Rica Ramos-Keenum is the author of “Petals of Rain,” and “Nobody’s Daughter: A Memoir of Healing the Mother Wound.” She’s a 2023 Literary Titan award winner, essay writer, yoga enthusiast and jalapeño addict. When she’s not reading, writing or spoiling her granddaughters, she’s probably trapped in her recliner, beneath the weight of her 60-pound lap dog. Find her online at Ricawrites.com.