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Russell Ricard

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RUSSELL RICARD is a veteran musical theater performer who has appeared in regional, national, and international productions and on Broadway.

He received his MFA in creative writing from The New School.

He writes character-driven fiction that celebrates diversity.

The Truth About Goodbye, a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Finalist, is his debut novel.

He lives in NYC with his husband.

You can visit his Website: http://www.russellricard.com or find him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RussellRicard and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RussellWRicard/ ...more

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Russell Ricard rated a book it was amazing The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian (Goodreads Author)	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
Cheers to Chris Bohjalian on yet another beautiful novel: The Jackal’s Mistress. Historical fiction, Civil War story thriller/mystery with romance elements. Riveting precision in its dramatic arc—no wasted words—and emotionally fulfilling. Absolutely ...more
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Incredibly visual storytelling. Many Lols. Slices-of-life across a multitude of beloved, multifaceted townsfolk. Semegran evokes an understanding of humanity: The everyday realness, the quirks that exist, and the psychological underpinnings, morbid p ...more
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Morning in This Broken World. My heart is full after getting to know this beautiful, multi-generational cast of characters. Love, loss, and grief at a time of worldwide upheaval— the complexities of family dynamics, and the power of created family; c ...more
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Loved The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo. Emotionally powerful and enchanting. Magical realism: elements of fantasy & mystery—time travel. Poetic; hits all the senses. Beautifully written and endearing characters. Fans of Isabel Allende, Julia ...more
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Silence: A novel. Powerful. Historical fiction. A woman’s perseverance against the puritanical forces of her time. Impressively researched details—based on real members of the author’s lineage—wedded to visceral, poetic prose. Fans of Margaret Atwood ...more
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