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

A REINDEER IN MY SINK story

Imagine, a reindeer in someone's sink. Impossible? Not really. And it doesn't take long for Susan to find out why.

THE MITTEN STORY story

Help, I lost a mitten and now my hand is cold all over. Good thing a friend and two moms come to the rescue. Now, both hands are warm again.

TOO EARLY, TOO LATE DEAR FAMILY, HELP essay

Growing a garden in the mining town of Rouyn-Noranda during my early days only produced more rocks. Now in southern Ontario, I could not wait to grow vegetables in my very first proper garden.

UP, UP AND AWAY story

Going fishing with dad so many years ago was such a treat of memory. He's passed on now, but that trip will always be with me as something sensational.

BIRCH BARK PLATE mi'kmaq story

A Mi'kmaq story about a young boy who goes on a quest after his uncle passes away. Marten wants Glooscap to adopt him. This story is co-written with a Mi'kmaq lady in memory of her husband.

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