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Rita Potter

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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. Her favorite pastime is crawling around inside peoples’ brains. Her loved ones are grateful that she now has characters whose minds she can explore, so maybe she’ll stay out of theirs.

Rita’s writing reflects her belief that in some way we are all damaged and must conquer our demons in order to create a fulfilling life. Being an eternal optimist, she maintains that the human spirit is remarkably resilient and can overcome even the most challenging obstacles. That optimism is the wellspring of her life goal- to provide encouragement and support to help people thrive.

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Rita Potter I am lucky in that I don't normally experience writer's block. I sometimes experience "crappy" writing, but not usually a block. The way I overcome "c…moreI am lucky in that I don't normally experience writer's block. I sometimes experience "crappy" writing, but not usually a block. The way I overcome "crappy" writing is to write my way out of it. Meaning that eventually the bad rewriting gives way to better writing.(less)
Rita Potter It is similar to what is the best thing about being a reader. I get to go to different places and meet different people, with the difference being as …moreIt is similar to what is the best thing about being a reader. I get to go to different places and meet different people, with the difference being as a writer I get to know the characters on an even deeper level. They are always surprising me.(less)
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“The first sign of change is recognition, so cut yourself some slack.”
Rita Potter, Whitewater Awakening

“Seek first to understand and then to be understood.”
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