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'''Sarah Rachel Hudson-Pierce''' (born February 22, 1948) is an author of inspirational books, a [[publisher]], a [[journalist]], and a former cable television host in [[Shreveport]] in Caddo Parish in northwestern [[Louisiana]].

'''Sarah Rachel Hudson-Pierce''' (born February 22, 1948) is an author of inspirational books, a [[publisher]], a [[journalist]], and a former cable [[televisiobn]] host in [[Shreveport]] in Caddo Parish in northwestern [[Louisiana]].

==Early years==

==Early years==

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>

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 former 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>