The Eclectic Author
For the love of learning. For the thrill of expanding horizons.
For the pursuit of the moment. For the passion of a lifetime.
For relaxation and tranquility. For lasting joy and meaning.
Denise Rutledge’s books create a tapestry where life is lived to the full. Through the different books, you’ll enjoy creation, meet the Creator and strengthen relationships.
By Denise Rutledge
The Rockhound’s Book of Puzzles
Junior High through Adult Puzzle Book
Love rocks? Then this is the puzzle book for you. It’s full of puzzles with one theme–everything from the gravel in your driveway to precious gems. When you finish this puzzle book, I hope you’re hooked, if you aren’t hooked already.
Puzzle Book Author
Denise Rutledge
Puzzles. It began with crosswords in high school English. The purpose was clear for this puzzle type. Increase vocabulary. However, the scope was broad–never focused upon a topic.
Puzzle Books
Cookbooks
Self-Help
Other Books
The 1844 Puzzle Book
This is a puzzle book for history lovers. It explores events across the world leading up to the year 1844.
Self-Publishing Knowledge
This book takes the knowledge Denise learned through helping her clients self-publish their own books and turns it into a collection of puzzles.
Puzzle Book of Jewish Knowledge
Few groups of people have as continuous a history as the Jews. This puzzle book explores the culture and history of Judaism.
The pursuit of knowledge isn’t enough. Knowledge that only fills itching ears fails to lead to Wisdom—ever learning, yet never becoming a blessing .
– Paraphrased from Rabbi Shaul
Coming Soon!
Available April, 2025
Journey into the Covenant
An Experience of Israel
Non-Fiction
The Covenant and Israel’s Messiah will take you on a journey through the land of Israel. Each stop along the way will bring a clearer understanding of what it means to be in covenant with the King of the Universe. Discover what Messiah means and what a Messiah’s mission must be.
My Writing Blog
Words of Encouragement
Fighting and Overcoming Bitterness
It’s always a struggle to let go of the pain hurtful things done by others causes. I’ve learned that trying to suppress bitter thoughts never works. We need to deal with them. Fighting and overcoming bitterness is a work of faith, not an attempt to cover over pain...
Chafing
I was standing in line at Home Depot right after COVID swept the nation into massive lockdowns. They allow dogs inside the store, so I had Petra with me. It was so difficult for her. We’d move a few feet as someone at the head of the line would be allowed into the...
Bitter Roots
What can horseradish teach us about restoring relationships? Among the elements on the Seder plate are a collection of herbs. One—horseradish—is a bitter root. As we taste it, we’re reminded of the weeping slavery brought to Abraham’s descendants. However, that...
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