In addition to the novel Hiding Ezra, Rita Sims Quillen has published 6 books of poetry and prose. She was a semi-finalist for the 2012 Virginia Poet Laureate, and her most recent poetry book was a finalist for the prestigious Weatherford Award from Berea College. Other awards and recognition include two Pushcart nominations, a Best of the Net nomination, and the Book of the Year award from the Appalachian Writers Association.
