Diogenes Ruiz Author

Thank you to the good ladies at the SFA Book Club for having me over to talk about "A Rabbit's Tale, An Easter Story" and lunch at the Hibernian Restaurant! I had a lot of fun answering your questions and sharing some of the behind the book tidbits for books one and two.

Working on the sequel.

Just got a nice 5 star review from a reader for A Rabbit's Tale: "Such a totally interesting, almost random plot, but a wonderful story. I loved this. Couldn't put it down. I have no idea where the author got these ideas but they are great." - Elaina.

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I attended the Atlanta Writers Conference last weekend and pitched my novel, "A Rabbit's Tale, An Easter Story" to three agents. Two expressed interest - keeping my fingers crossed. Here is Caroline George, an agent, author, and publicist with Cyle Young, presenting "Pitch, Please: An Agent's Guide to Pitches & Queries" at one of the sessions. Great material... nicely done.

Brian Klems "15 Tips to Write Like the Pros" and Jeff Strand "The Fiendish Art of Crafting Suspense for Thrillers, Mysteries and Crime" also knocked it out of the park with great presentations. Looking forward to next year's workshop.

A RABBIT'S TALE--AN EASTER STORY, by Diogenes Ruiz, opens with a scene where Monty, the new boy on Juan Arias's block deposits a mouthful of spit in the Arias family's mailbox. The two neighbor boys couldn't be more different. Although they both were in the 5th grade, Juan tries his best to ignore Monty because he secretly thinks the new kid is slightly crazy. [ 115 more words ]
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Writer’s Digest Review of A Rabbit’s Tale, an Easter Story A RABBIT’S TALE–AN EASTER STORY, by Diogenes Ruiz, opens with a scene where Monty, the new boy on Juan Arias’s block deposits a mouthful of spit in the Arias family’s mailbo…

I remained calm in spite of my desire to slam demon waiter’s face against the counter. “I think you are mistaken. Where two or more are gathered in God’s name… well, that’s a church. So, yes, this is a pizzeria, and, for the moment a church. Now, take your hand off my arm.” Demon waiter released my arm. I went to the register to pay for my pizza. [ 467 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 12 (Persistent Evil Prequel) I remained calm in spite of my desire to slam demon waiter’s face against the counter. “I think you are mistaken. Where two or more are gathered in God’s name… well, that’s a church. So, yes, this …

I could not suppress a smile. “No, it won’t hurt. I’ll have to ask you a few questions and take your confession before I can baptize you. Are you OK with that?” She nodded. Some of the customers were now bending an ear to listen to what the crazy priest was saying to the pretty young woman. I looked into her eyes and asked. [ 262 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 11 (Persistent Evil Prequel) I could not suppress a smile. “No, it won’t hurt. I’ll have to ask you a few questions and take your confession before I can baptize you. Are you OK with that?” She nodded. Some of the customers we…

I laughed again and it made her jump. “Sorry, but it sure does sound like that? I never thought of it that way… No, what I’m talking about does not wear off.” “Sorry, Oliver, but there is no way I’m going to go off the deep end like your crazy Francis and Clare. I like my possessions.” I chuckled. “That won’t be necessary. [ 344 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 10 (Persistent Evil Prequel) I laughed again and it made her jump. “Sorry, but it sure does sound like that? I never thought of it that way… No, what I’m talking about does not wear off.” “Sorry, Oliver, but there is no way I’…

She turned to me, her piercing green eyes surrounded by the dark blotch all over her face. “Don’t you ever watch the news? People killing each other, idiots running the country, greed, simply trying to survive, men who can’t commit to anything except beer. All the good men are taken, the rest are gay, or unavailable because they’re priests or some such crap. [ 481 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 9 (Persistent Evil Prequel) She turned to me, her piercing green eyes surrounded by the dark blotch all over her face. “Don’t you ever watch the news? People killing each other, idiots running the country, greed, simply tryin…

Joe came up to the counter. “What can I get for you?” “A cheese calzone, please.” After ordering, she fidgeted nervously. She caught me looking at her. I gave her a smile. She forced a smile and looked the other way. I noticed the scars on her wrist. “How are the calzones here, any good?” I asked. She turned her head, surprised by my question. [ 404 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 8 (Persistent Evil Prequel) Joe came up to the counter. “What can I get for you?” “A cheese calzone, please.” After ordering, she fidgeted nervously. She caught me looking at her. I gave her a smile. She forced a smile and l…

