Rosa Walston Latimer

HARVEY HOUSES OF TEXAS: "This book is terrific - well-organized and a fine piece of writing, plus outstanding photos. The author brings Harvey Houses back to life - I wanted to order breakfast amid a busy crowd of fellow rail travelers! Harvey Houses of Texas is an excellent first book - what's next?" - Bill O'Neal, State Historian of Texas

HARVEY HOUSES OF NEW MEXICO: “Rosa pays devoted attention to the vibrant inner lives and daily work life of Harvey Girls, transforming what could have been a prim volume into an intimate page-turner.” - New Mexico Magazine

The story of Rosa Walston Latimer's grandmother, who was a Harvey Girl in New Mexico, sparked her interest in preserving women’s history. This led her to write “Harvey Houses of Texas” followed by “Harvey Houses of New Mexico," “Harvey Houses of Kansas,” and "Harvey Houses of Arizona" - all published by The History Press.

Rosa lives in Austin, TX. She is an author, playwright and an award-winning photographer. Rosa writes for national and regional magazines and newspapers; was news editor of a print and an online newspaper and supervising director of a nationally syndicated television program.

Rosa has an impressive track record of over 25 years as a writing coach and teacher including as an instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Texas at Austin. She is currently offering personalized coaching to individuals and online writing workshops. Participants in her workshops benefit from connecting with other writers during monthly online meetings and one-on-one coaching with Rosa.