Rita M. Gardner grew up as an expatriate in the Dominican Republic during a repressive dictatorship. Her award-winning memoir The Coconut Latitudes chronicles that experience. She is also a contributor to two other recently published books: The Magic of Memoir is a collection of stories, tips, and interviews by memoirists to inspire other writers. Wandering in Andalusia: The Soul of Southern Spain, is a travel anthology about the southern region of Spain.
Please contact her at rita@ritamgardner.com. Website: www.ritamgardner.com. Facebook Author page: www.facebook.com/ritamgardner