Böcker av Donald Rich

I don't remember what we were talking about, but my Granddaughter Kaity, her dad and I were talking about something and she said "There's always a story isn't there Bumpa." Upon reflection on that simple statement, I said, "Yes. There is." The more I thought about it, the more profound it became. There is always a story. A family story. A friend's story. A stranger's story. Just something wandering around your head. But what do we do with them. Hopefully family stories we tell the next generation so it can be passed down. Some just drift off in never, never land, maybe to be told by someone else. But those bouncing around in our heads we need to put down on paper, to share. So, for Kaity and her cousins, my five wonderful Grandchildren here are five of those bouncing around in my head stories, now out, relieving pressure and avoiding aspirin. Enjoy.

Balticville is a series of seven short stories connected by a common location and cast of characters. It could be the small town you grew up in or the small town you wish you grew up in. There is some drama to draw you in. You will also fall in love with characters who wander through the town making their life and the lives of others better. You will read Balticville and wish you were part of the village and a friend of the people. You may even finish the book a slightly better person than you were before.

Shaggy Dog is a collection of poems, thoughts and essays, all of which touch on life in middle America. The author uses his pen to reflect on his observations of everyday people as they go about their lives, adding stories of his and his family''s lives as the children grow up. His writings combine a keen sense of humor, a poignant look at the past, and a deep love for life, family and friends.