Rita Pike
Contributing since February, 2021
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About Rita Pike
Rita Juanita Pike is the granddaughter of aviatrix, Jerrie Mock, first woman to pilot an airplane solo around the world. Rita has taken inspiration from her grandmother’s life and flight and pursued many of her own dreams in theatre, podcasting, novel writing, and cooking up delicious food from around the world. She now writes on food, adventure, the outdoors, gardening, DIY, travel, pets, faith, and the arts – and holds the role of Editor-in-Chief for the literary magazine, The MockingOwl Roost. She’s happily married to Matt, and faithfully serves the very fluffy kitten queen, Lady Stardust.
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