Award-Winning Author Rudy Ruiz Named to Joyce Carol Oates Prize Long List

Acclaimed Blackstone Publishing author Rudy Ruiz earns prestigious literary recognition in advance of spring 2025 appearances.

NEW YORK, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning author Rudy Ruiz has been named to the long list for the prestigious Joyce Carol Oates Prize, further cementing his place among America's most vital and vibrant literary voices. The recognition comes as Ruiz prepares for a series of high-profile literary events across the country this spring.

Ruiz, a bilingual native of the U.S.-Mexico border, is the author of multiple acclaimed works including The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez, Valley of Shadows, and his newest novel, The Border Between Us. His writing explores the complexities of immigration, cultural identity, and the pursuit of the American dream through compelling narratives that blend history, politics, and personal experience.

"Being long-listed for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize is a tremendous honor," says Ruiz. "I'm grateful that my work resonates with readers and continues to contribute to important conversations about borders, both literal and metaphorical, in American life."

The Joyce Carol Oates Prize recognizes mid-career authors of fiction whose work has demonstrated exceptional merit and reveals significant growth from book to book. The honor celebrates writers who explore the human condition in original and powerful ways.

Readers will have multiple opportunities to engage with Ruiz's work this spring at literary festivals across the country:

• Tucson Festival of Books (March 16, 2025): Ruiz will appear on two panels, "El Sueño Americano," exploring immigration narratives, and "The Ties That Bind," examining intergenerational trauma through fiction and nonfiction.
• National Latino Book Club (Late March 2025): Ruiz's novel will be featured as the Book of the Month, connecting his work with readers across the country.
• San Antonio Book Festival (April 2025): Ruiz returns to his home state of Texas to participate in one of the region's premier literary events.
• Annapolis Book Festival (May 2025): Continuing his national tour, Ruiz will appear in two panels at this celebrated D.C.-area literary gathering, including "Windows and Mirrors: The Power of Representation in Literature."

Ruiz's accolades include the Texas Institute of Letters Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Book of Fiction, the Gulf Coast Prize in Fiction, and multiple International Latino Book Awards. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at Harvard University, and currently divides his time between New England and Texas, where he lives with his wife and children.

For more information about Rudy Ruiz and his upcoming appearances, visit https://rudyruiz.com/.

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About Rudy Ruiz:
Rudy Ruiz's literary career spans fiction, essays, and opinion columns for CNN and other major outlets. His debut short story collection, "Seven for the Revolution," won four International Latino Book Awards. Ruiz's novels have been praised for their magical realism, historical depth, and authentic portrayal of border communities. His latest work, The Border Between Us, continues his exploration of cross-cultural connections and the search for belonging in divided landscapes. He is an inducted member of the Texas Institute of Letters, as well as a member of PEN America.

About Blackstone Publishing:
Founded in 1987, Blackstone continues to pioneer new and creative ways to bring stories to life. With multiple New York Times bestsellers, Grammy Award–winning audio productions, and several books placed on the New York Times Best Books of the Year list, Blackstone has firmly positioned itself as one of America's fastest growing and respected publishing houses. A true independent, privately owned publisher, with offices on both coasts, Blackstone is home to a vibrant and eclectic community of storytellers and story lovers, offering hundreds of new titles each month to its extensive catalog. The authors published are as varied as the books themselves, with works by some of the biggest names in literature, including Gabriel García Márquez, Ayn Rand, Ian Fleming, George Orwell, Robert Heinlein, James Clavell, as well as more contemporary authors like Whoopi Goldberg, Don Winslow, Robert Downey Jr., Jeneva Rose, Greg Harden, Norman Reedus, Al Roker and many more.

SOURCE Blackstone Publishing