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Successful Ritz books have included: ''Stone Justice'' (2001) by Debi King McMartin and Lyn Morgan, which details the tragic life of [[Toni Jo Henry]] of Shreveport, who on November 28, 1942, became the only woman ever to have been executed in Louisiana's [[electric chair]]. Henry's story has been compared to that of [[Karla Faye Tucker]] in [[Texas]], executed in 1998. The motion picture ''The Pardon'', filmed in Shreveport, is adapted from ''Stone Justice''.<ref>Alexandyr Kent, "'The Pardon', a locally produced feature, begins shooting May 15", ''The Shreveport Times'', April 28, 2007</ref>  

Successful Ritz books have included: ''Stone Justice'' (2001) by Debi King McMartin and Lyn Morgan, which details the tragic life of [[Toni Jo Henry]] of Shreveport, who on November 28, 1942, became the only woman ever to have been executed in Louisiana's [[electric chair]]. Henry's story has been compared to that of [[Karla Faye Tucker]] in [[Texas]], executed in 1998. The motion picture ''The Pardon'', filmed in Shreveport, is adapted from ''Stone Justice''.<ref>Alexandyr Kent, "'The Pardon', a locally produced feature, begins shooting May 15", ''The Shreveport Times'', April 28, 2007</ref>  

Still another Ritz publication, ''Will Somebody Call the Coroner?'', is an [[autobiography]] of Caddo Parish [[Coroner]] Dr. Willis P. Butler (1888–1963), with the preface by the late Shreveport historian [[Eric John Brock]].<ref>[[Eric John Brock]], Shreveport historian, ''The Forum'' magazine, November 10, 2004</ref><ref>Eric J. Brock obituary, ''Shreveport Times'', December 3, 2011</ref> Ritz Publications also offers Sarah Dorsey's ''Recollections of Henry Watkins Allen'', an updated 2004 study of Louisiana's [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] governor. Dorsey owned the Biloxi estate [[Beauvoir]] and was a benefactor of Confederate President [[Jefferson Davis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beauvoir.org/complete.html#sdorsey|title=Beauvoir|publisher=beauvoir.org|accessdate=February 4, 2011}}</ref>

Still another Ritz publication, ''Will Somebody Call the Coroner?'', is an [[autobiography]] of Caddo Parish Coroner Dr. Willis P. Butler (1888–1963), with the preface by the late Shreveport historian [[Eric John Brock]].<ref>[[Eric John Brock]], Shreveport historian, ''The Forum'' magazine, November 10, 2004</ref><ref>Eric J. Brock obituary, ''Shreveport Times'', December 3, 2011</ref> Ritz Publications also offers Sarah Dorsey's ''Recollections of Henry Watkins Allen'', an updated 2004 study of Louisiana's [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] governor. Dorsey owned the Biloxi estate, Beauvoir, and was a benefactor of Confederate President [[Jefferson Davis]], who lived for a time rent-free at Beauvoir.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beauvoir.org/complete.html#sdorsey|title=Beauvoir|publisher=beauvoir.org|accessdate=February 4, 2011}}</ref>

Another Ritz release is ''Tinkerbelle'', the story of Robert Manry, a copy editor for ''The Plain Dealer'' in [[Cleveland, Ohio|Cleveland]], [[Ohio]], who in 1965 solo-navigated the smallest sailboat ever across the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]]. Ritz offers a rare book, ''Our Baby's History'' (1898), by the American artist Frances Brundage, particularly known for her depictions of wide-eyed [[Victorian era|Victorian]] children.

Another Ritz release is ''Tinkerbelle'', the story of Robert Manry, a copy editor for ''The Plain Dealer'' in [[Cleveland, Ohio|Cleveland]], [[Ohio]], who in 1965 solo-navigated the smallest sailboat ever across the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]]. Ritz offers a rare book, ''Our Baby's History'' (1898), by the American artist Frances Brundage, particularly known for her depictions of wide-eyed [[Victorian era|Victorian]] children.

In 2009, Ritz published ''Jerry Wray: Pioneer Artist Of The South'' by Shreveport artist Jerry Wray. That same year, Ritz published ''Mama's Boys'', a novel by Matt Whitehead, a journalist and a former child protective services worker. Another 2009 publication is ''Investing Without A Net'' a collection of short vignettes by Shreveport author Larry LaBorde, the owner of a silver trading company and a local family-owned oil business.  

