BIOGRAPHY

Writer/journalist/editor Reta Stewart Allen (nee Spears-Stewart) has written for regional and national publications, including Springfield, Missouri, Chicago and Minneapolis, over the past 30 years.
	A native Chicagoan, Reta also lived in Minneapolis for seven years before “coming home” to the Ozarks in 1975. That’s where her mother, Bobbie Spears, was born and raised. Reta has seven grown children, 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren (“at last count.”)
	She has taught both writing and art in children’s and adult evening classes, written video scripts and advertising copy for television and radio and enjoys writing song lyrics. Reta has written hundreds of articles for serial publications as well as video scripts and advertising copy for television and radio. She continues to author books, regularly freelance write articles for 417 Magazine and Ozarks Senior Living Newspaper, and edits and designs books for authors who elect to self-publish.
	Reta authored the country music history book, Remembering the Ozark Jubilee, Starring Red Foley. The Country Music Association of America awarded its Eagle Award of 1995 to the book as “Best Country Book of the Year.” As a regular writer for Ozarks Maturity Magazine, she won a national award, first place profile, by NAMPA (North American Mature Publishers Association). She also wrote Route 66 RAIL HAVEN: An Offspring of the “Mother Road,” commissioned by Elliott Lodging, Inc., with many historic photos and interviews with business people in and near Springfield, Missouri.
Her children’s picture book, Before I Was A Kid (Pacific Press), received praise from reviewers for its beautifully written answer to one of the most profound questions a child might ask: “Where did I come from?” The answer, she says, is from a Scriptural point of view. Another of Reta’s successful children’s books is Toby's Big Truck Adventure (Pacific Press), an elementary-grade novel written in an adventure/humor format.
Reta presently serves as President of the Springfield Writers’ Guild, a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild.

Thinking of publishing your own book?

Reta proffers her writing/publishing expertise to help other writers by editing their articles and manuscripts and designing their books as ready-to-print for self-publishing authors. She offers the following services:

For further information on any of the above or other services and fees,

contact Reta at: allenreta@sbcglobal.net.

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ROUTE 66 RAIL HAVEN: AN OFFSPRING OF THE "MOTHER ROAD"

	Business and travel boomed when U.S. Route 66 blazed its trail through seven states over half a century ago. Rail Haven Motor Inn is the story - with photos - of one such business along the historic highway.
	$11.95 plus $3.00 S&H

    

THE ABCs OF WRITING, PUBLISHING AND SELLING YOUR OWN BOOK

	This booklet offers some basic, essential steps of writing a good story - fact or fiction - and put it in book form, ready to go to press (or self-publish). You'll also find some helpful information on ISBNs, copyrights, marketing ideas and publicity.
	$8.95 plus $3.00 S&

    

REMEMBERING THE OZARK JUBILEE, STARRING RED FOLEY

	This country music history book was awarded the Country Music Association of America's Eagle Award for Best Country Book of the Year, 1995. The coffee-table style book is replete with interviews and photos of stars such as Eddy Arnold, Chet Atkins, Pat Boone, Jimmy Dean, Foggy River Boys, Brenda Lee, Mel Tillis, Porter Wagoner and many more.
	$19.95 plus $3.00 S&H

Children’s books.
    

TOBY'S BIG TRUCK ADVENTURE

	Young Toby could barely contain his excitement as he thought of being a "trucker" with his Uncle Dan for a whole week during summer vacation. He'd get to talk on the CB radio and travel all over the country. Best of all, he thought, no rules! He was in for a big surprise. This early reader book offers the challenge and excitement kids love, and shows that the biggest adventure of all is following God.
	$14.95 plus $3.00 S&H

    

COULD AN ANGEL EAT A PIZZA?- A "COLOR ME - READ ME" BOOK

	Angels are more popular today than ever - and they evoke even more wonder. Some fun questions and the answers from the Bible make this book about God's very special messengers a winner
	$7.95 plus $3.00 S&H

    

SHE MADE UP HER MIND- A "COLOR ME - READ ME" BOOK

	To do what God said, no matter what. Here are stories of some special women from the Bible who had tough choices to make and decided to do what God expected of them, at any price!
	$7.95 plus $3.00 S&H

    

TWELVE FRIENDS OF JESUS- A "COLOR ME - READ ME" BOOK

	As we walk along with Jesus, we meet his twelve disciples. And we learn that they were "real people" like us.
	$7.95 plus $3.00 S&H

    

JESUS, YOU DID IT AGAIN!- A "COLOR ME - READ ME" BOOK

	Some of the miracles of Jesus delightfully retold, starting with Creation. And we read about other of his miracles like quieting a storm, the miracle of the loaves and fishes and bringing a little girl and Jesus' good friend Lazarus back to life..
	$7.95 plus $3.00 S&H

    

BEFORE I WAS A KID

	Once upon a time, a little boy snuggled in his mommy's lap and asked her a question. "Before I was a kid, what was I?" The answer will warm the heart of every child and remind every parent of how special we all are to our heavenly Father.
	$12.95 plus $3.00 S&H

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Contact
Write:		Reta Stewart Allen 1269 E. Guinevere Ct., #3-O Springfield, MO 65804
or E-mail:		allenreta@sbcglobal.net
Call:		(417) 883-4647
Reta prefers USPS or e-mail inquiries.