Rita Welty Bourke has published numerous works of fiction and non-fiction in literary magazines, including The North American Review, Cimarron Review, Louisiana Literature, Shenandoah, Witness, and Black Warrior Review. One of her stories, "Gunnison Beach," has been included in the anthology Naked compiled by Susan Zakin. Five have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. For more information visit herĀ website.