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Ruth C. Mitchell

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Award-winning author Ruth C Mitchell's novel, Two Moons of Merth was recently featured at the LA Times Festival of Books 2024.

What critics have to say about it:

"Two Moons of Merth, with its gorgeous storytelling and compelling characters, all crafted with meticulous devotion, will immerse readers in this thrilling world. Mitchell spins a fantastical tale full of heart, adventure, intrigue, and modern parallels. " —authors reading.com

The second book in the series, Jaxyl Warrior Princess released in August 2024, has been garnering 5-star reviews as well.

Ruth's first foray into science fiction began with Beyond: A Tale of Discovery on the other Side of Life It has been awarded a PenCraft Book Award for science fiction. It is a metaphysic

Award-winning author Ruth C Mitchell's novel, Two Moons of Merth was recently featured at the LA Times Festival of Books 2024.

What critics have to say about it:

The second book in the series, Jaxyl Warrior Princess released in August 2024, has been garnering 5-star reviews as well.

Ruth's first foray into science fiction began with Beyond: A Tale of Discovery on the other Side of Life It has been awarded a PenCraft Book Award for science fiction. It is a metaphysical journey into life after earth, and a five-star paranormal thriller that keeps you guessing to the end.

What reviewers are saying about Beyond:

"I loved that I never knew what the next turn in this book would be."

Ruth is an outstanding writer, she has written a complex, gripping story with incredible characters that I loved so much."

"The plot construction is amazing and will totally be the book you reread often.

Living Happy Joyous and Free is a popular self-help book available in ebook and paperback on Amazon.

Ruth has been writing non-fiction articles for many years. Her articles have appeared in Art & Antiques, The San Francisco Bay Guardian, American History, Fodor’s USA Travel Guide and Fodor’s Great American Vacations, Watercolor, American Style, Niche, Wedding Dresses, and Sailing magazines.

Ruth interviewed world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli for Echoes magazine; wrote an article on early aviatrixes, Louise Thaden and Amelia Earhart, for American History magazine as well as many travel articles on Europe, the Bahamas, San Francisco, Antigua, and Napa Valley for Romantic Destinations. She has been editor of At Home in Arkansas and Special Publications Editor for Arkansas Business. Ruth also wrote Arkansas Heritage, a state-adopted Arkansas History textbook for elementary aged children.

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	Beyond: A Tale of Discovery on the Other Side of Life 4.27 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2020 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Two Moons of Merth: A Mythic Tale of the Royal Karda Family 4.61 avg rating — 23 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jaxyl Warrior Princess: A Daring Adventure Tale of Lust, Love and Duty (Tales of Merth Trilogy by Ruth C Mitchell Book 2) 4.64 avg rating — 14 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Living Happy, Joyous and Free: Don't be held hostage by other's self-destructive behavior 4.20 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“The lessons we learn from our parents are profound, but the lessons we learn from our children are even greater.”
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“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
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“Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away.”
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“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
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“Don't be ridiculous, Charlie, people love the parents who beat their kids in department stores. It's the ones who just let their kids wreak havoc that everybody hates.”
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