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My First Author Visit in over a year was AMAZING!
I missed these visits! Last year, my life was too hectic for author visits. But I missed talking to kids, and God was telling me to get back at it. So, in late January, I reached out to the first school I ever visited and asked if they would welcome me back. And praise God, they said yes! This visit to Legacy Christian School was just what I needed at a time when the weight of this world feels so heavy. These students really cheered me up! God always knows best! Hallelujah! I

RM Ruiz
8 hours ago2 min read


My LiveLife podcast interview took me back in time!
What a blessing to give my testimony on a secular show. But warning, this interview is an emotional rollercoaster. We chat about my childhood, growing up in the 70s and 80s, living a worldly life, single motherhood, my Christian walk, my author journey, and the heartbreak my family has endured for the last five years. Oh, and I talk about The Chosen Kids too. Whew! It's a lot. This conversation brought up so many memories. And I'm just so amazed how God kept close to me all

RM Ruiz
Mar 51 min read


A Because Fiction Podcast Interview about Book Four!
This interview is packed with some good stuff! It had been over a year since I chatted with Chautona! My fault, I waited too long to email her, and then I missed our original interview appt, and we had to reschedule! SMH. In this episode, I'm promoting Book Four, Encounter at Manhattan . We discuss the premise of the story and why I chose New York. I give a couple of backstories on my family and what it was like writing this installment. We also chat about the plots and loca

RM Ruiz
Mar 51 min read


Another Because Fiction Podcast Interview!
This interview was too much fun! Chatting with Chautona Havig feels so natural—I get completely lost in our conversation. She's such a...

RM Ruiz
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Praise God! The Chosen Kids Will Be Featured in Clean Fiction Magazine!
Encounter At The Dunes was reviewed in a full-page feature in Clean Fiction Magazine! Thank you to Clean Fiction for selecting the book...

RM Ruiz
Sep 18, 20241 min read


The Alpha Omega Con was a blast!
I had so much fun and enjoyed meeting everyone at the Alpha Omega Christian Con in Long Beach. Even if it was HOT! As in 103 degrees! So...

RM Ruiz
Sep 7, 20241 min read


This year started off with a bang! My interview with BookWorthy Podcast went live the first week.
We chat about the inspiration behind the Chosen Kids, what I hope readers take away from the series, the importance of teaching kids...

RM Ruiz
Jan 3, 20241 min read


My first Barnes & Noble Author Signing was a success! Praise God!
It was a little daunting until my first customer broke the ice— A nice man who is a fan of The Chosen series. He was walking out when my...

RM Ruiz
Dec 10, 20231 min read


My First Author Visit!
On October 10, 2023, I had my first author visit at a Christian school. It was the most amazing experience finally getting to tell the...

RM Ruiz
Oct 25, 20231 min read


A Second Visit to the Because Fiction Podcast!
My second interview with Because Fiction was a blast! I was trying to keep it together while having so much fun. I just adore Chautona...

RM Ruiz
Jun 6, 20231 min read


Amanda Trumpower’s Middle-Grade Spotlight Blog!
I was blessed to be the featured author on Amanda Trumpower’s blog. Ms. Trumpower is the author of the Christian middle-grade Collar...

RM Ruiz
Jun 5, 20231 min read


J. Reese Bradley Live on YouTube
Check out my interview with author J Reese Bradley. Well, it was more like a very casual conversation about The Chosen Kids Saga. At...

RM Ruiz
Apr 27, 20231 min read


The Ink and Impact Podcast!
Hey everyone—Especially my writer friends! I had the opportunity to rant about our need for Christian middle-grade fiction and share some...

RM Ruiz
Mar 23, 20231 min read


The Because Fiction Podcast!
My very first podcast experience was a blessing and so much fun! I wasn’t sure what to expect or if I would freeze up. But Ms. Havig is...

RM Ruiz
May 1, 20221 min read
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