​The Literary Titan Book Award "recognizes outstanding nonfiction books that demonstrate exceptional quality in writing, research, and presentation. This award is dedicated to authors who excel in creating informative, enlightening, and engaging works that offer valuable insights. Recipients of this award are commended for their ability to transform complex topics into accessible and compelling narratives that captivate readers and enhance our understanding."

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Intimate Conversations: Face to Face with Matchless Musicians, was honored with a Literary Titan Gold Book Award in April 2025. The announcement reads, “The Literary Titan Gold Book Award is bestowed upon books that we find perfect in their delivery of original content using fresh themes to convey innovative ideas and employing elegant prose to transform words into expertly written literature.”

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Ruttman was further honored in July 2025, when Thomas Anderson, Editor-in-Chief of Literary Titan, chose to publish Ruttman's answers to several questions posed to him during the competition for the Literary Titan first prize. Read "Mysterious and Magical" on the Literary Titan website.

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