As I entered the pizzeria, I picked up one of the free newspapers from the stand and pretended to read it. I was really checking the place out to see if any of the people who were preparing pizza’s had demon heads. None. That was good, I did not want to eat a pizza prepared by a demon. Sounds crazy now that I think about it. [ 431 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 7 (Persistent Evil Prequel) As I entered the pizzeria, I picked up one of the free newspapers from the stand and pretended to read it. I was really checking the place out to see if any of the people who were preparing pizza’s…

“I think it is time for an eye exam. I’m not seeing spots anymore, perhaps a bit of nervous energy after ordination. But I assure you, I’m fine.” The provincial nodded. “Let me ask you this Oliver. Would you like to take a few weeks off to think about this and clear your head? I think it would be…” Oliver held up his hand in a stop motion. [ 510 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 6 (Persistent Evil Prequel) “I think it is time for an eye exam. I’m not seeing spots anymore, perhaps a bit of nervous energy after ordination. But I assure you, I’m fine.” The provincial nodded. “Let me ask you this Oliver.…

The demon picked me up by the throat. I gasped for breath and tried to free myself to no avail. I managed to utter “Go to hell!” The demon smiled as he held the bloody dagger he had used to kill the provincial in his other hand. “Very well, priest.” The creature thrust the dagger deep into my side. I felt the sharp sting of the blade as it ripped through my flesh. [ 631 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 5 (Persistent Evil Prequel) The demon picked me up by the throat. I gasped for breath and tried to free myself to no avail. I managed to utter “Go to hell!” The demon smiled as he held the bloody dagger he had used to kill th…

I came to a stop and slowly scanned up, across and down the street. It was the same all over. Everyone came to a stop and had turned to look at me. My heart started to pound. As I turned to glance inside the pizzeria. I saw four customers and the guy behind the counter all looking intently at me from behind the store’s glass window. [ 299 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 4 (Persistent Evil Prequel) Part 4 I came to a stop and slowly scanned up, across and down the street. It was the same all over. Everyone came to a stop and had turned to look at me. My heart started to pound. As I turned to …

Fr. Manuel is our provincial in charge of all the new priests. “Sit down, Oliver,” he said, as he put a book on a bookcase and walked to take a seat behind his large mahogany desk.” I sat down and waited for him to take his seat. As he was about to sit, he froze, looked at me with a blank expression, eyes opened wide. [ 376 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 3 (Persistent Evil Prequel) Fr. Manuel is our provincial in charge of all the new priests. “Sit down, Oliver,” he said, as he put a book on a bookcase and walked to take a seat behind his large mahogany desk.” I sat down and …

It was a crisp, clear fall day. The sun was high in the noon-day sky. As I stepped out onto the sidewalk after descending the steps of St. John the Divine in upper Manhattan, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me as they adjusted to the brightness. Passing several people on my way to the friary, I noticed dark blotches on their faces. [ 535 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 2 (Persistent Evil Prequel) It was a crisp, clear fall day. The sun was high in the noon-day sky. As I stepped out onto the sidewalk after descending the steps of St. John the Divine in upper Manhattan, I thought my eyes were…

Persistent Evil Prequel: ORDINATION DAY - Part 1 As I lay on the floor with my forehead pressed against the cold marble, death came upon me. There would be no physical pain in my ritualistic death, only abundant humility as I surrendered my life. After several long silent moments, I slowly arose: my orders, to be fully alive in Christ’s mission. [ 433 more words ]

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Ordination Day – Part 1 (Persistent Evil Prequel) Persistent Evil Prequel: ORDINATION DAY – Part 1 As I lay on the floor with my forehead pressed against the cold marble, death came upon me. There would be no physical pain in my ritualisti…

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War Would End If… To all who serve, or have served our country – Thank you!

