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Richard L. Provencher

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Richard L. Provencher

Brief Biography

Richard is from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. His enjoyment of the woods combined with contemporary issues form the basis of his writing. Richard is now concentrating on his poetry, which he believes is like a global adventure in a land without borders. His background as a miner, welfare officer, supply teacher, newspaper reporter, and a further 22 years in social services provide him with ample article material.

Richard has work in print and online with literary magazines such as Inscribed, Hudson View, Short Story Library, Ottawa Arts Review, Paragon 111, Tower Poetry, Caduceus, The Danforth Review, Other Voices International, Rubicon Publishing, Writer's Block, The Foliate Oak, Parenting Express, The Penwood Review, and Blue Skies Poetry.

Poetry Samples
Novels
  • Footprints.
  • Joe receives an anonymous letter stating he has a 14 year old son he is not aware of. His desire to find the boy puts a strain on Joe's recent marriage.
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  • Someone's Son.
  • Sheldon's father moved out three years ago. Now he's back and Sheldon worries about Larry, a neighbor who has been like a father to him.
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  • Into the Fire.
  • Troy's only friend is an imaginary one, JC. Since dad took up drinking. because a terrible accident killed mom three months ago, the boy has to run things.
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  • A Boy Named Wish.
  • Edward is a young lad desperate to be adopted. It's his wish.
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