Reta writes as R. S. Hampton. She crafts suspense stories set in the southern United States and Turkey. Her stories involve attorneys, their clients, and a constant search for the truth, even though that search may take them along devious—and unethical—paths. Reta infuses her narratives with the vibrancy of the South Carolina Lowcountry and the rich cultural tapestry of Turkey.

An attorney for thirty years, Reta travels the world as she writes, searching for new locations for her novels. She and her husband of thirty years live a multicultural existence between the vibrant city of Istanbul and the sun-soaked beaches of Miami.