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Brother Bonnie is here! Available at Amazon
Set in a small riverside town in Pennsylvania, the story centers around a Franciscan friar, Brother Bonnie, whose work with the poor in a business section of town puts him in direct conflict with the Mayor. His life is further complicated when he reaches out to help a young man accused of murder. A man of faith determined to overcome the conflicts that arise. Available today on Amazon |
A Rose On Ninth Street Available On DVD At Amazon!
We are very excited to announce the release of A Rose On Ninth Street on DVD. We hope you've had the chance by now to stream the movie online but we also know that nothing beats having that DVD at home. So if you've been waiting or just want to add to your collection buy A Rose On Ninth Street on DVD today!
As always we are grateful and humbled by your support! Thank you!
As always we are grateful and humbled by your support! Thank you!
"We get all kinds of films submitted to us. We currently have 900 hours worth of films and documentaries to go through. Our criteria in accepting a movie are that it be a quality film and well made," Skopinsky said.
Ruggiero's drama and love story fit that bill, he said
Those are the words of Art Skopinsky, President of Monarch Films and that's no easy fear!
As Elizabeth Fischer of the Courier Times reported ... [more]
Ruggiero's drama and love story fit that bill, he said
Those are the words of Art Skopinsky, President of Monarch Films and that's no easy fear!
As Elizabeth Fischer of the Courier Times reported ... [more]
A Rose On Ninth Street is also available on Vimeo and can be viewed for only 2.99 or purchased for 3.99 in digital format. You can view the movie here!
The Crystal Umbrella is Here! Available Now in Paperback and EBook Format!
Crystal Umbrella’ follows struggles of homosexuality
Joseph F. Ruggiero crafts suspenseful tale of gay fighting against bigotry
In his striking novel, “Crystal Umbrella” (published by AuthorHouse), Joseph F. Ruggiero explores the concept of bigotry and how it stems distorted thinking and violence within individuals.
Set in Philadelphia in the year 2001, this powerful story centers around a young man who is struggling with his homosexuality. Intolerance towards the gay community has manifested the molding of a serial killer who targets homosexuals. With a captivating plot and frightening authentic characters, it is a tale of psychological intrigue that is suspenseful as it is shocking.
Eye-opening, fiery and riveting, “The Crystal Umbrella” magnifies the importance of observing human dignity regardless of the person’s sexual orientation.
Order your copy today at Authorhouse, Barnes and Noble or Amazon (Kindle)
Also check out what William Kenny of the Northeast Times had to say about this exciting development! Right here
Joseph F. Ruggiero crafts suspenseful tale of gay fighting against bigotry
In his striking novel, “Crystal Umbrella” (published by AuthorHouse), Joseph F. Ruggiero explores the concept of bigotry and how it stems distorted thinking and violence within individuals.
Set in Philadelphia in the year 2001, this powerful story centers around a young man who is struggling with his homosexuality. Intolerance towards the gay community has manifested the molding of a serial killer who targets homosexuals. With a captivating plot and frightening authentic characters, it is a tale of psychological intrigue that is suspenseful as it is shocking.
Eye-opening, fiery and riveting, “The Crystal Umbrella” magnifies the importance of observing human dignity regardless of the person’s sexual orientation.
Order your copy today at Authorhouse, Barnes and Noble or Amazon (Kindle)
Also check out what William Kenny of the Northeast Times had to say about this exciting development! Right here
Welcome, this site was developed to share my past and future projects as an author of 2 fictional novels and my first attempt as a screenwriter of an independent film based on my first novel, A Rose on Ninth Street. My hope is that we can have a discussion on fiction and drama as a powerful tool to heal, inspire and uplift the soul!
Who is Joseph F. Ruggiero?
Joseph F. Ruggiero was born and raised in South Philadelphia He has spent his life working as a psychotherapist. He is an avid reader, walker, and family man. A member of the Secular Franciscan Order ,Ruggiero and his wife Bernadette have five children, and nine grandchildren.
He has founded a most successful drug and alcohol treatment facility , Self Help Movement, INC. where he has worked for more than 40 years as the CEO. Dr. Ruggiero retired in 2010. He pursues his passion as a fiction writer believing deeply in the healing power of fiction: to uplift, inspire, entertain the soul, and bring about a change of values. He has written three novels, A Rose On Ninth Street, Raggabooty and Crystal Umbrella. He has adopted his first novel into a screenplay, A Rose On Ninth Street, which was shot in South Philadelphia, and Bristol, PA. The film was released and is globally distributed by Monarch Films. Ruggiero is close to publishing a new book entitled Brother Bonnie, a story of a fryer determined to fulfill his vocation to help the marginal of society even as it has him at odds with the town's mayor. Coming Soon!!!! Check Out Joe's Interview on Ebb and Flow
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Thank you for your support! Success!
We have completed the mini tour of screenings for A Rose On Ninth Street and had a great time doing it!
We kicked the tour off in South Philadelphia in front of a crowd of a few hundred before heading to Northeast Philadelphia and then Bristol. We also enjoyed a private screening at the Ashburner Inn, in Northeast Philadelphia in front of a small crowd that included local politicians, business owners and judges as well as friends and family. Almost all of the feedback has been extremely positive. We'd like to thank all of you for your support! We were also able to stir quite a bit of interest in the novel, which the movie was based on, A Rose On Ninth Street, and for that we are grateful! The novel can be purchased at Authorhouse, Amazon or Barnes and Noble in either paperback or digital format. Please continue to check in as we have more exciting news for A Rose On Ninth Street coming soon! |
