Books by Donald Rich

Balticville is a series of seven short stories connected by a common location and cast of characters. It could be the small town you grew up in or the small town you wish you grew up in. There is some drama to draw you in. You will also fall in love with characters who wander through the town making their life and the lives of others better. You will read Balticville and wish you were part of the village and a friend of the people. You may even finish the book a slightly better person than you were before.

Shaggy Dog is a collection of poems, thoughts and essays, all of which touch on life in middle America. The author uses his pen to reflect on his observations of everyday people as they go about their lives, adding stories of his and his family''s lives as the children grow up. His writings combine a keen sense of humor, a poignant look at the past, and a deep love for life, family and friends.