Richard L. Provencher

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I have 2695 stories published in 30 collections on the site.
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Richard Laurent Provencher

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 Story-Poems, 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.

Note: Richard L. Provencher will be 80 on September 10, 2022, lives with his precious wife, Esther and he were married 48 years ago, as of March 27, 2023. Richard continues to joyfully write all types of poetry, and posts his work now, all of it on ABCtales.com. They have lived in lovely Pictou, Glenholme and Truro, Nova Scotia since April 1986. Richard & Esther have a very strong Christian faith. Bless each one of you who enjoy our writing, and we are pleased to share our work, via Online Posting. -Richard & Esther

My stories

AHEM story

Grandpa's not as active as he used to be, and he loves to tell his young grandson stories from the past. Thankfully the lad loves to listen, even if his grandpa always needs to clear his dry throat.

AFTER THE PARADE essay

Everyone's dad is special, and what a shame we really don't appreciate the sacrifices they went through. War changed my dad drastically, but I still love him.

A HUNTER WITH DREAMS story

Matt needed some company today, to think things over; about leaving his girlfriend and moving back home. Granddad came along for the listening.

777 HEAVENLY AVENUE story

Have you ever wondered what Heaven is like, for those who have earned their way? This story is the first stage of that move from earth to something very special.

A STORM OF VOICES story

Imagine receiving a letter from an old girlfriend saying you fathered a child fourteen years before, and you did not even know? And the baby was placed in foster care. Imagine.

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