"Two Soldiers Met Upon A Battlefield" Spoken Word Performance! (Video)

A passionate reading of my poetic parable: "Two Soldiers Met Upon A Battlefield".

Enjoy! 

"Two Soldiers Met Upon A Battlefield" @ The Crossroads E-zine

I've been thinking about war a lot lately. Not just the ones going on right now, but others throughout history. What fascinates me are the underlying psycho-social and biological principles at work on the macro scale of societies, and how, despite all of that, on an individual level very few people actually want to kill other people.

Anyway, the first line of this piece popped into my head, starting a current of words which I felt compelled to write down and mold into something that I hope is worth reading and re-reading. The first line is also the title:

"Two Soldiers Met Upon A Battlefield"

Thanks to my friend and Literary Brother-In-Arms, John Patrick Robbins, for wasting no time in getting this published to his literary e-zine: The Crossroads.
Any and all feedback is welcome.

https://thecrossroadlitmagazine.blogspot.com/2025/04/two-soldiers-met-upon-battlefield-by.html

"Special Delivery" @ The Dope Fiend Daily! (Short Story)

 

My latest short story: "Special Delivery," is now live @ The Dope Fiend Daily E-zine!

Here's a short promo vid, link below!

Read "Special Delivery" @ https://thedopefienddaily.blogspot.com/2024/11/special-delivery-by-jesse-rucilez.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawG5VldleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQuykzcsJ-AE1JQy4hI0Wq0zWvnEl_N8UqBT0neP084WsWtkdobGS9oItQ_aem_FSBVvpiJmX-5DiOzNbk5vg

FINALLY...Death Nail #1!

 

Finally got my copy of Death Nail Literary Magazine! 

Featuring the darkest of dark poetry and prose from John Patrick Robbins, Scott Simmons, Lenore Collins, Lauren Scharhag, Ashley Karlsson, and Jesse Rucilez. 

Check it out on Amazon @ https://www.amazon.com/Death-Nail-Magazine/dp/B0BRLY3376/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1675115418&refinements=p_27%3AJesse+Rucilez&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Jesse+Rucilez&asin=B0BRLY3376&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1

Death Nail Magazine! (Video)

 

“Death Nail Magazine” now available from Hell’s Gate Publishing! Featuring the darkest of dark poetry and short fiction from authors John Patrick Robbins, Scott Simmons, Lauren Scharhag, Lenore Collins, Ashley Karlsson, and Jesse Rucilez! 

Check it out @ https://www.amazon.com/Death-Nail-Magazine/dp/B0BRLY3376/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1675115418&refinements=p_27%3AJesse+Rucilez&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Jesse+Rucilez&asin=B0BRLY3376&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1

Death Nail Magazine!

 

I’m incredibly proud and happy to announce that “Death Nail Magazine” from Hell’s Gate Publishing is now available on Amazon! Featuring the darkest of dark poetry and short fiction from authors John Patrick Robbins, Scott Simmons, Lauren Scharhag, Lenore Collins, Ashley Karlsson, and yours truly!

Two of my best short stories are included in this fine publication: “The Golden Silence,” and “Flavor of the Month.” Both are “Tales From The Crypt”-style yarns; morbid and mordant, and delightfully misanthropic. “Silence” is about Cecelia Ryder, an annoying travel blogger who befriends a mysterious nun on a flight to Portland, Oregon. “Flavor” is the story of Gustave Westenra, an egotistical author who’s become famous for writing a novel about teenaged vampires. 

Do yourself a favor a grab some copies of “Death Nail” for yourself and/or your dark literature-loving friends @ https://www.amazon.com/Death-Nail-Magazine/dp/B0BRLY3376/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1675115418&refinements=p_27%3AJesse+Rucilez&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Jesse+Rucilez&asin=B0BRLY3376&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1

Thanks for reading!

Death's Avenger Now Exclusive To Patreon!

 

Thanks for watching!

For more Death's Avenger, check out S.A.V.A. Press @ https://www.patreon.com/savapress 

Death's Avenger available in paperback @ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096TN9JT7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i13

Death's Avenger #6: The Thing In The Mirror

 

DEATH'S AVENGER

Superhero. Serial Killer. Pawn.

Here's a video of me reading Episode #5 from my horror superhero series: Death's Avenger!

Blaine Myers, a mild-mannered man in Stark City, Oregon, is chosen to be an Avatar of Death itself! In this episode, Death finally reveals itself to Blaine, and tells him that he cursed. This is the pivotal episode of Volume 1! 

