Richard Alan


Biography

Richard Alan lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with his wife, Carolynn. They are the proud parents of three wonderful adult sons. He is a Vietnam combat and 101st Airborne Division veteran.

After careers in manufacturing management and firmware development, this Vietnam combat and 101st Airborne Division veteran has started a career as an author. His interests range from mathematical analysis and photography to anything with an engine. His current project includes writing an historical trilogy set in mid-1800 — 1900 about the previous generations of the people you have grown to love in the “Meant to Be” series; their journeys to the United States and on the Oregon Trail. Having completed a potting bench for his life partner, Carolynn, he is also busy discovering the properties of functions of p-adic numbers, plus driving her to see salmon runs, National Parks, and anywhere that provides an opportunity to view her avian friends.

You can visit Richard Alan’s website, VILLAGE DRUMMER FICTION at
www.villagedrummerfiction.com.

Where to find Richard Alan online


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Books

Growing Together    by Richard Alan
Price: $4.99 USD. 74430 words. Published on April 2, 2013. Fiction.

Growing Together is a poignant look at how friends become family and how family overcomes adversity. Holding true to the message of faith and love set forth in The Life of Meyer, The Couples, and Finding Each Other, Book Four in the Meant To Be series will bring people together and show them that a little hard work is all it takes—love will always find a way.
Finding Each Other    by Richard Alan
Price: $4.99 USD. 77640 words. Published on March 3, 2013. Fiction.

A young boy is brave beyond his years, and a young girl will hold true to her beliefs that true love means being there, even when the one you love experiences great personal loss and is pushing you away. The continuation of the heartfelt “Meant to Be” family saga proves that the bond of family is not about blood – it is about taking care of each other.
The Life of Meyer    by Richard Alan
Price: $1.99 USD. 76780 words. Published on February 25, 2013. Fiction.

When childhood sweethearts are separated by personal tragedy and the Vietnam War, they must overcome feelings of fear and doubt while trying to heal each other or face a future of loneliness and separation in this compelling story of family, life, love and relationships.
The Couples    by Richard Alan
Price: $4.99 USD. 75480 words. Published on January 16, 2012. Fiction.

"The Couples" follows seven couples as they explore their relationships to determine if they are meant to be together. As the couple's lives intertwine we learn how the world around them helps or at times hinders them. Some of the couples learn to move from individuals to couples to family

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