R.H. Proenza

Biography

I am a retired Dentist and enjoy writing as a hobby─I write for the creative FUN of writing. Other hobbies include playing the clarinet, Soprano sax and Bongos, oil painting, photography, and graphite drawing. Story ideas may occur to me spontaneously, or just by looking at a picture when it evokes a story line in my mind, and I use it as a 'seed' to grow the story.
I'm a 'romantic' at heart. Love runs deep in me, and have published several romances as a result (and usually fall in LOVE with my female protagonist) mixed in with some adventure stories, and stories for Young Adults.
I have done a few things in my life to include, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Mountain Rappelling Instructor, clinical lab tech, read books on Sci and romances, and hold a license as a Ham Radio operator---all of which I assume, add to the repository from which I draw some of my story ideas. I grew up reading Mad Magazine which, I’m sure, affected (distorted?) my sense of humor as well as my perspective on life. I enjoy humor, and like to laugh.
I'm am most assuredly an untrained amateur but nevertheless have published five small books on Amazon and twelve on Smashbooks.com under the name of R.H. Proenza if for nothing else but my ego. I live in Georgia with my wife Sandy, a computer or two, and no pets.

Books

Sarah's Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,620. Language: English. Published: February 19, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi, Fiction » Coming of age
Sequel to “The Last Journals” – Sarah, one of the children documents the continuing saga of Justin and Emily, and the coming-of-age of the entire family in a world empty of civilization and humanity. The family of eight grows as they adopt six orphans on the fly in their travels in a world turned desolate by a virulent micro-organism. With a mix of ingenuity and love, they learn to survive.
The Love Letters
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,860. Language: English. Published: December 8, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Adult, Fiction » Romance » Military
Beautiful green-eyed Lori Bradford receives a package from a U.S.Army installation containing a cover letter no one wants to receive. It's not from David, but WHERE is her beloved David? What's happened to him? No, please...This can't be...
Davy and the Pirate Ship Adventure
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,400. Language: English. Published: August 7, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » Action, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
(3.00 from 1 review)
Davy, an avid reader likes to devour as many adventure books as he can find, especially Pirate stories. His bookshelves on the bedroom walls are loaded to the breaking point with books. In fact, the weight of his collection pulls down the shelves down on top of Davy's head--OW! At once, he finds himself on a pirate ship, waking up from a nap, not knowing how he got there. But this is impossible!
My Short Stories - For Young Adults
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 15,330. Language: English. Published: June 6, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
A varied collection of entertaining stories: a boy suddenly finds himself the captain of his own pirate ship, and discovers a secret he can never share; a meteor is heading for a boy's house and there's nothing he can do; brother and sister 'teens are left orphans after they lose their parents to an accident; a boy is fearful of the dark ocean, loses his fear and makes a wonderful discovery; more
The Last Journals
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 31,550. Language: English. Published: September 15, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure, Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure
Justin and Emily, young strangers on a hike in the Appalachians, are suddenly immune to what has inexplicably wiped out the ENTIRE human race in a horrific PANDEMIC. Having lost everything, they must learn to cope with an empty world and with each other. Are they up to the daunting task of being the next Adam and Eve and starting all over again? Maybe they'll get it right this time, or maybe not.
The Cabin in the Woods
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,200. Language: English. Published: March 29, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
(4.00 from 4 reviews)
Successful author Josh Brantley becomes bored and restless with his life and decides to go on a walk in the forest. Going down a dark path he has a fall and loses consciousness. When he awakens he is unable to separate dream from reality as he is met by 3 impossibly intelligent humming birds, and a spectacularly beautiful goddess of a girl. Will his life ever be the same again?
I Know You're There
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 16,910. Language: English. Published: March 11, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Dan dreams about a girl he's never seen. At college he suddenly sees the girl in person -- she really exists! Her name is Callie and she's an incredibly stunning green-eyed beauty. He HAS to talk to her to see why she has been in his dreams. They meet and grow into a fiercely hot loving relationship that eventually takes him to a dark place of anguish from which there is only one way to escape.
Together Again
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 9,140. Language: English. Published: April 17, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Contemporary, Fiction » Plays & Screenplays » American
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Ray and Lori fall in love while in high school. Sparks would almost jump between them. Just as their relationship begins to blossom her family suddenly moves away. She is crushed, and he - devastated. Ray had found the love of his life, but now she was gone. His heartache and emotions could smolder only so much. He has a crazy plan that was doomed to fail, but he would not lose Lori again!
Coby's Short Dilemma
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,500. Language: English. Published: March 17, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Intermediate
Coby is somewhat short for his age. He's frustrated and thinks himself as a "shrimp." He and his friend stumble on to a home break-in and his friend gets caught. Now he has to figure out how to rescue him from the dangerous burglar. Can his small size help in the rescue or will he get taken as prisoner too?
The Danger Below
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,720. Language: English. Published: March 6, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
(5.00 from 1 review)
PART I: Four years ago something happened to Robbie at the beach's edge. Now he carries a fear that keeps him out of the ocean. Can he whip this fear before it whips him? PART II: Robbie makes a wonderful and beautiful discovery that defies logic─but he must keep it a secret for the rest of his life! PLEASE “RATE“ THIS STORY at the bottom of this site. Thanks!
Coming Home
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,400. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
A tragic car accident leaves Tim and Catherine, teens without parents. It also leaves them with a bitter sense of betrayal. Can they get past this and go on with their lives or grow up in the midst of this darkness? PLEASE “RATE“ THIS STORY at the bottom of this site. Thanks!
Jeremy's Space Rock
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,540. Language: English. Published: March 2, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Science & Technology
(4.00 from 1 review)
Re-written Dec. 2019 - An eleven-year-old boy who loves astronomy, while looking at the stars in the night sky, notices one star getting bigger. The more he stares the bigger it gets, but wait -- it's not moving! Then he realizes there is a REASON it's not moving but just getting bigger! Too late to act, he freezes with fear and awaits the inevitable catastrophe that approaches his house!
Lissa's Island
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 17,770. Language: English. Published: February 22, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Following a horrific shipwreck, Rik, finds himself barely alive on the beach of an uncharted island in the Pacific. He has delirious visions of being dragged to safety by a beautiful long haired lass, much like a goddess. But was that just a dream? Little does he know that sadness is coming his way. Can he survive the anguish? Please *rate* this book at the BOTTOM by coming back.

