Capture the moment, in the moment, every moment. A
storyteller who speaks through her art and books.
storyteller who speaks through her art and books.
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Ruth A. Douthitt is an award-winning Christian fiction writer based out of Phoenix, AZ. She currently writes fiction for children and women's fiction and nonfiction for adults.
A teacher, speaker, professional artist, podcaster, runner, and an avid reader of biographies and history, Ruth loves all things creative. |
coming soon!
book two in my desert shadows suspense series:
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A missing teen. A deadly conspiracy. A past that won’t stay buried.
Private investigators Emma Fortier and Liam Harper take on a runaway teen case in Arizona, but their search is derailed when Emma receives a chilling message: her adoptive parents were murdered to cover up a medical scandal. Determined to uncover the truth, she dives into a dangerous investigation on her own. As Liam tracks the missing teen, he uncovers a horrifying twist—she’s been kidnapped and taken to Mexico. The FBI is closing in, but the case stirs painful memories, driving Liam toward a destructive spiral. When Emma pieces together a sinister cover-up involving Novatera, a pharmaceutical giant with deadly secrets, she discovers her mother was warned to stay silent or suffer the consequences. Days later, a fatal car crash sealed her fate. Now, someone wants Emma silenced, too. As threats close in, Emma and Liam fight to expose the truth—before they become the next victims. |
For Fans of suspense:
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Book One in my Desert Shadows Suspense series is available in paperback today!
FATAL CHAPTERS Emma Fortier, a suspense author and former forensic psychologist with a haunted past, is thrust into a mystery when a cunning serial killer uses her books as inspiration to prey on young women in her hometown of Butte, Arizona. When her sister is one of his victims, Emma is pulled back into the chaotic world of criminal investigation. Detective Liam Harper with the Butte Sheriff’s Department is on the case. A seasoned investigator with a haunted past of his own, Liam hopes to solve the serial killer mystery before he can retire into the quiet life he desires. Drawn to Emma's strength and resilience, Liam becomes not only her protector but also her unlikely ally in the pursuit of justice. As the stakes rise, so does the undeniable tension between Emma and Liam. In the vast expanse of the desert, they navigate a dangerous game of cat and mouse, fueled by the killer's deadly obsession with Emma and her books. An obsession that threatens to consume them both. Can Emma and Liam decode the killer's sinister motives before Emma becomes the next victim? Or will the killer have the last word? |
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NEW coloring book:
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Perfect for the dragon lover in your life!
Step into Dragon World, a captivating fantasy art coloring book where you’ll bring majestic dragons to life with your creativity! Explore enchanted realms filled with intricate designs of dragons soaring through skies, guarding ancient treasures, and weaving through mystical landscapes. Unleash your imagination as you color each page, transforming these legendary creatures into vibrant works of art. |
AVAILABLE NOW!
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A delightful, up-lifting story about a resilient woman whose life is transformed by the magical allure of Venice and the romance it offers.
Now that her daughter has found true love in Rome, Joy Milton ventures to Venice, a city known for its timeless beauty and romantic allure. She longs for adventure but is it too late for an older woman to find adventure? Has that window closed? It’s not just Venice that captures Joy’s heart. She finds herself on a path of self-discovery when she meets Alessandro, a local worker. The locals, the flowers, and Alessandro help heal Joy’s wounded heart. These encounters weave a tapestry of love, laughter, and soul-searching. But as Joy’s romance with Alessandro is about to begin, her ex-husband, Tony, shows up with plans to woo her back... The Windows of Venice reminds us that it’s never too late to find love, passion, and the most authentic version of ourselves, even in the most unexpected of places. |
FREE COPY!
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It came for vengeance but found hope deeper than the universe. When an alien warrior crash-lands on Earth, it has one mission—hunt down the human who murdered its offspring. But without a physical form suited for survival, the alien takes control of the nearest host: a grieving woman on the outskirts of a quiet town. Determined to track the killer, the alien infiltrates human society, only to stumble into a local support group filled with parents mourning the loss of their children in a tragic school shooting. As the alien listens to their pain, it learns the shocking truth—its own child died in the very same massacre. The need for vengeance burns hotter than ever, but the alien is faced with an unexpected dilemma: Is justice found in bloodshed, or is there another way? |
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animal art
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