When we first stumbled into Surrender, Dorothy, we knew we had found a truly amazing writer. Rita, the blogger behind Surrender, Dorothy, never disappoints. Her no-holds-barred approach to blogging, coupled with her lyrical, detail-rich writing style has garnered her a large, appreciative audience.

We appreciate Rita's honest approach to her subjects, and the affection and respect that she conveys. Although we love her lighthearted looks into mothering a toddler, it is the entries where she rips off the pretty covering and reveals the depths of emotion that swirl beneath the surface - these are the entries that stay with us long after we've left her site.

We put out a call to some of her many fans, and asked them to share their thoughts on Rita's writing. They confirmed what we already know - Surrender, Dorothy is an addictive read. See what else they had to say about our featured guest:

Izzy recently discovered Rita, and was sucked into her tractor-beam:

I became a reader of Rita's through the BlogHer Ad Co-op and I was immediately hooked! There's something about her funny, friendly writing that makes me feel like I've known her for years : )

RachelS of Because I Have To is another recently recruited devotee of Rita's:

I am still fairly new to readig Rita's blog. But, from the very first time I read one of her entries, I identified with her right away. I love her writing style. Her blog is an absolulte joy to read and it's always nice to find another mom that shares you sense of humor and that you have something in common with. I look forward to reading Surrender Dorothy every day.

Mary Tsao of Mom Writes tells us what makes Rita's writing so special to her:

Rita of Surrender, Dorothy is a superb writer. She's sometimes funny and sometimes serious, and she's always readable, likeable, and relate-able, if that is a word. She just has a lot of wisdom and she's able to put it out there in her writing. Oh, and I love this tag line: "I'm a writer with a small child and no other creative outlets." So damn funny! And true! For me, too! Rita is a mommyblogger that I only recently discovered and I'm so glad that I did.

Mir gets all metaphor-ish on us with her glowing praise of Rita:

If Rita were a weaver, she'd be one who sits quietly in the corner, not talking or waving her arms and calling attention to herself, but just ever-so-steadily producing ever-more-intricate fabrics. You might not even notice her. But then when you do finally look over? She's surrounded by mountains of of breathtaking work. I have no idea how she keeps flying below the radar, but when her popularity explodes I am SO taking credit for having discovered her. ;)

Old Blonde One was happy to share why Surrender, Dorothy is a must read:

Rita is one of my favorites as her blog just draws me in to whatever event has happened to her that day. She is very creative in her style of writing as she weaves through her many experiences. The latest one I enjoyed was about the day Little Angel came home dressed in a strange outfit due to the fact that Rita had not sent extra clothes to daycare. She does not mince words; she just tells it as it is! Yes, I can't wait each day to find her next entry.

Cagey, at Rancid Raves, touches on Rita's ability to put herself out there:

Rita, hands down, is one of the most naked mommy bloggers out there! She is not afraid to put herself "out there" and reveal her true self. In particular, she has a special knack for introspection and tackling some of those innermost fears that as a new mother, I have started to discover for myself. It's comforting to know that I am not the only one with the very paranoias that I am afraid to even speak out loud.

Lisa Stone summed it up nicely:

Ahhhhh, Rita. What a writer. She's relentlessly organized, brings a global perspective to everyday events, and makes me pee my pants laughing. Flying monkeys? With one hand tied behind her back.

We love her. Her readers love her, too. Join us this afternoon as we sit down with Rita, and fall in love yourself.