Dot La Motta is currently the treasurer of the Neuse River Writers and is an active member of our critique group. Her books include the The Italian Charmer, a captivating romance story with a culinary journey of twists and turns, two children's books, The Adventures of  Sir Crumsby Cricket which teaches contentment, and Oliver the Octopus and the Spooky Ghost, which teaches honesty. 

Dot is a multi-genre writer focusing on romance, children's, fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. She has published short stories and poetry in multiple anthologies, The Master Gardener's Newsletter, and was co-editor of the Johnson County Literary and Historical Journal in 2022 and 2023. She was commissioned as a guest judge for writing contests several times for the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the Church of God. 

Dot is currently working on her second romance novella which hopefully will be completed by the end of the year. In her spare time, she loves to cook, bake, garden, eat what she grows, reads, writes, enjoys long-distance driving, and is a certified master gardener volunteer at the Johnson County Agriculture Center.  

She is a member of Neuse River Writers, The Triangle Association of Freelancers, the NC Writers Network, and the NC Chamber of Commerce. Dot can be reached at: justadotintime@yahoo.com