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About this Book:
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On solid ground. No doubt, the 72 acres of Blackland Prairie soil I roamed as a child provided firm footing. But beyond the literal sense, “on solid ground” can mean “confident because one is in a safe situation.” I certainly felt that confidence. My parents made sure of it, laying down a firm moral foundation for me to build on as my future unfolded.
The strong sense of family I felt at home extended to the farming community in which I lived. If Dad or Mom wasn’t around, other caring people looked out for me. In town, at school, outings beyond the county line, or just down the road. Always a safe situation.
As with my first book, the stories in this one continue to reflect my love for the time period and the place in which I grew up. “A boyhood worth writing about” is how I’ve described it. Even the two short stories I’ve included are set in the 1950s and are geographically based on my old stomping grounds.
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About the Author:
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After graduating from SMU and serving in the U.S. Navy, Richard spent seven years in broadcasting. As a radio news director in Marshall, Tex., he won 10 Associated Press awards including Best Feature (twice), Best Series (twice), Best Documentary, and Best Newscast. Next came 26 years as the public information officer for a Texas school district and several awards related to newsletters and other publications. During those years, he also wrote several poems and magazine articles that were accepted for publication. In retirement Richard wrote, edited, designed, laid out, funded, and self-published two books, The Cows Are Out and this new one, Growing Up on Solid Ground.
Richard grew up east of Corsicana, Tex. He has lived in Marshall since 1976.
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