About Rita

WELCOME TO RITA LORRAINE HUBBARD’S SITE!

Thank You For Visiting

Not so many years ago, writing was an isolating and rather depressing process. It involved (at least for me) hours and hours of solitary, eye-squinting, hermit-like activities. But no longer. The internet and the almighty blog has changed all that. Now writers can find kindred spirits; we can network with others who share the gift of the pen, and we need never be alone again.

That being said, I’m so glad you stopped by. Here’s a little about me: I’ve written many books, both for adults and young readers. A few of my works are published, but some still need homes.

I am a former special education teacher of eleven years with a MS in School Psychology. I have two sons who each hold degrees in Media Arts and Animation, and they illustrate much of my written work.

In 2008, I celebrated the release of my first trade book, AFRICAN AMERICANS OF CHATTANOOGA: A HISTORY OF UNSUNG HEROES (The History Press). To my delight, it was recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution in March, 2008. To order, click here.

In April, 2009, I was one of five First Place winners in the Knol for Dummies.com Contest. My article, “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Getting a Grant (But Were Afraid to Ask), has received good reviews. Click here to read

In 2007, one of my unpublished adult historicals won 3rd Place in the Innerlit Moon Best First Chapter contest. Click here to read. Thank you, Brian!

I spend much of my day researching history and writing all about it, but I would love to hear from you. Click here to write me.

MY WORKS-IN-PROGRESS

Even with all the excitement from my African American reference book, my first love is and will always be children’s books.

Following are my W-I-P’s (Works-in-Progress):

YA DICTIONARY
I can’t tell you much about this Young Adult dictionary, but I can tell you that I have laughed, cried and had a world of fun working on it. I got the idea while doing in-depth research for a historical MG. I’m developing a list of Literary Agents, and I plan to sub it within the next month:

UPDATE: Still looking for the perfect home for this baby. I’ll keep you posted on its progress.

PB FICTION - MC is a feisty little dude–between 4 and 6 years old. I actually wrote this book in 2002, with a 3rd person POV, but after reading about experimenting with different POV’s, I decided to try something new. Guess what??? The book took on a totally new feel and flavor, and I re-wrote it in 42 minutes! I’ve already subbed it to a small trade publisher (which shall remain nameless) that embraces new talent and unsolicited manuscripts.

MG HISTORICAL FICTION–MC is 7 YRS OLD
This project began as a PB, but an agent looked it over and suggested that I re-write it as a MG. So what began as a 900-1000 word project has now blossomed into 7,779 words–and I’m only halfway finished!

CONTEMPORARY FICTION - “BOY” BOOK, HUMOROUS–MC is 12 YRS OLD
I got this idea as I reminisced on a few hilarious times I had with my now adult sons. It, too, began as a PB, then took on a life of its own.

HISTORICAL FICTION MG - MC is 12 YRS OLD
I got the idea for this story while looking at some old, old–and I do mean old, photographs of my ancestors. I was so inspired, a story instantly formed in my mind. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to write the story “instantly.” The struggle continues.

Check back often to see my progress.

Best wishes and happy writing!

Rita Lorraine