Stacey Ritz is a bestselling author and award-winning writer. She is a multiple time Muse Medallion winner and a proud alumna of The Op Ed Project's Write to Change the World. Ritz's fiction novels are emotional dramas that delve into the complexities of relationships, families, friendships and secrets. Readers cherish her rich and skillful storytelling abilities. Ritz's novels are published worldwide. Ritz's books on animal welfare include the bestseller, Covered in Pet Fur (Rockville Publishing), which gained international interest as well as attention from RIVA Media and Animal Planet. She is a multiple time winner of the CWA's CEVA Human Animal Bond award for writers. Ritz is the Executive Director and co-founder of Advocates 4 Animals, Inc. - a 501c3 non-profit animal welfare organization that has saved 11,000 lives (and counting). When Ritz isn't reading or writing, she's likely spending time with animals, nature and family or watching Hallmark movies. You can find additional inspiring stories from Stacey Ritz in many Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Join Stacey's Online Book Club @ staceysbookclub.com Find more @ staceyritzbooks.com