes: Imagine my joy when a copy of Jess Rudd’s new book Ruby Blues arrived in the office.

Cue bun-fight as everyone rushed to grab it.

I loved Jessica’s first book, the best-selling Campaign Ruby which follows the life of Ruby who quite unexpectedly lands the job of financial policy adviser to the Leader of the Opposition. I loved the book, the way Jessica writes and of course I was captivated by the “prophecy” therein.  As was most of Australia.

For those of you who haven’t read it Campaign Ruby tells the story of a prime minister who is pushed out of the top job by a surprise leadership spill and an ambitious female colleague becomes the nation’s first female prime minister!!  Sound familiar ? You may have heard the stir the book caused. It was loud. But the book was brilliant and purely fictional.

Ruby Blues is the sequel to Campaign Ruby . It follows the adventures of Ruby as she turns thirty, her love life is luke-warm and her job is er, tricky.

Here is an extract from the beginning . Read it,  I challenge you not to want to read on…

Phew. Hooked yet?

What is the funniest or most bizarre excuse you have ever made? And it doesn’t have to be about getting out of sex.

If you missed it before you should watch Mia’s interview with Jessica. In fact, even if you missed it, you should watch it again:

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And if you are in Sydney and you want to come to the launch of Ruby Blues, Mamamia is giving away 5 double passes to attend the launch on Wednesday 2 November at 6pm Shearers Bookstore, 99 Norton Street, Leichhardt in NSW.  Mia will be launching the book so you’ll get to see her there too.

If you want to be there just fill in the form below. The first 5 people to respond with the correct answer will win the tickets. Easy peasy. Tickets will be sent to your address – only winners will be notified

Sorry folks the competition is now closed.