Richard views his retirement as a process of continually re-inventing himself. His many writing courses and conferences have been well received. Editing novels and journals expanded his repertoire,...view moreRichard views his retirement as a process of continually re-inventing himself. His many writing courses and conferences have been well received. Editing novels and journals expanded his repertoire, but he most enjoys writing based on his personal experiences, filtered through his very unserious, sometimes madcap perspective. His poetry and short stories appear in journals, anthologies, local newspapers and magazines. He is now collaboratively writing with a fellow author and thriving.view less