Author
Rita M. Boehm
April 2022 - picture taken for a feature on The Villages Facebook page
January 2022, Presented talk on One Soldier's War to receptive audience at Civil Discourse Club
Whispering Oaks Winery
March 2019
March 2018 - Stonecrest Women's Club
LATEST NEWS!
Lake Sumter Author Fair April 2022 - Huge Success
Most recent book release ....
Publishing a non-fiction book about my father-in-law's WWII experiences had not been part of my grand author's plan (assuming I had such a plan). However, immersing myself in WWII for the months it took me to create ONE SOLDIER'S WAR was both an educational and inspirational experience for which I will always be grateful.
PFC Alton Haight's poignant letters home to his mother and the journal entries he penned starting in North Africa in 1942 and ending in Germany in 1945 at war's end are supported with historic pictures and background notes to allow the reader to see the world as he saw it... because this isn't just his story, it's every soldier's story.
Check out the Books page for more information.
Looking for a gift?
I'd love to personalize and sign one of my books - whether it be my award-winning children's picture book, one of my mystery or romantic suspense novels, or my latest book, ONE SOLDIER'S WAR - for the special person on your gift list.
I will also wrap and mail the book for you. Gift giving made easy at reasonable prices!
Please contact me either through my contact page here on the website or at ritab1423@gmail.com for pricing, inclusive of shipping.
BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK
BLUEBIRDS IN THE GARDEN received top honors in the Florida Writers Association's 2019 Royal Palm Literary Awards competition. Gold award for Children's Picture Book and Grand Prize as Best Children's Book.
When a pair of charming bluebirds chose a decorative bird house in my garden to raise a family, they provided me with hours of enjoyment. I was fortunate enough to get some incredible pictures.
I hope you enjoy sharing the book and the story with your children.
It was exciting to finally get a chance to meet the public again in a post covid setting!
Bluebirds in the Garden was a big hit with folks at the Lake Sumter Author Fair - April 2022
Enjoyed setting up my table at the Author Fair to tell a story . Resulted in a very successful show.
January 2020 = Central Florida Book Expo
A fun, exciting, and successful day! Launched ANOTHER CHANCE, and enjoyed talking to a continuous stream of interesting folks.
January 2018 - Central Florida Book & Author Expo
What a delightful group of women! Loved the questions and interaction.
Pictures from book signing at a coffee shop in Patchogue, NY Dec. 2015
Events/Awards
STRIDE MEETING, Ocala, Fl - April 2022
Loved speaking to this group of fellow horse owners/riders and sharing my stories about writing, especially the articles I've written about my horse.
"One Soldier's War" featured at local Barnes & Noble April 2021
"Missing on Maple Street" achieved semi-finalist status in 2021 Chanticleer International Book Awards contest
Florida writers' Association
CENTRAL FLORIDA BOOK & AUTHOR EXPO
Expo: January 26, 2020!
A huge turnout on a sunny winter day and a successful event. Met some wonderful people and reconnected with old friends. Looking forward to next year's Expo!
My mystery novel, "Missing on Maple Street", and my children's picture book, "Bluebirds in the Garden" were both finalists in the prestigious Florida Writers Assoc. 2019 RPLA contest. Bluebirds in the Garden won 'BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR'!
Royal Palm Literary Awards - October 2019
A fun and exciting evening at the 2019 Florida Writers Asssociation's Awards banquet!
What fun! Eighty authors and thousands of readers!.
January 2017 - Central Florida Book & Author Expo
Pictures from book launch parties held at Windsor Manor Farm in Sandy Spring, MD.
A sampling of reviews: I'd love to read your review on Amazon.com.
Missing on Maple Street - Judge's comment in a state-wide competition.
Missing is a thoroughly delightful mystery in which not just one but two different yet similar primary conflicts find resolution, along with many minor resolutions achieved in the lives of the characters. The book is a supreme example of what makes a good mystery, what makes a reader read on and ask for more.
Below is the first (and unsolicited) Amazon.com review for BEYOND SECOND CHANCES.
I am so happy that Ms. Boehm decided to continue Lindsay's story. As with her other 2 novels, this book is filled with intrigue, romance and characters that are interesting, likable and believable. I didn't want the story to end! Beyond Second Chances is thoroughly enjoyable and I look forward to more works by Ms. Boehm; she has become one of my favorite authors!
"What a well written surprise from a new author!!! After the first few pages you’re drawn into Lindsey’s life wondering where her story is going, never knowing who the good guys are. Nothing “inevitable” or “instinctive”!! No message, just suspense. One of the best books I've recently read."
Unsolicited Amazon.com Review for SECOND CHANCES
Unsolicited Review for CASSIE'S JOURNEY from Amazon.com:
"Author Rita M. Boehm has written an exciting thriller straight from the news headlines, but with a softer side of love and what family is all about."
