Ruth Pettite: 12 books

Short Story Press Presents The Black Sapphire by Ruth Pettite Gruesome homicides set off this fast read as character after character enter the plot. Set in the Old South, Ruth has gone back to her roots and boots to bring us a dialogue we will never forget with the interaction between Reynoir...

This collection has no theme, no genre, and no sense of place. The title Random Thoughts brings out the ideas within author Ruth Pettite's head, collecting two of her prize winning short stories. Step inside a world of no recollection or reason with Ruth and enjoy these fast paced stories from her world.

Short Story Press Presents Swiveled Craving by Ruth Pettite“Swiveled Craving” takes you through yet another twisted and turned loop of events that only she can fathom and bring out to us. As we learn the multiple character storyline, pay close attention. Someone has a role in the story,...

Short Story Press Presents Bedeviled Nightingale by Ruth PettiteIncorporating real time happenings, “Bedeviled Nightingale” works to explain tragic times for even those people we don’t think it could happen to. Brianna is an author, hunkered in her cabin for relaxation and work. She uses...

"Lashing", Ruth's 10th book, is a short story on how the cycle of abuse can end. However, do not judge a book by its cover. Ruth has brought reality to the pages of literature, bringing out the thoughts that many people would call hush hush. See how Reagan handles his sister Ret and her confusing ways to end the world they once lived in.

Join Ruth as she debuts her prize winning short story. A different perspective of Christmas is seen through the eyes of a teen who only wants her relationship with her mother to better, and for her mom to remember what Christmas is really about.

After nearly two decades, Ruth has taken her poetic works to a new level. Already published in paperback, Time To Sow is available as an E-Reader. Her poetry, loved by many and awarded with several prizes, takes looks into beauty and the art of writing at a whole new extreme.

Based on a true nightmare, watch as the events unfold before you through the eyes of a different character. Feel the pain, suffering, and wonder as eyes of the other world take everything into perspective.

As you become the character, witness real life encounters filled with humor and mild satire as your dreams disappear and nightmares come true. The world is turned upside down as out loving character meets and greets with people that she has never met, bringing her once known life to a screeching halt.

Short Story Press Presents Jumping Candlestick by Ruth Pettite Angelique wants nothing more than to meet her personal Prince Charming. She becomes involved in a domestic case, and the officer in the case takes a liking to her stern attitude and brilliance in domestic law. Frederick comes...

This is a story in relation to the GLBT community and their families. This a relation to medical tragedies that all families can and/or do face, no matter who they are. Love does indeed conquer all.

Short Story Press Presents Salvaged Quietude by Ruth Pettite Psychologically, Logan Pelham seems like a normal guy with a constructive filled life. He is about precision, exact timing and a little obsessive compulsive at times. Although time limits are a part of his life, he seems to be a normal...