Bill Richardson

Biography

Bill has lived in Alaska for over 52 years including many Territorial years. With a Bachelors in Biology and Secondary Ed. from the U of Alaska – Fairbanks and a love of the out-of-doors he has enjoyed many Alaskan adventures. He has been a single-engine private pilot; USN Search and Rescue navigator in the Aleutian Islands; an Alaska survival instructor; a public and private school teacher; businessman; a fisherman; and more! He now lives in Anchor Point, Alaska in a home in the woods built primarily from recycled materials. His email is billofalaska@hotmail.com. Enjoy your journey!

Where to buy in print

Books

Making Do or Doing Without!, An Alaskan's Autobiography from 1952-1958
Price: $5.95 USD. Words: 39,380. Language: English. Published: July 28, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » American, Nonfiction » History » American
An autobiography of Territorial Alaska from 1952 through 1958 by a long time Alaskan, Bill Richardson
Corky and the Alaskan Bears
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 29,220. Language: English. Published: September 1, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General
Have you ever been face-to-face with a real grizzly? What can you do about the upset black bear that completely trashed your storage shed? Join Alaska Bush pilots, Corky and Mark, as they hear these stories and more from their Alaskan friends. These events have occurred and the people are composites of people I've known. There isn't any cussing, sex, or violence in the book! Read by all ages!
Corky and the Alaskan Gold Digger
Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 53,000. Language: English. Published: December 13, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Corky, a fictional Alaskan woman Bush Pilot is based on the author's 45 plus years of Alaskan experiences and those of others. All the Alaska information is accurate. This story involves a follow-up to the 1964 earthquake and how life continues with emergency flights, a rescue of a family from a plane crash in sub-zero weather, and the search for gold of any kind.
Corky and the Alaskan Quake, A Suspense Novel, The Third Book in the Alaskan Adventure Series
Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 63,510. Language: English. Published: September 1, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
Corky Corcoran, a lady Alaska Bush pilot, flies into a remote strip to rescue two stranded illegal hunters before they are trapped by a snowstorm; windy weather doesn’t keep her from delivering a medical team to a remote village. Corky has to manage her gold claims, but then the second strongest earthquake in written history shakes Alaska, the world and her plans. No sex, violence or cussing.
Corky and the Alaskan Oldtimer
Series: Corky of Alaska, Book 2. Price: $4.95 USD. Words: 88,440. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Corky, a lady airplane operator in Southcentral Alaska, is trying to unravel the mystery of Nels Nelsen, an Alaskan oldtimer and miner that lives in the Iliamna Lake region. He is an unusual individual who protects his privacy and only trusts Corky to deliver his valuable gold to Anchorage. While unraveling the clues, unexpected events forever change her life. Without sex, violence, or cussing!
Corky's Courage An Alaskan Adventure
Series: Corky of Alaska, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 27,100. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
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Corky and her friend Mark, take a sightseeing flight along Southcentral Alaska’s beautiful and rugged Pacific coast line. Suddenly they are in a life and death situation! For them to survive, Corky must meet nature’s challenges until someone can rescue them. Enjoy an easy read without sex, violence, or cussing!

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