Rita Kroon

Rita Kroon graduated from Sibley High School and received her AA degree in speech/communications from Lakewood Community College.

She is an author, blogger, and literary critic at www.awalktothewell.com

She has written books in several genres, wildlife magazine articles, children's short stories, devotionals, poetry, and a humorous newspaper column "Rita Raps it up."

Her books include:

"Cancer: A Journey Through the Valley" (memoir of faith that necessitated a major strengthening if it was to sustain her)

"Kiss Your Mommy Goodbye" (contemporary novel of broken relationships and the forgiveness needed to bring healing)

"Letters From the Past" (historical novel of eight women of the Old Testament)

"40 Days of Encouragement (devotional)

"40 Days of Assurance (devotional)

"40 Days in the Wilderness" (devotional)

"Womanhood-Becoming a Woman of Virtue" (Bible study suitable for individual or group setting; condensed and in-depth sections)

"Praying the Scriptures (Starter prayers based on Scripture with space to journal your own thoughts and prayers)

"Discover God Through His Attributes" (inspirational)

"Nuggets From My Pocket" (tidbits of inspiration)

"More Nuggets From My Pocket" (more gems of inspiration)

"Extra Nuggets From My Pocket" (additional sayings of inspiration)

"Almost Forgotten Nuggets" (nuggets of wisdom too good to omit)

"John - A Mini Study" (an interactive Bible study suitable for individual or group setting)

"Pebbles of Truth" (a collection of short, timeless, sayings of wisdom and insight)

Rita holds Christian values and is a women's Bible study leader at her church. She makes Baby Blankets with a Blessing for pro-life agencies to give to women who choose life for their babies. Rita is a 16-year cancer survivor. She currently writes in loving memory of their daughter, Rene' and her husband, Burt. Both husband and daughter passed away in 2021. She has two married daughters, 17 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Rita lives in Lexington, MN.