Rita Mock-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 theater, podcasting, novel writing, and cooking. She now writes about food, adventure, the outdoors, gardening, DIY, travel, pets, faith, and the arts, as well as holds the role of cofounding managing editor for the art and literary magazine, The MockingOwl Roost. She’s happily married to Matt, and faithfully serves the very fluffy kitten queen Lady Stardust.