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Michael Nicholas Richard has lived most of his life near New Bern, North Carolina. His short stories have been published in small press, magazine, and paperback markets. He is the author of the novel Tobit's Dog. He lives with his wife of 35 years and their two dogs.
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Gossamer threads of grace and the magic of hope: The Fool of New York City

August 25, 2016 Michael Nicholas Richard 0

My oldest grandson, Eli, is a couple months short of his sixth birthday as I write this. He has a phrase that he picked up during a visit to Disney World: “It’s magical.” He uses […]

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