The Purringest Kitty Finds His Home

Rita has been a writer for as long as she can remember. She's a two-time international award-winning author and longtime editor. As a former disc jockey in her native Connecticut, Rita used to spend her days "talking to people who weren't there" - a skill which transferred perfectly to her being an author. Now she talks to characters who aren't there on "a little chunk of heaven in rural Tennessee," where she lives with her husband and a butterscotch tabby cat. While Rita has written and published five novels for adults, The Purringest Kitty Finds His Home is her first children's book.

Dee has been drawing, writing and performing since grade school. An accomplished pianist, vocalist and songwriter, she's toured and directed several groups through the years. Her B.S. in Physical Education earned her some good memories, deep friendships and the conviction that she would rather work in an office than a gym. She started as a secretary and worked her way into graphic design and publications editing. With retirement just around the corner, she's excited to be able to devote more time to the things she loves most: God, family, friends and her creative passions. Dee and her husband live in rural Tennessee.