Crossing Over

Crossing Over is a collection of poetry that follows a couple embarking upon the American Dream. Told through the eyes of their daughter, Crossing Over follows the couple as they leave their native Germany to build both a life and a legacy in America. They not only cross over an ocean, but they also cross over into a new country, a new language, a new culture, and new opportunities as they pursue their dream to live a happy and fulfilled life in America.

Heidi Ritzel has a bachelor's degree from St. Bonaventure University and a master's degree from William Paterson University. Her writing has been published in Eastern Sea Bards Poetry Anthology, Florida Bards Poetry Anthology 2024, Rhyme and PUNishment Comedic Verse 2024, Florida Bards Gulf Coast Poetry Anthology, New Jersey Bards Poetry Review 2022, Cat Fancy magazine, the Lewy Body Dementia Association website, and the Authentic Writing Stories blog. She lives in Florida with her husband Bill and their two cats.