Rita Lakin spent twenty-five years in television as a writer on numerous series, movies, miniseries, created a number of dramatic series, finally becoming producer/show runner on her own shows. She is the writer comedy mystery novels featuring Gladdy Gold and her zany geriatric partners in crime-solving.

Her many other awards include Writers Guild of America, MWA Edgar, and the Avery Hopwood award from the University of Michigan. Visit www.ritalakin.com