A visionary storyteller with a gift for weaving faith and imagination, Maurita “Rita” Burgett draws inspiration from a lifetime of rich experiences. Living in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband and their beloved dog, Rita finds her creative sanctuary in her peaceful writing retreat near Seattle — affectionately known as her “she-shed.”
With more than thirty-six years of marriage and a successful career as the CEO and president of a senior housing software development company, Rita brings a deep understanding of life, love, and purpose into every story she writes. Her journey as an author began on a fateful flight that sparked the inspiration for her debut novel — a reminder that extraordinary stories often take shape in the most unexpected moments.
Her newest release, Flight 316, explores faith, forgiveness, and redemption through an imaginative retelling of one of history’s most profound figures — Adam. In this moving and creative narrative, Adam, who once ate from the Tree of Life, lives on through centuries of human history, carrying the burden of his choices while seeking reconciliation with God. Through encounters with biblical figures such as Samuel, John the Baptist, Peter, and Jesus, he discovers the meaning of grace, love, and divine purpose.
Rita’s writing gracefully intertwines faith, history, and the human condition — offering readers stories that uplift, challenge, and inspire.
📚 Meet Maurita “Rita” Burgett and discover the inspiring world of Flight 316 at the Scottsdale Book Festival!