Pieces of a Broken Mind

Written by Daniel Ruczko

Narrated by Andrew Gony

Pieces of a Broken Mind is the raw and honest portrayal of Richard Bryght, a struggling Seattle writer with dreams too big for a single lifetime—navigating love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic fulfillment. Haunted by a past relationship and his mother's mental decline into Alzheimer's. Then, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises—to turn his self-published book into a movie. Richard embarks on a transformative leap of faith, with his best friend Danny by his side and his mother's blessings, leaving Seattle behind to move to the City of Angels and chase his dreams.
This gritty story takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of fame and the creative process in a new city filled with distractions. Through Richard's eyes, we experience a broken and beautiful world where contradictions and paradoxes intertwine.
As Richard struggles with the pressures of success and battles his inner demons—he finds himself lost in a sea of self-destruction, searching for solace in drugs and casual relationships with adult film stars.
Beyond being a captivating story, Pieces of a Broken Mind serves as a love letter to Los Angeles, the pursuit of dreams, the written word, and the resilience to never give up. It's a reminder that no matter how broken we may feel, we all have the ability to pick up the pieces and create something beautiful.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mind Pollution Publishing
• Release date: Jun 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9798823468985

Daniel Ruczko

Daniel Ruczko is an award-winning autodidact artist from Bremen, Germany. He has achieved recognition across multiple creative domains, including directing, writing, composing, music production, and visual art. His debut work, Pieces of a Broken Mind, extends his storytelling abilities beyond screenplays to a full-length novel. Currently residing in Los Angeles, California, Daniel remains actively engaged in the various realms of his creative work.