Richard L. Provencher

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I have 2695 stories published in 30 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 2726414 times and 241 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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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

PRAYER - FORGIVENESS FOR ALL

Prayer is a powerful antidote to the ills of the world, and provide strength as well as encouragement in our time of need.

MACKEREL FISHING story

When grandpa promises his grandson a special fishing trip, he delivers. Except this grandson is rather fussy, and in the meantime learns an important lesson.

JULY 1st, CANADA DAY poem

Canada Day; crowds of adults and children, some crying for loved ones lost in war, others thankful for their freedom. Oh Canada!

RECOVERY FOR STROKE VICTIMS a prayerful plan

Strokes are terrible robbers. And they come sneaking up on loving husbands, wives, even children, who are not even aware of its presence, until BANG, you're it.

GOODNESS IS MY NAME story

When a stranger arrives in town, he makes a special impression with his short height, kind words and cheerful demeanor. If only people could discover his secret in time.

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