My Books
BOOKS WRITTEN WITH PASSION
The Crop Duster's Daughter
New 4th Edition 2026
Rhonda Colia’s The Crop Duster’s Daughter is a heartfelt tribute to a woman who defied the odds and broke barriers in the male-dominated world of crop dusting. Her mother, Mary Leota Mae Burks-Eiler, pursued her passion for aviation from a young age and overcame numerous challenges to become one of the first female crop dusters and flight instructors. Through stories of courage, resilience, and determination, the book paints a vivid portrait of a pioneer who not only shaped the aviation industry but also raised a family while navigating a path marked with numerous obstacles. As readers are drawn into her mother’s journey, they will feel the profound impact of her legacy in the world of agriculture and aviation.
Coming Soon
My Life With A Serial Killer
What if the person you trusted the most was hiding a dark secret? My Life with a Serial Killer reveals the chilling story of Scotty Elliott, a teenage boy whose charm masks a deadly predator. Patricia Mayfield thought she was just helping a friend, but when she accidentally discovers a hidden collection of trophies from his horrific crimes, her world is turned upside down. With only a split-second to make a life-or-death decision, Patricia is forced to choose to join Scotty as his serial-killing accomplice or become one of his victims. With spine-tingling suspense and a plot that keeps you guessing, this thrilling trilogy will leave you questioning how well you really know those around you.
The Lottery Murders
Dead Giveaways
With a gun to his head, Rory Phillips had few options to think his way out of his situation. Make it look like an accident was the killer’s instructions. Rory Phillips would die that night, never knowing his wife, Beth, was finally pregnant, with their first child. They’d been trying for years and were told to adopt. If only he had listened to her instructions to just call the police and come home… If only. Everything was finally on the upswing in their life since they’d won the Florida State Lottery. Beth was pregnant and Rory had just bought his own business. He couldn’t know that his murder was only one of many serial murders committed in the name of lottery winners. Seven insurance companies had formed a conspiracy to murder lottery winners for legal financial gain. If it hadn’t been for Beth, Rory’s widow, the story might have ended with his murder… but will she be able to make the police believe her before they kill her too?
Rhonda A. Colia likes to write fact-based stories based on real-life truths. She educates while she entertains, and this particular story is close to her heart. She is a retired insurance agent, stockbroker, and mortgage broker. Years ago, her mother died suddenly, and the pension she’d spent over a decade building ended immediately and without warning. When Rhonda inquired about it, she was told it was invested in a straight life annuity and that when her mom died, the insurance company was legally entitled to all the remaining monies… not a beneficiary! She knew of this annuity practice but didn’t know her mother had agreed to it. This practice continues to this day. This annuity option pays out the greatest regular installments, but the question must be asked, ‘should it be legal’ when only the insurance company inherits the remaining money… no matter the amount?