In 2009, Ritz published ''Jerry Wray: Pioneer Artist Of The South'' by Shreveport artist Jerry Wray. That same year, Ritz published ''Mama's Boys'', a novel by Matt Whitehead, a journalist and a former child protective services worker. Another 2009 publication is ''Investing Without A Net'' a collection of short vignettes by Shreveport author Larry LaBorde, the owner of a silver trading company and a local family-owned oil business.  

In 2010, Ritz published an autobiography of Virginia Shehee, the businesswoman from Shreveport who served in the Louisiana State from 1976 to 1980. The book has a coffee-table format with an introduction by former Mayor James Gardner, one of Shehee's classmates at Alexander Elementary School and C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport. The book is titled ''Virginia Kilpatrick Shehee: First Lady of Shreveport.''<ref>Virginia Shehee, ''Virginia Kilpatrick Shehee: First Lady of Shreveport'' (Shreveport:  Ritz Publications, 2010), 250pp, isbn=1886032106</ref>

In 2010, Ritz published an autobiography of Virginia Shehee, the businesswoman from Shreveport who served in the Louisiana State from 1976 to 1980. The book has a coffee-table format with an introduction by former Mayor James Gardner, one of Shehee's classmates at Alexander Elementary School and C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport. The book is titled ''Virginia Kilpatrick Shehee: First Lady of Shreveport.''<ref>Virginia Shehee, ''Virginia Kilpatrick Shehee: First Lady of Shreveport'' (Shreveport:  Ritz Publications, 2010), 250pp, ISBN=1886032106</ref>

In 2012, Ritz published the autobiography of George Dement, the late mayor Bossier City, entitled ''George Dement: I will, If you will, Saith the Lord.'' The introduction is written by former Governor [[Edwin Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ktbs.com/news/Former-Bossier-City-Mayor-holds-book-signing/-/144844/15439588/-/gu8y2x/-/index.html|title=Former Bossier City Mayor holds book signing, July 7, 2011|publisher=KTBS-TV ([[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] in Shreveport)|accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref>

In 2012, Ritz published the autobiography of George Dement, the late mayor Bossier City, entitled ''George Dement: I will, If you will, Saith the Lord.'' The introduction is written by former Governor [[Edwin Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ktbs.com/news/Former-Bossier-City-Mayor-holds-book-signing/-/144844/15439588/-/gu8y2x/-/index.html|title=Former Bossier City Mayor holds book signing, July 7, 2011|publisher=KTBS-TV ([[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] in Shreveport)|accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref>

Ritz Publications is the publicist for the inspirational book, ''Valerie'', Jasmine Morelock-Field's biography of her daughter, Valerie Morelock, who was murdered in 1973 on the [[Louisiana State University]] campus in [[Baton Rouge]]. Morelock-Field turns a tragedy into a story of hope by placing all of her trust in God. She was interviewed in 2012 by Donna LaFleur on Louisiana Public Broadcasting's "Authors in Shreveport" feature at the Louisiana State Exhibit Building Museum.<ref>The link to the LaFleur interview of Jasmine Morelock-Field is http://media.lpb.org/LNWMK0447_iPod.mp4</ref> Jasmine Morelock-Field was also interviewed on Rick Rowe's ''Promise of Hope'' by [[KTBS-TV]], the [[American Broadcasting Company]] outlet in Shreveport.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ktbs.com/video/video/A-Promise-Of-Hope-01-06-2013/-/144384/18031650/-/eb5d9u/-/index.html|title=''A Promise of Hope''|publisher=KTBS-TV|accessdate=January 6, 2013}}</ref>

Ritz Publications is the publicist for the inspirational book, ''Valerie'', Jasmine Morelock-Field's biography of her daughter, Valerie Morelock, who was murdered in 1973 on the [[Louisiana State University]] campus in [[Baton Rouge]]. Morelock-Field turns a tragedy into a story of hope by placing all of her trust in God. She was interviewed in 2012 by Donna LaFleur on Louisiana Public Broadcasting's "Authors in Shreveport" feature at the Louisiana State Exhibit Building Museum.<ref>The link to the LaFleur interview of Jasmine Morelock-Field is http://media.lpb.org/LNWMK0447_iPod.mp4</ref> Jasmine Morelock-Field was also interviewed on Rick Rowe's ''Promise of Hope'' by KTBS-TV, the [[American Broadcasting Company]] outlet in Shreveport.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ktbs.com/video/video/A-Promise-Of-Hope-01-06-2013/-/144384/18031650/-/eb5d9u/-/index.html|title=''A Promise of Hope''|publisher=KTBS-TV|accessdate=January 6, 2013}}</ref>