Some people love to get attention Talking loud without hesitation The world revolves around just them Sometimes you have to count to ten But wouldn't we all get a kick To see the anvil fairy bearing gift A fifty pounder give or take To grant our friend a little break A fractured skull might be too much A slight concussion would be the touch And when again his phone does ring Another gift does fairy bring

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Anvil Fairy Some people love to get attention Talking loud without hesitation The world revolves around just them Sometimes you have to count to ten But wouldn’t we all get a kick To see the anvil fairy …

I saw a birdie the other day It was misbehaving - had something to say An angry bird I think it was I wish its owner had taken the bus With tongue flapping and eyes glaring The birdie was badly misbehaving Its song was directly aimed at me Oh, how I wish it'd hit a tree

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I Saw a Birdie I saw a birdie the other day It was misbehaving – had something to say An angry bird I think it was I wish its owner had taken the bus With tongue flapping and eyes glaring The birdie was bad…

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Persistent Evil Trailer Persistent Evil by Diogenes Ruiz official book trailer. Images used in the trailer are from the Renaissance painting, The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hiero...

The Francis Conspiracy is coming along nicely. Fr. Oliver faces some new challenges as he continues to evade Council 666. Things are heating up as the Council closes in on him. Trapped in Mexico and trying to evade corrupt authorities, Fr. Oliver discovers a group of women being held against their will in a s*x trade operation. He needs to keep moving, but he can't just leave these women in such desperate condition. [ 27 more words ]

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The Francis Conspiracy Update The Francis Conspiracy is coming along nicely. Fr. Oliver faces some new challenges as he continues to evade Council 666. Things are heating up as the Council closes in on him. Trapped in Mexico an…

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A Rabbit's Tale an Easter Story (Praying Mantis Series Book 1) Juan has abandoned his childhood fantasy of being a professional photographer. He pretends to be happy with his apathetic life but deep down he craves real joy, and a sense of purpose. When Juan’s brother-in-law asks him to dress up as the Easter Bunny for a kid’s party, Juan accept...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hippity-Hop, This Tale is Over the Top
A Rabbit’s Tale offers a wonderfully funny, and at times laugh-out-loud hilarious, story of ingenious twists and turns. The author has assembled a rich cast of characters, sympathetically drawn in the case of hero Juan Arias and dastardly villainous as personified by Monty McPride, who messes things up in grand fashion. The array of humanity in these pages spans the spectrum of likeable to detestable.
The storyline is a roller-coaster ride of humorous flashes of comedy and touching moments of tender pathos. Its many twists and surprises kept me guessing about how seemingly unrelated events would weave together, but Ruiz proved himself to be a gifted storyteller.
I especially enjoyed the story’s outrageous central premise, a leap of fantasy based on a stupendous “what-if.” Juan’s trials and tribulations are those of an everyman, an ordinary and decent fellow who dresses up as the Easter Bunny for a kids’ party and has a medical emergency which catapults the antics into high gear.
In keeping with the Easter themes of death by crucifixion and miraculous resurrection, the author presents episodes in Juan’s life when his plight parallels that of his hero Jesus -- times when everything turns dark and bleak, but then by some unexpected plot twist or quirk of character the divine light of hope shines brightly and saves the day.
Highly creative, wildly imaginative, tremendously enjoyable -- this tall tale has the makings of a classic.

A Rabbit's Tale an Easter Story (Praying Mantis Series Book 1) Juan’s life is about to change, unfortunately, not for the better. “This can’t be my life!" If you’ve ever felt trapped in a life that you wish had turned out differently, or wondered, "Where is God?" this suspense-filled Christian fantasy will captivate...

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Persistent Evil: The Demon Slayer (Praying Mantis Series Book 2) With the help of a hair dresser and a dead man, Fr. Oliver steps into a world of evil, unlike anything he has ever seen before. What he discovers, threatens the very existence of the Catholic church and the souls of thousands of unborn children. Fr. Oliver wants to serve God, but he keeps getting...

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Persistent Evil: The Demon Slayer (Praying Mantis Series Book 2) With the help of a hair dresser and a dead man, Fr. Oliver steps into a world of evil, unlike anything he has ever seen before. What he discovers, threatens the very existence of the Catholic church and the souls of thousands of unborn children. Fr. Oliver wants to serve God, but he keeps getting...

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