Rita Potter

Rita Potter has spent most of her life trying to figure out what makes people tick. To that end, she holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and an MA in sociology. Being an eternal optimist, she maintains that the human spirit is remarkably resilient. Her writing reflects this belief. Although Rita’s stories are eclectic, she typically writes layered characters who are facing challenging circumstances. She draws inspiration from the quote, “The writer’s job is to get their main character up a tree, and then throw rocks at them.” Despite the heavier subject matter, Rita’s humorous banter and authentic dialogue reflect her hopeful nature. She lives in a small town in Illinois with her wife, Terra, and their cat, Chumley, who actually runs the household. In 2024, Out of the Ashes won a Golden Crown Literary Award. Whitewater Awakening and Family is Forever were finalist for a Golden Crown Literary Award.