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Ruth Apollonia

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A cradle Catholic born and raised in central Missouri, Ruth Apollonia attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and obtained a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2008. That same year, she ventured south on her clinical and eventually accepted a position at that same not-for-profit hospital, where she continues to be employed as an occupational therapist.

Annabelle’s tale first came to life when Ruth was a college student—writing when she had the time for her own enjoyment. As the story developed, Ruth recognized its potential at leading others to Christ and, after working on it for about five years, pursued publishing.

With little knowledge of the publishing world, Ruth used a vanity press to bring Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind A cradle Catholic born and raised in central Missouri, Ruth Apollonia attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and obtained a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2008. That same year, she ventured south on her clinical and eventually accepted a position at that same not-for-profit hospital, where she continues to be employed as an occupational therapist.

Annabelle’s tale first came to life when Ruth was a college student—writing when she had the time for her own enjoyment. As the story developed, Ruth recognized its potential at leading others to Christ and, after working on it for about five years, pursued publishing.

With little knowledge of the publishing world, Ruth used a vanity press to bring Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind to readers in 2012, and in 2013 it was awarded the Catholic Arts and Letters Award by the Catholic Writers Guild.

Through the same vanity press, Ruth went on to publish the next two books in the series along with a children’s book: Annabelle of Anchony: Heart’s Relief (2013), Annabelle of Anchony: Kingdom’s Call (2014), and Angie and the Anger Lion (2016), respectively. God had other plans for Ruth’s choice in that publishing company, however, for in 2017 the vanity press closed, making all of her works no longer available.

Disheartened, but not hopeless, Ruth contemplated how she was to resurrect Annabelle’s tale with serious thought—yet hesitancy—of independently self-publishing. But, armed with more knowledge of the publishing world, Ruth recognized the benefits of using an established, traditional publisher. Wanting Annabelle’s story to reach as many as possible and knowing that would only happen with a traditional publisher, she approached a Catholic publisher known to publish fiction, and was rejected.

Writing to evangelize, Ruth trusted her books’ fates to the Father and the intercession of Our Lady and her Immaculate Heart (to whom, along with her family, she had dedicated her first book). Then, while networking at the Catholic Writers Guild/Catholic Marketing Network’s joint conference in 2017, she learned Marian Press was searching for young adult novels and was asked for a review copy of Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind. A year later, Ruth signed the agreement with Marian Press to re-publish the books in the series and to publish book four for the first time.

Ruth Apollonia’s evangelization efforts are not limited to the pen: In the past, she has been a small group leader for Confirmation classes in the Jefferson City Diocese, has been a PSR (Parish School of Religion) teacher for 9th graders, and is currently the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) director at her local parish in the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese in southern Missouri.

Besides preparing for RCIA classes and re-editing her previously published books, Ruth Apollonia continues to work on book five in the series as well as other fiction stories. ...more

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	Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind 4.46 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	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
	Heart's Relief: Annabelle of Anchony Series 4.59 avg rating — 17 ratings	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
	Annabelle of Anchony: Kingdom's Call 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2014 — 7 editions	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
	Lasting Word: Annabelle of Anchony Series Book Four 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	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
	Annabelle of Anchony: Heart's Relief 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013	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
	Angie and the Anger Lion it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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

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I recently returned from the Catholic Marketing Network/Catholic Writers Guild conference that was held near Chicago (a video is to come on my Ruth Apollonia YouTube channel!). During the last session a question emerged: What is the 'side door' in secular publishing that would allow Catholic fiction to be published by one of the "Big 5" publishers (and, thus, making it more available and helping t Read more of this blog post »

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Ruth Apollonia made a comment on ★☆♪Ev★☆♪’s review of Lasting Word: Annabelle of Anchony Series Book Four " Thanks for reviewing! I don't have the fifth all planned out, but of what I do...Will and Clare are getting a large chunk of it! ...more "
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Ruth Apollonia made a comment on Kristina’s review of Heart's Relief: Annabelle of Anchony Series " You will be happy to learn there are maps in the third book! "
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Ruth Apollonia made a comment on Coleen’s review of Heart's Relief: Annabelle of Anchony Series " Coleen, I just wanted to let you know that it is more than a trilogy. The fourth book is being edited right now. I plan a fifth, but have not complete ...more "
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Ruth Apollonia liked Kristina's review of Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind: "4.5/5 I really enjoyed this book. I haven't read much Catholic Medieval Fantasy (or any at all really except Lord of the Rings) but this one did not disappoint! The story is so unique and the characters are so inspiring. The Catholic Faith is weaved " Read more of this review »
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Ruth Apollonia answered Abby (Reader of Clean Books)'s question: Is there a second Annabelle of Anchony? If so, what is it called? I apologize for just now seeing your question. Yes, the second book is entitled "Heart's Relief." The third book is "Kingdom's Call." The fourth book, "Lasting Word," is in the process of being published.
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Ruth Apollonia and 1 other person liked Coleen's review of Heart's Relief: Annabelle of Anchony Series: "This was the second of a three-part series involving Annabelle of Anchony. I read and loved the first book which was focused really on Annabelle, first, last and always. While this second book of the trilogy involved Annabelle, there were many more c" Read more of this review »
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Ruth Apollonia made a comment on Abby (Reader of Clean Books)’s review of Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind " Thank you for taking the time to read the book and leave a comment! Just so you are aware, there are two other books in the series thus far. You can f ...more "
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