Kiva Wolfe (TM) is the official pen name of
Rita Hanner-Ward. Author of Red Flash
and Tears of Iemanjá, she writes international romantic‑suspense adventure steeped in the intrigue, danger, and allure of the precious‑gem trade.
(Photo Credit: Monty Nuss Photography)
Beyond fiction, the author's work spans essays, media pieces, and poetry, often addressing memory, loss, and how people find their way forward. Her recent poetry collections—Her Inconvenient Elegy: A Life in Fragments (2025) and Her Song of Sorrows: A Quiet Mourning in Verse (2026)—reflect a steady, thoughtful expansion of her work. Visit ritahanner-ward.com, where you can subscribe to her newsletter and blog.
While there, explore the author's poetry and essays, read book reviews, and purchase copies of all her books, available on Amazon in Kindle, e-book, paperback, and hardcover formats.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The pen name Kiva Wolfe (TM) has been used by author Rita Hanner‑Ward since 2002.
Only the online profiles linked directly from this website are official.
Any other use of this name—including on OnlyFans—is unauthorized.
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Member: Mystery Writers of America (MWA) & SoCal Chapter; SinC National & Desert Sleuths Chapter; Arizona Mystery Writers;
Arizona Authors Association; and Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)
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