Death’s Avenger Volume 1 is available in paperback @ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096TN9JT7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i13

Editing Services Now Available!

 

Details @ https://savapress.blogspot.com/p/editing-services.html

Off The Coast Literary Magazine Issue #1!

 

I'm incredibly honored and proud to have my flash fiction story: “As If Nothing Ever Happened” included in Off The Coast Literary Magazine, newly released by Black Shamrock Press!

Issue #1 also features work from John Patrick Robbins, Scott Simmons, Kevin Hibshman, and many more! 

Check out Off The Coast on Archive.org @ https://archive.org/details/off-the-coast-magazine-v-3_202208/mode/2up

Editor's Choice: Evil: Inside Human Violence and Cruelty by Roy F. Baumeister

 

In my opinion, Evil: Inside Human Violence and Cruelty by Roy F. Baumeister is one of the most valuable books ever written. Here's why:

Death's Avenger #5: Paranoia

 

DEATH'S AVENGER

Superhero. Serial Killer. Pawn.

Here's a video of me reading Episode #5 from my horror superhero series: Death's Avenger!

Blaine Myers, a mild-mannered man in Stark City, Oregon, is chosen to be an Avatar of Death itself! In this episode, Blaine awakens from a horrible dream to find that something is taunting him from the darkness. Is Blaine ready to confront Death itself? Only one way to find out…

Death's Avenger Volume 1 is available in paperback @ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096TN9JT7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i14

Editor's Choice: Dying Inside by Robert Silverberg

 

In my opinion, Dying Inside by Robert Silverberg is one of the great "lost" books in the Science Fiction genre. Here's why:

S.A.V.A. Press 1st Ever Livestream Event!

 

Update: Join Editor-In-Chief Jesse Rucilez as S.A.V.A. Press goes LIVE on Facebook for the first time! 

Friday, June 17^th @ 5 p.m. PT here: https://www.facebook.com/Subject-And-Verb-Agreement-Press-102617865565175/

Jesse will be announcing the official list of authors, stories, and various content for our upcoming 3^rd Quarter, hosting a Q&A from viewers, live reading from his published work, and just hanging out. 

Why not? 

So welcome, one and all.

See ya then!  

Evolve Past The Pain @ The Dope Fiend Daily!

 

I'm happy to announce that my poem: "Evolve Past The Pain" has been published @ The Dope Fiend Daily!

Special thanks to Editor-In-Chief Scott Simmons, and Editor John Patrick Robbins!

Read it here: https://thedopefienddaily.blogspot.com/2022/06/evolve-past-pain-by-jesse-rucilez.html?fbclid=IwAR3dsZfXzylPr4Ynqj_4nOT8a-ADC-6J9wwpWXAoGrfBvimxDdv5-6-26c8

Editor's Choice: The Elements of Style by Strunk & White

 

 All serious writers should read: 

The Elements of Stye, by Strunk & White.

Here's why:

Death's Avenger #4: The Quad

 

                                                      DEATH'S AVENGER

Superhero. Serial Killer. Pawn. 

Here's a video of me reading Episode #4 from my horror superhero series: Death’s Avenger!

Blaine Myers, a mild-mannered man in Stark City, Oregon, is chosen to be an Avatar of Death itself! In this episode, Blaine’s terrible morning continues as he arrives late to work and gets reamed by his boss. Later, during lunch, Blaine discusses the local murders with his pals, Isaac, Franklin, and Bill, and the discussion turns philosophical. Hmmm…sounds like poor Blaine has only just begun to face his existential crisis! 

Death’s Avenger Volume 1 is available in paperback @ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096TN9JT7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i14

Editor's Choice: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

In my opinion, the finest novel written in the English language is:

Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov.

Here's why:

Editor's Choice: On Writing by Stephen King

 

All serious writers should read: 

On Writing, by Stephen King.

Here's why:

Death's Avenger #3: Real Talk

 

                                                     DEATH'S AVENGER

Superhero. Serial Killer. Pawn. 

Here's a video of me reading Episode #3 from my horror superhero series: Death’s Avenger! 

Blaine Myers, a mild-mannered man in Stark City, Oregon, is chosen to be an Avatar of Death itself! In this episode, Blaine’s terrible morning continues as he hears about a gruesome murder on the radio while stuck in traffic. Hmmm…gotta wonder what all this is leading to!

Enjoy!

Death’s Avenger Volume 1 is available in paperback @ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B096TN9JT7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i14