Stacey Ritz

If you want to win in sports and in life, you have to show up. Sports have the ability to take us places and provide us with experiences that mimic the heart and soul of what it means to really live. Athletics teach us that we don't have to be born with specific traits and qualities to be successful; rather, we can develop these habits. When we put in the work, the results will come. The small things are often not glamorous and do not come with applause,...

Would you take a second chance on first love, even at the cost of everything? Ellie Whitman has it all; a thriving career, beautiful twin daughters, and a loving husband. But behind the picturesque facade, Ellie's unexplained discontentment is quickly gaining traction. When her first love suddenly reemerges, Ellie has the chance to alter the trajectory of her life. Garrett Lindstrum has always kept close tabs on the girl he left behind. Older, wiser,...

Writing is grueling. It's heart wrenching. To write is to reach deep into your soul and to sit with what you find. To examine life from every angle. To write is to live, but we must always remember to live if we are to write well. Is writing easy? No. Nothing worthwhile ever is. But when we stain the pages of our writing with hard work, sweat, tears, and emotion, when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable to the page, it is worthwhile. Writing is an...

How do you move forward when life hands you the unexpected? After ten years, Nikki Reynolds is done. There will be no more trying, no more hoping, no more disappointment, and finally no more heartbreak. She is giving up the life she planned for the life reality has bestowed upon her. Together with her husband Adam, Nikki must face a new existence that is far-removed from both her own expectations and societal obligations. Nikki's Grandma Grace has...

Can the bond between sisters bring buried secrets to the surface? Paige knew her life had changed the moment she met Wyatt Jones. The debonair, sweet talking gentleman had a side to him reserved only for Paige. As the days grow longer and the nights more terrifying, Paige becomes forced to decide how far and at what cost love extends itself to heal those in pain. In a journey of self-reflection, Paige learns that in losing herself, she gains the chance...

One experience. Two perceptions. Can one innocent mistake ruin your future? One moment they are here, the next they are gone forever. For Lyndsay Hill, her tragic loss has left her reeling and unable to cope with debilitating bouts of depression. She loves her husband Brad, and she is grateful for her friends, but she can no longer stand the weight of their concerned eyes and heartfelt condolences. She wants to forget, if only for one night, and...

Non-profit organization founders Amy Beatty & Stacey Ritz discuss in detail the ins and outs of running a successful non-profit organization. From the early days of animal shelter volunteer work to currently running a sustainable and viable organization within their community, the authors discuss both their successes and failures in forming and running their organization. While non-profit organizations are often characterized as a labor of love, keen...

A GRIPPING PAGE TURNER. A STORY THAT STAINS YOUR MIND LONG AFTER THE LAST PAGE. Abigail and Tony have a perfect marriage with big plans for the future. Only, as we all know, plans never seem to go the way we intend for them to. When Abigail goes missing, Tony's world falls to pieces. He becomes desperate to find his wife and frantic to cling to his sanity. All the Little Choices is a gripping story told in two voices: Tony, in the present day, determined...