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Smashwords book reviews by R.H. Proenza

  • Godspeed Inc: A Naomi Kinder Adventure on March 10, 2013

    Wow...great story. Very plausible future technology and believeable characters and events. Left me wanting more, more....
  • Rescuing the Future: A Naomi Kinder Novel on April 01, 2013

    Incredibly complex interwoven story. Believable characters and plot, and plausible futuristic equipment. The story line gets a little confusing at time...you have to really pay attention, but Very good read!
  • Tall Paul and Sally Malou on April 03, 2013

    This very short book is clever and cute. The author (or artist) seems quite astute. Its purpose as stated Cannot be debated. So, clever and cute, and 5 stars to boot! ---R.H. Proenza
  • What You Should Know Before You Hire a Book Designer on April 12, 2013

    Good solid information....straight forward easy read.
  • The Owl on July 21, 2013

    The author´s CRAFT of writing is very good, profound even, but I had a difficult time getting into the story; it was more work than entertainment. For that reason I give it 3 Stars.
  • Come Back to me:Short Story on July 23, 2013

    Well written, sweet, evocative despite the typos (easily corrected).
  • Minotaur on Oct. 18, 2014

    Heartfelt, deep, and full of passion. Nicely done.
  • Dancing in the Moonlight on Dec. 01, 2014

    Intereting story even though the ending was a little abrupt. It did have the flavor oif the 1920s in Europe. A good read overall.
  • Thy Neighbor's Wife on Dec. 02, 2014

    Good story...engaging!....sexy! At the end I would have like to have seen Steph turn to Wesley just as he was leaving and give him a sultry look & smile...as a possible invitation for the future! It kept my interest all the way.
  • Tania Gets Spectacles on March 14, 2015

    A wonderful little book...profound in its simplicity. Using your little daughter as a "test audience" is brilliant!
  • The Window on April 10, 2015

    Good story. Could easily be developed into a longer more believable story.
  • Ghost of a Promise on June 16, 2018

    Even though this is a Paranormal book, the story line is pleasantly believable; Enough twists to keep you wondering and guessing. Loved the lead characters.