Ritz is the publisher for ''Home to Holly Grove: Cherishing Our Rich Heritage'', by Frances Swayzer Conley,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebestoftimesnews.com/radio.php?show=DOWNLOADS&radio=573|title=Interview of Frances Conley by Gary Calligas|publisher=thebestoftimesnews.com|accessdate=January 27, 2013}}</ref> an English professor at [[Bossier Parish Community College]]. The book is a pictorial family history of the Holly Grove Colored Baptist Church in Wisner in Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana. The church was established after the Civil War by one of Swayzer's ancestors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://northshreveport.ksla.com/news/arts-culture/74867-book-signing-la-state-museum-july-7|title=Book signing at LA State Museum on July 7|publisher=KSLA-TV ([[CBS]] in Shreveport)|accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref>  

Ritz is the publisher for ''Home to Holly Grove: Cherishing Our Rich Heritage'', by Frances Swayzer Conley,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebestoftimesnews.com/radio.php?show=DOWNLOADS&radio=573|title=Interview of Frances Conley by Gary Calligas|publisher=thebestoftimesnews.com|accessdate=January 27, 2013}}</ref> an English professor at [[Bossier Parish Community College]]. The book is a pictorial family history of the Holly Grove Colored Baptist Church in Wisner in Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana. The church was established after the Civil War by one of Swayzer's ancestors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://northshreveport.ksla.com/news/arts-culture/74867-book-signing-la-state-museum-july-7|title=Book signing at LA State Museum on July 7|publisher=KSLA-TV ([[CBS]] in Shreveport)|accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref>  

Another book available throuth Ritz is ''Gardening to Attract Butterflies: The Beauty and the Beast'' by Loice Kendrick-Lacy of Haynesville in northern Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. The book begins with Kendrick-Lacy as a young girl introduced to butterflies by her grandmother.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.lpb.org/LNWMK0447_iPod.mp4|title=Loice Kendrick-Lacy|publisher=media.lpb.org|accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref>  

Another book available throuth Ritz is ''Gardening to Attract Butterflies: The Beauty and the Beast'' by Loice Kendrick-Lacy of Haynesville in northern Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. The book begins with Kendrick-Lacy as a young girl introduced to butterflies by her grandmother.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.lpb.org/LNWMK0447_iPod.mp4|title=Loice Kendrick-Lacy|publisher=media.lpb.org|accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref>  

Ritz is also the publicist for James Robertson's biography of his brother, Phil Robertson, from the Arts and Entertainment Network [[television series]], ''[[Duck Dynasty]]''. The book is entitled ''The Legend Of The Duck Commander''. In 2012, James Robertson was interviewed on LPB's "Authors in Shreveport" feature at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.lpb.org/LNWMK0447_iPod.mp4|title=James Robertson|publisher=Louisiana Public Broadcasting|accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref>

Ritz is also the publicist for James Robertson's biography of his brother, Phil Robertson, from the Arts and Entertainment Network [[television]] series, ''[[Duck Dynasty]]''. The book is entitled ''The Legend Of The Duck Commander''. In 2012, James Robertson was interviewed on LPB's "Authors in Shreveport" feature at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.lpb.org/LNWMK0447_iPod.mp4|title=James Robertson|publisher=Louisiana Public Broadcasting|accessdate=January 26, 2013}}</ref>

In 2013, Ritz published the [[World War II]] memoir, ''A Time to Remember'' by Ken Cochran.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ktbs.com/story/22260768/arklatex-best-vivian-soldier|title=''A Time to Remember'' by Ken Cochran|publisher=KTBS-TV|accessdate=April 24, 2013}}</ref>

In 2013, Ritz published the [[World War II]] memoir, ''A Time to Remember'' by Ken Cochran.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ktbs.com/story/22260768/arklatex-best-vivian-soldier|title=''A Time to Remember'' by Ken Cochran|publisher=KTBS-TV|accessdate=April 24, 2013}}</ref>